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Winter Inspiration for the Entire Family

January 25, 2016

As I write, the temperatures in Virginia rival the bitter winters of the far north. My children and I just finished reading a book about a hero of those brutal, wintry regions. Canada values the feat of courage and fortitude displayed by one of her pioneers so much that a statue stands on the bank… Read More Winter Inspiration for the Entire Family

— Historical Fiction, History, Living Books, Top Picks, WWI —

Top Picks: World War One

July 25, 2012

Casey Over There by Staton Rabin This picture book chronicles the wait of a young boy at home in Brooklyn whose brother is sent “over there” to fight in The War. Through correspondence and harmonic events in the two brothers lives, readers glimpse the feelings of family waiting for their brothers, sons and fathers to… Read More Top Picks: World War One

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Top Picks: Middle Ages Historical Fiction

July 18, 2012

Virginia Kahl’s Picture Books Many of this author/illustrator’s stories feature “A long time ago there lived over the waters a Duchess, a Duke and their family of daughters.” Though they have 13 daughters, don’t neglect reading these to your boys too. Not only will they love the medieval knights, castles and feudal life, they will… Read More Top Picks: Middle Ages Historical Fiction

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Top Picks: For Boys

February 27, 2012

Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes If your children on read one book about the events leading up to the American Revolution, it should be this. Apprenticed to a silversmith, the hero of this story learns the hard and valuable lesson of humility. After enduring an incredible set-back, Johnny finds his place in the world of… Read More Top Picks: For Boys

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Top Picks: World War Two Historical Fiction

April 14, 2011

The Winged Watchman, Hilda Van Stockum When this book appeared on our Top 10 Family Read-Alouds I wrote that if you only read one book about WW2, this should be it, so it is appropriately heading up the list here. Great for younger students as well, everyone in the family will be on the edge of… Read More Top Picks: World War Two Historical Fiction

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Category: Historical Fiction

Winter Inspiration for the Entire Family

Top Picks: World War One

Top Picks: Middle Ages Historical Fiction

Top Picks: For Boys

Top Picks: World War Two Historical Fiction