The Minstrel in the Tower

The Minstrel in the Tower
Author: Gloria Skurzynski
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 66
Release: 1988-04-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0394895983

An adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knights, castles, bandits, and music. Before their father returns to France from the Crusades, daring Alice and musical Roger set off on their own journey: to find their long-lost uncle. But on the way, the siblings are kidnapped and locked in an ancient hidden tower. To finish their quest, they need to escape—and fast! Can Alice use her courage to slip away and find help? And can Roger use his musical talents to guide her back before it’s too late? History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!

Goblins in the Castle

Goblins in the Castle
Author: Bruce Coville
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1992-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0671727117

When William's new friend, Igor, accidentally releases a horde of goblins, the two must journey to Goblin Land to undo the damage.

Virtual War

Virtual War
Author: Gloria Skurzynski
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2010-05-11
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1439116083

Imagine a life of virtual reality -- a childhood contained in a controlled environment, with no human contact or experiences outside of the world of computer-generated images. Corgan has been genetically engineered by the Federation for quick reflexes, high intelligence, and physical superiority. Everything Corgan is, everything he has ever seen or done, was to prepare him for one moment: a bloodless, computer-controlled virtual war. When Corgan meets his two fellow warriors, he begins to question the Federation. Now Corgan must decide where his loyalties lie, what he's willing to fight for, and exactly what he wants in return. His decisions will affect not only these three virtual warriors, but all the people left on earth.

Balto and the Great Race (Totally True Adventures)

Balto and the Great Race (Totally True Adventures)
Author: Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2009-09-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0307554503

Balto has a quiet life as a sled dog—until tragedy strikes. Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish—and the closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the serum to Nome is by sled, but can the dogs deliver it in time? Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life. A Kansas City Children’s Book Award for Grades 1–3

Next Spring an Oriole

Next Spring an Oriole
Author: Gloria Whelan
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2010-11-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 030777161X

A pioneer adventure perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series! On Libby Mitchell’s tenth birthday, she and her parents climb into a covered wagon and set off on a journey that takes them two months and a thousand miles. Their trip from Virginia to the deep woods of Michigan is hard, but it is exciting, too. And at its end lies their new home—a place that is rugged, wild, and full of promise. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!

The Treasure in the Royal Tower

The Treasure in the Royal Tower
Author: Carolyn Keene
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1995-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0671505025

A two-hundred-old mystery puts Nancy in immediate peril.

Undoing Babel

Undoing Babel
Author: Tristan Major
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1487500548

Undoing Babel is the first extensive examination of the development of the Babel narrative amongst Anglo-Saxon authors from late antiquity to the eleventh century.

While Beauty Slept

While Beauty Slept
Author: Elizabeth Blackwell
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0425273849

“Elizabeth Blackwell is a story-telling genius. Her mesmerizing writing weaves a spell that will enchant you. While Beauty Slept breathes new life into the fairytale genre with a historical twist that will take your breath away.” —Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries and Heather Wells mystery series I am not the sort of person about whom stories are told. Those of humble birth suffer their heartbreaks and celebrate their triumphs unnoticed by the bards, leaving no trace in the fables of their time… And so begins Elise Dalriss’s story. When she hears her great-granddaughter recount a minstrel’s tale about a beautiful princess asleep in a tower, it pushes open a door to the past, a door Elise has long kept locked. For Elise was the companion to the real princess who slumbered—and she is the only one left who knows what actually happened so many years ago. As the memories start to unfold, Elise is plunged back into the magnificent world behind the palace walls she left behind more than a half century ago, a labyrinth where the secrets of her real father and the mysterious fate of her mother connect to an inconceivable evil. Elise has guarded these secrets for a lifetime. As only Elise understands all too well, the truth is no fairy tale.

Marguerite Makes a Book

Marguerite Makes a Book
Author: Bruce Robertson
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1999
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780892363728

In medieval Paris, Marguerite helps her nearly blind father finish painting an illuminated manuscript for his patron, Lady Isabelle. 46 color illustrations.

The Sword in the Tree

The Sword in the Tree
Author: Clyde Robert Bulla
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2000-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064421325

In the days of King Arthur there stood a mighty oak tree within the walls of a castle. Peace reigned in the castle until the fearsome night when Lionel, longlost brother of Lord Weldon, returned to cause trouble and unhappiness. It was then that Shan, the son of Lord Weldon, took on the duties of a knight and hid the sword in the hollow of the giant oak. The days that followed were filled with adventures that tried the courage of the young boy. Shan was surprised by bearded robbers in the woods. He met noble knights in plumed helmets, and eventually he even made a trip to high-towered Camelot. His story is filled with the pageantry and color of England in King Arthur's time. It creates a vivid picture of the Knights of the Round Table and the wisdom of King Arthur himself. Mr. Bulla captures the spirit of those romantic days in a straightforward, exciting manner. The result is another delightful book for his wide audience of young readers. Paul Galdone's vigorous illustrations are as evocative as the text.