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Best Teen & Young Adult US 19th Century Historical Fiction eBooks

Timebound [Kindle in Motion] (The Chronos Files Book 1)
When Kate Pierce-Keller’s grandmother gives her a strange blue medallion and speaks of time travel, sixteen-year-old Kate assumes the old woman is delusional. This inventive science fiction adventure asks the dramatic question: what do you do when you’re a normal 16-year-old girl attending a private school in Washington, D.C., you find out that your grandmother is actually a time-traveling historian from the future (the 23rd century, to be precise), and she sends you into the past (the Chicago Exposition in 1893, to be exact) in order to stop your grandfather (also from the future) from changing history by creating a new religion, the Cyrists? Her adventures in trying to stop the cult’s temporal shift take her across alternate time lines and involve her with past and future versions of the people in her life.
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"-- “It would be a lot easier to fix the universe if I could dress like Wonder Woman –or Batgirl.”. I enjoyed this novel it was pretty decently paced there was only one chunk in the middle that seemed to drag on a bit too long but the rest of it sailed by especially once Kate actually went into the past. I loved the time travel aspect of this and how they reconciled the different futures and the moral conundrum of what is the right or wrong thing to do which timeline should be restored and why. -- I could see my dark green hair band, vivid against the skin of his wrist as he vanished, looking like a knight carrying his lady’s favor – a scarf or ribbon – into battle. But I mention it because of the insta love and hope that future books in this series don’t dwell on it. Even though I talked about the love thing a lot in my review it really wasn’t overpowering in the book. The time travel story and her grandmother from the future were so interesting along with the shifts in the current time line and the growth of a cult like church who wants to bring about an end of days of sorts was captivating and had my full attention."
"Please read on to know about Timebound by Rysa Walker. What were some of the things I loved about Timebound. The pacing Ms. Walker’s ability to keep the pressure on an across-time hunt whilst building budding relationships amongst family members and potential suitors all the while giving enough descriptive detail to make it feel like we visited the 1893 World’s Fair is nothing short of astonishing. The relationships are tricky enough messing with earlier, future and alternative timeline selves is even trickier. These are some seriously patient, understanding guys who’ll stick with you at all costs; Kiernan’s pretty close to sainthood as well. This book may have been a bit more interesting if the guys were a little less perfect but maybe they were just to offset Mr. Holmes’ (America’s Jack-the-Ripper) unabated, cold-blooded evil."
"But then she started to think about the details. The requisite minutiae that a story about time travel demands."
"An engaging read, with well-developed characters and a twisty plot."
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The Cure for Dreaming
These supernatural challenges only make Olivia more determined to speak her mind, and so she’s drawn into a dangerous relationship with the hypnotist and his mysterious motives, all while secretly fighting for the rights of women. Aesthetically, bibliophiles and novices alike will love the old-fashioned introductory chapter photographs with leading quotes.—Amanda C. Buschmann, Atascocita Middle School, Humble, TX and Olivia's father.
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"Learned some history I didn't know."
"Another great one!!!"
"Oh what a good story......you must read this one."
"everyone should read it."
"I really enjoyed this book and am now wanted to read anything else by Cat Winters."
"I loved this!"
"Interesting plot line, good historical photos and references makes you glad to be a women in now and I probably would have been locked up at the time the novel took place in."
"I don't read fiction in order to be lectured about the author's). I found the ending too simplistic, and wildly naive, ie: a formal education is the answer to the questions and issues of Life."
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The Girl from Everywhere
Its sparkling wit, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo. As the daughter of a time traveler, Nix has spent sixteen years sweeping across the globe and through the centuries aboard her father’s ship. Gr 8 Up—Nix has spent all of her 16 years with her father as a time-traveling pirate aboard a physical ship, navigating into the margins of historical maps to reach his ultimate goal—returning to Honolulu in 1868, the time and place of Nix's birth, to save her mother, who died when Nix was born. History and mythology fans will love this fast-moving ride through time, where mythological maps take Nix and the crew to real places with items and creatures true to the map's design. VERDICT This must-have fantasy adventure will appeal to fans of Rick Riordan's "Kane Chronicles" and Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner's "Starbound Trilogy," (both Disney-Hyperion).—Kerry Sutherland, Akron-Summit County Public Library, OH “History and mythology fans will love this fast-moving ride through time, where mythological maps take Nix and the crew to real places with items and creatures true to the map’s design…This must-have fantasy adventure will appeal to fans of Rick Riordan’s ‘Kane Chronicles.’” (School Library Journal (starred review) ). “One of my absolute favourite reads of 2016, Heidi Heilig’s debut captured me completely from the first page. “With time travel, fantasy, Hawaiian history, mythology, cute animals, and a feisty female protagonist, romance and fantasy readers will find much to enjoy.” (Booklist).
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"(...). WARNING: Our podcast has SERIOUS SPOILERS and you don’t want to mess up your first read of this book – STOP LISTENING and GO GET THIS BOOK if you haven’t read it yet. Favorite Character. Nix!"
"Her research and attention to detail, her use of myths and history from around the globe - all of this comes together to weave a compelling story that is impressively evocative of fascinating times and places, even as it embraces the fantastic with beauty and charm."
"The detail of the ship and Nix's surroundings put me directly into the story."
"This is more than YA book."
"There were a few plot points I either wasn't expecting or didn't necessarily agree with, but that didn't take away from the story or the writing."
"I enjoyed the concept of the book, but either couldn't always follow or felt like there were inconsistencies."
"Immediately ordered the second book."
"Can't wait for the next book!"
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Best Teen & Young Adult 19th Century United States Historical Fiction

