PENNSYLVANIA BOOK LIST

State Figure - Here’s the true story of an inventor who so loved nature’s vibrant colors that he found a way to bring the outside world to children – in a bright green box for only a nickel!

Set in the State - In Larry the adorable pooch's latest adventure, he goes on vacation with Pete and the family to Philadelphia, home of the Liberty Bell and other great American historical landmarks.

Set in the State - Chapter Book for Ages 7+ - This story is based on the life of Billy Bayly, a real boy who lived in Pennsylvania during the Civil War and had an unlikely friendship with a Southern soldier.

State Figure - From the day he was born, Jim Thorpe's parents knew he was special. As the light shone on the road to the family's cabin, his mother gave Jim another name - Wa-tho-huck - "Bright Path."

Set in the State - Chapter Book for Ages 7+ - Catch a glimpse of pre-Civil War Quaker life as Hannah and her family go to Meeting and to market, host a gathering of Friends, and enjoy ice skating and other pastimes.

Set in the State - Chapter Book for Ages 8+ - Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg.

State Figure - The inventions and inspiration of Benjamin Franklin and how they've stood the test of time.

State Figure - Hershey's milk chocolate is the quintessential American chocolate bar. But in Milton Hershey's time, chocolate was mostly a special treat for the very wealthy.

Set in the State - When Polly's father goes overseas to fight in World War I, her whole world changes. Though the war is in Europe, its effects are felt on American soil

Set in the State - In The Scarlet Stockings Spy, Trinka Hakes Noble melds a suspenseful tale of devotion, sacrifice, and patriotism with the stark realities of our country's birth.

Set in the State - Chapter Book for Ages 6+ - People have always told Jonathan that there are no bears on Hemlock Mountain, no bears at all. So he isn’t afraid to set out alone over the mountain

Set in the State - Some tall tales are actually true. This is a grand one, told with rightful pride by a boy who was there in the city of Philadelphia in 1777 and was lucky enough to play a role in the American Revolution.

Local Author - Without even thinking about it, Mama Seeton puckered her lips and whistled.

Set in the State - One day, as he lifts a crate at the warehouse, Henry knows exactly what he must do: He will mail himself to the North.

State History - Mentions evolution - Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water, Gettysburg, Ben Franklin's inventions, the Liberty Bell — there is so much to learn about Pennsylvania's history and geography.

Set in the State - Though he is only 11 years old, Gabe is a bugler in the Union Army.

Set in the State - If there was one thing James loved to do more than anything else, it was to be in the great outdoors watching his beloved feathered friends.

Local Author - Join a girl and her family as they pack up their old house in town and set out to build a new one in the country.

Set in the State - Chapter Book for Ages 7+ - Eleven-year-old Johnny Mickley longed to be a hero and have some part in helping America gain its independence.

State History - What happened on the Fourth of July long before there were fireworks and parades?

Set in the State - Chapter Book for Ages 8+ - James Forten knew how important freedom was. He was a free African American born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.