Ann Rinaldi Livres

Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the story follows Leigh Ann Conners, a spirited young girl whose love for her brothers drives her to take bold actions. Her attempt to protect her family's mill from the Yankees leads to unforeseen consequences, resulting in her being sent north with other women and children. As she navigates this challenging journey, Leigh Ann must discover her inner strength to overcome the turmoil of war and prove her resilience amidst adversity.

It is 1864. The Civil War is coming to an end, and Southern slaves are slowly gaining their freedom. But for 13-year-old Eulinda, a house slave on a plantation in Kentucky, it is the most difficult time of her life. Her yonger brother, falsely accused of stealing, has been sold. Then her older brother Neddy runs away. And Eulinda is left alone in a household headed by a cruel mistress--and a master who will not acknowledge that Eulinda is his daughter. With her trademark attention to detail and historical accuracy, Ann Rinaldi weaves a gripping tale of a girl caught between two worlds.

Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, Juliet Bradshaw faces turmoil as her brother fights with Quantrill's Confederate army. Captured alongside the women related to the soldiers, she finds herself imprisoned in a crumbling house in Kansas City. When disaster strikes and the building collapses, Juliet becomes one of the few survivors, thrust into a harrowing struggle for survival and freedom amidst the chaos of war.

A historical novel based on the story of Phillis Wheatley - the first African American female poet. It presents an intriguing and moving story of a young girl kidnapped from her home in Senegal and sold, in 1761, as a slave to the wealthy Wheatley family of Boston.

Set during the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, the narrative follows Claire Louise Corbett and her Confederate family as they navigate the dangers of war and scarcity. With their safety compromised, they rely on limited outings to avoid Union soldiers, while receiving extra rations from Claire Louise's brother, a Union doctor. A pivotal moment arises when she discovers him caring for a Confederate soldier linked to a critical military blunder. This revelation forces her to confront a harrowing choice between loyalty to family and her moral compass.

Set against the backdrop of a plantation in the 1830s, the story follows eleven-year-old Harriet Whitehead, who finds her place by writing letters for her blind stepmother. Her life changes when she befriends Nat Turner, a slave preacher whose powerful messages resonate with her. When Harriet draws a map for Nat, she unknowingly becomes involved in his plan that leads to a significant slave uprising. Ann Rinaldi crafts a compelling narrative that explores themes of innocence, complicity, and the harsh realities of history through Harriet's perspective.

Set during the American Revolution, the story follows sixteen-year-old Jem as he navigates the challenges of a changing home life in Trenton, New Jersey. With the men of his family joining the fight for independence, Jem must grapple with the pressures of maintaining stability and the impact of war on his everyday existence. The narrative explores themes of resilience and family dynamics amidst the backdrop of a nation in turmoil.

The story revolves around Cornelia Greene, who struggles with the damaging gossip surrounding her mother, Caty Littlefield Greene. Once a captivating figure who boosted the morale of troops at Valley Forge, Caty's past indiscretions cast a shadow over her family's reputation, particularly affecting her husband, Nathanael Greene. As Cornelia navigates the complexities of her mother's views on flirtation as a form of female empowerment, she grapples with the societal expectations placed on women and the impact of public perception on personal lives.

Set against a backdrop of suspicion and intrigue, a fourteen-year-old girl navigates the complexities of trust as she suspects her uncle of body snatching. Concurrently, her best friend's family faces accusations of conspiring to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. This gripping narrative weaves themes of loyalty and betrayal, challenging Emily to discern friend from foe. The book also features a reader's guide to enhance understanding and engagement.

To escape an abusive father and an arranged marriage, fourteen-year-old Sarah, dressed as a boy, leaves her Michigan home to enlist in the Union Army, and becomes a soldier on the battlefields of Virginia as well as a Union spy working in the house of Confederate sympathizer Rose O'Neal Greenhow in Washington, D.C.