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Enjoy this video book talk on an anthology of historical fiction! Or, read the transcript below:
Think fast! Short stories from fifteen authors fill this book with brave teenage girls – girls who sink pirate ships, survive attacks, operate saloons, tell fortunes, consider proposals, catch spies, rob banks, leave home, and hop trains. This is a diverse and lively look at American history through fiction. Some of the stories are based on real people, others involve warlocks and magic, or spirits and ghosts. Lots of action, a little romance, and huge variety make a Tyranny of Petticoats a great read.
Book details: Spotswood, J., ed. (2015). A Tyranny of Petticoats. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press. ISBN 9780763678487; Hardcover; $17.99.
Annotation: Short stories show strong teenage girls in different times and places in American history.
Award: YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults (nominee) (source)
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