Children's Historical Fiction Books

Francis Hardesty explores all sorts of animals and their quirks on his humorous trip through the alphabet. The silly poetry of the book is perfect for young readers to enjoy. Hardesty wrote this historic work of literary fiction over 120 years ago for...

A tale of friendship and courage, set in the magical kingdom of mediaeval Ingland where a hungry dragon is threatening the very future of the Inglish language. As the giant beast devours the fruits of the Alphabet Tree, letters start disappearing from...

As Germany enters its last war year and precious resources, especially available and combat-ready men, have grown scarce, Hitler decides it is time to exploit Germany's teens. Unlike typical battle stories, this collection of true accounts follows four...

For fans of the Belladonna series and newcomers alike: Uncover the shocking truth behind Maelin's death through the eyes of a young Blimmery, long before his time as Nightshade Academy's beloved boarding school instructor. "My name is Blimmery Owding,...

Alex Scire never thought much about the supernatural - until he mistakenly took his dad's magical ankh. Suddenly, he starts seeing ghosts everywhere, including his twin sister, Deborah, who's stuck in the afterlife. Desperate to move on, she asks Alex to...

Surf Soup: Tomb Sweeping and the Qingming Festival takes readers on an enlightening journey through the rich cultural traditions of Qingming, or Tomb Sweeping Day. Little Donna, a curious and spirited young girl, eagerly prepares to join her family...

Three loyal dogs. A merciless war. When the thirsty desert craves their humans' blood, can these brave K-9s save their partners lives?Guinness may be the runt of the litter, but she scoffs at being a pet. So when her siblings join their forever...

A brave dog. A sea of hidden mines. When the thirsty desert craves his humans' blood, can this brave K-9 save his partners' lives? K-9 Rambo was too meek to be a protection dog. That's how he ended up sniffing bombs in Afghanistan.

Kami learns some very exciting news, but she has a difficult time believing it. Will more details help to inspire her or cast further doubts? The historic election of the first U.S. female Vice President fills Kami with excitement, but Kami has never...

After accompanying his father to a Slavic settlement to investigate strange tales of the undead, Viking Folkvarr discovers that not only do the dead walk, but the whole forest seems to want his kind dead.  When his father is kidnapped by the magical...

McIntosh Summer is set in 1933, location Georgia. This young adult historical fiction based on Chief William McIntosh is a glimpse into the Muscogee (Creek) culture and history. This book bridges the timeline between the 19th and 20th Century, and it...

1930. The depression. A young man leaves New York and finds more than a job. Friendship, love and the occasional bootlegger and bank robberIt's 1930, less than a year since the Great Depression began. In large cities, like New York, thousands of people...

Long years ago, when this country was still an unbroken wilderness inhabited only by wild beasts and Indians, and rivers were the only highways of travel, there stood upon the southern shore of the swiftly flowing James a fine brick mansion belonging to...

Lucy Fitch Perkins takes you and your children back to France during the First World War and into the lives of two nine year old twins, Pierre and Pierrette Meraut.Children will be spell bound while they share the adventures and tribulations of the...

While on holiday in the Isle of Wight, London schoolgirl Laurella Swift makes an amazing discovery; she can travel through time and dimensions. Threads from a charity shop rug transport the mixed-race 10-year-old back to the heart of ancient Persia,...

 Daughter of the Tree brings together themes of nature, spirituality and justice. It  is a mystical look at the childhood of Sojourner Truth based on the facts that at the age of 11 years old she created an outdoor prayer house made...

How far can one run away from God? Jonah was trying to figure out how far he could go. God sent him to Nineveh as a preacher, but he refused to listen.Instead, he found himself in the smelly belly of a big fish. What happens next? Does Jonah live?...

A beautiful Ethiopian princess must use courage, strength, and leadership to conquer a dangerous enemy set on destroying the wealthy Kingdom of Sheba.Princess Makeda was born into a loving royal family but when her father, King Agabos, unexpectedly dies,...

Being passionate about everything for Aromê is as natural as breathing. Her passion for perfumes, how to extract them, and create new fragrances, matched that of her father. A Master, whose work led him to create exclusive fragrances for the King and his...

When Anna discovers she's with child, it doesn't feel as wonderful as she'd imagined. She quickly feels trapped between the doctors blaming her for her morning sickness, older women wanting her to stay home, and very real risks to her baby. She's caught...

"When we are gone, these darkened fields that have held so much sorrow-they will be remembered as glorious."With Maria Pike unmasked at last and an ancient terror awakened to ravage the land, Archer's heroes set out on a quest that will ask more of them...

<p>Welcome to Equillian, a nautical world where pirates plague the seas, enchanted objects are outlawed, and a mysterious element whispers of unparalleled power.</p><p>Our story begins in a time when Equillian's precincts stand united,...

A long time ago, before the arrival of Christianity in Europe, there was a betrayal in the Old Tower, a conflict between the local centre of power and a warlock from the mountains.Although King Nimrod is a good warrior, he and his army are defeated,...

A Rabindranath Tagore se lo conocía como al poeta de la ternura y de los finos matices; pero, ciertamente como al novelista sagaz y observador, profundo analista de las costumbres de su India natal. Es lo que pone de relieve en Una Historia...

