10.07.09

“Sisters of the Sword” by Maya Snow

Posted in New Books--May 2009 tagged girls, Historical_fiction, Japan, June_2008, murder, samurais, siblings, Sisters_of_the_Sword_series, SRC_quiz at 9:58 am by bbarthelmes

The first book in a new series, Sisters of the Sword features two sisters in ancient Japan who become samurais–a position usually reserved for men–after their father is murdered. “Filled with battles and bloodshed, this exciting story is placed against a strongly depicted historical setting evoked through everyday details and descriptions of cultural practices,” says [...]

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“Eon: Dragoneye Reborn” by Alison Goodman

Posted in New Books--May 2009 tagged Adventure, Chinese_zodiac, December_2008, Dragons, fantasy, girls, Magic, SRC_quiz at 9:26 am by bbarthelmes

The first book in a new fantasy series set in Asia featuring a teenage girl, Eon, who pretends to be a boy in order to study the magic of dragons. Get an objective opinion by reading published reviews of this book  in NoveList K-8 Plus, where you may also find ideas for what to read next. Borrow a copy from HCC library today! Check availability [...]

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