Historical Fiction for Kids
Great reads that bring the past to life! A list of historical fiction titles for children of all ages.
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Amber & Clay
Set in Ancient Greece, this novel in verse follows the painful and difficult plights of two very different children- enslaved Rhaskos, and spoiled aristocratic Melisto. While their paths won't cross during their lifetimes, their fates are deeply entwined. A blend of compelling narrative, philosophy, with highlights of Greek gods and archeology, this novel is an exploration of the human condition.
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Starting From Seneca Falls
It’s 1848, and 11-year-old Birdie, a white indentured servant, runs away to Seneca Falls where she meets Rose, a free Black girl who want to be a scientist and free her people from slavery. Together, they find themselves in the midst of Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s plans for a women’s rights convention.
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Betty Before X
Written by the daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, this story follows Betty's childhood in 1940's Detroit, charting her earliest days in her path to becoming a Civil Rights activist.
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Echo Mountain
It’s Depression-era Maine, and an accident puts 12-year old Ella’s father in a coma in rural Echo Mountain. Ella must deal with her feelings of guilt, find her own strength, and discover her path as a healer through the help of a mysterious and misunderstood neighbor.
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Three Keys
In this sequel to “Front Desk,” Mia Tang and her parents are the proud new owners of the Calivista Motel. But in 1994 Anaheim, California, discrimination and resentment towards immigrants not only persists but continues to grow.
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My Life as An Ice Cream Sandwich
It’s 1984, and 12-year-old Ebony Grace is sent from Alabama to stay with her father in Harlem. Unable to acclimate, Ebony Grace retreats into her great love of science fiction and all things outer space. Will Ebony Grace find a way to emerge from her internal world and connect to the real world around her?
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