Children's Historical Fiction Books

HEIDI is a delightful story for children of life in the Alps, one of many tales written by the Swiss authoress, Johanna Spyri, who died in her home at Zurich in 1891. She had been well known to the younger readers of her own country since 1880, when she...

Lost Owl is at the age that his Pamunkey ancestors had their huskenaw-- when the young Indian boys would go into the forest with the priests for months to be tested for courage and endurance, to learn the laws of their people, and to return as men. Now,...

Little Running Deer has managed to escape from the reservation where he has spent his entire life. Alone except for his precious horse, Silver Moon Dancing, he rides off into the wilderness of the Black Hills in the hope of finding his brothers, who left...

The Struggle for Sea Power is the fourth book in M. B. Synge’s engaging Story of the Worlds series. This edition focuses on the age of European Empires and world colonization in America, Australia, South Africa, and India. Synge also covers the American...

Follow Aeneid as he flees a burning Troy with his family and sets out on a dangerous journey to found what will one day become The Roman Empire. Thrill with him as he gets caught up in conflicts between the gods, all the while striving to complete his...

Rolf is the son of Hiarandi the Unlucky. Hiarandi, at the urging of his wife, does an unforgivable thing: he lights a signal fire on a dangerous point of his land, challenging the accepted custom that place lucrative salvage at a higher value than the...

In The Days of Queen Victoria is the story of Queen Victoria, the woman who became queen at eighteen and for nearly 64 years wore the crown of Great Britain.Eva March Tappan was a teacher and American author born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, she...

Drew Rennie fought valiantly for the South during the Civil War. Despite the South's loss Drew remains proud. When the war started he thought he was an orphan, but now he finds out that his father might not be dead after all. But the road to finding him...

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Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Sylvia Fulton, a little Boston girl, was staying with her father and mother in the...

Escape from Romania is the story of a young boy of 10 who escapes with his mother from Romania during Ceausescu era. It tells the adventures they had as they made their way out of Romania into Italy. It is written for 4th/5th/grade level and strives to...

Introducing "The Time of Triumph" A captivating children's book that celebrates the transformative leadership and captivating journey of America's 45th President, Donald Trump. This engaging book takes young readers on an immersive adventure through a...

Experience the thrill of battle and the grit and determination of soldiers fighting for their lives in this gripping historical novel by George Alfred Henty. Set during the Peninsular War, the book follows the journey of a young soldier as he navigates...

This book is a historical fiction that follows a young boy named Marco Paul on his travels along the Erie Canal during the mid-19th century. It provides interesting insights into the history of the canal and its role in shaping American transportation...

Follow the exciting adventures of RH Hendershot, a young drummer boy during the Civil War, as he discovers the power of music and its ability to transcend conflict. This book is not only a thrilling account of one individual's bravery and perseverance,...

Travel back to the dawn of human history in this thrilling adventure story. Join young Tor, a cave-dwelling boy of the Stone Age, as he embarks on a dangerous quest to save his tribe from a fierce rival. With danger lurking around every corner, Tor must...

A gripping historical novel set in medieval Europe, following the perilous journey of a young apprentice blacksmith who embarks on a quest to deliver a precious ring to a legendary dragon-slaying knight.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Set during Queen Anne's War, this historical children's novel tells the story of a young boy's daring escape from a French and Indian massacre in Maine. Based on a true incident, the book vividly depicts colonial life and the dangers faced by settlers on...

Butterworth's novel transports readers back to the early days of the American republic, telling the story of a quest for six golden horseshoes. With its engaging characters and vivid historical setting, this book is sure to delight both young and old...

The ninth book in the beloved Elsie Dinsmore series, Elsie's Widowhood follows the trials and tribulations of its titular character as she copes with the death of her beloved husband and navigates the challenges of single parenthood and widowhood.This...

Henty's adventure novel takes readers back to the days of Roman Britain, where young Beric fights for freedom against the Roman oppressors. This exciting and educational tale is perfect for anyone interested in historical fiction and action-packed...

