This is a historical young adult novel set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the summer and autumn of 1793, when the city was ravaged by a deadly Yellow Fever epidemic. The story follows Matilda "Mattie" Cook, a resilient 14-year-old girl who lives above her family’s coffeehouse. Mattie's world is shattered when the plague strikes, claiming thousands of lives. After their servant dies, Ma…
Pirates Past Noon by Mary Pope Osborne is the fourth installment in the beloved Magic Tree House series. The story follows Jack and Annie, siblings who discover a magical tree house that can transport them through time and space. In this adventure, the tree house takes them to the high seas during the Golden Age of Piracy. Jack and Annie find themselves on a deserted island where they encounter…
The Heart of the Continent is a sweeping historical novel by Australian author Nancy Cato, set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century Australian outback. The narrative follows Alix Macfarlane, a young woman from a privileged Adelaide family who defies societal expectations to pursue a career in nursing. Her journey leads her to the remote and unforgiving landscapes of Central Australia,…