HIT: Novels-"How to do the right thing..."

[Kathy Lowe <lowe@MASSED.NET>]

Here is a list of historical novels for grades 9-11 suggested by
LM_NETters to support the theme "How to do the right thing in an unjust
world".  Thanks to all who contributed!

Corrie ten Boom/The Hiding Place (Holocaust)
Charles Frazier/Cold Mountain (Civil War)
Margaret Walker/Jubilee (Civil War/Reconstruction)
Joseph Conrad/Heart of Darkness (Africa/Slavery)
Marguerite Steen novels (West Africa) (all out of print)
Donna Jo Napoli/Stones in Water (Holocaust)
Ann Rinaldi/Cast Two Shadows (American Revolution in the South)
Ann Rinaldi/An Acquaintance With Darkness (Civil War/Reconstruction)
Patricia C. McKissak/Picture of Freedom (Slavery)

Further suggestions of Reconstruction and West African novels would
still be appreciated.
--
Kathy Lowe, Library Media Specialist
Boston Arts Academy/Fenway H.S. Library
and BSO Education Resource Center
174 Ipswich Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Phone:  617 635-6470 or 9911, Ext. 236
Fax:      617 635-9204 or 8854
Email:   lowe@massed.net

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