In 1637, Adam Windjammer, now 16 years old, confronts danger in the New World as he tries to restore his family’s fortune, while 14-year-old Jade Van Helson struggles in Amsterdam against her moneylender father’s decree that she marry a wealthy, elderly Englishman.
Historical Fiction
Historical Fiction genre
The Scarab’s Secret
The chance meeting of Khepri, the small scarab beetle, and the powerful Pharaoh turns out to be a life altering experience for both and, ultimately, shapes the fate of the young leader. After the scarab uncovers a mysterious plot to murder the Pharaoh he is determined to put an end to it. The tiny scarab with a big heart helps the Pharaoh avert danger and saves the life of his precious ruler.
Becoming Gershona
Living in Tel-Aviv in 1958, twelve-year-old Gershona experiences first love, learns a family secret, and crosses the line between childhood and adulthood.
Alphabet Of Dreams
Fourteen-year-old Mitra, of royal Persian lineage, and her 5-year-old brother, Babak, whose dreams foretell the future, flee for their lives in the company of the magus Melchoir and two other Zoroastrian priests, traveling through Persia as they follow star signs leading to a newly-born king in Bethlehem.
The Remarkable Life and Times Of Eliza Rose
Thrown out of her home by her stepmother in 1670, 15-year-old Eliza Rose becomes a companion to Nell Gwyn, a mistress of Charles II, and learns a surprising truth about her parentage.
Time Bomb
Now grown, Andy tells the story of the summer of 1949 when, embittered after enduring injustice at their English school and disappointed by the adults in their lives, he and his friends wrestle with thoughts of revenge and deal with several life-changing secrets.
Celandine
In Somerset, England, during World War I, Celandine becomes involved in the lives of the little people living on a hill near her family’s farm, while also coming to terms with her own healing abilities and psychic gifts.
Prison Ship : Adventures Of A Young Sailor
After being framed for cowardice in a sea battle, 13-year-old Sam and his friend Richard are sent to Australia, where they must fight for their lives in the outback.
I Am The Great Horse
The war horse Bucephalas recounts his adventures from 344-323 B.C. with Alexander the Great and his relationship with a groom who has prophetic dreams.
Year Of Impossible Goodbyes
In 1945, 10-year-old Sookan’s homeland of North Korea is occupied by the Japanese. Sookan watches her people–forced to renounce their native ways–become increasingly angry and humiliated. When war’s end brings only a new type of domination–from the Russian communists.