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Teen Historical Fiction Books
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Behind Five Willows
by June Hur
In this swoonworthy YA homage to Jane Austen set in historical Korea, two teens secretly waging a war against government book banning find themselves irresistibly drawn together.
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The Door of No Return
by Kwame Alexander
An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes a searing and breathtaking story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family. In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playing oware with his grandfather, and swimming in the river Offin. He's warned though, to never go to the river at night. His brother tells him There are things about the water you do not know. Like what? Kofi asks. The beasts. His brother answers. One fateful night, the unthinkable happens and in a flash, Kofi's world turns upside down. Kofi soon ends up in a fight for his life and what happens next will send him on a harrowing journey across land and sea, and away from everything he loves. This spellbinding novel by the author of The Crossover and Booked will take you on an unforgettable adventure that will open your eyes and break your heart. The Door of No Return is an excellent choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, book groups, and homeschooling. Don't miss the sequel, Black Star
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Everything Is Poison
by Joy McCullough
A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - This young adult historical novel tells the story of the womenwho risk everything to provide care for those with nowhere else to turn and the deadly secrets hiding in plain sight. Bracing . . . Enrapturing . . . This eloquent, rapid-fire novel is rich in cadence and history.--Publishers Weekly, starred review An unforgettable novel of courage, chemistry, and female solidarity in a casually violent, misogynistic world.--The Horn Book, starred reviewEarly seventeenth-century Rome . . . For as long as she can remember, Carmela Tofana has desperately wanted one thing: to be a part of La Tofana's, her mother's apothecary in Campo Marzio, Rome. When she finally turns sixteen, she's allowed into the inner sanctum: the workroom where her mother and two assistants craft renowned remedies for their customers. But for every sweet-smelling flower extract in the work-room, there's another potion requiring darker ingredients. And then there's Aqua Tofana, the apothecary's remedy of last resort. In all Carmela's years of wishing to follow in her mother's footsteps, she never realized one tiny vial could be the death of them all.
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The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay
by Ryan Douglass
A 1920s Black reimagining of a popular classic, where Gatsby and Nick execute a masterful heist to rid Tom Buchanan of his ill-gotten wealth-- Provided by publisher.
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Heiress of Nowhere
by Stacey Lee
In 1918 on Orcas Island, eighteen-year-old orphan Lucy becomes heiress to her employers estate after his mysterious death and must clear her name by unmasking a killer linked to eerie seaside legends before she and her beloved orcas become the next victims.
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A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story
by Linda Sue Park
Cherished by millions of readers, this #1 New York Times bestselling novel is a powerful tale of perseverance and hope. Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park interweaves the stories of two Sudanese children who overcome mortal dangers to improve their lives and the lives of others.A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours' walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the lost boys of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay.Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya's in an astonishing and moving way. Includes an afterword by author Linda Sue Park and the real-life Salva Dut, on whom the novel is based, and who went on to found Water for South Sudan.
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The Spiritualists
by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb
The Witch Haven meets Divine Rivals in this magical, high-stakes page-turner of a thriller (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) of a young clairvoyant who gets dragged into a dangerous game of revenge alongside a mysterious thief in early 1900s New York City. Stella Bohdan is never alone--never--and yet she is the loneliest person she knows, dead or alive. A gifted psychic who can hear the voices of spirits, all Stella wants is to con enough people to survive on the brutal New York City streets and find a way to deal with the tragic death of her sister. Performing seances in parlor rooms and tarot readings by candlelight, Stella is barely holding on. Until she meets Pax, a mysterious young man who offers Stella an invitation and a promise: Join a secret group of talented mystics who explore the darker realms of spiritualism, and together they will get revenge on her sister's killer. But how can Stella admit she is the reason her sister is dead? In the hope of righting past wrongs, Stella joins Pax and his team of mystics. It's soon clear there is more behind their partnership than just vengeance. They must tread carefully though, because in the world of spiritualism, not everything is what it seems--especially when communing with the unknown.
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We Could Be Anyone
by Anna-Marie McLemore
Two teen con-artists must execute an almost impossible scam at an exclusive mansion in this thriller that's White Lotus meets Mexican Gothic - for teens. Lola and I grew up hearing that we could become anything, but our parents hadn't meant it the way gringo parents did. They meant it as a warning. Lola and Lisandro are actors during Hollywood's Golden Age, but you won't see them on any silver screen. Instead, these siblings use their talents to scam the rich and famous out of their ill-begotten cash. They have their act down to a science: Lola plays the tragic ghost who haunts the mansions of the wealthy, and Lisandro plays the brave spiritualist who will help her soul find peace. For a small fee, of course. The siblings have their sights set on their next target: The Coterie, the opulent estate of newspaper tycoon Bixby Fairfax and his famous mistress Blythe Bell. A score this big will allow them to move... well, anywhere but here. But this job requires them to do something they've never done before: switch roles. And as strange things keep happening at The Coterie... things that even Lola and Lisandro can't explain. As they are drawn deeper into The Coterie's gleaming fa ade and tensions rise between brother and sister, one question looms over them. Will they be able to pull off their act? Or will this be their last performance? Brimming with Anne-Marie McLemore's signature atmospheric writing, We Could Be Anyone is perfect for readers who love: - Queer Romance - Con Artists - Old Money Glamor - Myths and Folklore - Ryan La Sala books
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