Historical Fiction for Kids
Great chapter book reads that bring the past to life! (Updated April 2025)
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Will's Race for Home
William Samuels and his father leave their lives as sharecroppers in Texas to join the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush. An exciting survival story, as Will and his father face the dangers of violence and racism at every turn.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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The Pecan Sheller
In 1930’s San Antonio, 13-year-old Petra dreams of going to college and becoming a writer, but to help her struggling family, she drops out of school and begins shelling pecans at a factory.
Format: Book
Availability: On order
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The Bletchley Riddle
Siblings Jakob and Lizzie are drawn into WWII intrigue, as 19-year-old Jakob becomes a codebreaker at Bletchley Park, and 14-year-old Lizzie tries to solve the mystery of her mother’s disappearance.
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
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Pearl
Amy is a 13-year-old from Hawaii whose family is visiting Hiroshima when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. Pulled into wartime service in Japan, she struggles with questions of loyalty and fears about her family amidst rumors of internment camps in America.
Format: Graphic Novel
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Remember Us
Sage loves her Brooklyn neighborhood and would rather be playing basketball than hanging out with the other 12-year-old girls obsessed with makeup. But when mysterious fires begin to plague her community, Sage must also contend with the pain of missing her firefighter father, who died in the line of duty.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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