Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Great Historical Fiction

  Looking for an exciting book to get your middleschooler started on for the new school year? 

Check out: 
      Private Cathay's Secret by Rebecca O. Hayes

The inspiring and adventuresome story of a young sixteen year old girl who disguised herself as a boy and succeeded in sneaking into the army.  The story is set during the Civil War.  Based on the true life of Cathay William's this book provides a great peek into the life of an unknown hero of our country! Read this book aloud as a family, or hand it over to your child for a thrilling read.