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Check It Out -- Teen Literature Database
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31 book reviews found, page 1 of 7. Narrow results by selecting age range:
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American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
Audience: 6th Grade - 9th Grade
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The United States has only been a country for 20 years and Philadelphia is its new capitol. The citizens, the local government and the federal government are badly shaken when a terrible plague hits Philadelphia in the summer of 1793. Eighteenth century medical practices and living conditions are detailed here as are the heroics of the free black Philadelphians and other citizens. The darker side of the human spirit is also shown as some react in a less than noble manner to the suffering of their fellow citizens.
Similar books: Fever 1793 Anderson
Awards won: 2004 Sibert Medal Winner
Date read: 01/24/2004
ISBN: 0395776082
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Basher Five-two
Audience: 4th Grade - 7th Grade
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Fighter pilot Scott O'Grady relates his harrowing experience of being shot down in Bosnia. He tells how he managed to elude his would be captors for six days until he managed to reach a place where he could be rescued.
Date read: 4/1/1998
ISBN: 038532300X
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Behind Hitler's Lines
Audience: 9th Grade - Adult
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This is a retelling of the story of the only American to fight with the Americans and the Soviet Union during WWII and was the first American to set foot on mainland Europe's soil. This is an excellent biography of what happened during WWII. This book was originally titled The Simple Sounds of Freedom.
Similar authors: none
Similar books: none
Date read: 4/2/2006
ISBN: 0891418458
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Behind the Secret Window
Audience: 4th Grade - 7th Grade
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This is the true story of Nelly Toll's experiences as a Jewish child in Poland during the Nazi occupation of World War II. She and her mother spent thirteen months hidden in a small bedroom of a Gentile couple. She was only eight years old when she began keeping her diary.
Date read: 05/01/1997
ISBN: 0803713622
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Blizzard: The Storm That Changed America
Audience: 4th Grade - 8th Grade
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On March 12, 1888, the East Coast was hit with a blizzard that brought the area to a standstill. Blizzard is Murphy's well-written account of this natural disaster. Perhaps most interesting, are the changes and adaptations that came about to help cope with future weather issues.
Similar books: The great fire by Murphy
Date read: 3/12/2002
ISBN: 0590673092
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