What 8 dear america books taught us about feminism. It s 1859 and clotee, a twelveyearold slave, has the most wonderful, terrible secret. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Jun 12, 2014 what 8 dear america books taught us about feminism including no, dont get off the lifeboat for a guy. This book is about constantly hiding from the government and, in the process, hiding from ourselves. The dear america books are written by excellent, awardwinning authors, who are noted for the quality of their. See more ideas about dear america books, books and books to read. Lot of 5 dc super hero comic board books childrens. The book was written by newbery award winning author, lois lowry and published in january 2011. The revolutionary war diary of abigail jane stewart, valley forge, pennsylvania, 1777, a coal miner s bride the diary of anetka saminska, and several more. Shes known as the series guru, the woman who spearheaded such bestselling children s book series as animorphs, the babysitters club and, of course, goosebumps. I tore through the dear america books and their malecentric counterparts, my name is america, and even read a few from the royal diaries series in addition, of course, to the more pg princess.
The dear america book series by multiple authors includes books across the wide and lonesome prairie. Dear america series with stories told in diary form, this historical fiction series will be sure to capture your independent readers attention. Dear america is a middle grade series of historical novels for girls published by scholastic. Dear america across the wide and lonesome prairie 10 questions tough, 10 qns, mistyblue2927, aug 05 04 this quiz is about the wonderful book, across the wide and lonesome prairie. Harpercollins children s books books for young readers epic reads young adult. Make offer lot of 7 dear america series childrens chapter books hc new. This auction is for 4 dear america hb ya childrens books. With the might of angels by andrea davis pinkney 20110901 by andrea davis pinkney. Find the complete dear america book series listed in order.
A child s life in colonial america would differ greatly, depending on the time and place in which the child lived. A journey to the new world as mayflower, a picture of. Dear america book list in publication order kids book series. These books explore what it means to be a good friend. Each book is written in the form of a diary of a young womans life during. Lot of 7 dear america series childrens chapter books hc new. A childs life in colonial america would differ greatly, depending on the time and place in which the child lived. My secret war world war ii 0590687158 my secret war paints a wonderful portrait of america in 1941. The fences between us by kirby larson hardcover from scholastic press isbn.
This auction is for 4 dear america hb ya children s books. I am a loyal dear america reader, and have devoured every one in my school library. In my library they are under the children s section but you cant always trust that because i have read a book from their before and it actually said on the book it was on a teen book website. Learn about the range of experiences in colonial america from the diaries of remember patience whipple plymouth, 1620 and catharine carey logan pennsylvania, 1963. The oregon trail diary of hattie campbell, voyage on the great titanic. My america is a series of fictional diaries of children that take place during significant moments in american history. The oregon trail diary of hattie campbell, the winter of red snow.
It was a format that resonated with middlegrade readers. The diary of remember patience whipple, mayflower, 1620 dear america series by kathryn lasky sep 1, 1996 3. I dont think people should worry too much about whether a book is in the right age range. The oregon trail diary of hattie campbell, from the dear america series. Dec 11, 2019 a children s book titled dear donald trump by author sophie siers and illustrated by anne villeneuve is pictured in this illustration photo taken december 11, 2019.
The journal of ben uchida, citizen 559, mirror lake internment camp, california, 1942 by barry denenberg this is the story of 12yearold ben uchida surviving in one of america s japanese internment camps during world war ii. As it turned out, all kids parents did, sooner or later. Im glad scholastic decided not to reissue those two. Best children s books about world war ii 19391945 young readers are fascinated with world war ii, but teachers and parents have a hard time finding books to recommend. The oregon trail diary of hattie campbell is a really good historical book. Teaching with dear america books grades 48 9780439105477. Basically, if you enjoy it and want to read it, then that book is right for you.
Automatic discount applied when buying more than one lot. Im an adult and i read a lot, including childrens books. The dear america books are perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and booksellers looking for fiction that blends reading motivation and american history for readers in elementary and middle school. Pioneer children were also in charge of keeping animals away from the fields.