By the time Spanish explorers reached the Americas, the Aztec Empire was one of the greatest in the world. The ancient priests would slaughter sacrifices, sometimes by the thousands, all under the claim that their gods needed blood to make the sun rise...

The roar came closer. Headlights turned the corner from the highway onto the street where Lakeesha and Nancy stood. They looked at each other and then turned in unison to look toward the headlights.Nancy saw a long stick emerge from the window of the...

The third volume in the Rollo Series, a lively collection of stories about Rollo and his every day adventures in growing up in 19th century rural America, that have delighted generations of children. Told by his father that he is not big enough to work,...

The thrilling story, set in England in the time of Henry IV, of how Myles Falworth advances to knighthood and through "trial by battle" restores the fallen fortunes of his family. With breathless excitement, the reader follows the adventures of the hero,...

Catherine’s Christmas is set in the small but bustling town of Inverness, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, circa 1920. The events in the story are true, as recalled and told to the author by her mother Catherine Ann MacLellan (Forsyth). She was...

High on the tippy top of the Glorious Purple Mountains of China's, the Golden Monks were summoned by Emperor Wu of Han. Emperor Wu wanted to know when untruths or lies were told him by people entering his court. The Golden monks in all their wisdom...

"A Good Dream is Better than a Filthy Reality."These words could have been spoken by a legendary heroic figure but were instead expressed by America's most notorious pirate, Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard. Having recently plundered his...

Based on a true story, this coming-of-age novel is set in the 1930s during the Great Depression. When Priscilla Bailey's family moves to a small town in California so her father can take a job with the WPA, Priscilla dreams her life will change. Soon the...

The Countess Margarethe And Her Children Or Country Life In Russia: A Story For The Young (1873) is a book written by Sarah M. S. Clarke. The story is set in Russia and revolves around the life of Countess Margarethe and her children. The book is aimed...

Le Petit Grandisson (1833) est un livre pour enfants �����crit par Arnaud Berquin. L'histoire suit les aventures d'un jeune gar�����on nomm����� Grandisson, qui apprend des le�����ons de vie importantes tout en interagissant avec sa famille et ses amis...

Histoires Pour Les Enfans est un livre publi����� en 1850 par De Chabaud et Latour. Il s'agit d'un recueil d'histoires destin�����es aux enfants. Ce livre contient plusieurs histoires courtes et int�����ressantes qui sont faciles ������ comprendre pour...

Le Petit Sancho: Et La Lanterne Magique (1824) est un livre de Mme De Flesselles. Il raconte l'histoire de Sancho, un petit gar�����on curieux qui d�����couvre une lanterne magique. Avec l'aide de cette lanterne, Sancho voyage ������ travers des mondes...

Contes Arabes Histoire Des Dix Vizirs: Bakhtiar Nameh (1883) est un livre �����crit par Ren����� Basset. Il raconte l'histoire de dix vizirs dans le monde arabe. Le livre est bas����� sur le Bakhtiar Nameh, un livre persan qui a �����t����� traduit en...

Pleasant French Hours For My Young Friends: Consisting Of Sixty Historiettes In Dialogues (1862) is a book written by Liancourt, Caliste Auguste De Godde. The book is a collection of sixty short stories in dialogue form, aimed at young readers who are...

""Your Little Brother James"" is a novel written by Caroline H. Pemberton in 1896. The story revolves around a young boy named James who is the youngest member of a large family. The book follows James as he grows up and navigates through the challenges...

Your Boys is a book written by Gipsy Smith and published in 1918. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that aim to inspire and guide parents in raising their sons. The author draws on his own experiences as a father and a Christian evangelist...

Young Marmaduke: A Story Of The Reign Of Terror is a historical fiction novel written by William Henry Davenport Adams and published in 1881. The story is set during the French Revolution, a time of great political upheaval and violence in France. The...

Young Lion of the Woods: Or A Story of Early Colonial Days is a historical fiction novel written by Thomas Barlow Smith in 1889. The story is set in the early colonial days of America and follows the adventures of a young boy named Jack, who lives in the...

Young Americans In The British Isles is a book written by Everett Titsworth Tomlinson, originally published in 1910. The book provides a detailed account of the experiences of young Americans who traveled to the British Isles, primarily England and...

With Taylor On The Rio Grande is a historical fiction novel written by Edward Stratemeyer and published in 1909. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Taylor, who joins the American army during the Mexican-American War in the mid-19th...

Windy Creek (1899) is a novel written by Helen Stuart Thompson. The story is set in a small town called Windy Creek, located in the American West during the late 1800s. The novel follows the lives of the people in the town, particularly the protagonist,...

The Royal Banner Or Gold And Rubies: A Story For The Young (1879) is a children's book written by Matilda Horsburgh. The book tells the story of a young girl named Edith, who lives in a castle with her father, the king. Edith is fascinated by the royal...

""The Manor and the Mill: Or The Boy's Institute"" is a novel written by E. O. in 1860. The story revolves around the lives of two boys, Frank and Harry, who come from very different backgrounds. Frank is the son of a wealthy landowner, while Harry is...