The dear america series originally held 36 titles but has since expanded and received a relaunch with updated covers in the 10s. I dont know of any distinct fictional series emulating dear america personally though i also grew up on these and wasnt able to find a similar series for adults. And then there is the royal diaries which are books about history all around the world. Id like to get him more involved in historical fiction books hes quickly outgrowng the magic tree house series. A line in the sand my heart is on the ground when will this cruel war be over. Dear america is a series of historical fiction novels published by scholastic. Angeline reddy is the daughter of a famous lawyer, but shes no stranger to rulebreaking. The journal of william thomas emerson, a revolutionary war patriot, and several more. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The series featured several topics, including the jamestown settlement, the. The diary of clotee, a slave girl, belmont plantation, virginia, 1859 by patricia c. Working at a mill in lowell, massachusetts, teenage mary, a recent immigrant from ireland, finds that life in america is not what she expected.
Dear america is a series of short films based on scholastics dear america books. Make offer lot of books used gently hard cover dear america series. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know series resources 1. It was discontinued in 2004, ending with an american spring, sofias last diary. Each diary in the dear america book series is written by a different author in order to give each story a unique and diverse historical perspective. Growing up in the wild goldmining town of bodie, california, in the 1880s, angeline has seen it all saloons, brawls, dance halls, and a whole lot of desperation. Share this historical fiction series with your independent reader.
The royal diaries is a spinoff of the historical fiction series, dear america. With laura bertram, steven mccarthy, lynne griffin, gema zamprogna. Publishers weekly an impressive series that will challenge students to make connections from prominent historical events to relevant life situations. The website has a timeline so you can choose your books accordingly. What 8 dear america books taught us about feminism. I had ordered the collection of 15dear america book. Above are dear america series books that are currently on. They are bestselling authors, as well as recipients of prestigious awards. A world war ii soldier, normandy, france, 1944 my name is america. It was briefly relaunched in 20 with new editions of anastasia. These interviews take place at book expo, the publishing industrys annual trade show, im new york city. The series was cancelled in 2004 with its final release, hear my sorrow. Feb 19, 20 dear america diaries series chronological list.
Jun 12, 2014 theres a reason scholastic revived the series four years ago after canceling it in 2004. My america is a series of fictional diaries of children that take place during significant moments in american history. What is the genre of the dear america series answers. Is there a boys version of the dear america book series. The my name is america book series by multiple authors includes books the journal of scott pendleton collins. The series was aimed at younger readers than dear america, and had three books per character. I had ordered the collection of 15 dear america book.
The diary of abigail jane stewart, valley forge, pennsylvania. The winter of red snow dear america by sherry garland dear america 6 book set i thought my soul would rise and fly, standing in the light, my heart is on the ground, voyage by joyce hansen. With the publication of this book, author american also got included in the list of published authors. Dear america reflects the evolution of moral panic that has emerged in the nation. Dear america 6 books set 2 the winter of red snow, west. My name is america my america the royal diaries international series. In that patriotic spirit, hundreds of writers, artists, scientists, and political and community leaders have come together since the 2016 presidential election to offer their impassioned letters to america, in a project envisioned by the online journal and collected in dear america. I will definitely not be able to use them for a collection i was definitely disappointed. United states marine corps, khe sanh, vietnam, 1968, my name is america. The second diary of abigail jane stewart, valley forge, pennsylvania, 1779 is the sequel to the winter of red. She has also written the cabin creek mysteries, which are based on bedtime stories she told her sons when they were young and restless.
My america is a series of historical fiction books published by scholastic. Watch full episodes of dear america and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. And one girls entire life is about to change when everything she knows is turned on its head. A dear america book, the journal of patrick seamus flaherty. The second diary of abigail jane stewart, valley forge, pennsylvania, 1779 is the sequel to the winter of red snow. Each topic has three books and is authored by a different writer. Part of the order was the boys version of the books. The diary of clotee, a slave girl, belmont plantation, virginia 1859 dear america series by patricia c. Red rose of the house of tudor and ending in 2005 with catherine. Dear america 6 books set 2 the winter of red snow, west to a land of plenty, dream in the golden country, voyage on the great titanic, across the wide and lonesome praire, so far from home by kristiana gregory. Bestseller this month title az title za release date newest first highest rated book in series lowest to highest book in series highest to lowest. The dear america series audiobooks audiobook series. With this sweeping tale of life on the world war ii homefront, newbery honor author kirby larson brings her incredible talent to the dear america series.
