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"The tension and action of the battle and the intense danger of the escape from the massacre will keep readers turning these pages." Quill & QuireTo Jack O'Hara, recently arrived from Canada to live with his aunt in Cawnpore, India is an exotic place of wonder and mystery, but war and horror are bubbling just below the surface. When the violence explodes, Jack and a thousand soldiers, women and children must fight for their lives, trapped in an inadequate entrenchment under the brutal summer sun. As the survivors watch the bodies pile up around them, there is little they can do except pray that a relief column can reach them before starvation and massacre end the tragedy."This is an absolutely terrific book…Never lagging with a credible hero and an exotic setting…The pacing is flawless." Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction Jury CitationThe Caught in Conflict Collection is an imprint of fast-paced, historically accurate, morally-complex quick reads for Adults and Teens. In each of the titles the main character(s) (a Roman Legionary; a civilian in the Indian Mutiny; volunteers on both sides of the American Civil War; a Scottish soldier in WWI; a holidaymaker in Spain when the civil war breaks out there; and German and Russian soldiers in WWII), become enmeshed in conflicts immensely more complex than they anticipated and are faced with moral dilemmas that they never even imagined. The historical background to each of the dramas is extensively researched and the moral dilemmas are common to all human conflict.

"The dialogue is witty and sharp…The Spanish setting oozes charm, beauty and history. Readers will feel as if they are scootering with Steve and Laia along narrow roads and through timeless tiny villages steeped in the memory of a bloody civil war."¿Resource LinksSteve thinks a trip to Europe is out of the question this summer¿until he attends his grandfather David's will reading and is given an envelope containing an old key, an address, a plane ticket to Barcelona and a request to solve the mystery of what his grandfather was doing in Spain seventy-five years before. At the address, Steve meets a girl named Laia whose family seems to have some connection with Steve's grandfather. Together they find an old suitcase containing a diary that David kept when he fought with the International Brigades in the Spanish Civil War. Steve and Laia decide to retrace the young soldier's footsteps and, as they do so, read the diary. A they move towards the conclusion of their journey, they begin to understand what drove the young David to go and fight in a doomed cause, how his experiences there haunted him for the rest of his life and what he had to leave behind to escape."The descriptions of the war¿and the emotional reactions of Steve and his grandfather at two different points in history¿are rich and poignant…Some of the most compelling parts are the grandfather's journal entries which give amazing insights into the strategy and struggle of war. These, paired with the stories of the current day Spanish people, paint a complete picture of the war and its enduring effects…Highly Recommended."¿CM Magazine"Posthumous messages and tantalizing clues send a teenager from Canada to Barcelona in search of a hidden chapter from his beloved grandfather's past. Steve slowly gains insight into how it felt to believe passionately in a cause-even, in this case, a doomed one-and then to lose that innocent certainty in the blood and shock of war." ¿ Kirkus Reviews"I had to force myself to take a break for food or sleep once in a while." ¿ YALSA YA Galley Teen Review

The Thrilling Sequel to the best-selling Lost Cause"This thrill-a-minute series will hook reluctant readers as well as fans of James Bond and Jason Bourne."¿School Library JournalSteve thinks he made the right choice turning down a snowy week with his cousins at a cabin in northern Ontario in favor of a relaxing (and perhaps romantic) time under the Spanish sun with his friend, Laia. But when an email from his brother DJ arrives, implicating their grandfather in some shadowy international plots involving nuclear bombs, Steve and Laia immediately put aside all thoughts of a lazy, sun-drenched vacation. In a desperate attempt to find out if Steve's grandfather was a Cold War-era spy, they crack mysterious codes, confront violent Russian mobsters, dodge spies, unearth a bomb and avoid nudists. But the more they uncover, the more Steve wonders: whose side was Grandpa really on?"With only a forged passport and a coded message as clues, Steve will need all the help he can get to figure out whether his grandfather was a well-traveled businessman or a double agent…Steve's quest is part-Cold War mystery and part-Spanish history lesson...The puzzles are satisfyingly difficult...the information about a little-known chapter in history is interesting and the setting is beautiful."¿Kirkus Reviews"With its absorbing beginning, unpredictable ending, and series of heart-stopping encounters in between, Broken Arrow is a great bet! Highly Recommended." ¿ CM"The warm, dusty atmosphere of rural Spain and the busy city of Barcelona with its loving traditions bring this story to life…this compelling mystery…effortlessly teaches history as it entertains with panache." ¿ Resource Links

