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Young Adult Historical Fiction

This is a group for those of us who are fans of young adult historical fiction from authors like Ann Rinaldi, Carolyn Meyer, Patricia Beatty, or Kathryn Lasky. I couldn't believe there wasn't a group specific to YA historical fiction and I hope there are more people out there who are fans. If you are a fan of this type of book please feel free...more »
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  • Megan Marie

    Introductions :)

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    As you may or may not know I'm Megan and I'm 21 year old college student majoring in history. I adore the English, French, and Scottish courts and during certain eras I like the Russians as well. When it comes to American history I like to read about the Civil War and the American Revolution. I'm an aspiring writer, it kind of makes me feel like I have a purpose. I'm not sure what has drawn me to YA historical fiction but I do enjoy reading them. I'm from Kansas and I have very recently started to teach myself to cook.
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  • Shari P
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    I went to culinary school. I absolutely love to cook.

    I'm Shari. I haven't really read any YA historical fiction. But I am always open to suggestions! I am from Pittsburgh, PA. I have a 7 month old who is into everything. I also have a very loving husband that wishes I didn't read as much as a do. I also have an adorable dog named Spunky. I have been reading more paranormal romance lately but I am up for anything. I can't wait to get some suggestions.

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    • Megan Marie
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      YAY!!! Thanks for joining :) I'm super jealous..I wish I could go to culinary school..which one did you go to?
      LOL..I have lots of people in my life who wish I didn't read so much but I figure an addiction to reading is WAY better than an addiction to like crack or something :P

      I put a bunch of books that I really like in the group bookshelf if you want to go through that...I would also recommend anything by Carolyn Meyer, Kathryn Lasky, and Ann Rinaldi at this point they are my favorites. There is also the Dear America books which have various authors as do The Royal Diaries.

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      I went to Pennsylvania Culinary Institute. It's now a Le Cordon Bleu school. I was a great learning experience. I do agree that a reading addiction is much better than a drug addiction. I'll check out the GS. Thanks!

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  • Ciarra
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    Hi, I am Ciarra. I am a freshman in college studding agriculture. I have read some YA HF but I plan to read more. I absolutely adore English history in particular and am interested in the Plantegents and Tudors. (sorry if that is spelled incorrectly).

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    • Megan Marie
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      WELCOME!! I adore the Plantagenets and the Tudors as well :) I'm very glad you're here, if you need help with anything let me know :D

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  • Ger X
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    Hello, I'm Ger. I'm probably the youngest here so far. I'm junior in high school. I'm a cat lover as well. I'm excited about the things we'll discuss here in this group. I haven't found any good historical books that I could read so I'm hoping this group will expire me more. I'm open to new things and new friends:)

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    • Megan Marie
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      Thanks for joining!!! There are a bunch of books that I put in the group shelf for people looking for YA historical fiction to read. I'm a HUGE cat lover they are pretty much my favorite animal. If you want any book recommendations let me know. :)

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  • Wildflowers02
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    Hi,

    I think I'm the youngest now. I'm in middle school. :) I love to read historical ficiton. I'll be needing some suggestions.

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    • Megan Marie
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      Well, you've come to the right place :) I've started a thread with quite a list of books by authors I happen to enjoy so you can check that out. The group shelf also a little bit to look at as well. Let me know if you need anything :D

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  • SarahS @ WondrousReadings
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    Hi, I'm Sarah, I'm studying to be a veterinarian assistant, along with animals, I love to read and Historical Fiction is one of my favorite genres to read.

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    • Ciarra
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      welcom to the group Sarah

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    • Megan Marie
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      Hi Sarah!! Thanks for joining :)

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    • ♥Sarah Joy Wright♥ Leaving Shelfari, you don't know if ppl are real or not... so it's useless forming friendships  

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      REALLY?!?!?!?! Your name is Sarah and you want to be a vet too?!?!?!?!?! That's exactly what I want to do when I grow up!! (except your actually studying for it and you can't change your mind and your older... :D)

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  • Cassie B
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    Hi everyone! I'm Cassie. I'm studying Library Science right now. After graduation, I have no idea what or where I want to go. Historical fiction has been one of my favorite genres to read.

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    • Megan Marie
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      Thanks so much for joining!! When I finish my undergrad I plan on getting my master's in library science. I also have no idea what I'm going to do when I'm done with school either :P

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  • ♥Sarah Joy Wright♥ Leaving Shelfari, you don't know if ppl are real or not... so it's useless forming friendships  

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    Hello everyone! My name is obviously Sarah... And I love music, reading, animals, CATS, and Christmas!!!!! :D I really like Historical Fiction but not about real ppl but the author is making stuff up about them... I'm not allowed to read them and I dislike them... They don't make sense... I like American Girl books and Historical Fiction writer Ann Rinaldi! She is like the best writer ever!! Except when she wrote "The Redheaded Princess"... I'm a Christian! ♥ I don't really know what I want to be when I grow up but something like a Marine Scientist or vet or just a stay at home Mom/farmers wife... :D I really like having fun especially if it involves food... :DDDD I also enjoy crochet! :)

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    • Megan Marie
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      Thanks for joining up Sarah :) I'm a cat fanatic as well. I too enjoy Ann Rinaldi but I LOVED The Redheaded Princess. I have an obsession with the monarchies :)

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  • Brady

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    Hi!! I'm Brady, and I'm a freshman in high school. I love chocolate, Lemonheads, movies (except horror), and especially books. Historical fiction is my favorite genre. My dream job is to work at the Library of Congress (I love the history of it and the book element!)!

