Letters home from vietnam is a 1987 american documentary film inspired by the anthology of the same title, directed by bill couturie in 1987. Dear america series book 1954 andrea davis pinkney author channie waites narrator 2011 like the willow tree dear america series book 1918 lois lowry author. This unit helps divide the books up by time era and also lists places to gather activities for many of the books with clickable links. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know. Dear america diaries series 15 books set dear america.
Red rose of the house of tudor and ending in 2005 with catherine. Published by user, 17 years ago as war rages on in europe in 1917 kathleen cat bowen knows there is another big fight to finish at home. A picture of freedom dear america only 3 left in stock more on the way. Jamestown, the american revolution, the american civil war, westward expansion, underground railroad, and slavery. Letters home from vietnam tv movie 1987 dear america. Dear america features the rich and spirited stories of fictional teenage women at various turning points in american history. It was briefly relaunched in 20 with new editions of. Mckissacks look to the hills is the story of a french slave girl who comes to the new york colony in 1763 with her mistress. My secret war dear america series book 1941 mary pope osborne author barbara rosenblat narrator 2008 the fences between us dear america series book 1941 kirby larson author elaina erika davis narrator 2010 the. Refer them to the video clips they watched from dear america, and have them note how the costumes and setting contribute to the authenticity of the time period.
Set in the late 1800s and early 1900s, these novels by bestselling author robin lee hatcher craft intense chemistry and conflict between the characters, lit by a. Each book is written in the form of a diary of a young womans life during important events or time periods in american. The dear america book series by multiple authors includes books across the wide and lonesome prairie. Feb 19, 20 feb 19, 20 dear america diaries series chronological list stay safe and healthy. Dear america diaries series 15 books set dear america hardcover january 1, 1900 by various author. Angeline reddy is the daughter of a famous lawyer, but shes no stranger to rulebreaking. The oregon trail diary of hattie campbell, from the dear america series. Launched in 1996, scholastics dear america series introduced history through the diaries of fictional girls living in various eras.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Jun 16, 2018 thank you to my wonderful texas history teacher like, subscribe, click the bell, comment, share follow me. Three of the royal diaries books were adapted into films by hbo in 2000. Each episode of the series unfolds the story of ordinary girls living extraordinary lives. Like the book series upon which its based, the stories are told in first person by fictionalized girls who write of their experiences in their diaries. When we think of prerevolutionary america, we usually think of either new england or the southern colonies areas settled predominantly by english settlers. The narrator is not an american, nor does the story originate there instead, margaret is a native of the british isles and is traveling to america as a companion to a wealthy patron, with. I went through a list and apparently ive only read sixteen of the possible fortytwo. The revolutionary war diary of abigail jane stewart, valley forge, pennsylvania, 1777, a coal miners bride the diary of anetka saminska, and several more.
Her mother, sister, aunt, and many other women around her have all become suffragists to the. Created by scholastic, it is a spinoff of the series, dear america, geared toward younger children grades 35. Newbery awardwinning author susan patron brings her talents to the beloved dear america series. Dear america episode 102 journey to the new world on vimeo. Dear america series book 1918 lois lowry author sara barnett narrator 2011 cannons at dawn dear america series book 1779 kristiana gregory author ilyana kadushin narrator 2011 dear lady coming to america series book 1 robin lee hatcher author pam ward narrator 2011 media. I highly recommend this book to all fans of the dear america series. 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. Easyfunschool unit study using the dear america book series. The series was relaunched in the fall of 2010, before ending around january 2014. Dear america is a series of historical fiction novels for older girls published by scholastic in. The diary of remember patience whipple, mayflower, 1620 dear america series by kathryn lasky sep 1, 1996 3.
Dear america diaries series chronological list dear america. Booktv talks with authors and publishers about their forthcoming books. Two black sisters makyla smith, serena lea learn that racism knows no boundaries after a family tragedy leaves one of the. The diary of anetka kaminska, lattimer, pennsylvania, 1896 by susan campbell bartoletti. An extraordinary book has been written about, or set in, every single state in the countryincluding washington, d. 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. There are thirtysix books in the original dear america series. Above are dear america series books that are currently on. It was briefly relaunched in 20 with new editions of anastasia.
Immigrants, fiction, polish americans, coal miners, diaries, immigrants fiction. American conspiracy theories are entering a dangerous new phase. Best book i ever read i love the dear america books and think that this is the best one. Gonzales, texas, 1836 dear america series only 1 left in stock order soon.
