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Sherry Thomas
In fifth-century China, Mulan has spent her life preparing for the duel required of every generation in her family. When she takes her brother’s place, she disguises herself as a boy and fights for the emperor. Her path also brings family secrets to light and leads to love. This retelling places the well-known Mulan ballad in 484 A.D. China and follows a young woman trained as a warrior.
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White Bird: A Wonder StoryR. J. PalacioA grandmother explains to her grandson the history behind his name and tells him about surviving a major historical tragedy. Her account concerns Sara, a French girl separated from her parents during Nazi persecution. Julien, a classmate with polio, and his parents hide her. The story links the grandmother’s survival to an act of kindness and includes back matter with biographical information.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Deadly Aim: The Civil War Story of Michigan’s Anishinaabe SharpshootersSally M. Walker, maps by Elisabeth Alba, foreword by Eric HemenwayThis history examines Michigan’s Anishinaabe sharpshooters during the Civil War. It tells of Company K, a Union Army unit made up entirely of Native American soldiers. The company fought for its families, land, and heritage while serving in the war. Photographs, maps, and extensive back matter provide additional historical material about the soldiers and their role in the conflict.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. JamesAshley Herring BlakeAfter receiving a new heart, Sunny St. James makes a plan for her summer. She wants to do things she could not do before, find a new best friend, and kiss a boy for the first time. As the plan moves forward, Sunny meets Quinn and begins reconsidering the kiss. The story follows Sunny’s new heart, her summer goals, friendship, and questions about whom she wants to kiss.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details