Historical Fiction Bundle

Maddie McDowell and the Rodeo Robbery by LuAnn M. Rod is an adventurous historical mystery set in a 1919 rodeo show. When Maddie runs away from boarding school to join the rodeo, she never expected to find herself in the middle of a dangerous mystery. In Pinkerton style, she gathers clues, builds her case, and tries to stay ahead of the twists and turns. Proving herself show worthy, and finding the answers to the missing rodeo star and stolen cash, just might lead her to learn what really matters in her heart. A finalist in the Western Writers of America Spur Award, and Winner of the Feathered Quill Book Award!

Virtue Focus: Integrity

Raccoon Summer by Betty Vanderwielen is a heartwarming historical story about the sanctity of life - both animal and human. When Lance rescues the orphaned baby raccoons his journey is just beginning. He learns to care for them, train them, and prepare them for release back into the wild. But that's only a part of his summer. He also is learning what friendship, family, and acceptance really mean.

Virtue Focus: Sanctity of Life

A Kidnapping In Kentucky 1776 by Elizabeth Raum is a heart-filled adventure based on a true historical event. Freedom is sometimes only one decision away from disappearing. This book tells the story of Daniel Boone's daughter who was kidnapped in 1776, and how he tracked her for three days and rescued her. The adventure unfolds from two points of view: Jemima Boone who was kidnapped, and John Gass, a boy in the rescue party. John and Jemima both learn what it takes to really be free.

Virtue Focus: Freedom

A Touch of Blue by Tory Christie is a beautiful historical story of friendship and sacrifice told through the vivid lens of nature and 1970s film photography. When Celie takes a dare to be the first to find the elusive lynx in the woods, she joins forces with her new neighbor Honey, who helps her see the world in a whole new way. Winner of the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review!

Virtue Focus: Appreciation

Boy With a Fife by Elizabeth Raum is a fascinating historical tale of a boy engaged as a fifer in the early days of the Revolutionary War. Ebenezer comes to understand what patriotism and liberty mean for himself. Based on the autobiography of Ebenezer Fletcher. Winner of the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review and the Heirloom Book Club 2025 Book of the Year Award!

Virtue Focus: Patriotism

Unlucky Charm Summer by Alyssa Wilikinson is a hearwarming historical mystery with an endearing protagonist. When orphan Duke Foster discovers that she not only has parents who have vanished without a trace, but a twin sister too, she’s willing to face any peril to reunite them. But the mysteries of an extravagant circus with dark secrets could be the most dangerous challenge of all.

Virtue Focus: Poise