"Dark Terror is part adventure and part history, with just a touch of romance. It's a fast-moving, gripping take on a little-explored side of the [First World] war effort." CBRIn June 1915, young Alex Shorecross is trapped by a cave-in at a copper mine in Newfoundland. Facing possible death for a mere 13 cents an hour, Alec swears that if he survives he will find a different direction in his life. Unfortunately, options are limited and he is swept up in the naive enthusiasm for the possibilities of adventure in the First World War. In an ironic twist, his mining background lands him in a tunnelling company, working deep below the fighting in France. As his comrades push tunnels out beneath the enemy trenches and pack underground rooms full of explosives, it is Alec's job to listen for enemy activity that might bury them all forever under the Flanders' battlefields."Wilson ably evokes the claustrophobic, dark terror of the underground wand the coming of age of young men amid the battles…A fascinating war tale that will have…readers digging in for a captivating read." Kirkus Review

"…fast-paced and gripping" CCBC MagazineIt is 1913 and Edward Simpson is enthralled by his German uncle, Horst, who designs and builds simple-and extremely dangerous-planes in his barn. Fascinated by flight and dreaming of a life in the air, Edward helps his uncle whenever he can. In return, Horst teaches his nephew the rudiments of flight and, one magical day, lets him take his latest barn-built creation up for a spin. Edward is hooked, he will be a pilot and escape the dull, boring world suffered by those whose feet are stuck to the ground. But it is 1914 and events in far-off Europe are dragging the world into a catastrophe that even a farm boy in Saskatchewan cannot avoid.Edward sails for England where he joins the Royal Flying Corps and is sent over to join the battles in the skies over France. He is soon fighting for his life in aircraft even more uncertain than the ones Horst built, against an enemy who is better trained and who fly better armed and more maneuverable planes than he does. As he struggles to survive and watches his friends shot down one by one, he finds his beliefs tested in ways he could never have imagined. Exhausted and bitter, he fights to simply stay alive as the horrors of the Battle of the Somme unfold beneath him."Wilson writes eloquently about one boy's love of flight and his dream of flying…[and] Edward's narrative is thoroughly engaging. A fine, old-fashioned-feeling… tale set in the World War I skies." Kirkus Reviews"Eddie's emotional and psychological development moves us…What makes Wings of War especially engaging, though, is Wilson's artful weaving of Eddie's story with the technical details of early flight: airplane construction and handling, and the specialized techniques required for successful aeronautic battle." Resource Links

A fleet of British ships was seen sailing north through the Chesapeake Bay. Having recently sacked Washington, they were headed to Baltimore to deliver a similar fate.In search of food and supplies, they dropped anchor off the small and unremarkable Poplar Island. While pillaging and terrorizing the residents of the tiny island, they captured Mackenzie, soon to be known as Mac. She was a young and unsuspecting resident - mistaken for a boy!Impressed into the British Navy, she reluctantly becomes part of America's Second War for Independence where, with bombs bursting in air, she unknowingly witnesses the composition of one of America's best-known and well-loved tunes, The Star-Spangled Banner.This is her story. A tale that follows the harrowing adventures of a 15-year-old girl as she struggles to escape from one of America's most powerful enemies.

As the American Civil War was raging, there needed to be a change in tactic in order to gain the upper hand. The Second Battle of Bull Run is a well planned military engagement that resulted to a decisive victory for the Confederate Army. This book takes leaders through the events of the Second Battle of Bull Run, and discusses the lessons to be had from there.

