Recommendations based on Across Five Aprilsby Irene Hunt

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  1. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two

    by Joseph Bruchac
    The story of Navajo code talkers who used their language to create an unbreakable code during World War II.

    Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their ... (Goodreads)

  2. Miracles on Maple Hill

    by Virginia Sorensen
    A family moves to a farm in Maple Hill to heal from the effects of war. They find joy and healing in nature and community.

    Marly's father just returned from the war; he is suffering from mood swings and depression, and seems to be tired all the time. Lee, Marly's mother, moves the family to Maple Hill, a town where the ... (Wikipedia)

  3. The Season

    by Sarah MacLean
    A young woman navigates the treacherous waters of high society in search of a husband. But love and scandal threaten to derail her plans.

    Murder, treason, ball gowns, and boys . . . Regency London has never been so deliciously treacherous, adventure-filled, or . . . romantic, from, New York Times, and, USA Today, bestselling author ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Night Whispers

    by Erin Hunter
    A group of cats must navigate through danger and betrayal to save their clan from destruction.

    Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars—now featuring fierce new art. The third book in this fourth series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #3: ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Before Green Gables

    by Budge Wilson
    A prequel to "Anne of Green Gables" that explores the early life of orphan Anne Shirley before she arrived at Green Gables.

    A must-read for generations of book lovers. This remarkable and heart-warming prequel to the classic Anne of Green Gables was specially authorized by L.M. Montgomery's heirs to celebrate the 100th ... (Goodreads)

  6. Forge

    by Laurie Halse Anderson
    A young slave fights for his freedom during the American Revolution, facing betrayal and hardship along the way.

    For many readers,, Forge, “will be one of the best novels they have ever read” (starred review from, Kirkus Reviews,)! Blistering winds. Bitter cold. And the hope of a new future. In this compelling ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Firestar's Quest

    by Erin Hunter
    Firestar embarks on a journey to find a new home for his clan, encountering new challenges and making new allies along the way.

    There is peace at last between the warrior Clans, and Firestar is proud of the strength and unity of the cats he leads in ThunderClan. All four forest Clans are thriving, training new warriors and ... (Goodreads)

  8. I Am David

    by Anne Holm
    An orphan's journey of escape and redemption, seeking freedom and a place to belong.

    12-year-old David has lived in a concentration camp for as long as he can remember. While the people who run the camp are only referred to as them , later in the book it is stated that they came to ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Rifles for Watie

    by Harold Keith
    A story of resilience and courage set during the American Civil War.

    Jefferson Davis Bussey marches off to Leavenworth from Linn County, Kansas in 1861, on his way to join the Union volunteers. He is off to fight for the North, his zeal having been fueled by reaction ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Escaping Peril

    by Tui T. Sutherland
    Peril, a dragon with a troubled past, must navigate political intrigue and personal demons to find her place in the world.

    "The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny!Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Cobra King of Kathmandu

    by P.B. Kerr
    Twins John and Philippa Gaunt travel to Nepal to stop the Cobra King from unleashing a deadly virus.

    From the New York Times bestselling author P. B. Kerr, comes the third volume in this exceptional, imaginative adventure series about a twin boy and girl who discover they are djinns. In the third ... (Goodreads)

  12. Chronicles of Avonlea

    by L.M. Montgomery
    A collection of short stories set in the fictional town of Avonlea, featuring charming characters and heartwarming tales.

    On Prince Edward Island, where Anne Shirley grew up in the sea-sprayed town of Avonlea, there was no shortage of wonderful stories. There was the case of Ludovic Speed, who wouldn't propose to the ... (Goodreads)

  13. Milkweed

    by Jerry Spinelli
    A story of a Jewish orphan’s survival in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation.

    He’s a boy called Jew. Gypsy. Stopthief. Runt. Happy. Fast. Filthy son of Abraham. He’s a boy who lives in the streets of Warsaw. He’s a boy who steals food for himself and the other orphans. He’s a ... (Goodreads)

  14. Yellow Star

    by Jennifer Roy
    A young Jewish girl's harrowing experience during the Holocaust, told through free-verse poetry.

    In 1939, the Nazis invaded Poland and forced that nation's second-largest community of Jews, 270,000 strong, into one section of the city of Łódź , which they later walled off to form a ghetto. ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Henry and Beezus

    by Beverly Cleary
    Henry Huggins and his friend Beezus navigate the ups and downs of childhood in their neighborhood.

