Tag Archives: Historical Fiction

Review: Bo at Ballard Creek by Kirkpatrick Hill

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Brianna

Bo at Ballard Creek by Kirkpatrick Hill. Henry Holt and Company, 2013. Currently available. Age Level & Genre: Middle grade historical fiction Face Value: LeUyen Pham created phenomenal illustrations for the whole book, and the cover is the crown jewel. … Continue reading →

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Review: Blythewood by Carol Goodman

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Sarah

Blythewood by Carol Goodman. Viking, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fantasy Face Value: Solid cover, nothing amazing. It reflects the story, looks intriguing, but doesn’t do too much to grab your attention either. I really enjoyed this first book in … Continue reading →

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Review: Seven Stories Up by Laurel Snyder

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Sarah

Seven Stories Up by Laurel Snyder. Random House Books for Young Readers, 2014. Available January 28, 2014. Genre: Time Travel / Historical Fiction Face Value: I have to admit, I’m a little disappointed in this cover. It’s not that it’s … Continue reading →

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Review: The Clockwork Scarab by Colleen Gleason

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Sarah

The Clockwork Scarab by Colleen Gleason. Chronicle Books, 2013. Currently Available Genre: Historical Fiction / Steampunk / Alternative Fiction / Time Travel Face Value: Oh HEY Twilight hands! It’s not that it isn’t a good concept – I’ve gone on … Continue reading →

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Use Your Gray Matter: Were the (original) American Girls Slatebreakers?

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Brianna

It must be nice to retire at the young age of 27. In turns out that in doll years, however, 27 is ancient. I recently learned that Molly McIntire, one of the fictional girls of the American Girl series and … Continue reading →

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Review: The Dark Between by Sonia Gensler

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Sarah

The Dark Between by Sonia Gensler. Knopf, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fiction, Ghost Story Face Value: This cover is suitably creepy, period appropriate and intriguing. While it’s not the most original I’ve ever seen, it’s more than acceptable. Does … Continue reading →

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Review: Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Sarah

Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein. Hyperion, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fiction Face Value: This is a lovely piece of cover artwork that absolutely captures the story. When you have a book that deals with horrors like a concentration … Continue reading →

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Review: Starstruck by Rachel Shukert

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Sarah

Starstruck by Rachel Shukert. Delacorte Press, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fiction Face Value: I totally get what you were going for, cover artists. But it doesn’t work. I feel like this illustration is trying to evoke both a contemporary … Continue reading →

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Review: The Broken Lands by Kate Milford

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Sarah

The Broken Lands by Kate Milford. Clarion Books, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fantasy Face Value: Andrea Offermann’s illustrations are beautiful, and add so much to the telling of this story. Accordingly, her cover is outstanding, and really reflects the … Continue reading →

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Review: Belle Epoque by Elizabeth Ross

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Brianna

Belle Epoque by Elizabeth Ross. Delacorte., 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fiction Face Value: It’s pretty and dreamy, just like the setting of the book.  It has the feel of a historical painting. The rumpled sheets and bodice askew make … Continue reading →

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