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The Stormy Adventure of Abbie Burgess, Lighthouse Keeper

by Roop, Peter and Roop, Connie

The story of Abbie Burgess, daughter of the Matinicus Rock lighthouse keeper and her experience tending the lights while her father is away. Told in graphic novel format.  

  • Topics Women's History,
    19th-Century History
  • Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Graphic Universe, 2010, New York, NY

The Traitor

by Yep, Laurence

Michael and Joseph, two outcasts who are also allies in a rough, coal-mining town, must test their unlikely friendship and trust each other with their lives.  

  • Topics Asian Pacific American History,
    19th-Century History
  • Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School, High School, Adult
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Harper Collins, 2004, New York, NY

The White House, An Illustrated History

by Grace, Catherine O'Neill

A beautiful book filled with fascinating details and illustrations about our nation's most important residence. The book artfully covers the long history of the White House and offers behind-the-scenes insights into how it lives, breathes, and operates today.  

  • Topics Women's History,
    18th-Century History,
    19th-Century History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
  • Book Type Nonfiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Scholastic Reference, 2003, New York, NY

Trouble Don't Last

by Pearsall, Shelley

A powerful historical novel that is harsh and realistic, not only about the brutal effects of slavery that the runaways carry with them forever but also about the prejudice and hardship they encounter on their journey to freedom.  

  • Topics African American History,
    19th-Century History
  • Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
  • Publisher Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2002, New York, NY

Wagon Wheels

by Brenner, Barbara

An African-American family moves to Kansas after the Civil War to create a new life.  

  • Topics African American History,
    19th-Century History
  • Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Harper Trophy, 1993, New York, NY
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Award Key

Caldecott Medal
Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
Newberry Medal
Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
Coretta Scott King Award
Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
Golden Kite Award
Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.

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