 I read the historical fiction book I Survived The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 by Lauren Tarshis. When the volcano erupts, Marcus has to find his father and get out of Pompeii. The main character is Marcus, an eleven year old slave. The main problem is Marcus has to find his father and get out of the city. I like this book because there was a lot of action and adventure. -Max
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 My Brother Sam is Dead is a historical fiction book by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier where a family named the Meekers has a son named Sam who goes of to war. While his little brother Tim works in the tavern and goes on a expedition through many violent and brutal things. Tim is a young boy who works in a tavern with his mom and dad. Tim the main character who ages throughout the book. Also he is stuck in a war that his mother and father hate. The main problem is that Sam has been convicted of being a cattle thief. The story made me feel excited because I was always wanting to know what was next. Also the setting was interesting because it is a real place in Connecticut. -Carson
The historical fiction book My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier is about a boy a 12 year old boy named Tim Meeker who is the narrator. He is stuck in the middle of a war. One day Tim and his father were coming back from verplanck's point after selling their cattle they were attacked by cowboys and father was captured. Tim said to himself “ I’m done with war” and so did mother. I liked this book because it was sad and books that are sad remind me of the fun times I had with my grandpa. Also the plot twist was cool because it kept switching back and forth from Tim to Father Tim to Father. I recommend this book to a friend. -Jonah The book My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier was an amazing historical fiction book about a family’s difficulties during the Revolutionary War. The book focused on a kid named Tim because he had a brother supported the Americans and his father supported the British. In the book, Tim doesn’t know if he should support the Americans with his brother, or the British with his father. In the end, I really liked the story. The story made me feel more interested and disgusted by war, and it was really unexpected what happens in the epilogue. -Beck The book I read is on My Brother Sam is Dead and it is a fiction book. It is about the Revolutionary war showing how it broke up families. It was made by Collier and Collier. Main characters are Tim and Sam. The problem is that the British and the patriots are fighting and it breaks up the Meeker family. I liked this story because the story persuaded me to believe war is horrible and there were very nice suspense in the story. -Aadi My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier is an amazing, wonderful, educational historical-realistic fiction book. In the story Sam joins the US army and fights for his “country” at a cost. The main problem is that Sam is gone in the war. Tim is the main character; he is Sam’s younger brother who is very mature and responsible for his years. This story always wanted me to keep reading. It held my interest a lot because I love the Revolutionary War a lot. It was very cool that Tim dodged all conflicts for the most part and took all these responsibilities during Sam’s absence. This story had a bunch of action and suspense. The story did because it had head slicing, soldiers hanging, and WAR! The plot was very unexpected on how Sam didn't come home instead he reenlisted in the army. The setting was very interesting, it was because it was in a real place in the US. The story made me feel amazing that my brother doesn't just run away from home and do dumb things. -Jared My Brother Sam is Dead by James Collier and Christopher Collier is a historical fiction story mainly about a boy named Tim and his family, the Meekers. They go through many struggles to just survive. The main problem of the story is that Sam goes away to war. I liked this story alot because of it made me want to read more. I was interested because of the ups and downs of the story. The information was presented very cleverly. It make me infer what was going to happen next and kept me suspended. That's why I like the book My Brother Sam is Dead. -Chloe L. My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier is a fiction book about a family being torn apart because of the Revolutionary War. The main character is Tim Meeker, a boy who lives in a Tory town called Redding. In the story the war starts to spread to Redding and things start to get bad. I liked the book because it had a setting in Redding during the revolutionary war which was unique because it was a fiction book. I also liked how there are a lot of plot twists when you least expect it. -Kalyan My Brother Sam is Dead is a historical fiction book by James and Christopher Collier. This book is about how life is unfair in the war and there could've been another way than people suffering. The main characters in this story are Tim, Sam, Mother, and Father. One main problem is that two people in Tim's family have died so life gets harder for mother and Tim, and mother has just given up. She doesn't care anymore they all just want the war to be over. My opinion of this book was it was very well written it held my attention the whole time and when class would end I didn't want to put it down. -Izzy My Brother Sam is Dead is a historical fiction written by Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier. Sam is one of the main characters; he is brave and stubborn. Tim is the other main character; he is young, scared, and curious. The main problem is Sam joins the Revolutionary War on the Patriot side, and runs into some real issues. I really liked this book because it had points where I was happy then sad then curious. If I was not reading it in class I would have read the whole book in a day. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes history and excitement! -Zoe My Brother Sam is Dead is by James Collier and Christopher Collier, and it is about how a family who gets torn apart by the war. Tim, the main character, is the narrator of the story and wants to be in the danger and excitement of the war. The main problem is that Sam goes off to fight in the war which leaves mother, father, and Tim at home. I like the book because it held my interest. The story had action because the plot kept turning and changing. It was unexpected when when Sam was shot and executed at the end. The story made me feel excited to read all the books by James, and Christopher Collier. -Michael  I read the historical fiction book I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster,1937 by Lauren Tarshis. When the Hindenburg is about to land the blimp catches fire. The main character is Hugo, an eleven-year old boy with brown hair. The main problem is when the Hindenburg is about to land from Germany the Zeppelin catches on fire. I liked this book because it had a lot of action and mystery. -Max