"As the United States enters World War II, seventeen-year-old Eleanor wants to do something to help her Jewish relatives in Poland, so she puts her brilliant math skills to work for the US army to fine-tune a top-secret weapon that will help defeat the enemy"--

Twelve-year-old Lidia's life is forever changed by the Nazi occupation of Poland, leading her to join the resistance movement to fight against the Nazis and aid Jewish people in the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.

""You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time....That is all you need to know." This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged. As they arrived at Station X, a sprawling mansion in a state of disrepair surrounded by Spartan-looking huts with little chimneys coughing out thick smoke-these young people had no idea what kind of work they were stepping into. Who had recommended them? Why had they been chosen? Most would never learn all the answers to these questions. Bletchley Park was a well-kept secret during World War II, operating under the code name Station X. The critical work of code-cracking Nazi missives that went on behind its closed doors could determine a victory or loss against Hitler's army. Amidst the brilliant cryptographers, flamboyant debutantes, and absent-minded professors working there, it was teenaged girls who kept Station X running. Some could do advanced math, while others spoke a second language. They ran the unwieldy bombe machines, made sense of wireless sound waves, and sorted the decoded messages. They were expected to excel in their fields and most importantly: know how to keep a secret"--

Jennifer A. Nielsen, author of A Night Divided and Rescue, artfully weaves together the stories of five kids living through World War I who each hold the key to each other's futures... if they are lucky -- and brave -- enough to find each other.World War I stretches its cruel fingers across Europe, where five kids feel war's scarcity and challenges in different ways.Felix, from Austria-Hungary, wants the courage to fight against Jewish deportations before his own family can be taken.Kara, from Britain, wants to be a Red Cross nurse.Juliette, of France, hopes her family can remain knitted together in the face of the war's longest battle.Elsa, from Germany, hopes her homing pigeon might one day bring her a friend among the chaos.And Dimitri, of Russia, wants only to survive the front, where he's been sent with no weapon.None of them will find exactly what they want. But the winds of fate may cross their paths to give each of them just what they need.

A young adult adaptation of Never quit: from Alaskan wilderness rescues to Afghanistan: firefights as an elite Special Ops PJ.

Witness the true story of how Mary Wilkins Ellis’ childhood passion for flying led to an exciting career in the air, written and illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist.As a child, Mary Wilkins Ellis longed to fly, but she had to wait until she was 16 before she could have her first lesson. She soon became the youngest licensed pilot in her English county, but then all civilian flight was banned when Germany launched its attacks on Britain in 1940. Mary was grounded.One day she chanced to hear a radio appeal for Britons with pilot’s licenses—even women—to join the Air Transport Auxiliary and ferry brand new fighter planes to Royal Air Force bases. Mary immediately applied, and spent the rest of the war delivering hundreds of different kinds of aircraft—most of which she’d never flown before—forming lifelong bonds with her colleagues, surviving many a close call, and helping to save her country from destruction.After the war she became a flight instructor, ran an air taxi service, then managed an airfield, the only woman in Europe to do so. In her spare time, she won rallies in her racing car.  Mary’s childhood dream became a thrilling lifetime aloft, lasting until she died at 101.With watercolor and ink illustrations which perfectly capture the exhilaration of flying, Taking Off brings this little-known figure and her can-do spirit to life.Extensive material in the back of the book includes additional information about Mary Wilkins Ellis and the Airport Transport Auxiliary, as well as sources.

