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Articles by Anne Blankman
Prisoner of Night and Fog Book Review
age 13+ Compelling mystery offers intro, insight into Hitler's rise. Parents need to know that the historical setting in early-1930s Munich makes Prisoner of Night and Fog a good way to introduce teens to the background causes of World War II and the Holocaust in some depth. Hitler's an important character, and kids can think about whether he had a clinical mental illness and about how someone with ideas like getting rid of all the Jewish people in Germany could gain so much political power.
Conspiracy of Blood and Smoke Book Review
age 13+ Less mystery, more romance as Hitler consolidates power. Parents need to know that Conspiracy of Blood and Smoke continues the story, begun in Prisoner of Night and Fog, of a girl who grew up a favorite pet of Adolf Hitler. The author catches the reader up on past events quickly, but it'll be enjoyed better by those who've read the first book.
A Rich and Versatile Resource
By Kasey Short Historical fiction texts offer students a window into the past by centering engaging narratives in historical settings. They’re often read in English classes as whole class novels or chosen by students to read independently and can be used for cross disciplinary units in English and History.
Shelf Life: What's new at Jacksonville Public Library Original
Angela Bauer, Lifestyles editor Oct. 15, 2022 This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate What's new at Jacksonville Public Library: Adult Fiction "Shrines of Gaiety" by Kate Atkinson: It’s 1926 and London, a country still recovering from the Great War, has become the focus for a delirious new nightlife. The notorious queen of this glittering world is Nellie Coker, ruthless but also ambitious to advance her six children, including the enigmatic Niven.
Doctor on Call: Chernobyl Responder, Jewish Refugee, Radiation Expert
Jewish life in the Soviet Union prior to its collapse can seem like a distant reality to many readers today. Alla Shapiro brings that world into searing focus in her memoir, Doctor on Call: Chernobyl Responder, Jewish Refugee, Radiation Expert. Shapiro’s book explores her experiences first living and working as a pediatrician and hematologist in Ukraine, and later in the United States; it is rich with historical details and personal anecdotes.
THE BLACKBIRD GIRLS
Narrators Kathleen Gati and Natasha Soudek's voices highlight the power of friendship in the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. The tragic explosion ignites a series of heartbreaking changes for schoolgirls Valentina and Oksana, whose families are devastated by grief and upheaval. Capturing the ensuing events through both girls' eyes, Gati skillfully depicts their initial confusion and panic, followed by their cautious optimism once they relocate to Leningrad.
Brother's Keeper
Two children must escape North Korea on their own in this harrowing novel based on a true story. North Korea. December, 1950. Twelve-year-old Sora and her family live under an iron set of rules: No travel without a permit. No criticism of the government. No absences from Communist meetings. Wear red. Hang pictures of the Great Leader. Don't trust your neighbors. Don't speak your mind. You are being watched. But war is coming, war between North and South Korea, between the Soviets and the Americans.
Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun
Skip to content Share This Title: by Guillermo del Toro, Cornelia Funke illustrated by Allen Williams On Sale: 07/02/2019 $20.99 Spend $49 and get FREE shipping on HC.com Quantity: About Product Details Fans of dark fairy-tales like The Hazel Wood and The Cruel Prince will relish this atmospheric and absorbing book based on Guillermo del Toro’s critically acclaimed movie.
Traitor Angels | Books | Epic Reads
A romantic and exhilarating historical adventure about a girl who must unlock the secrets within Paradise Lost to save her father—perfect for fans of Revolution and Code Name Verity—from acclaimed author Anne Blankman, whose debut novel, Prisoner of Night and Fog, was a Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Teens in 2015 Six years have passed since England’s King Charles II returned from exile to reclaim the throne, ushering in a new era of stability for his subjects. Except for Elizabeth Milton.
The Booksellers at Laurelwood
Start your summer off the right way with 5 YA authors! There’s something here for everyone--come out and join the party! Nil Unlocked by Lynne Matson: On the island of Nil, the rules are set. You have exactly 365 days to escape--or you die. Rives is now the undisputed Leader of Nil City, but keeping the City united is tougher than ever. The Death Code by Lindsay Cummings: With short, fast-paced, alternating point-of-view chapters, The Death Code starts several weeks after The Murder Complex ends.
SOUTHEAST SUMMER BOOK BASH YA PANEL featuring LYNNE MATSON, LINDSAY CUMMINGS, ANNE BLANKMAN, PAULA STOKES & TONYA KUPER
It’s true: even more YA authors are coming to Malaprop’s! This event features Lynne Matson, Lindsay Cummings, Anne Blankman, Paula Stokes, and Tonya Kuper. Matson follows up her debut novel Nil, of which VOYA said, “a unique twist to a survival story with similarities to the TV reality show Survivor . . . a strongly written fantasy,” with Nil Unlocked. Cummings, the author of several YA and middle grade novels, will discuss The Death Code, the second in her Murder Complex series.
THE BLACKBIRD GIRLS
by Lois Lowry ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 1, 1989 The author of the Anastasia books as well as more serious fiction (Rabble Starkey, 1987) offers her first historical fiction—a story about the escape of the Jews from Denmark in 1943. Five years younger than Lisa in Carol Matas' Lisa's War (1989), Annemarie Johansen has, at 10, known three years of Nazi occupation.
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