 I Survived: The Bombing of Pearl Harbor by Lauren Tarshis is a Realistic Fiction book about a boy named Danny. Danny is caught with his mother in a bombing from the Japanese. As he tries to get to his mother, people are getting injured around him. Danny is a boy from NY who came out to Hawaii because his mom had to be a nurse there, and she wanted Danny to get out of the city. The problem is, the Japanese bomb where he is living! His mom is working where they are bombing! Now, he trying to save her! But, he has some help. In my opinion, the book was great. I loved the twist where Danny save Mack by hotwiring a car! Also, Danny reminded me of Leo, who is the guy from I Survived: The San Francisco Earthquake. -Brandon K
I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor is a historical fiction by Lauren Tarshis it is about a boy named Max and his mother that had just moved to Hawaii. Max is unhappy and angry with his new home and has no friends. One day while Max’s mom is at work max sees plains in the air then bombs are dropping from the plains and Max is running away as fast as he can. Many things happen in this book that make you want to keep reading. I liked this book and would recommend it to a friend because the held my attention and made me want to keep reading. It was not very slow but still made me want to skip ahead to see what would happen. -Brooks  I Survived: The Japanese Tsunami by Lauren Tarshis is a Historical Fiction book about a boy named Ben. Ben goes to Japan to see his Uncle, or Ojisan, and Ben is still grieving about his father's death. But, something happens that turns his world upside down. The main character, Ben, is from California, and knows no Japanese. He likes basketball. He doesn't understand how has dad was in the Air Force, and got stranded on an island, but dies in a car crash! The problem is that there is an earthquake, and a tsunami, and he has to try to survive. I loved the book! It was very exciting, and I wanted to keep reading. Also, I didn’t see the part when Nya, the cat, saved Ben coming. -Brandon K
 Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson is a historical fiction about a boy named Curzon who is a soldier at Valley Forge. Curzon is a former slave who was going with his friend to find her little sister, but decides to become a soldier. The main problem in this story is that he has to survive Valley Forge and run away from his master. This book made me realize how difficult it was in Valley Forge for soldiers. This also made me appreciate how far soldiers went to fight for this country. I would definitely recommend this book and the rest of the series for anyone. - Merium
 Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson is a historical fiction book about a slave girl named Isabel growing up in the Revolution. Isabel is a quiet person whose mistress has just died and now she and her sister have been sold to a family in New York. The main problem is that she has to find a way to escape with her little sister from her new Tory owners. I really liked this book because of the way the author made me want to keep reading because of a cliffhanger. The setting was interesting because of how the author had the slave girls serve Tories in New York City instead of Patriots. I would recommend this book and the rest of the series for anyone who likes to read about history. -Merium
 Katie’s Trunk by Ann Turner is frightening realistic fiction book. While the Rev. War is happening, Celia is wondering if her family will be okay during a Rebel raid. Ceilia is young, brave, and determined girl who will do anything for her family to live. The problem is that the Rebels are raiding Ceilia’s home. This story made me always want to keep reading because I was always worried about Celia. This story had a ton of action, it did because I was always scared that the soldiers would find Celia. The plot was unexpected because it was a big game of hiding seek. This story made me feel happy that I do not have people raiding my home daily. -Jared
 In the fiction book Redcoats and Petticoats by Katherine Kirkpatrick, a kid named Thomas gets his dad kidnapped by the British. So Thomas’s mom, who is is a spy, tells Thomas to look for a whale boat. The problem is Thomas can’t find a whaleboat without the British taking him prisoner and giving up all his fish. Something that made the story change was in the plot. Thomas’s father was kidnapped for being a spy for the Americans. The setting was interesting by how they had to move from Connecticut to other places throughout Connecticut. -Carson