"The Forest of Swords" is a historical novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story takes place during the Middle Ages and follows the adventures of a group of knights during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. The book is full of action, adventure, and historical detail. The story begins with John and Phillips Lannes's arrival in Paris. As they prepare for battle, the group of soldiers witness the horrors of war and experience the emotional toll it takes on them. Throughout the book, the characters participate in several battles, including the Battle of the Marne, which is a significant event in World War I. The story follows their struggles and triumphs during the war, and their attempts to survive in a dangerous and unpredictable environment. But, will they win this battle? "The Forest of Swords" is an exciting adventure story that transports readers back to a time of knights, castles, and epic battles. Altsheler's masterful storytelling and attention to historical detail make this book a timeless classic of historical fiction.

THE TOP 30 HISTORICAL PEOPLE OF THE MODERN AGE! While this book is meant to supplement our older-student Color Thru History book, it can stand alone as an early introduction to these great historical figures.

From the Roman era; this compilation would not be complete without Boudica of the Britons, and I have included two others who resisted the Romans who were determined to impose the ways of Rome on their culture: Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra, and Mavia, of the Tan¿khids, (Saracens), who led a similar revolt against the Romans one hundred years after Zenobia.From Asia, I chose Nakano Takeko, who fought to uphold the shogun and the samurai traditions. She led a squad of women against the riflemen of the Imperial army of Emperor Meiji, armed with only her naginata, the traditional samurai pole weapon, in the Boshin War. Also, from this region, and my favourite, I have Ba Trieu, the Korean warrior who resisted the Chinese invasion in the third century. She must have looked magnificent as she rode into battle on her great war-elephant, with her yellow cloak billowing in the breeze.

If there is anger instead of hard work in the dream, then leave them there because neither you will be able to be worthy of them nor they will be able to be for you.I am Anmol Rathore, my story is also like that dream in which I see, feel and live it everyday. BSF is not just a job, it is known to me because when there is firing on the border, it looks like a firecracker to me.

They've been called the Greatest Generation, and now their stories will live forever, passed on to the next generation, through this new dynamic and engaging group biography.

GRIB DIN LUP, OG GÅ PÅ EVENTYR I DENNE HISTORISKE SØG-OG-FINDBOG, HVOR DU SKAL PÅ JAGT EFTER FLERE END 200 SPÆNDENDE TING!Rejs tilbage til MIDDELALDEREN, og opdag, hvordan livet var for bønder, konger og riddere. Find ud af, hvordan man blev ridder, opdag hemmelighederne ved MAGI OG LÆGEKUNST, forsøg at undgå de mørke og fugtige fangehuller, og gå på opdagelse i borgenes INDRE.Denne bog byder på timevis af OPLYSNING og UNDERHOLDNING for små væbnere.

In Budapest, fourteen-year-old Teresa and her family live through the terror of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Her brother, Janos, leads a small band of Freedom Fighters as they bravely help defend their city from Russian soldiers. The boys' effective guerrilla tactics prompt the Russians to ruthlessly hunt them down, forcing the group and their families to flee the city. Teresa's clever ways play a crucial role in this engrossing story of their dangerous flight to the safety of the Austrian border.

"A single spy can save thousands upon thousands of lives . . . From Harry Ree, teacher turned saboteur, to Margery Booth, the spy who sang for Hitler, to Scotch Lass, Britain's smallest ever agent, discover twenty-seven of the most courageous and daring spies . . . For as long as there have been secrets to keep, there have been spies, the world over, trying to uncover this classified information. Spying goes on all the time, and everywhere, but some of the most astonishing exploits occur during wartime. The stories in this beautiful collection unpick some of the most astonishing missions undertaken during World War Two - actions that helped to save many lives. Amazingly, many of these tales had to remain a deadly secret at the time and are little known even to this day"--Amazon.com.

Through the lens of the land that has been come to be known as America, award-winning picture book creator Jennifer Thermes captures centuries of history

"A gripping nonfiction graphic novel that follows the stories of Jewish children, separated from their parents, who escaped the horrors of the Holocaust"--

Help children explore topics like current affairs, compassion, empathy, and more with this sensitively written, beautifully illustrated book. Kids can find answers to questions like: "What is global conflict?" "How does it affect people in countries all over the world?" "How can I help?"