Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz, takes us on a journey to the Underground Railroad.Brady has never been trusted with secrets, until now.  When he discovers an Underground Railroad station near his family's farm, he is forced to make his own decision about the slavery controversy.  Whatever his decision may be, he knows that this is one secret that must be kept."A perceptive, satisfying story." --Booklist""Mrs. Fritz has written an exciting, yet tender, chronicle of the boy, his home, and his times." --Kirkus Reviews

Brady

FRITZ, Jean

Children's Books

Puffin

"A satisfying story which conveys some of the loneliness, despair, and hardships of pioneer life" (Booklist) from the recipient of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for "substantial and lasting contribution to children's literature."

The Cabin Faced West

Literature & Fiction

The Double Life of Pocahontas

A biography of the famous American Indian princess, emphasizing her life-long adulation of John Smith and the roles she played in two very different cultures.

"In 1836, after Brady discovered a station (of the Underground Railroad) and knew that his father did not trust him with the secret, he wished he had never heard of slavery. But in a time of great need he was able to prove he was becoming a man."--Horn Book 19 black-and-white halftone illustrations.

Biographies

Early Thunder

From Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz comes, "The most alive story of the American Revolution that has appeared in many years." —The Horn Book In pre-revolutionary Salem, fourteen-year-old Daniel begins to re-examine his loyalty to the King as the conflict between Tories and patriots increasingly divides the townspeople.

Teen & Young Adult

Historical Fiction

Stonewall

A biography of the brilliant Southern general who gained the nickname Stonewall by his stand at Bull Run during the Civil War

Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold

Traitor : The Case of Benedict Arnold

A study of the life and character of the brilliant Revolutionary War general who deserted to the British for money.

A Newbery Honor book! Jean Fritz’s award-winning account of her life in China, and to honor this story, it is only fitting that it be added to our prestigious line of Puffin Modern Classics. This fictionalized autobiography tells the heartwarming story of a little girl growing up in an unfamiliar place. While other girls her age were enjoying their childhood in America, Jean Fritz was in China in the midst of political unrest. Jean Fritz tells her captivating story of the difficulties of living in a unfamiliar country at such a difficult time. * "A remarkable blend of truth and storytelling." —Booklist, starred review * "An insightful memory's-eye-view of her childhood . . . Young Jean is a strong character, and many of her reactions to people and events are timeless and universal." —School Library Journal, starred review "Told with an abundance of humor—sometimes wry, sometimes mischievous and irreverent—the story is vibrant with atmosphere, personalities, and a palpable sense of place." —The Horn Book "Every now and then a book comes along that makes me want to send a valentine to its author. Homesick is such a book . . . Pungent and delicious." —Katherine Paterson, The Washington Post

Homesick: My Own Story (Puffin Modern Classics)

Puffin Books

No one told Thomas Savage that life in the New World would be so hard. The colonists suffer through harsh conditions, little food, and a lot of fighting. Then Thomas is asked to live with the Algonquian Indians to learn their language and become an interpreter. But when things turn sour between the English and the natives, Thomas is stuck in the middle. Can he keep the peace?

Who's Saying What in Jamestown, Thomas Savage?

The perfect chapter book biography for young fans of the Hamilton musical! Most people know that Alexander Hamilton was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr, and that his face is on the ten dollar bill. But he was much more than that! Born in the West Indies, Hamilton arrived in New York as an immigrant, an outsider. He fought in the American Revolution and became George Washington's most valuable aide-de-camp. As one of America's Founding Fathers, he was there for the writing of the Constitution and became the first Secretary of the Treasury. Jean Fritz's award-winning talent for bringing history to life shines as she shares the true story of Alexander Hamilton, a man of action who was honorable, ambitious, and fiercely loyal to his adopted country.

Alexander Hamilton: the Outsider

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Brady

The Cabin Faced West

The Double Life of Pocahontas

Brady

Early Thunder

Stonewall

Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold

Homesick: My Own Story (Puffin Modern Classics)

Who's Saying What in Jamestown, Thomas Savage?

Alexander Hamilton: the Outsider