Children's Historical Fiction Books

Faith Harrowby: Or The Smugglers������� Cave is a novel written by Sarah Doudney and published in 1871. The story follows the adventures of the titular character, Faith Harrowby, a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle in a small village on the...

This is the story of Germanus, a Roman cavalry officer, who is caught up in the greatest event of Hadrian's Wall, its invasion by the Picts and Scots in 367 AD. The barbarians occupy most of Britain until they are driven back in 369. Two years before...

Despite their large size and power, Clydesdale horses are gentle giants deeply revered by many. Sadly though, they're living on the edge of extinction. Galloping from Scotland to Canada: The Story of SantaClyde tells the tale of the Clydesdales'...

Walter is a rat of the Norway Clan, with an ancient lineage going back millions of years and across continents. When his clan settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia, hundreds of years ago, they quickly made it their home, with their burrows and lifestyle...

Diese Geschichte erzählt die Legende von Adrian von Bubenberg, einem Schweizer Ritter, der im 15. Jahrhundert gegen die Burgunder kämpfte. Die Erzählung ist voller Abenteuer, Intrigen und Heldentaten, und bietet einen einzigartigen Einblick in das Leben...

Set during the American Revolution, this adventure novel follows a group of patriotic young boys as they join the fight against the British. Full of suspense and action, readers will be on the edge of their seats as Uncle Sam's Boys race to outsmart the...

Set in the picturesque city of Bruges, this heartwarming story follows the life of a young Belgian boy and his adventures amidst the beauty and turmoil of his homeland. With vivid descriptions and charming characters, A Boy of Bruges is a delightful read...

Lena doesn't believe the stories whispered in her village-stories of blood-sucking immortals who feast on them as they sleep. There is no evil looming in the nearby castle and no malevolent creature about to steal her from her bed. Vampires, Lena knows,...

Journey's Edge is a humanistic story-partly true and partly fictionalized-of generations of a family named Whitney. From the seventeenth century into the twentieth century, offspring of John Whitney make their way from Massachusetts to Iowa. The natural...

The riveting story of the Ashanti's fateful, final uprising of 1900 is the backdrop to Alice O'Grady's stirring tale of colliding cultures and clashing emotions, of oppression and discrimination, desire and brutality.-Harm de Blij, Professor of Geography...

Tom Savage, Cabin boy, is lucky to survive the perilous voyage to Jamestown. As hostage for one of Powhatan's sons, he lives with the Pamunkeys, learning their skills-until the son dies, and Tom's in more danger than ever!".history as fascinating drama,...

Follow motherless 14-year-old Christina as she leaves Germany in 1878 to work as an indentured servant. What an exciting, yet challenging adventure it turns out to be for her in the strange, new world of America! Holding on to her customs and memories...

Deborah Howell's daughter and granddaughter continue the saga of the Howell women and their quest for true love while they discover, at last, the cause of the family torment for three generations."How do you describe a story that is poignant and romantic...

Isolation Island: A Pandemic Story is an illustrated picture book for elementary school-aged children about a young girl dealing with her emotions about social-distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic. The story describes the pandemic in first person from...

In this YA novel from bestselling author Jody Hedlund, Rosemarie has a month to choose between the cloister and marriage in order to fulfill a vow her parents made almost eighteen years ago. But as the men vying for her heart come under danger, Rosemarie...

The tall red and white striped tower had stood on the headland for many years. Through fair and foul weather, it had successfully guided vessels into safe harbours. This, however, was a vicious storm. Could it once again bring frightened and weary...

No Vikings, breathing fire or closing realms. That means this weekend’s birthday party can truly be full of ‘non-adventuresome’ fun and excitement. All Freya has to do is keep her father’s national homecoming celebrations from...

Mermaids. Magic. And a mistake that could destroy the world... or cost her everything to save it.Calandra would do anything for her people. The powerful princess has been raised to enslave a human man with the siren mind-bond and restore the Heartstone...

Esther Atoolik is twelve years old and her Alaskan village is getting smaller; there aren't enough children to keep the school open. What to do? the people ask. Should we abandon our island in the Bering Sea that her people have lived on for centuries?...

Step into the Room 17 pod and travel back in time with room 17, where history really does come alive. This time go back to the time of the founding of the missions. Find out what our heroes bring back with them from the past and what they learn about...

Zithembe has to find his knife to rescue his mother from the evil Army of Shadows. The only way to find it is to go to the Lake of Memories in the dreamworld, where it guarded by the evil Mama Wati water spirits. Without a knife of his own, ...

In a deft blend of factual histiry and the author's creative imagination, "Call Me Dolley" by Hariette S. Sherman is a highly original work written for middle-grade readers, but accessible to history buffs of all ages.Indomitable in her patriotism and...

The pharaoh Tutankhamun has died suddenly, and the rush is on to prepare his tomb. Vlad the flea and Miu the cat supervise the artists as they paint wall murals. Will they finish in time, and will the friends escape before the tomb is sealed...