The Long Winter
Laura, Pa, Ma, Mary, Carrie, and little Grace face the winter as best they can, but soon, blizzards have covered the town in snow that piles up to the rooftops, cutting the town off from supplies and trade. Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867–1957) was born in a log cabin in the Wisconsin woods.
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"I grew up on the Little House books and still like to go back and reread them occasionally, for their wisdom, their entertainment value and for their glimpses of a long gone lifestyle. She's okay when she's just reading the book, but when she tries to "sing" (and there is a surprising amount of music in the Little House books), especially when she's singing as "Pa", it's almost unbearable."
"I am delighted that the Little House series is finally on Kindle."
"Love the Little House series."
"Always loved this book!"
"As I read of the end of the Ingall's harsh winter, I felt joy for them, that all had survived."
"Unfortunately, some pages were out of order."
"Love these books and the Kindle version is wonderful!"
"I have read this book a hundred times at least and I always tear up a little at the end when the Chinook wind wakes Laura at night to signal spring has arrived!"
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Best Teen & Young Adult United States Civil War Historical Fiction eBooks

Across Five Aprils
"This is a beautifully written book, filled with bloodshed, hate, and tears, but also with love, loyalty, and compassion, with unforgettable characters, and with ideas and implications that have meaning for young people today. "An impressive book both as a historically authenticated Civil War novel and as a beautifully written family story...The realistic treatment of the intricate emotional conflicts within a border-state family is superb. Bregy compels readers to hear young Jethro Creighton's account of how the horrifying events of the Civil War changed life on his family's Illinois farm, even so many miles from the front lines. (Feb.). Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Grade 4-8-Irene Hunt's Civil War novel (Berkley Pub., 1986) takes listeners from the first shots fired at Fort Sumter to Lincoln's assassination as seen through the eyes of a Southern Illinois farm boy. As numerous male relatives go off to fight for the North and the South, and after his father falls ill, young Jethro takes responsibility for the family farm.
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"The characters really come to life and you feel their pain and pleasure as they live through the sufferings of the Civil War. Its obvious why the characters and their situations are so real: they were based on real life people, family letters and stories told by the author's grandfather, who was nine years old at the beginning of the war and was an eyewitness to this fascinating period of history."
"Across Five Aprils is one of the best Civil War books written for readers of any age."
"I H-A-D to read this book in Jr. High, I think."
"This is a touching story of the Civil War and the heartache and tragedy that befell families who had offered up their sons, brothers, fathers, etc."
"I read the book too."
"This story of the United States' greatest conflict, as seen through the eyes of a young boy in rural Illinois is rich in detail, feeling and grit."
"great book my son enjoyed it and the he especially loved the fact that the text is large enough to see which apparently has been a problem with some other books we've purchased lately."
"This historical novel was a wonderful book for both youth and adults."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Westerns Fiction eBooks

