Lady Catherine is one of Queen Elizabeth’s favorite court maidens—until her forbidden romance with Sir Walter Ralegh is discovered. In a bitter twist of irony, the jealous queen banishes Cate to Ralegh’s colony of Roanoke, in the New World. Ralegh pledges to come for Cate, but as the months stretch out, Cate begins to doubt his promise and his love.
Instead it is Manteo, a Croatoan Indian, whom the colonists—and Cate—increasingly turn to. Seamlessly weaving together fact with fiction, Lisa Klein’s newest historical drama is an engrossing tale of adventure and forbidden love—kindled by one of the most famous mysteries in American history: the fate of the settlers at Roanoke, who disappeared without a trace forty years before the Pilgrims would set foot in Plymouth. For grades 7 and up, it is priced at $1.99.
Even a decade after the Civil War, the evil deeds carried out in the Border War for “Bloody” Kansas are not forgotten. Hate and revenge still rule the hearts of some, while others wish only to forget and disappear.
In the beginning, Boy Smyth has a dull Missouri farm life and a burning desire to be an outlaw like his hero, Cole Younger.
In the end, Boy Smyth has five dead bodies and two burning buildings at his farm and the most feared man in the United States crying outside his front gate.
Discover this historical mystery for $3.50. Written for ages 10 – 14. But I’m going to buy it, too, and it has been a very long time since I was 14.
In this gripping sequel to the award-winning There Will Be Wolves, (not available for Kindle) Karleen Bradford once again shows her immense talent for combining a sizzling plot, fascinating historical detail and real-life characters whose eleventh-century concerns ring surprisingly true with contemporary young readers.
Set against the violence of the Holy Crusades, Shadows On A Sword is the tale of Theo, a passionate young knight; Emma, a strong and subversive girl bound by her position in life; and Amalric, a young man ready for war – holy or not. Confronted by life-or-death consequences, the injustices of war and politics and the joys of first love, the trio are believable players in a riveting, yet sensitive coming of age story.
This book is for readers in grades 9 and up and is selling for $2.99.
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Describes, in easy-to-read text, the disastrous 1912 sinking of the world’s largest ocean liner after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage. A Level 3 DK Reader, ages 7 and up, grades 2 and up selection; this book is available today for $2.99.
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When twelve-year-old Florence boards the crowded horse-drawn coach in London, she looks forward to a new life with her great uncle and aunt at Crutchfield Hall, an old manor house in the English countryside. Anything will be better, she thinks, than the grim London orphanage where she has lived since her parents’ death.
But Florence doesn’t expect the ghost of her cousin Sophia, who haunts the cavernous rooms and dimly lit hallways of Crutchfield and concocts a plan to use Florence to help her achieve her murderous goals. Will Florence be able to convince the others in the household of the imminent danger and stop Sophia before it’s too late?
Written for readers in grades 4 – 7, this historical fiction is selling for $3.59 today.
Leigh Ann Conners is spunky and determined. Although she often finds herself in trouble, she loves her two older brothers dearly and would do anything to make them proud. When the Yankees arrive in Roswell, Georgia, Leigh Ann places a French flag upon the family’s mill. She hopes the Yankees will then spare the mill from destruction, but her actions have disastrous results. Sent north with the women and children who worked in the mill—all branded traitors for making fabric for Confederate uniforms—Leigh Ann embarks on a journey that requires her to find her own inner strength. Only then will she be able to rise above the war raging around her.
This historical novel is for grades 7 – 9 and is available for $2.72.
Mike Fisher knows the true meaning of a power play.
As a veteran of the National Hockey League, Mike Fisher has a lot to be proud of. He plays for the Nashville Predators, was an alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators, has played in a Stanley Cup final, and has been nominated for the Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward in the league. But it’s not just his guts, grits, and talent that have taken him to the top. His power comes from the top—he puts his faith in Christ first and has demonstrated his love for God both on and off the ice.
Recommended for grades 4 and up (younger if read to them), you can read Mike Fisher’s story today for only 99 cents.
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Meet Tim Tebow: He grew up playing every sport imaginable, but football was his true passion. Even from an early age, Tim has always had the drive to be the best player and person that he could be. Through his hard work and determination, he established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of college football and as a top prospect in the NFL. Now, in Through My Eyes: A Quarterback’s Journey, he shares the behind-the-scenes details of his life, on and off the football field. Tim writes about his life as he chooses to live it, revealing how his Christian faith, his family values, and his relentless will to succeed have molded him into the person and the athlete he is today.
This book is for all ages and is selling today for $3.99. Best suited for grades 4 and up.
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Bill Adler, compiler of bestsellers such as Kids’ Letters from Camp and Kids’ Letters to President Kennedy, is collecting children’s letters to the president in which they ask political, personal, and poignant questions; give advice; and tell the president about themselves.
–”Did you always want to be president, or did you ever want to be a real person?”
–”What do you and Mrs. Bush talk about when you have dinner?”
–”What will you do after you are president? Will you write a book and make a lot of money like the other presidents?”
The book is illustrated by Chuck Rekow and is for children ages 7 – 11. Today it is selling for only $1.24.
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Robert Glover is a 13-year-old boy living on a plantation in Maryland on the eve of the Civil War. Robert is white and his best friend William Henry is a free black.
Strange things are happening on the plantation. Robert’s dad sneaks out in the middle of the night and there’s a strange face peeking out of the attic windows. Robert is upset when he discovers William Henry knows more about these late night mysteries than he does and begs his father to let him help.
Then Robert’s mother receives word that her father is dying. They haven’t seen each other since she ran away to marry Robert’s father. She returns to the plantation and takes Robert with her. Seeing slavery from the other side changes Robert’s perspective. With his family divided, he must make up his own mind and discover if he is willing to stand for his beliefs.
The story was very interesting and as the Underground Railroad came to life, I was pulled into it. I read it in just a few days as I was eager to find out what happened. It also really made me think about issues and if I would be willing to stand against people I loved to do the right thing.
William Henry Is a Fine Name is a great book for both young adult and adult readers. The book is selling today for $7.49. Recommnended for grades 8 and up .
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