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Children's

Rebel Spy

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A reimagining of the story behind Agent 355–a New York society girl and spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary…

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Pan’s Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun

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From a New York Times bestselling author and an Academy Award–winning director comes a “dark and mesmerizing” adaptation (Kirkus Reviews) of an acclaimed film. When teenage Ofelia follows a fairy into the forest, she learns she is the long-lost daughter of the king of the Underworld… “Will enchant readers who delight in fantasy” (School Library Journal).

18th Century

Young Washington

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A New York Times bestselling historian uncovers the early life and military career of George Washington — including his role in igniting the French and Indian War when he was an officer. “Lively, well-researched… A discerning history of pre-Revolutionary America and the man who shaped its future” (Kirkus Reviews).

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Revolutionary Medicine

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“Readable and eye-opening” (The Wall Street Journal): In the early days of our nation, illnesses like smallpox were common and deadly. This engaging history traces the practice and progress of medicine in the 18th century through the lens of the Founding Fathers. “Engaging” (Publishers Weekly).