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    • Megan Marie
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      BONJOUR!!! (hehe..taking French and I tend to incorporate it into my regular English) Thanks for joining up :D I keep meaning to read The Book Thief. I've heard tons of great things about it but I have so many things on my TBR I just have not gotten to it yet. It is on my list of must-reads for 2011 though so hopefully I will make it to it this year :D

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    • Brady
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      READ THE BOOK THIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is sooooo good!! But it is really sad at the end!

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    • Charlotte B 

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      I read The Book Thief last summer, I agree it was the best!!

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  • Charlotte B 

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    I will start High School in September. I have loved to read and my friends think I am addicted to Shelfari. I hate being out in the sun, and I love my cat, Ida.

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    • Brady
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      I'm starting high school in September too! I sound kinda the same book & Shelfari-wise, but I have a dog (Wish) and I play year-round sports...

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      Thanks so much for joining up Charlotte!! I haven't been in high school for a while but I do remember being there. I hope you have a better time at it than I did ;)

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  • Erin Davis
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    Hi all! I'm Erin and I teach reading in an elementary school. My students all think I'm crazy that they can come to me with questions about books and I've almost always read the book they are asking about! Besides having my teaching focus on reading, I also have a focus on Social Studies which might explain my love of historical fiction. :)

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    • Megan Marie
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      Wow!! More power to ya!! I'm finishing up my History degree and everyone keeps asking me if I'm going to be a teacher and I'm like HECK NO, I'm no where near that crazy/brave. Hehe..I had a teacher like that when I was in school and I could never figure out how she knew about all of these books and when she could have possibly had time to read them. Nice to know there are still some good teachers left ;)

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  • Steven Janke

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    Hey all! While I am the author of a book that may fall into the realm of Young Adult Historical Fiction, my sense is that the line between Young Adult and Adult is something that has faded in recent years. In terms of generational abilities to read, and vocabulary/topics inherent within, I don't not perceive any difference between words or topics that distinguish the two potentially different segments. As a result, I implore any reader to stretch themselves above and beyond what is expected of them per what others perceive as being appropriate based on a number such as age. For example, I am certain it is no secret to anyone of any age that those of the same age are either less or greater in terms of intelligence, vocabulary, success, etc. This doesn't need to serve as an activity of grouping you into a segment you cant break out of. In fact, it provides insight into where you may leverage any situation to your favor. Break out, be yourself, and grab life by the horns. If you are in high school (or middle/junior high school), aim for the BEST college in the world. If you are in college, aim for the BEST career path you can consider. But in the long run, all that matters is who you are, and what you are capable of contributing to a society that depends on you. Will you add to it? Will you be there to solve problems past generations left to you? That is entirely up to you, but really, that is what the future holds, because that is what the generation before you has had the pleasure of grasping. At this point, I wouldn't be a true author without plugging my book, The Kykuit Bunker, but in the end, whether you read my book and discover the secrets about government, money, and history, or not, I wish to start my membership in this group in saying that I enjoy keeping up with what is what in today's society, for without other people, and the interactions we share, we are really just sitting on a blueish-green marble with no 'real' direction whatsoever.

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    • Ciarra
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      Welcome, Steven, I hope you enjoy our group.

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    • Steven Janke
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      http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2011/08/18/authors-steven-janke-and-cathy-jo-on-conversations-live

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    • Steven Janke
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      Above is a link to an interview I did with Cyrus Webb on 8/17. It was a great time and Cyrus is a great host.

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    • Ciarra
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      Thanks for posting and sorry I didn't reply sooner. I have been kinda M.I.A. since school started.

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  • Charlotte
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    Hello. I'm Charlotte and I'm in eighth grade. I love to read and write. My favorite authors are Carolyn Meyer, Kathryn Lasky and Kristiana Gregory.

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  • Laura ~ she had a nostalgia for a life she had never lived
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    Hi, I'm Laura and I'm a New Zealander. I love reading all genres (although sci-fi gets a bit tiresome), but historical fiction is one of my favourites. I planned to be a writer until last year, when I rediscovered my love for art.

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  • Clarissa
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    Hi, I'm Clarissa and I'm a junior in college. I am a history major planning on being a museum curator. I love reading historical fiction from all geographical areas and time periods, but the Elizabethean, colonial, and Civil War eras are my favorite (:

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    • Ciarra
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      Welcome to the group. I am a junior in college as well.

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    • Clarissa
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      Thank you, hopefully it will be more active now that it's summer.

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    • Ciarra
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      It usually is. I hope to be on more now that i am settled in my internship.

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