Juvenile Fiction / Biographical Books

Set in Boston on the brink of the American Revolution, this historical novel tells of observant 14-year-old silversmith apprentice Johnny Tremain, who, due to a bad burn on his hand, must give up silversmithing. Noticing the unrest in the city, Johnny becomes a dispatch rider for the Committee of Public Safety and is soon caught up in the thrilling undercurrents and rumblings which led to the Boston Tea Party and ultimately to the Battle of Lexington and the start of the Revolutionary War. Winner of the 1944 Newbery Medal.

In his first novel, Wally Lamb creates a heroine--Dolores Price--who survives family insanity, rape, abuse, obesity, and the death of loved ones, emerging at the end as a strong, tough woman whose life is moving toward hope and salvation.

The first years in the marriage of Laura Ingalls and Almanzo Wilder. The newlywed couple stakes their claim on the South Dakota prairie, and although their life is difficult, it is also filled with love and happiness. Set from 1885-1889, this is the last book in the "Little House" series.

This is the author's own story of her upbringing in China by a missionary father, a distant mother, and an affectionate Chinese nurse, Lin Nai-Nai. The book examines the added difficulties foreigners experienced in a country where life was harsh even for natives, and chronicles the loneliness of an only child who longs to discover her roots in the homeland she never knew. Illustrated with photographs.

The mysterious writer of the wildly successful--and morbidly funny--children's books about three orphans intrigued by Schopenhauer and death alike, receives biographical treatment in this "unauthorized" look at Lemony Snicket. Who is the eccentric person behind A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS and other books? Find out, if you dare. Text accompanied by photographs and other illustrations.

A biography of the author of such novels as "Treasure Island" and "Kidnapped." Illustrated with b&w photographs.

This novel chronicles the life of a Canadian woman, born in 1905 out of love and tragedy, and follows her life through marriage, motherhood and widowhood as she ages with the century.

This 2007 Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award-winner combines the three perspectives of Harriet Tubman, God, and the storyteller. Carole Boston Weatherford has created a unique and special look at the life and personal experiences of one of America's most famous and inspiring African Americans. With a different typeface for each character, Harriet Tubman's spiritual relationship with God is explored as her story is told. Kadir Nelson's stunningly gorgeous artwork partners beautifully with the rhythmic text. Also a Kirkus Best Children's Book of 2006.

A young girl who lives across the street from the reclusive Emily Dickinson gets her chance to meet the poet.

A young boy attempts to find the perfect place to curl up and read his new book. Color illustrations accompany the text.