Dear america is a series of historical fiction novels for older girls published by scholastic in 1996. My dad walked me home, and every store we passed along the way seemed to have a. Im interested to read them now as an adult to see if they have any bias to them if there is such a thing as an. Madeline cultivates a close friendship with her germanjewish neighbors, and learns to tread respectfully around the fear and sadness they harbor. Dear america diaries series 15 books set dear america. Images of america arcadia publishing 20 dear america reissues 5 library of america 5 reading power famous american trails 5 earths survivors america the dead 4 dancing deer 4 american indian lives 3 contributions in american history 3 historical studies of urban america 3. My fathers dragon is a children s book about a young boy who runs away to wild island to rescue a baby dragon. The dear america living books are written as diaries by young girls from various time periods. Dear america book list in publication order, reading level information, appropriate reading age range, and additional book information. Vintage childrens shape books the puppy book, the cat book, tootle. A rail fence would keep hogs and sheep out of the corn, but deer could leap that barrier. Dear america diaries series 15 books set dear america various on. When the nazis abruptly overrun vienna, 12yearold julie weiss is forced to leave for america.
Booklists historical fiction for children and teens. The series was cancelled in 2004 with its final release, hear my sorrow. Originally launched in 1996, the original dear america series for readers ages 8 14 has more than 14 million copies in print. Its been too many years to remember which of the two series i read firstlet alone which book from either seriesbut the impression it left on me has never faded. It is the first dear america book that i have read. Browse your favourite books and read them free in our ereader. A number of subseries fall under the dear america heading. These books help children understand what life was like during this difficult period of american history.
Created by scholastic, it is a spinoff of the series, dear america, geared toward younger children grades 35. Set of 7 dear america children s history books a time for courage, journey to new world, voyage on great titantic, dreams in golden country, across wide and lonesome prairie. These stories, written in diary format, will transport your child to some of the most important moments in. Rinaldis is not among the five, and neither is the one about the navajo long walk. They are great books with historical backgrounds, written about children and young adults. After 25 years of living illegally in a country that does not consider me one of its own, this book is the closest thing i have to freedom.
Coretta scott king award winner and newbery honor author patricia mckissacks inspiring a picture of freedom is now back in print with a gorgeous new cover. Victoria, may blossom of britannia, england 1829 by anna kir. Its 1859 and clotee, a twelveyearold slave, has the most wonderful, terrible secret. It was the children s job to chase the deer away and to keep squirrels from devouring the growing crop. Shop books ebooks kids amillion teen bargain books. The series was originally canceled in 2004 after its thirtysixth book but was relaunched in september 2010 with a new book and rereleases of three older books. Coretta scott king award winner and newbery honor author patricia mckissack s inspiring a picture of freedom is now back in print with a gorgeous new cover.
Tell me what your favorite dear america book is, and if i havent read it already, i will. Written by an array of awardwinning and bestselling writers, the dear america books are presented in diary format from the perspective of girls living at different times in american history. The books highlight crucial events and times, from wars to immigration, through the girls perspective. The oregon trail diary of hattie campbell, 1847 dear america series gregory, kristiana on. Those age ranges are really only to give people some idea of. Mar 04, 2011 relaunching means theyre adding new books to the dear america series, and, theyre reissuing five of the older books. The royal diaries, out his year look for books on cleopatra and elizabeth i, and the my.
I went through a list and apparently ive only read sixteen of the possible fortytwo. Reading recommendations historical fiction for children and teens about early north american. Feb 22, 2019 at the very back of the childrens room in my hometown library is where i first discovered the dear america and royal diaries series. The my name is america books continue the same idea with boy instead of girl narrators. And the authors who wrote the original dear america books wereclamoring to see us relaunch the series, since they get so many lettersas dowefrom teachers, booksellers, and kids who find the. The revolutionary war diary of abigail jane stewart, valley forge, pennsylvania, 1777, a coal miners bride the diary of anetka saminska, and several more. Ive enjoyed reading the dear america series for a few years now and i was wondering what is the correct age group to read them. I have a line in the sand alamo 1836, a time for courage suffragette 1917, voyage on the great titanic 1912, and one eye laughing, the other weeping super edition austria to new york 1938.