Ride Harder
Another classic western yarn from a master storyteller, Ride Harder follows cowpuncher Bud Eugen and his resourceful fiancée Marta as they confront all of the dangers Texas in the late 1880’s holds, both old and newfangled. Gordon Rottman lives outside of Houston, Texas, served in the Army for 26 years in a number of "exciting" units, and wrote war games for Green Berets for 11 years.
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"While I can admire the author trying to tell us how uneducated or poorly these folks speak 'Merican or Texican, the language was overdone to the point of incredulity and the absurd. The lieutenant is a cocky critter and somehow, I doubt for all his inflated ego that he would hang back for 2 weeks in the brush waiting for Bud and his cronies to finish the job."
"It's clear that Rottman knows his folks, his country, and the Rio Grand country."
"Marta and Bud have their money stolen from the bank."
"Am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series (Marta's Daughter)."
"An interesting story about a Mexican revolt, a bullheaded woman and her man."
"Mr. Rottman grabs you and keeps you running through out the book."
"This book is as action packed as Hardest Ride."
"This is a very entertaining book I read the first one in this series and enjoyed it very much, so I got this one following it."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Interactive Adventure Fiction eBooks

The Legacy of the Key (Book One, Deluxe Edition) (Ancient Guardians 1)
Reece Bryant’s everyday life of being a college med student is torn apart when she meets two mysterious men who whisk her away to a strange new realm. Reece adapts to this new place against everything she believes is right, but then falls in love with the wrong man, provoking dangerous consequences for all. ★★★★★ An enthralling and immersive tale of inter-dimensional romance and peril , Ancient Guardians -Book 1, The Legacy Of The Key by S. L .Morgan is one of those rare gems that crosses multiple genres. Melding the echo of historical romance with contemporary science fiction and fantasy! ★★★★★ I felt like I lived inside the world the author masterfully describes. The Ancient Guardians Novel Series Order: REECE AND LEVI'S STORY:
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"Ibrecieved this ebook for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review."
"Great read, keeps you interested. I received this in exchange for an honest review."
"Well done, it held my interest, was a sweet love story, and was full of wonderful descriptions that really brought the scenery to life."
"I am happy that I saved this book to read during my vacation."
"The characters feel like friends by the time you finish it, and you want to continue to be a part of their lives."
"I love books."
"This story is an incredible read with an entire dimension added to engage the reader in its unique world, do embrace this book for an evening with a book and some hot cocoa."
"And more than that her ability to interweave the super natural with. the 17th century time period. The main female character's dialogue had me. laughing out loud throughout the book."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Pirate Adventure eBooks

The Girl from Everywhere
Its sparkling wit, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo. As the daughter of a time traveler, Nix has spent sixteen years sweeping across the globe and through the centuries aboard her father’s ship. Gr 8 Up—Nix has spent all of her 16 years with her father as a time-traveling pirate aboard a physical ship, navigating into the margins of historical maps to reach his ultimate goal—returning to Honolulu in 1868, the time and place of Nix's birth, to save her mother, who died when Nix was born. History and mythology fans will love this fast-moving ride through time, where mythological maps take Nix and the crew to real places with items and creatures true to the map's design. VERDICT This must-have fantasy adventure will appeal to fans of Rick Riordan's "Kane Chronicles" and Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner's "Starbound Trilogy," (both Disney-Hyperion).—Kerry Sutherland, Akron-Summit County Public Library, OH “History and mythology fans will love this fast-moving ride through time, where mythological maps take Nix and the crew to real places with items and creatures true to the map’s design…This must-have fantasy adventure will appeal to fans of Rick Riordan’s ‘Kane Chronicles.’” (School Library Journal (starred review) ). “One of my absolute favourite reads of 2016, Heidi Heilig’s debut captured me completely from the first page. “With time travel, fantasy, Hawaiian history, mythology, cute animals, and a feisty female protagonist, romance and fantasy readers will find much to enjoy.” (Booklist).
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"I adore maps and mythologies and I am completely enthralled by both the concept and the gorgeous writing behind The Girl From Everywhere. I think what I love most is the use of nautical/oceanic metaphors and similes and how they are worked into everything: the bend of Nix's hair, the floating seeds ... everything. It can be handled in a ham-handed, obvious way and I tend to resent those clumsy efforts, but in Heilig's craft, it appears natural and easy which means there was a lot of work behind it."
"Her use of language was deceptively straightforward, but textured and rich as only the finest of rare things can be, like the silk that Nix's beguiling friend Kashmir, the thief, demands at the dressmakers' shop. The pillows were sewn from scraps of silk, and scattered around the room were wooden statues and stone bowls and bone knives and strings of seeds, tiny treasures that could be slipped into a pocket." Nix is a good friend but can't allow herself to fall in love, as she has lived in suspension between reality and myth, being and nonbeing, for her entire life. Slate's ceaseless, fixated search between times and places for Nix's mother makes him seem like some opium-addicted Captain Ahab looking for the ever-elusive Moby Dick on the high seas. As far as the plot goes, the author knew just how much to tell us, and how much to leave out, letting us use either our deductive powers or our imaginations to fill in the misty areas. There is even one particular twist to the plot that came late in the book, which left me gasping and ruffling back the pages to check whether I could possibly have understood correctly!"
"I love how each book usually has a unique reason for why the time travel can happen and Heidi Heilig's The Girl from Everywhere is no exception. I would've liked a few more descriptions of different parts of the town, but I love what Heidi did with one of the places the characters travel towards the end of the novel (and I'm not saying where because it's a total spoiler). The Girl from Everywhere definitely seemed plot-heavy to me; obviously you can't have a book without one, but I felt more time was devoted to resolving the problems and getting the map Slate wants than to developing the characters."
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Best Teen & Young Adult US 20th Century Historical Fiction eBooks

