Belle Ame at Home Month 5 Books

When her grandfather is injured, 10-year-old Ellen Toliver replaces him on a top-secret patriotic mission. Disguised as a boy, she manages to smuggle a message to General George Washington.

A sweeping tale of courage and conviction, this story traces America’s struggle for independence—from the first sparks of rebellion to the triumph at Yorktown—revealing how ordinary people forged an extraordinary nation.

This vivid journey brings the American Revolution to life for young readers, linking Jefferson, Franklin, and world events to show how global change shaped a new nation’s birth.

In this masterful book, David McCullough tells the intensely human story of those who marched with General George Washington in the year of the Declaration of Independence—when the whole American cause was riding on their success, without which all hope for independence would have been dashed and the noble ideals of the Declaration would have amounted to little more than brave words on paper.

A daring rebel prisoner turns tutor, trickster, and friend to a British household, proving that even in wartime, courage, kindness, and a quick mind can outwit muskets and mistrust.

Gently tells the story of the cathedral’s 2019 fire through the eyes of its weathercock, celebrating resilience, restoration, and the treasured history saved after tragedy.

A thrilling tale of daring rescues and secret identities, following Sir Percy Blakeney—a seemingly frivolous nobleman who becomes a legendary hero during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror.

Mark Twain’s moving fictional biography of Joan of Arc blends rich history, heartfelt admiration, and vivid storytelling, following her miraculous rise, heroic victories, and enduring nobility through the eyes of her devoted companion.

Long ago in London and Paris, a kind doctor who was wrongly locked in prison for many years is finally free and tries to live happily with his daughter Lucie. When a terrible, bloody revolution starts in France, a brave man named Sydney Carton makes a profound sacrifice to save his friends, showing that true love is stronger than any danger.

Charmingly retells the true 1826 journey of Europe's first giraffe, whose remarkable trek across France sparked wonder, celebration, and fashionable fascination wherever she went.

The gripping tale of how William Tell shot an apple from his son's head has long been a worldwide favorite. This new version captures all its drama, both in the text and in the superb illustrations, which honor the story's Medieval period, setting, and artistic traditions.

Follow a young, determined Swiss dishwasher who risks everything to conquer a perilous, unclimbed peak. Blending courage, adventure, and self-discovery, this gripping classic celebrates resilience, friendship, and the enduring call of the mountains.

Heidi, an orphan sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps, discovers joy, friendship, and healing in nature. Her kindness transforms lives, making this timeless story a heartfelt celebration of home and hope.

A heartfelt Swiss mountain tale of childhood friendship, forgiveness, and discovery, following Dani and his friends through bright alpine summers, harsh winters, and pivotal adventures that inspire readers young and old.