Libby's Guide

This short historical fiction book is perfect for tweens interested in the Wild West. We recognize names like Buffalo Bill, Butch...

Mercedes Lackey is usually considered adult fantasy, but many of her fairy tale retellings are appropriate and interesting for young...

This story follows Geoffrey Chaucer's famous pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral in the late 1300s. It is told from the point of view of...

I don't usually review picture books, but this is a classic Thanksgiving story perfect for many different ages. Molly and her family are...

This is a nostalgic look at Thanksgiving in 1932 told from the viewpoint of 9-year-old Buddy. Growing up in a small Alabama town, Buddy's...

This Christmas classic tells the story of the Bird family and their youngest daughter Carol. Born on Christmas Day, Carol has a loving...

During the California gold rush, Lucy and her family move to a mining town. Lucy, a spunky young girl, is very unhappy with the dirt and...

Set in medieval England, Crispin: The Cross of Lead shows the brutality of feudal England. However, it also shows the power of humanity...

Living during the cold war, Francine Green has learned that staying silent is safest. However, her attitude changes when she becomes...

The Bloody Jack series is first adventure and second historical fiction. Set in England (and other places in the nautical world) during...