    All Henry Huggins wants is his very own bicycle, a shiny red one to ride up and down Klickitat Street. But no matter how Henry tries to raise money for the bike of his dreams–from selling bubble gum ... (Goodreads)

  16. Then Again, Maybe I Won't

    by Judy Blume
    A coming-of-age story about a boy's struggles with puberty, family dynamics, and peer pressure.

    a twelve-year-old Tony Miglione lives with his hardworking extended family in a working-class neighborhood in Jersey city. After Tony's family experiences a major increase in wealth due to his ... (Wikipedia)

  17. The Time Quartet Box Set

    by Madeleine L'Engle
    Four books exploring the concept of time travel and the battle between good and evil. Follow Meg Murry and her companions on their adventures.

    With over 10 million copies in print, Madeleine L'Engle's Newbery Medal-winning classic, "A Wrinkle in Time," along with its bestselling companions, "A Wind in the Door," "A Swiftly Tilting Planet," ... (Goodreads)

  18. Meet Felicity: An American Girl

    by Valerie Tripp
    Felicity, a young girl living in colonial America, navigates the challenges of growing up during the Revolutionary War.

    Felicity falls in love with a beautiful horse named Penny. When she discovers that the owner is cruel, she is determined to find a way to save Penny. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Serafina and the Black Cloak

    by Robert Beatty
    An imaginative adventure tale of a brave young girl who uncovers a dark secret in the Biltmore Estate.

    “Never go into the deep parts of the forest, for there are many dangers there, and they will ensnare your soul.” Serafina has never had a reason to disobey her pa and venture beyond the grounds of ... (Goodreads)

  20. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A Play

    by Richard R. George
    Adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale of a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to tour a magical chocolate factory.

    An alternative cover edition for this book can be found, here,. Here's your chance to join Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka's amazing chocolate factory! It's always fun reading plays, and almost ... (Goodreads)

  21. Third Year at Malory Towers

    by Enid Blyton
    Darrell and her friends return to Malory Towers for their third year, facing new challenges and making new friends.

    Darrell is on the way to Malory Towers once again. She finds out that Sally Hope, her best friend is in quarantine for mumps and will not be able to come to school for a short time. On the way, they ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Highland Velvet

    by Jude Deveraux
    A Scottish laird and an English lady fall in love amidst clan wars and political intrigue.

    Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ISBN 0671739727 here.Bronwyn MacArran was a proud Scot. Stephen Montgomery was one of the hated English.He came to Scotland as a conqueror, saw her ... (Goodreads)

  23. The American Lady

    by Petra Durst-Benning
    A young German woman travels to America in the 19th century to start a new life, facing challenges and finding love.

    Tempestuous and beautiful Wanda Miles, daughter of Ruth and Stephen Miles (or so she thinks), aspires to more than the life of a debutante, but the trouble is she doesn’t know precisely what she ... (Goodreads)

  24. Ivy and Bean

    by Annie Barrows
    Two unlikely friends, Ivy and Bean, embark on adventures and learn valuable life lessons along the way.

    The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide quickly, Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes ... (Goodreads)

  25. Dicey's Song

    by Cynthia Voigt
    Four siblings navigate life after their mother abandons them. Dicey, the eldest, takes on the role of caretaker.

    Picking up where, Homecoming, left off, Dicey Tillerman and her three siblings, Sammy, Maybeth, and James, are now living with their crazy and widowed grandmother Abigail Tillerman, or Gram as the ... (Wikipedia)

  26. The Case of the Left-Handed Lady

    by Nancy Springer
    Enola Holmes investigates the disappearance of a young noblewoman, Lady Cecily, and uncovers a sinister plot.

    Enola's name backwards spells "alone," and alone she is, in the world's biggest, darkest, dirtiest city. She is being hunted down by the world's most famous detective - her own brother, Sherlock ... (Goodreads)

  27. Roverandom

    by J.R.R. Tolkien
    A small dog embarks on a magical quest to be reunited with his master.

    A classic children's story by the author of, The Hobbit, Rover should never have bitten the wizard's trousers. His punishment was to be transformed into a toy, and now he is forced to track down the ... (Goodreads)

  28. Akin

    by Emma Donoghue
    A retired professor and his 11-year-old great-nephew embark on a trip to France, uncovering family secrets and forging a new bond.

    A retired New York professor's life is thrown into chaos when he takes a young great-nephew to the French Riviera, in hopes of uncovering his own mother's wartime secrets in the next masterpiece from ... (Goodreads)

  29. I Like It Like That

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    The privileged lives of Manhattan's elite teenagers continue with scandalous secrets, love triangles, and drama-filled parties.

    The wickedly funny fifth book in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that inspired the original hit CW show and the new series coming to HBO Max's Spring 2020 launch season (alongside hit ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. The Colossus Rises

    by Peter Lerangis
    Jack McKinley and his friends must find seven magical Loculi to save themselves and the world from destruction.

    One Boy Jack McKinley is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary problem. In a few months, he’s going to die. One Mission Jack needs to find seven magic loculi that, when combined, have the power to ... (Goodreads)