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Here are the replys that I recieved for my query on historical fiction
for high school students from the Civil war through World War I. Thanks to
everyone who responded.
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> ... novels or biographies from the time
> period of the Civil War through the 1920's.
You might try:
http://www.wcsu.k12.vt.us/~wardsboro/list14.htm#Histhigh
-Dale
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Dale Copps, dcopps@wcsu.k12.vt.us
Librarian, Wardsboro & Winhall (VT) Elementary Schools
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Dale Copps' suggested website does not break down into eras. I had a
similar request from one of my teachers earlier this year. We didn't have
much... Also, this list does not include anything from the actual Civil
War, only the period following.
Little Women
Elmer Gantry
My Antonia
The Jungle
Great Son
East of Eden
The Grapes of Wrath
The Lieutenant's Lady
A White Bird Flying
A Lost Lady
O Pioneers!
Babbitt
Arrowsmith
Main Street
The Virginian
Pete French, Cattle King
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple
Martin Eden
Sadie Hunt, Librarian
Dallas (OR) High School
sadieh@viser.net
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Margaret Walker, Jubilee. One of my favorites.
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Sister Sally Daly, SSJ, librarian
St. Timothy School 3033 Levick St Phila PA 19149
215-338-9797 Fax: 215-331-6457 E-Mail: timothy@libertynet.org
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I enjoyed The Alienist by Caleb Carr. It's set in turn-of-the-century NYC
does try to recreate the era mixes historical facts with the story; some
historical figures appear (e.g. Teddy Roosevelt). It's a psychological
mystery (about the beginnings of psychology) about the search for a serial
killer, so you may decide it's too grisly or mature for your audience.
Jane Glass, Head Librarian
Cheverus High School
Portland, Maine
glass@cheverus.org
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I hope this information is helpful to your teacher!
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A Guide to American and World Historical Fiction for Children and Young
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By Lynda G. Adamson
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Maren Stahle
Library Media Specialist mstahle@west-bend.k12.wi.us
West Bend East High School phone: 414-355-5553
1305 East Decorah Road fax: 414-335-8242
West Bend, Wisconsin 53095
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