Showing 1–3 of 3 titles

• Audience: Older
• Genre: Historical Fiction
• Award year: 2016

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  The Hired Girl

  By Laura Amy Schlitz

  Using diary entries, 14-year-old Joan shares her journey toward a better life. New surroundings and experiences in Baltimore lead to moments of adventure and self-discovery.

  • Fiction, Historical Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2016
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9780763678180
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  The Seventh Most Important Thing

  By Shelley Pearsall

  After throwing a brick at the Junk Man's head, 13-year-old Arthur is sentenced to assist him. Little does he know that the junk he collects is part of a significant work of art.

  • Fiction, Historical Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2016
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9780553497298
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  Stella by Starlight

  By Sharon M. Draper, Heather Alicia Simms (Narrator)

  Heather Alicia Simms' warm voice and gospel singing make the conflict believable between African Americans and their white neighbors in the 1930's South.

  • History, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
  • Notable Children's Recordings 2016
  • Middle, Older
  • ISBN: 9781442380394