615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 1: Phillip Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1: Phillip begins by offering an intimate glimpse into the life of Phillip Castaneda, a young man navigating homelessness in the backseat of his father’s Nissan Sentra in the late summer of 2021. At a time when the world was slowly emerging from the shadows of the coronavirus pandemic, Phillip’s daily routine revolved around making the best of his difficult circumstances. Each day began with him dressing in the car and then heading to a nearby Target for bathroom access, marking a stark…
    • Chapter 3: A School Among the Orange Groves Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3: A School Among the Orange Groves takes us back to the mid-1950s, when California’s only state-run school for deaf students was located in San Francisco, known as the California School for the Deaf. This institution became a vital center for Deaf Culture in the state, offering a space for both education and community. However, for families residing in Southern California, especially those living near the Mexican border, the long trip to Berkeley posed a significant challenge, particularly given…
    • Chapter 2: Hell Week Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2: Hell Week begins with a unique scene on the first day of practice for the 2021 football season at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside. Galvin Drake, the assistant varsity football coach, arrived with music blasting from his 2005 Toyota Camry, though his experience of the rhythm was more felt than heard. This moment exemplified the challenges faced by the team as they began their preparation, particularly after the pandemic had left many athletes out of shape due to remote learning…
    • Chapter 5: Hearing with Your Eyes Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 5: Hearing with Your Eyes highlights the unique challenges and hidden advantages faced by deaf individuals in a predominantly hearing world. While many may focus on the limitations of deafness, this chapter underscores how these very challenges can be transformed into strengths. For example, deaf individuals are not distracted by the ambient noise that often overwhelms hearing people in places like crowded bars or stadiums. This ability to filter out surrounding noise proved particularly…
    • Chapter 6: On a Roll Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6: On a Roll begins with the scene of high school football teams sizing up their opponents during warm-ups. The Cubs, considered a small team, lacked the imposing physique of many of their competitors, especially due to pandemic-related restrictions on weight training. Despite their physical shortcomings, they compensated with incredible fearlessness and agility, qualities that did not go unnoticed by opposing coaches. Felix Gonzales, one of the standout players, gained attention for his…
    • Chapter 4: A Taste of Victory Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4: A Taste of Victory takes readers through the highly anticipated opening game of the Cubs' football season, capturing the intensity of their preparation. After surviving a grueling Hell Week, the team is eager to test their skills on the field against Noli Indian, a smaller yet tough opponent from the Soboba Indian reservation. Dressed in their scarlet uniforms, the Cubs are filled with anticipation as they prepare to face off against a team that has been historically challenging. The senior…
    • Chapter 9: Frowned upon by the Gods Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9: Frowned Upon by the Gods explores the long-standing challenges and debates within the education system regarding the most effective way to communicate with deaf students. Central to this debate is the longstanding conflict between sign language and oral communication, with educators historically divided over which method best serves the needs of deaf learners. Linda Adams' realization that her son Keith craved language serves as a poignant reminder of the two centuries of neglect that the deaf…
    • Chapter 8: The Sound of the Sun Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 8: The Sound of the Sun opens by contrasting the glitzy image of California—its beaches, Hollywood glamour, and booming tech hubs—with the more grounded reality of Stockton. Situated at the confluence of the San Joaquin River and various larger trade routes, Stockton represents a crossroads of both history and opportunity. In 1975, Linda and Roger Adams arrived in this city with hopes of providing a better life for their two young boys, Kirk and Keith. Having roots in Inglewood, where they…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reading Group Guide: In The Ministry of Time, set in a near-future Britain, the narrative takes readers on a captivating journey through the eyes of the narrator, known as "the bridge," who has recently assumed a government position in a newly established ministry tasked with time-travel experiments. Despite her ambiguous role, she is assigned to monitor Commander Graham Gore, a 19th-century naval officer rescued from the ill-fated Franklin Expedition, as he adjusts to the modern world. Gore, alongside…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Author's Note: On May 19, 1845, the British ships HMS Erebus and HMS Terror embarked on a momentous expedition from Greenhithe in Kent, intending to uncover the fabled Northwest Passage, a purported route through the North American Arctic that could connect the United Kingdom to lucrative Asian trade routes. This ambitious journey, however, would soon fade into history as the ships were never heard from again after being spotted in Baffin Bay in July 1845, just days before they disappeared. Despite…
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