Michaela MacColl has published several historical fiction
novels. Prisoners in the Palace received a starred review from
School Library Journal and was selected as an Indie Next Choice.
Promise the Night received starred reviews and was selected for the
ALA Amelia Bloomer List, IRA's Notable Books for a Global Society,
and Bank Street College's Best Books of 2012. She has degrees in
multi-disciplinary history from Vassar College and Yale University.
Rory's Promise is the first in the Hidden Histories series
published by Calkins Creek books. She and her family live in
Connecticut. michaelamaccoll.com.
Rosemary Nichols has loved history all her life, especially
the history of ordinary people. She has two history degrees from
the University of Washington and a law degree from the University
of Chicago. This is her first book for children. She lives in
upstate New York. rosemarygailnichols.com.
"MacColl and Nichols team up for the first title in the new Hidden
Histories series, which spotlights lesser-known historical moments.
. . intrepid Rory is a likable protagonist with determination and
heart, all of which will endear her to readers. . ." —Booklist
"This first in the Hidden Histories series of middle-grade novels
highlights an episode in which New York City's Foundling Hospital
sent white youth to unfamiliar Arizona Territory to be adopted by
Mexican Catholics, raising the ire of Protestant Anglos and
revealing the depths of their prejudice. . . The injustice, drama
and action will have readers riveted. . . an exciting, eye-opening
read." —Kirkus Reviews
" . . . Readers will enjoy the fast-paced action and likable main
character. Based on a true story and an actual event that took
place in 1904, this is a historical novel with a unique topic and
plenty of substance, making it especially suitable for class or
group discussion."—School Library Journal
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