Dear america loves its western expansion stories, and all the stars in the sky takes us to new mexico on the santa fe trail. The diary of abigail jane stewart, valley forge, pennsylvania. Scholastic is the publisher of the historical fiction series, dear america, and its spinoffs, my name is america, the royal diaries, and my america. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading dear america. The dear america book series helped me make sense of the. This is a great way to get young kids interested in history, by having them see it by a persons point of view instead of just a textbook. Aug 01, 2011 she has written more than seventy books for children and young adults on everything from historical fiction to picture books and nonfiction books including the dear america books and the guardians of gahoole series. This book is slightly unique in that its the first of what ive read that features a stepfather, and mcdonald actually demonstrates the tension and confusion that can result from having a new father rather well. Bought these for my granddaughter but i read them also.
She knows that if she shares it with the wrong person, she will face unimaginable consequences. One of the most popular dear america diaries of all time, ellen emerson whites bestselling voyage on the great titanic is now back in print with a gorgeous new package. The dear america books themselves are presented as the diaries of young girls from the full spectrum of american history and geography. And then there is the royal diaries which are books about history all around the world. Remembering and revisiting the dear america and royal diaries. Relaunching means theyre adding new books to the dear america series, and, theyre reissuing five of the older books. The diary of clotee, a slave girl, belmont plantation, virginia 1859. Jamestown, the american revolution, the american civil war, westward expansion, underground railroad, and slavery. Find the best books, literary resources and educational solutions for kids at scholastic, a leader in publishing and education for nearly 100 years. Five years ago, margaret ann bradys older brother left her in the care of an orphanage and immigrated to america. Voyage on the great titanic kindle edition by white, ellen emerson.
The diary of clotee, a slave girl, belmont plantation. Shes known as the series guru, the woman who spearheaded such bestselling childrens book series as animorphs, the babysitters club and, of course, goosebumps. Rinaldi s is not among the five, and neither is the one about the navajo long walk. The fictional diaries of young girls throughout the history of the united states are the focus of the dear america book series. Click here to watch the replay of the dear america history speaks webcast with your students.
Scholastic plans to publish four new dear america titles each year and recently added two spinoffs. Browse a list of books tagged dear america by our club members to find the best. The great depression diary of minnie swift, indianapolis, in, 1932 dear america series by kathryn lasky at great childrens books about life during the great depression. Survival of the storm does have some damage to the binding, please look at pictures. The diary of lydia amelia pierce is the second new book in the dear america relaunch. Lewis and clark expedition, 1804, dear america my name is america grades 48 kathryn lasky.
Dear america diaries series chronological list dear america. The diary of deliverance trembly, witness to the salem witch trials, massachusetts bay colony 1691 dear america series by lisa rowe fraustino oct 1, 2004 4. The childrens book council cbc is the nonprofit trade association of childrens book publishers in north america, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting childrens books and reading. Scholastics dear america diary series brings history home. Dear america diaries series chronological list dear. It was followed by a new edition of a light in the storm in march 2011. Dear america reissues 5 library of america 5 reading power famous american trails 5 earths survivors america the dead 4 dancing deer 4 american indian lives 3 contributions in american history 3. Dear america young readers edition childrens book council. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book follows lydia pierce during 1918 flu pandemic as she adjusts to a new life in a shaker village. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Dear america books listed by time period to use in your history studies. Best childrens books about world war ii 19391945 253 books. I would recommend this book for grades fourth through sixth.
See more ideas about dear america books, historical fiction and books. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally. The diary of deliverance trembly, witness to the salem witch trials, massachusetts bay colony 1691 dear america. The diary of deliverance trembly, witness to the salem witch trials, massachusetts bay colony 1691 dear america series.
The books highlight crucial events and times, from wars to immigration, through the girl s perspective. Best fiction books are always available here the largest online library. Sometimes children also pounded dried corn to make cornmeal. Dear america lot of 3 hardcover books scholastic ebay. Mar 25, 2010 launched in 1996, scholastic s dear america series introduced history through the diaries of fictional girls living in various eras. Oct 25, 2011 there is dear america which tells some history in america. The oregon trail diary of hattie campbell, 1847 dear america series. The dear america books the series is relaunched by scholastic. This book is about what it means to not have a home. Many of her books are illustrated with photographs by her husband, christopher knight. The dear america book series by multiple authors includes books nation at war.