Historical Fiction for Young Readers (ages 8

Classic book, written during World War II, based on a true story of Norwegian children who helped smuggle gold out of the country on their sleds when the Nazis invaded.

Peter Anderson and his twin sister, Elise, live in the harbor city of Helsingor, Denmark during the Nazi occupation. Through their hold-your-breath adventures with the Danish Underground, middle readers are provided a great way to learn history and develop a love of reading.

Set in post-World War II Palestine during the founding of Israel, this historical action introduces Dov, a thirteen-year-old Jewish survivor of the concentration camps. He flees to Palestine, where he meets Emily, a thirteen-year-old English girl whose father is stationed there. Unlikely friends at first, but their adventures will give middle readers a unique new perspective on a pivotal period in history.

Set in 1857, these fast-paced novels show a never-give-up family, the mysteries of the Underground Railroad, the rush of immigrants to new land along the Mississippi, and a fresh perspective on the freedoms sought in the Declaration of Independence. Strong characters, and cliffhangers at the end of every chapter keep both boy and girl readers asking for more.

Bestselling novels set in the early 1900s in northwest Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, these compelling, historically accurate stories attract reluctant, average, and gifted readers. Both boys and girls identify with characters who face danger and mystery while learning to deal with peer pressure, family relationships, and the need for unconditional love and forgiveness.

At the turn of the twentieth century, Mandie Shaw is about to become a teenager. Living in the backwoods of North Carolina, she soon finds herself involved in mysteries, adventures…and fun! Joining Mandie are her new friends, including Celia, Joe, Molly, Jonathan, and, of course, her lovable kitten, Snowball. Each Mandie book is a journey into a world of excitement and a peek into the life of a girl very much like you!

Mandie & the Secret Tunnel	Mandie & the Mysterious Fisherman
Mandie & the Cherokee Legend	Mandie & the Windmill's Message
Mandie & the Ghost Bandits	Mandie & the Fiery Rescue
Mandie & the Forbidden Attic	Mandie & the Angel's Secret
Mandie & the Trunks Secret	Mandie & the Dangerous Imposters
Mandie & the Medicine Man	Mandie & the Invisible Troublemaker
Mandie & the Charleston Phantom	Mandie & Her Missing Kin
Mandie & the Abandoned Mine	Mandie & the Schoolhouse's Secret
Mandie & the Hidden Treasure	Mandie & the Courtroom Battle
Mandie & the Mysterious Bells	Mandie & Jonathan's Predicament
Mandie & the Holiday Surprise	Mandie & the Unwanted Gift
Mandie & the Washington Nightmare	Mandie & the Long Good-Bye
Mandie & the Midnight Journey	Mandie & the Buried Stranger
Mandie & the Shipboard Mystery	Mandie & the Seaside Rendezvous
Mandie & the Foreign Spies	Mandie & the Dark Alley
Mandie & the Silent Catacombs	Mandie & the Tornado
Mandie & the Singing Chalet	Mandie & the Quilt Mystery
Mandie & the Jumping Juniper

When his father is framed for a crime and sent on the last prison ship to Australia in 1867, Patrick McWaid and his family find passage on another ship and head "down under." Presented with a land of outlaws, riverboats, and high adventure, middle readers will have a window into a fascinating era and the role that faith played in it.