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The Lifesaving Adventure of Sam Deal, Shipwreck Rescuer
From the Series History's Kid Heroes
When a ship begins to sink . . . a boy and his pony rise to the occasion. Pea Island, North Carolina, 1896. Sam Deal loves horses, especially his little pony, Ginger. The men at the… Read More →
The Rescue Adventure of Stenny Green, Hindenburg Crash Eyewitness
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On an airfield in New Jersey . . . a boy witnesses disaster. Lakehurst, New Jersey, 1937. Stenny Green loves to build model airships. He’s excited to learn the Hindenburg will land in his… Read More →
The Rooftop Adventure of Minnie and Tessa, Factory Fire Survivors
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When fire breaks out at the factory . . . two friends must escape. New York, New York, 1911. Best friends Minnie and Tessa work together at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Suddenly, a fire… Read More →
The Underground Adventure of Arly Dunbar, Cave Explorer
From the Series History's Kid Heroes
Cave City, Kentucky, 1925. Young Arly Dunbar loves exploring caves with his grown-up friend Floyd Collins. When Floyd, exploring by himself, becomes trapped in Sand Cave, the entire town… Read More →
The Horse-Riding Adventure of Sybil Ludington, Revolutionary War Messenger
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The Connecticut countryside, 1777. A messenger arrives at Sybil Ludington’s farm with bad news. British soldiers are starting to burn villages in the area. Someone must alert the colonial… Read More →
The Prairie Adventure of Sarah and Annie, Blizzard Survivors
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Nebraska, 1888. Sisters Sarah and Annie arrive at school on an unusually warm January day. When the worst blizzard in memory descends without warning, their teacher must make a decision.… Read More →
The Underground Railroad Adventure of Allen Jay, Antislavery Activist
From the Series History's Kid Heroes
Randolph, Ohio, 1842. Allen Jay and his family are Quakers, members of a religion that opposes slavery. Allen’s home is a stop on the Underground Railroad, and his family helps escaping… Read More →
The Baseball Adventure of Jackie Mitchell, Girl Pitcher vs. Babe Ruth
From the Series History's Kid Heroes
During the biggest game of her life . . . a girl pitches to the world’s best slugger. Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1931. Jackie Mitchell is a girl pitcher on a minor-league baseball team, the… Read More →
The Prison-Ship Adventure of James Forten, Revolutionary War Captive
From the Series History's Kid Heroes
Captured at sea . . . a young man must choose between his country and his freedom. The Atlantic Ocean, 1781. James Forten is a free African American sailor on an American ship, the Royal… Read More →
The Midnight Adventure of Kate Shelley, Train Rescuer
From the Series History's Kid Heroes
With the bridge out and a train on the way . . . a girl must get a warning to the station in time. Moingona, Iowa, 1881. Kate Shelley lives on a farm near Honey Creek with her mother and… Read More →
The Rough-Riding Adventure of Bronco Charlie, Pony Express Rider
From the Series History's Kid Heroes
On a ranch in California . . . a boy dreams of becoming a pony express rider. California, early 1860s. Julius loves horses so much that he leaves his job as a sailor to work on a ranch. He… Read More →
The Stormy Adventure of Abbie Burgess, Lighthouse Keeper
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Trapped by sea and storm . . . a girl must keep the lighthouse working. Matinicus Rock, Maine, 1856. Seventeen-year-old Abbie Burgess lives with her family on a tiny island off the coast of… Read More →
The Top-Secret Adventure of John Darragh, Revolutionary War Spy
From the Series History's Kid Heroes
Under the nose of the enemy army . . . a boy carries a dangerous secret. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1777. John Darragh’s family has sided with the rebel colonists during the Revolutionary… Read More →