Miriam's family has immigrated to the U.S. to escape persecution in Russia. After settling into her new life in New York City, Mirriam's life is turned upside down again because there is a tragic fire at the factory where she works.  This fictionalized account of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire is best suited for ages 10 and up.  

In 1883, the world's greatest inventors (Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, Nicola Tesla and George Eastman) have gathered at the Inventor's Guild in New York City.  Cassandra Pepper is an unknown female inventor whose dream is to present her flying machine invention to her idols. Along with her daughter, Molly, she develops a plan to get the attention of the all-male members of the Inventor's Guild. This fast-paced, fictional read is best suited for ages 9 and up.  

The story of Maks Geless takes place in the tenement housing section of New York in 1893. His sister has been falsely accused of stealing a watch from the Waldorf Hotel.  How will Maks manage to prove his sisters innocence?  This intense adventure story is best suited for ages 10 and up. 

A modern-day tale about Vincent Shadow, a young boy with a talent for inventing. Vincent is inspired by Nicola Tesla, the famous 19th century inventor.  This playful, illustrated chapter book is ideal for ages 9 and up. 

Set in Chicago in 1886, this novel addresses the plight of labor inequalities during the Industrial Revolution. The protagonist, Addie, is a 12 year old girl who is trying to make sense of the unpredictable conflict that surrounds her daily life. This thought-provoking book is best for ages 9 and up. 

Jack, Frances, and Harold are boarding a train from New York to Kansas, dubbed the Orphan Train. They are being sent from the crowded city to be fostered by families in the west.  This story is based on the Orphan Train Movement of the early 1900s and best for ages 9 and up.