The diary of remember patience whipple,mayflower, 1620 was written by kathryn lasky and is a fairly sensible start to a series about american history. Bestseller this month title az title za release date newest first highest rated book in series lowest. More importantly, it is a timely congress of the personal and the political, a clarion call to find common ground. Dear america is a series of historical fiction novels for older girls published by scholastic in. The diary of deliverance trembly, witness to the salem witch trials, massachusetts bay colony 1691 dear america series by lisa rowe fraustino. Dear america diaries series chronological list dear. Created by scholastic, it is a spinoff of the series, dear america, geared toward younger children. Growing up in the wild goldmining town of bodie, california, in the 1880s, angeline has seen it all saloons, brawls, dance halls, and a whole lot of.
When pearl harbor is attacked, america is finally unable to ignore the wars raging in europe and asia any longer. Dear america diaries series 15 books set dear america. I could sense the distress of the female writers in historical settings. Titanic, 1912 by ellen emerson white, across the wide a.
The diary of abigail jane stewart, valley forge, pennsylvania, 1777. The first in the series, a journey to the new world. Created by scholastic, it is a spinoff of the series, dear america, geared toward younger children grades 35. Find the complete dear america book series listed in order. Dear america diaries series 15 books set dear america various on. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know. Two black sisters makyla smith, serena lea learn that racism knows no boundaries after a family tragedy leaves one of the. But i really connected with the dear america series, which, in my preteen head, had a great adult quality to it. See more ideas about dear america books, books and historical fiction. Feb 19, 20 feb 19, 20 dear america diaries series chronological list stay safe and healthy. More than a supplement to classroom textbooks, this series is an imaginative, solid entree into american history. Jamestown, the american revolution, the american civil war, westward expansion, underground railroad, and slavery. Remembering and revisiting the dear america and royal.
Each episode of the series unfolds the story of ordinary girls living extraordinary lives. A journey to the new world as mayflower, a picture of freedom as slave girl. Sep 24, 2007 while the dear america series are wonderful books, they are all written from a young girls perspective which turns off my 10 yo son. The series was published by scholastic, starting in 1999 with elizabeth i. The revolutionary war diary of abigail jane stewart, valley forge, pennsylvania, 1777, a coal miners bride the diary of anetka saminska, and several more. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Dear america 6 book set i thought my soul would rise and fly, standing in the light, my heart is on the ground, voyage by joyce hansen. As others have noted, the 36 books in the original dear america series were published between 1996 and 2004, right after the fierce debate over. Dear america is a series of historical fiction novels for older girls published by scholastic in 1996.
Author america began writing the survivalist series in the year 2012 and also released the first book of this series in the same year. Dear america diaries series 15 books set dear america by. Sep 10, 2016 i tore through the dear america books and their malecentric counterparts, my name is america, and even read a few from the royal diaries series in addition, of course, to the more pg princess. Newbery awardwinning author susan patron brings her talents to the beloved dear america series. Whether it is telling the tale of a pilgrim voyage across the treacherous atlantic, or a young girl fighting for japanese. This series republishes at least three of the dear america books. The oregon trail diary of hattie campbell, the winter of red snow. Archive footage of the war and news coverage thereof, augment the firstperson narrative by men and women who. Dear america my historical fiction lot 8 hardcover books brand. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Booktv talks with authors and publishers about their forthcoming books. Each book is written in the form of a diary of a young womans life during important events or time periods in american.
Dear america book list in publication order kids book series. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Weve read many of the dear america books and dear canada and my america too as readalouds. The diary of deliverance trembly, witness to the salem witch trials, massachusetts bay colony 1691 dear america series by lisa rowe fraustino dear america. The series featured several topics, including the jamestown settlement, the american. Nov 07, 2014 but i really connected with the dear america series, which, in my preteen head, had a great adult quality to it. Dear america series with stories told in diary form, this historical fiction series will be sure to capture your independent readers attention. The dear america book series helped me make sense of the.
The dear america book series by multiple authors includes books across the wide and lonesome prairie. Dear america is a series of historical fiction novels aimed at girls aged 814. There is dear america which tells some history in america. Dear america diaries series chronological list dear america. Bringing the power of the bestselling book series, dear america is a live action historical fiction series for kids ages 714, inspired by the diaries of real girls. It wasnt said in the disruption that i may get them. Each book is written in the form of a diary of a young womans life during an important event or time period in american history. The diary of remember patience whipple, mayflower, 1620 by kathryn lasky. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Kristiana gregory is the bestselling author of many dear america titles, including the winter of red snow and its followup, cannons at dawn.
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