Awards and HonorsBooklist Best Young Adult Books of 2015 2016 Amelia Bloomer List, Young Adult–Fiction YALSA’s Best Fiction for Young Adults 2016
Children’s Book Committee Bank Street College of Education, 2016 Best Children’s Books of the Year, Historical Fiction
When Jo’s father, a wealthy businessman, is found dead, her life among Gilded-Age New York society is shattered. Unable to believe he killed himself, she sets out to find the truth. Author’s note. Bibliography.
Topics Death. Fathers and daughters. Sex roles. Social classes. Nineteenth-century history of New York City. Mystery. Family secrets. The Gilded Age. Journalism. Muckraking.
SRC Level 5.500000
SRC Points 29.000000
Lexile 630L
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-10-26
JLG Release Date Jan 2016
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
History High
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features nonfiction and historical fiction titles that bring past events, eras, and influential figures to life through compelling storytelling. Selections span a mix of story-driven history and immersive historical fiction, offering engaging ways for teens to explore how the past shapes the present. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.