Redcoats and Petticoats is a historical fiction book by Katherine Kirkpatrick about a boy who’s father got captured by the British and his mom and him need to get him back. The main character in this book is Thomas, a teenage boy who is brave because he was not scared when sailing to see the British. The problem is Thomas’s father got captured by the British and they have to get him back. I liked this book because it had a twist at the end and you never knew what was going to happen next. -Shayan Redcoats and Petticoats by Katherine Kirkpatrick is a jovial, mysterious revolution story that's historical fiction. Redcoats and Petticoats is about a child named Thomas who doesn’t know that he is spying in the Revolution at Conscience Bay! The problem is that his dad has been captured by the Redcoats. The story held my interest a ton because I kept wanting to know if Father would come back and I wanted too keep reading and reading. This story had a ton of action. It did because he was constantly meeting up with redcoat soldiers. The plot was unexpected a lot for me. I thought father was going to die, but he didn’t so that was surprising especially when on your on a ship in the middle of the ocean. Redcoats and Petticoats was a great book that made me happy to live in the 21st century! -Jared  The historical fiction novel The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Edward Irving Wortis or better known as Avi, is about a prim and proper teen that changes through mystery and murder on the high seas. The main character is Charlotte, she is a naive, self-conscious teen born into a rich and proper family. Charlotte is extremely obedient at first, but later changes to a self-proven, responsible woman. The main problem is that the captain of the ship Charlotte is sailing on, is a cruel, evil, murder and the crew Charlotte is with, wants to have an uprising against him. Charlotte is stuck in between the rivals on the rough seas, with nowhere to escape. She is torn with whom to believe, and the challenges that face her. My opinion is that this is one of the most adventurous tales I've ever read. It made me almost cry in the moving parts, where a beloved sailor had died. There was also the parts where my heart would move with the character’s, and we would be one, experiencing the fear, hatred, and sorrow of the crew. I love how the author would put so much detail into describing the ship. All the way from the striking bowsprit to the dusty dungeons, the captain’s marvelous headquarters to the crews’ messy lounge. This is one heart-pounding story that I will never forget! -Serena
 The Fighting Ground is a historical fiction book by Avi. This book is about a 13 year old boy name Jonathan who goes to battle for the first time thinking it would be easy, but figures out it is harder than he thinks. The main character is Jonathan, a 13 year old boy who is brave and caring because he volunteers to go to battle even though he has never been in battle before. The main problem is when Jonathan gets captured by 3 Hessians and is brought to a house. I liked this book because it was action packed and I never knew what would happen next. -Shayan
 The Scarlet Stockings Spy by Trinka Hakes Noble is a pathetic realistic fiction book about a young girl who secretly gives messages to her brother who is a soldier in Boston named Jonathan. The main character is Maddy Rose a unique, secret spy girl who is very intelligent. The main problem is that there is battles and general Washington need information from Maddy Rose, and Maddy rose suffers a big loss in her life. This story always kept me on my edge of my seat wondering who’s going to win a battle or if someone is going to die. Maddy Rose is a really interesting character who is spying on a country, how cool is that! The Scarlet Stockings Spy always had suspense. You always had had to infer what was going to happen. The plot was very unexpected because Maddy Rose’ s mom was always calm during the toughest times. The setting was in Philadelphia, and I have been to Philadelphia so I could relate to the story. The story made me feel very glad that I'm living in a more peaceful world where there is less war. -Jared
The Scarlet Stockings Spy is a historical fiction story by Trinka Hakes Noble about a young girl named Maddy Rose whose brave brother, Jonathan, goes to the Revolutionary War. Maddy Rose works in a Ross’s Upholstery Shop, but secretly is a spy. The main problem is the the Revolutionary war is happening and she is worried about her brother. I really liked this book because it had suspense. It had suspense as she was trudging up to the silhouette to see if it was her brother. I also liked the unexpected plot. When she found out her brother had died it made me feel the grief that she felt considering I didn't expect her brother to pass away. -Nina  The book realistic fiction book The Battle of Bunker Hill written by Michael Burgan took me through the intense battle of Bunker Hill. The plot of this story is through a man (no name/yourself) that has to chose weather to fight as a patriot or a loyalist (fight for the British). On my first time going through the book I chose the patriot path; it took me through and intense battle with blood and gore. I loved this book. It was action packed, like when the patriots were getting shot at and I had to dig a hole, or when I had to get back to camp with a bullet in my arm. Also I realized that I should be thankful for the things that our military do for us and to always take my rights as an American seriously. -Ryan
 I Survived the Nazi Invasion by Lauren Tarshis is a realistic fiction book about a boy named Max who escapes the Nazis and finds ways to survive attacks, while his dad is captured by the Nazi. He finds a farmer, and he helps Max escape, and fight the Nazis. The main character, Max, is brave, intelligent, and trusts the farmer. The problem is, the Nazis are invading all over Europe. Also, Max, his family, and every other Jewish person are struggling to survive. I loved reading this book. Once I started, it was hard to stop! It had a lot of twists and turns, like when Max recognized somebody on the farm. This story mad me feel sad for the people who died, but happy for the people who survived. -Brandon K.
 Sybil’s Night Ride is a book by Karen Winnick, and it is a Fiction book. It is about a girl who rides through the night to muster colonists and their militia that the British are invading, and they must get ready and come defend everyone. In the book Sybil’s Night Ride the main character is a girl named Sybil. She is around 12 years old. The problem of the story is that the British are invading the colonists and no one can warn colonists and the colonists’ defense about it. But Sybil steps up and says she can do it. I really liked the book. It always made me curious by always having something new happen on every page. It answered a lot of my questions about the topic by not just saying it “straight up”. The information was not said but very easy to infer. In total, this was a great book. -Beck
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