Time To Read

Historical Fiction

Apache by Tanya Landman 19 th century America Journey through 19 th century southwest America and meet Siki, an orphan of the Black Mountain Apache. Her mother was killed by Mexicans three years ago and her father lost in an ambush the winter before that. When Siki witnesses the brutal murder of her little brother Tazhi, she vows to become an Apache warrior and avenge his death. From the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Buffalo Soldier comes a powerful account of the Apache's struggle for survival in a hostile world.

My Name’s Not Friday by Jon Walter American Civil War Samuel was never supposed to be a slave. He's a good boy, thoughtful and kind, the type of boy who'd take the blame for something he didn't do if it meant he could save his brother… and now they don't call him Samuel anymore. And the sound of guns is getting ever closer Ms Eldred says: “This book is a captivating story that enlightens readers into the situations of the American South during the Civil War. I really enjoyed it.”

Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks 17 th century England

In 1666, plague swept through London, driving the King and his court to Oxford, in an attempt to escape contagion. Year of Wonders tells of a young woman's struggle to save her family and her soul during this extraordinary time when the plague found its way to their small Derbyshire village. Geraldine Brooks’ novel explores love and learning, fear and fanaticism and the struggle of 17th century science and religion to deal with a seemingly diabolical pestilence.