White Stallion of Lipizza

Posted by Sarah
Category Categories: Adventure, All Ages, Historical Fiction, Review
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Our rating: ****

Hans’ passion is the Lippizaners. He is bursting with questions about them, but how can he, a mere baker’s boy, fulfill his dream: becoming a Riding Master? With the help of Borina, the champion stallion who set the record of ten courbettes in a row, Hans sets out to make his dream come true!

A well-written book. Borina, the stallion, is one of my favorite characters! I definitely recommend this book! See our Book Tips page for pointers on how to find out of print books.

Silver for General Washington: A Story of Valley Forge

Posted by Becca
Category Categories: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Incredibook!, Review, Younger Readers
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Our rating: *****

Gilbert and Jenifer live in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War. But then they get news of a possible attack by the British. Gilbert and Jenifer have to move to their cousins’ house at Valley Forge. Here Gilbert mingles with the American army, making friends with several soldiers. He also learns about the army’s money troubles. Determined to help, Gilbert goes back to Philadelphia with his cousin to dig up the hidden silver in Gilbert’s house. But it’s more dangerous than either boy expected…

Adventure and history combine with a great story-line to make this an excellent book. A definite must-read! And a good read-a-loud, too!

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