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Thank you so much to everyone that replied! My teacher is thrilled, but a little overwhelmed. Responses are below. I deleted names from the responses. Rebecca Dickenson, Librarian Eagleton Elementary 708 Sam Houston School Road Maryville, TN 37804 865-980-1455 rebecca.dickenson@blountk12.org http://www.eeslibrary.edublogs.org ________________________________ This will be my first year in the library, having just spent the last three teaching 5th grade S.S. and reading. Here are some titles I'd recommend (and so would my students!) A Year Down Yonder Sign of the Beaver Caddie Woodlawn Bound for Oregon Lilly's Crossing I Remember the Alamo _____________________________________________- Culpepper's Cannon might be a possibility. It takes place during the Civil War--has a Magic Tree House feel to it with two boys who travel through a time portal to the day before the Monitor and Merrimac met in their famous battle. One of our fourth grade teachers has used it before __________________________________ Geez, wide range! How about starting at the beginning..... Ben and Me by Lawson, Robert Amazon.com Review In A New and Astonishing Life Of Benjamin Franklin As Written by His Good Mouse AMOS, young readers will discover that while the good Mr. Franklin got considerable credit, many of his most important contributions really originated with Amos, a less-than-humble rodent. Oh sure, his manuscript was found by author-editor Robert Lawson and published first in 1939, but discerning readers ever since have figured that it's the mouse who's the fellow with the ... tale. (For ages 10 and up with a sense of humor) Sleds on Boston Common : a story from the American Revolution by Borden, Louise From School Library Journal Grade 2-4-This story, based on local folklore, takes place in Boston during the harsh winter of 1775. It's Henry's ninth birthday, and he wants to use the new sled that his father has made for him. However, British soldiers camped on the Common have built cook fires right in the middle of the best hill. Henry and his siblings see General Thomas Gage, the royal governor of Boston, speaking with his troops. Noting the man's kind eyes and gentle manner, Henry dares to approach him and asks that the sled run be cleared. Moved by the child's earnest request and by his courage, Gage complies. Later, when the war begins and the general returns to England, Henry watches him leave, knowing that, despite their political differences, Gage is a "good man." This well-told story gives a clear picture of life in pre-Revolutionary Boston, and the changes brought by the blockade of Boston Harbor and the encampment of thousands of "lobster backs." It also shows that one's "enemies" are not necessarily evil simply because their political ideals may differ from one's own. The full- and double-page watercolor paintings create a nice sense of atmosphere and provide a fine backdrop for the action. A helpful author's note provides historical background. Pair this with a version of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "Paul Revere's Ride" to place it in a larger historical context. _______________________________ Blood on the river --by Eliza Carbone -- about a 12 year old boy on the voyage to Jamestown in 1607 On Wings of Heros - by Richard Peck -- about the homefront during WWII -- told by an 11 year old boy whose older brother is fighting in the army/air corp -- I read this book to my mother who had 2 older brothers in the navy during WWII and although she was in High School at the time she said it captured what it was like better than anything else she had ever read. Eliza Carbone and Richard Peck both have several historical fiction books oops thought of another -- Gary Paulsen and his Tuckett series -- about a boy going west with his family on a wagon train that is captured by Indians -- and his subsequent travel to follow his family not knowing if they are alive or dead -- my 4th and 5th graders loved it. ________________________________ Fighting ground by AVI might work. ________________________________ I don't know how long she needs it.. but this is reviewed also there is a Dear America book that is about the Revolutionary war too. Noble, Trinka Hakes - The Scarlet Stockings Spy Illus. by Robert Papp, c2004, 48p. Description- Historical Fiction, Intermediate Picture Book Review- The setting is Philadelphia in the year 1777. The main character, Maddie Rose, is a Patriot spy. She gives her brother, Jonathan, information about the ships in the port through the arrangement of laundry on her washline. The author gives the reader a historical perspective of life in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War. Maddie Rose loses her brother in battle but Seth, a friend of Jonathan's, continue in Jonathan's footsteps. The illustrator does a beautiful job adding lifelike artwork to this compelling story. Curriculum Connections- A great addition to a unit on the Revolutionary War or a biographical study of George Washington NYS Standards- Social Studies Standard 1 (History of the United States and New York Grade level-An excellent read aloud for grades 4-5. Vocabulary and sentence structure is difficult in several sections. ______________________________________ One of the core books for our Intermediate school is Toliver's secret by Esther Wood Brady.The protagonist is a timid girl who becomes involved in espionage during the Revolutionary War. It highlights both viewpoints (British & American) and has a good lesson. Any of the "Little house on the prairie" series. I primarily like Farmer boy. A lion to guard us by Clyde Robert Bulla Phoebe the spy by Judith Griffin _______________________________________ Stacia Deutsch and Rhody Cohen. Blast to the Past series. Teacher sends four students back in time to prevent history from being altered. _______________________________________ Gabriel's Horses" by ? Hart (can't think of her first name) might be a good choice. It was a Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee last school year. It's about a young (around 10-12) African American boy during the Civil War who helps take care of horses at a ranch while his father is away fighting. He faces prejudice, etc. but is more concerned with the welfare of the horses. The boy portrays exemplary character traits such as perseverance, righteousness,(Is that a word???) and fortitude. It takes place in Kentucky, and covers issues such as the racial divides in the war. There are 2 more books that follow it, for those interested. _____________________________________________ How about Gary Paulsen's Mr. Tuckett books, Weasel, Hattie Big Sky, Avi's The Fighting Ground, Collier's My Brother Sam is Dead, Paterson's Lyddie and Jip (and others), Haddix's Running out of Time, and/or any of the Dear America series? Lots of good ones. ____________________________________ You should look at After the Dancing Days by Margaret Rostkowski. It is a great story about a girl's friendship with a WWI veteran. Historically accurate, lovely story, and the author was my 7th grade teacher, many years ago. She is part of the National Writing Project and has been in teaching for forty years. ____________________________________ Maybe she could try Lily's Crossing by Patricia Reilly Giff. Here the review on Amazon.com: Elizabeth Mollahan--the Lily of Lily's Crossing--lost her mom when she was little. Her father and a grandmother are her only family. Every summer the three of them flee sweaty New York City for a beach house in New York's Rockaways. This year though, Lily's father announces that he's enlisted in the Army; days later, he is gone. Alone with her grandmother, Lily sees a long lonely summer ahead. And then, Albert appears. A refugee from the Nazis, his family thrown to the winds, young Albert bears a grief and sadness of his own. It's a pleasure to read along as Lily and Albert negotiate the pain they feel and the secrets and adventures they share. With subtlety and compassion, this gift of a book reminds us that wars happen to children, too. _________________________________________ -- rebecca@dickenson.net This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us immediately by forwarding the email to postmaster@blountk12.org and (1) destroy this message if a facsimile or (2) delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication without a copy. All email passing through the Blount County School System is scanned for content, viruses and security before entering or leaving our servers. 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