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Fatal Throne

The Wives of Henry VIII Tell All

by Anderson, M. T.

Book - 2018

396p. (Gr. 9+) Told from the perspective of each of Henry VIII’s wives, this story weaves each of these distinct and unfiltered voices together in a compelling tale. 396p. (Gr. 9+) Told from the perspective of each of Henry VIII’s wives, this story weaves each of these distinct and unfiltered voices together in a compelling tale. Show less

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Lovely War

by Berry, Julie

Book - 2019

468p. (Gr. 8+) Told from the perspectives of Greek Gods, this story describes two couples living and loving despite the tragedies of war. 468p. (Gr. 8+) Told from the perspectives of Greek Gods, this story describes two couples living and loving despite the tragedies of war. Show less

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Crossing Ebenezer Creek

by Bolden, Tonya

Book - 2017

230p. (Gr. 8+) In the waning days of the Civil War, Mariah joins a group of freed African American slaves as they march with Union soldiers. There, she meets Caleb, and soon begins to dream, not only of freedom, but of a life full of love. 230p. (Gr. 8+) In the waning days of the Civil War, Mariah joins a group of freed African American slaves as they march with Union soldiers. There, she meets Caleb, and soon begins to dream, not only of freedom, but of a life full of love. Show less

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The Light in Hidden Places

A Novel Based on the True Story of Stefania Podgórska /|cSharon Cameron

by Cameron, Sharon

Book - 2020

377p. (Gr. 9+) Based on a true story of a young Catholic girl, Stefania, who sheltered thirteen Jews in her house while simultaneously living with two Nazi soldiers. 377p. (Gr. 9+) Based on a true story of a young Catholic girl, Stefania, who sheltered thirteen Jews in her house while simultaneously living with two Nazi soldiers. Show less

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In the Neighborhood of True

by Carlton, Susan Kaplan

Book - 2019

314p. (Gr. 9+) In the very white, very Christian world of Atlantan society in 1958, Ruth decides not to tell her new high school friends and boyfriend tha...Show more 314p. (Gr. 9+) In the very white, very Christian world of Atlantan society in 1958, Ruth decides not to tell her new high school friends and boyfriend that she is Jewish, but when a violent act rocks the city, Ruth must figure out where her loyalties lie. Show less

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The Librarian of Auschwitz

by Iturbe, Antonio

Book - 2017

423p. (Gr. 8+) Based on the true story of Dita Kraus, a fourteen-year-old girl from Prague who, after being sent to Auschwitz, was chosen to protect eight books that have been smuggled past the guards. 423p. (Gr. 8+) Based on the true story of Dita Kraus, a fourteen-year-old girl from Prague who, after being sent to Auschwitz, was chosen to protect eight books that have been smuggled past the guards. Show less

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The Downstairs Girl

by Lee, Stacey

Book - 2019

374p. (Gr. 8+) In 1890, Jo Kuan works as a lady’s maid for the cruel Caroline, the daughter of one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. But by night, Jo moonlights as an advise columnist for “the genteel Southern lady.” 374p. (Gr. 8+) In 1890, Jo Kuan works as a lady’s maid for the cruel Caroline, the daughter of one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. But by night, Jo moonlights as an advise columnist for “the genteel Southern lady.” Show less

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The Degenerates

by Mann, Jennifer Ann

Book - 2020

258p. (Gr. 8+) In the midst of the eugenics movement of 1928, Maxine, Rose, Alice, and London face vicious attendants and bullying from older girls at the Massachusetts School for the Feeble-Minded. 258p. (Gr. 8+) In the midst of the eugenics movement of 1928, Maxine, Rose, Alice, and London face vicious attendants and bullying from older girls at the Massachusetts School for the Feeble-Minded. Show less

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Irena

Book One, Wartime Ghetto

by Morvan, Jean David

Book - 2019

136 p. (Gr. 9+) This graphic novel tells the true story of Irena Sendlerowa, a social worker in the Warsaw ghetto in the early 1940s. She is credited for ...Show more 136 p. (Gr. 9+) This graphic novel tells the true story of Irena Sendlerowa, a social worker in the Warsaw ghetto in the early 1940s. She is credited for saving the lives of 2500 Jewish children by gradually and quietly smuggling them to safety in small groups. Show less

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Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All

by Ruby, Laura

Book - 2019

365p. (Gr. 9+) During World War II, Frankie and her sister are sent to live at an orphanage, and must come to terms with their new life. Meanwhile, they are being watched over by Pearl, the ghost of a young girl who died in the orphanage in 1918. 365p. (Gr. 9+) During World War II, Frankie and her sister are sent to live at an orphanage, and must come to terms with their new life. Meanwhile, they are being watched over by Pearl, the ghost of a young girl who died in the orphanage in 1918. Show less

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The Fountains of Silence

A Novel

by Sepetys, Ruta

Book - 2019

495p. (Gr. 8+) In Spain during the 1957 fascist reign of Generalissimo Franco, a young American photographer named Daniel meets a Spanish house maid Ana. They connect through photography, and Daniel learns of the dark side of Madrid. 495p. (Gr. 8+) In Spain during the 1957 fascist reign of Generalissimo Franco, a young American photographer named Daniel meets a Spanish house maid Ana. They connect through photography, and Daniel learns of the dark side of Madrid. Show less

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The Blossom and the Firefly

by Smith, Sherri L.

Book - 2020

310p. (Gr. 9+) Set in Japan in 1945, Hana’s job is to tend to the needs of the kamikaze pilots about to take their final, fatal flights. Taro is one of those pilots. For them, hope and affection bloom amidst the tragedy of war. 310p. (Gr. 9+) Set in Japan in 1945, Hana’s job is to tend to the needs of the kamikaze pilots about to take their final, fatal flights. Taro is one of those pilots. For them, hope and affection bloom amidst the tragedy of war. Show less

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The Book Thief

by Zusak, Markus

Book - 2006

552p. (Gr. 9+) Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death tells the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family, the Jewish man they are hiding, and their neighbors. 552p. (Gr. 9+) Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death tells the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family, the Jewish man they are hiding, and their neighbors. Show less

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