Out of the Dust (Newbery Medal Book)
"Dust piles up like snow across the prairie. A terrible accident has transformed Billie Jo's life, scarring her inside and out. In this compelling, immediate journal, Billie Jo reveals the grim domestic realities of living during the years of constant dust storms: That hopes--like the crops--blow away in the night like skittering tumbleweeds. Perhaps swallowing all that grit is what gives Billie Jo--our strong, endearing, rough-cut heroine--the stoic courage to face the death of her mother after a hideous accident that also leaves her piano-playing hands in pain and permanently scarred.
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"I'm playing this for my 7th graders after they read a section and the best part is the woman who give a "voice" to Billie Jo sounds like a 14 year-old girl so it helps enhance the story."
"I had to read this book for one of the book reports I’m doing in social studies, and I promise you I regret nothing."
"Sad but true part of history.Im thankful I didn't live in this time but people that did became strong if they survived."
"Grapes of Wrath told the story of the folks that left the dust bowl."
"I started with a highlighter and the whole text turned yellow."
"This book of poems gives a different perspective on the dust bowl and is very easy to read."
"This easy to read novel, written in free verse from a young girl's viewpoint, is equally appropriate for youth and adults."
"A story written like a poem of pain , loss, and survival."
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Best Teen & Young Adult US Colonial & Revolutionary Fiction eBooks

Fever 1793
But when the fever begins to strike closer to home, Mattie's struggle to build a new life must give way to a new fight-the fight to stay alive. Later, after much hardship and terror, they return to the deserted town to find their former cook, a freed slave, working with the African Free Society, an actual group who undertook to visit and assist the sick and saved many lives. As first frost arrives and the epidemic ends, Mattie's sufferings have changed her from a willful child to a strong, capable young woman able to manage her family's business on her own. The opening scene of Anderson's ambitious novel about the yellow fever epidemic that ravaged Philadelphia in the late 18th century shows a hint of the gallows humor and insight of her previous novel, Speak. Sixteen-year-old Matilda "Mattie" Cook awakens in the sweltering summer heat on August 16th, 1793, to her mother's command to rouse and with a mosquito buzzing in her ear.
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"Great book."
"Laurie clearly does her research (very Gabaldon-esqe) and puts together a gripping historical fiction tale that moved me and caused me to stay up late just to find out what happened next!"
"This story does a nice job so describing the setting and context of the epidemic as well as showing the hard work everyone did during the time."
"The Yellow Fever epidemic is very frightening to anyone who lived through it and our heroine makes the reader comprehend all aspects of it."
"My daughter and I loved this book!"
"I've long known about the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia but this book brought it to life through the eyes of the protagonist."
"A neighbor read it and liked it."
"I loved it, it started out kind of slow then built up until you couldn't put it down like a good story should."
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