Books Like Poison in the Colony
Families who loved Poison in the Colony by Elisa Carbone often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Poison in the Colony by Elisa Carbone often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is grappling with questions about justice, survival, or the complexities of early American history. It is a gripping choice for a child who enjoys high-stakes mysteries and is ready to explore the darker, more realistic side of the Jamestowne colony beyond the simplified myths often taught in early elementary school. The story follows Virginia Laydon, a young girl born into a world of extreme hardship where trust is a luxury and survival is a daily battle. Through Virginia's eyes, readers witness the grit required to endure the Starving Time and the moral dilemmas of life in a frontier settlement. The emotional themes of resilience and bravery are front and center as Virginia navigates a community plagued by suspicion and internal threats. While the historical setting is meticulously researched, the focus remains on the human experience: how people treat one another when they are afraid and what it means to stand up for the truth when everyone else is looking for a scapegoat.
