Belle Ame at Home Month 9 Books

Clara Barton’s childhood shines in this tale—learning war stories from her father, nursing sick animals, and healing her first patient by eleven. Shy yet bold, her early grit foreshadows the Civil War nurse who’d ease soldiers’ pain and found the American Red Cross.

In summer 1863, Johnny and Mary Lee’s quiet Gettysburg life shatters as Confederate and Union armies converge. A hot June day turns thrilling when Johnny, sent to the store, races home with news of war. Their exciting role in the epic three-day battle captivates young readers.

In 1862, Union soldiers steal a Confederate train, sparking a wild chase. Through young Johnnie Adams, who cuts telegraph lines, this thrilling tale of the desperate race—evading capture at Big Shanty and pursued by confederate troops—roars to life with wartime adventure.

Chris Brabson hates Union troops for raiding his family’s Tennessee home. Driven by vengeance, he betrays a Yankee supply train—unaware his brother’s aboard. A surprise Confederate attack reveals war’s toll, teaching Chris courage and tolerance in this gripping Civil War tale.

In Civil War-era New England, the spirited March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—navigate love, loss, and growing up. With their father at war, their vibrant bond and dreams shine in this timeless tale of family, resilience, and finding one’s path.

Jovita longed to ditch skirts for pants, climb trees, and ride free. When her family fought in the Cristero War, she defied rules to join them, becoming a revolutionary trailblazer in this vibrant true story.

Pablo’s father faces routine days until the ground rumbles, smokes, and devours his plow—a volcano erupts in his cornfield! This gripping tale captures nature’s fury in a single, unforgettable moment.

With the rallying cry, "Remember the Alamo!", Sam Houston led the Texan rebels in their fight for independence against the Mexican army. This gripping account separates fact from fiction, revealing the true heroism of figures like Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, while offering an immersive look at the pivotal battle that defined a nation's fight for liberty.

In the Mexican-American War, fourteen-year-old Pedro rallies oppressed workers to fight Santa Anna’s tyranny alongside the U.S. Army. Torn by loyalty, he flees to Chapultepec, witnessing a tragic end in this gripping tale of bravery and honor.

Esperanza Ortega’s privileged life in Mexico crumbles after tragedy strikes, forcing her and Mama to flee to a California labor camp. Facing hardship, illness, and the Great Depression, she learns to find wealth in family and community.