Dear america is a historical anthology drama series set in various turning points in american history. 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. Dear america is a series of historical fiction novels for older girls published by scholastic in 1996. Using real letters written by american soldiers which can be read in the book along with many more and archive footage, the film creates a highly personal. My america is a series of fictional diaries of children that take place during significant moments in american history. Unlike dear america, which consisted of diaries of young girls living during pivotal periods in american history, the royal diaries is a series. The website has a timeline so you can choose your books accordingly. Set in the late 1800s and early 1900s, these novels by bestselling author robin lee hatcher craft intense chemistry and conflict between the characters, lit by a glowing faith and humanity that will win your heart. The royal diaries is a spinoff of the historical fiction series, dear america. For one thing, its wellwrittena variety of successful childrens book authors were employed to write individual volumes in the series, writers as diverse. Tell me what your favorite dear america book is, and if i havent read it already, i will. This book is about constantly hiding from the government and, in the process, hiding from ourselves. While dear america, my name is america, and my america were all cancelled in 2004, the royal diaries continued until 2005. Dear america is a series of historical fiction novels published by scholastic.
When will this cruel war be over the civil war diary of. Im so disappointed they didnt include hardly any of my favorites. It was a format that resonated with middlegrade readers. 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 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. The story of a twelveyearold pilgrim girls first few months at plymouth colony. A time for courage dear america series thriftbooks. These interviews take place at book expo, the publishing industrys annual trade show, im new york city. The royal diaries was a spinoff of scholastics popular dear america series. The series began in 1996 with kathryn laskys a journey to the new world, until the cancellation in 2004 after hear my sorrow. Twelveyearold mem presents a diary account of the trip she and her family made on the mayflower in 1620 and their first year in the new.
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. Dear america diaries series chronological list dear. Two black sisters makyla smith, serena lea learn that racism knows no boundaries after. These novels, which range from contemporary fiction to classics to childhood favorites, bring these places to life in such a way. A childrens series chronicling major events in american history. Drama encourage students to dramatize a moment from american history. I am a loyal dear america reader, and have devoured every one in my school library. The diary of deliverance trembly, witness to the salem witch trials, massachusetts bay colony 1691 dear america series by lisa rowe fraustino. The series was cancelled in 2004 with its final release, hear my sorrow. Dear america series with stories told in diary form, this historical fiction series will be sure to capture your independent readers attention.
Dear lady is book one in the coming to america series about women who come to america to start new lives. A journey to the new world and hear my sorrow were also the first and last books in the relaunch. Watch dear america episodes online season 1 2000 tv. After 25 years of living illegally in a country that does not consider me one of its own, this book is the closest thing i have to freedom. The diary of deliverance trembly, witness to the salem witch trials, massachusetts bay colony 1691 dear america series by lisa rowe fraustino dear america. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Dear america across the wide and lonesome prairie 10 questions tough, 10 qns, mistyblue2927, aug 05 04 this quiz is about the wonderful book, across the wide and lonesome prairie. Dear america book list in publication order kids book series. Thank you to my wonderful texas history teacher like, subscribe, click the bell, comment, share follow me.
The diary of remember patience whipple, mayflower, 1620 by kathryn lasky. Titanic 0590962736 voyage on the great titanic is unusual for a dear america installation for several reasons. Get 10% off your first order at the scholastic store online when you sign up. The revolutionary war diary of abigail jane stewart, valley forge. The dear america series audiobooks audiobook series. Receive book suggestions, reading tips, educational activities, and great deals. Dear america book series unit study the dear america, my name is america, my america, and the royal diaries are series that lend themselves quite well to many activities. Weve read many of the dear america books and dear canada and my america too as readalouds. 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.
Challenge the book club to write a chapter of a dear america book that theyd like to read. Hopes revolutionary war diary my americabook one by kristiana. The dear america book series helped me make sense of the. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know series resources 1. This book is about what it means to not have a home. Lois lowry puts a lot of expression into her books 1 person found this helpful. Dear americaacross the wide and lonesome prairie 10 questions tough, 10 qns, mistyblue2927, aug 05 04 this quiz is about the wonderful book, across the wide and lonesome prairie. The oregon trail diary of hattie campbell, the winter of red snow. Newbery honor author kirby larson brings us the first new dear america diary in years, taking readers through the attack on pearl harbor, the start of world war ii, and the japanese incarceration. In one of the most physically and emotionally devastating years in all of american history, amelias own world is suddenly coming. See more ideas about dear america books, books and historical fiction. The series was published by scholastic, starting in 1999 with elizabeth i. Dear america series book 1941 mary pope osborne author. Watch dear america episodes online season 1 2000 tv guide.