This book is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of a young girl's journey to the Massachusetts Colony and her adventures there. Through the eyes of the protagonist, readers are transported back in time and get a glimpse of what life was like in colonial...

     The midwife ushered Parisio into the bedchamber. Her tear-stained face told him that something was not right. When the midwife slowly pulled back the blanket, Parisio gasped.     “It’s a girl,...

Ruby May Oliver lives a good life on the rugged Colorado mountain trails of the 1890s with her pa. As the author tells us, Ruby "had faced mountain lions, grizzlies, wolves, rattlesnakes, and angry badgers; she'd hiked miles through a snowstorm, had her...

It's 1944 in New York City. Alan Silverman doesn't want to give up his stickball game for anyone-especially not for crazy-acting Naomi Kirshenbaum. But when he hears about her horrifying experience during the war in France, Alan changes his mind. Slowly,...

Felicity was far too delicate to be pioneering to Oregon Territory! Ironically, it was her parents who died en route, leaving her with her Uncle Jon and that infuriating tease Arne, also orphaned, who jeered at the ailing, self-pitying Missy Flissy. And...

There may not have been any concept of Bar or Bat Mitzvah in 10th century Kiev 'yet,' but that wouldn't stop the nearly grown children of the Kagan of the Khazars from arranging the appropriate rite of passage and blessing for the changing of the...

During my time away, I included in letters to Sybil stories that she could read to our children. I felt that they would be thrilled to read of adventures that included themselves as the primary characters. Fortunately, Sybil saved all of my letters,...

"I scraped off the clay...there was no mistaking what I saw...I had found it!"What Mary Anning found in the cliffs in 1811, when she was 13, was the first complete fossil of an ichthyosaur, a marine dinosaur. Mary Anning lived in England in the 1800's...

At home in a small Ohio town, 12-year-old Simon Henderson discovers a family secret that takes him on a magical journey through a perilous world inhabited by magicians, gypsies and hobos. The Great Depression has swept through town, leaving hardship and...

"A smiling Brynna watched the swirl and splash of the armada as it formed up and fled before the wind. Whitecaps and spray flew from the prows, and every ship's company laughed out loud at their speed and the freshness of the spray in their faces. Brynna...

More than anything, young Blaze wants to be a man of his Sinagua tribe. He dreams of being a great hunter and warrior. But his people of the Great Cliff are a peaceful farming tribe and believe that learning the skills of war will anger the gods and...

In this jazz-age mystery, The Lost Girl of Astor Street, 18-year-old Piper Sail searches the dark underbelly of 1920s Chicago to solve the disappearance of her best friend.

English Summary: Introducing Métis culture through a series of eight traditional tales retold by Nathalie Bertin. These charming and entertaining short stories provide a broad snapshot of the Métis world view from historical...

Despite being in an era that's distant, ancient China set into motion several societal practices and values. Other than that, it also gave birth to inventions and pushed forward a lot of new technology and engineering practices that continue to be useful...

Did you know that there's a Forbidden City in ancient China? The city was a palace used by the Chinese emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. You can still see the city today, if you go to Beijing. If you can't go there yet, then these pictures and...

""A Miss In Her Teens: A Tale For Girls"" is a novel written by Clementine Helm and published in 1877. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Mary, who is in her teenage years, as she navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her...

""A Little Daughter of Liberty"" is a historical fiction novel written by Edith Robinson and published in 1899. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the life of a young girl named Doris, who lives in Boston with her family. Doris...

Wa-Wa-Wanda: A Legend Of Old Orange is a book written by John B. Newman and published in 1860. The book tells the story of Wa-Wa-Wanda, a Native American girl who lives in the area of Orange County in New York during the colonial era. The story follows...

Dear future explorers,My name is Dr. Apollo St. George. I am a draconologist.In honor of the many dragons I befriended over the years, I have put together my notes in this guide. It is my hope that you, future explorer, will read my guide and learn the...

Experience the action-packed adventures of Chen Sing following his railroad-building days. With natural disasters, wild animals, and unforeseen events at every turn, Chen Sing must summon his courage and perseverance to establish his legacy and make his...