Not all monsters are evil. Some choose to do better. So, which one am I? Eighteen-year-old Adele believes she's a monster because of her ability to infiltrate minds. For years, she's been kept captive at Castle Forge, living comfortably under the...

In the final book in The Newton Chronicles, Luke, Nathan, and Lydia continue on their quest through time to find Luke's father. After finding some clues, the trio believes they finally have what they need to get to the time of the first building of...

On Thursday, May 21, 1863, a mortar shell rips through the wall of fourteen-year-old Elizabeth (Lizzie) Stamford's bedroom. Afraid their home is no longer safe, her mama, Susan, rushes Lizzie and her younger brother, Nathan, to the cave, where she plans...

Vivid portrayal of the civic and home life of children in Athens during the reign of Pericles, when the art and architecture of ancient Greece were at their height. Through the eyes of Duris, son of the architect Phorion, and Hiero, son of the sculptor...

Through the eyes of Rainolf, a boy at the court of Charlemagne, we catch a glimpse of life in the Frankish kingdom, including dress, occupations, and amusements. We learn how Charlemagne brought Alcuin from England to establish schools in his kingdom...

The story of Hugh, page to King Richard the Lion-Hearted of England, and Raymond, page to Count William of France, and their adventures in Palestine during the third crusade. Through their eyes we see how, even with all their quarrels and failures, the...

The story of Ferdiad, a boy of Ireland, in the time of High King Brian Boru, when the Danes were pillaging the Irish countryside. How his foster-father Angus becomes poet to the High King and how Ferdiad himself recovers a lost treasure. Gives a glimpse...

A story of Normandy in the time of William the Conqueror, giving a vivid picture of manners and customs through the eyes of two boys of the court. Describes castle life, dress, amusements, training for knighthood, and other aspects of feudal life. Also...

Colored leaves, red, yellow, and brown, fluttered past George as he rode behind Woonsak in the long string of Indians and ponies. They were riding north and moving quickly. So many Indians moved along the path that George, who rode near the front of the...

In The Olden Time is a historical novel written by Margaret Roberts and originally published in 1883. The book is set in the early 17th century and follows the story of a young girl named Mabel, who lives in a small English village. Mabel is an orphan...

Jacob Abbott's Young Christian Series V4: Hoaryhead And M'Donner is a book that was originally published in 1855. It is part of a series of books written by Abbott that are aimed at young Christians. The book tells the story of two men, Hoaryhead and...

Hints Towards Forming The Character Of A Young Princess V1 is a book written by Hannah More in 1805. The book is a guide to help young princesses develop the proper character traits needed to be a successful and effective ruler. The author provides...

Helen In Switzerland: A Tale For Young People is a novel written by Augusta Bethell and published in 1867. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Helen, who travels to Switzerland with her father. While there, she meets a group of...

Hathercourt is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, also known as Mrs. Molesworth, and published in 1878. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the Hathercourt family, who are struggling to maintain their estate and social...

Grannis of the Fifth: A Story of St. Timothy's is a novel written by Arthur Stanwood Pier and published in 1914. The story is set in St. Timothy's, a prestigious boarding school in the United States, and follows the life of a young student named Grannis...

Girls of '64 is a historical fiction novel written by Emilie Benson Knipe and published in 1918. The story takes place during the American Civil War and follows a group of young women who attend a boarding school in Pennsylvania. The girls are all from...

From The Land Of The Shamrock is a book written by Jane Barlow and originally published in 1900. The book is a collection of short stories that provide a glimpse into the lives of the people of Ireland. The stories are set in the late 19th century and...

""Evelyn Manwaring: A Tale of Hampton Court Palace"" is a historical novel written by Greville John Chester in 1883. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Evelyn Manwaring. Evelyn is a lady-in-waiting to...

""Neues Bilderbuch f�����r die Jugend V3"" ist ein Buch, das im Jahr 1804 von dem Verlag L�����beck herausgegeben wurde. Es handelt sich um einen Band in einer Reihe von Bilderb�����chern f�����r Kinder, die dazu gedacht waren, junge Leserinnen und Leser...

Le Nouvel Ami Des Enfants V2 (1847) est un livre �����crit par Pierre Etienne Denis Leduc. Cette deuxi�����me version est destin�����e aux enfants et propose des histoires amusantes et �����ducatives. Les th�����mes abord�����s sont vari�����s : la...

Le Jeune Henri (1863) est un roman de l'auteur allemand Johann Christoph Schmid. L'histoire se d�����roule dans un petit village de la for������t noire allemande et suit les aventures d'un jeune gar�����on nomm����� Henri. Henri est un enfant intelligent...

Le livre intitul����� ""Le Lecteur Fran�����ais De La Jeunesse"" a �����t����� �����crit par Gardera, Francis Benjamin en 1826. Ce livre est destin����� aux jeunes lecteurs fran�����ais et vise ������ les aider ������ am�����liorer leur compr�����hension...