Mine Eyes Have Seen

I thought this was a great book! Another great historical novel by Ann Rinaldi, based on the life of Annie Brown, the daughter of abolitionist, John Brown...Annie Brown thinks her famous father goes to far in the fight against slavery. For instance, he is planning a raid on government property and he's asked Annie to be his lookout. Annie's job is to keep her father's secrets. She has to keep suspicious people away and fend off their questions if they come too close. Annie doesn't want to lie, but she can't say no to her father. Like it or not, she 's involved in the plan. Even if it means losing her father--and losing the man she loves.

Carlota

I really enjoyed this novel by Scott O'Dell, which is set in the 1840s at the time of the Mexican War. ..Raised to take the place of her dead brother, Carlota can do anything that he could have done. She races her stallion, dives for gold and fights in battles between the Mexicans and Americans. Yet while she enjoys her freedom and pleasing her father, she wants more. She wants to be free to show feelings of tenderness and compassion. Her fathers thinks such feelings are shameful, so Carlota must defy him.

An Acquaintance with Darkness

I just finished reading this novel by Ann Rinaldi. It takes place in Washington, D.C. Fourteen year old Emily is sent to live with her mysterious uncle just after Lincoln's assassination. Her best friend's mother is accused of being an accomplice of Lincoln's murderer! Worse still, her uncle may be involved in uglier business...If you're interested in Lincoln's assassination, this is a great book!