Children's Historical Fiction Books

Dalat was Prince Regent. But he didn't think about it because it was too far in the future. He thought about the game, beating his opponents. And not simply winning, but crushing them, completely humiliating them.But then disaster struck. His father's...

Sybil Ludington believes in the legend of fireflies - they appear when you need them most. But it's not until her family is thrust into the dangers of the Revolutionary War, and into George Washington's spy ring, that Sybil experiences firefly magic for...

Maera and her ammi never talk about the Past, a place where they've banished their family's heartache and grief forever. They especially never mention the night Maera's older brother Asad disappeared from her naana's house in Karachi...

Lydia was quiet and full of imagination, Jean was adventurous yet bossy, but together with their baby brother Mark, Father, and Cousin Mary, they made just the right sort of family. They loved doing things together, and in these stories that run through...

Dead drops, cyphers, and invisible ink are all part of a mystery that even spymaster George Washington would love.Sam, Derek, and Caitlin love solving mysteries, and when they visit Washington, DC, spies are lurking. What starts out as a fun game of...

<p>You've read about Jesus' death on the cross from Mary's perspective, the disciples', and the centurions'... but now, you get to glimpse Jesus' death through the eyes of an unlikely character who was "in the wrong place at the wrong time...

Can Prince Martin persuade an ancient war hero to fight one last time to rescue the wilderness from the ruthless Marauders gang?If your son is a reluctant reader, the Prince Martin Epic series is a perfect fit because each book features:◆ High-stakes...

In The Chronicles of Belteshazzar, a grandfather helps his grandchildren navigate the issues of peer pressure by telling stories.  It wasn't like his grandson, Isaiah Pierce, had gone to school planning to hurt someone. A girl had taken his...

Mi Hermano, El Rascacielos! Es la historia de un joven y su amor por su hermano. Cordaee admira a su hermano mayor, Lyniell, a quien admira porque es alto, inteligente y, lo más importante, es su hermano. A lo largo de la historia, Cordaee interactúa con...

Yankee Doodle Dandy is missing! Can you help Uncle Sam find him in time for the parade?Uncle Sam and his dog, Yankee Doodle Dandy, are scheduled to lead the annual Independence Day Parade. Just days before the parade, Uncle Sam gets a big surprise when...

In a tall lonely tower of an abandoned desert oasis, an amnesiac lost princess named Maleda, finds that she has a life and homeland beyond the desert that is threatened by a curse and an unknown murderer, so she works to find a way to break the curse,...

Los adolescentes gemelos fraternos educados en el hogar, Jake y Rosa, disfrutan de sus vidas aprendiendo de la más estricta de todas las educadoras, su madre. Su mayor queja solían ser las lecciones de historia que su abuelo les obligaba a soportar...

A Victorian era painting of four sisters, a lonely teenage girl, and the ugly secrets that tie them together-this time-travel tale effortlessly blends past and present, transporting readers between the troubled Boit sisters' world, Paris in 1882, and...

Meet comical little old Mr. Freels and see why you are likely to chuckle as you turn the pages and go back in time and discover how this charming, hilariously funny little old man innocently alters a major world event in The News According to Mr. Freels...

Luke and Garrett befriend Three Leaning Trees, the son of Chief Black Stone of the Nektosha Indian settlement. One evening, the adventurous three boys encounter something sinister in the dark woods. Their adventure continues the next day inside a soaring...

In The Words of Curly McGee, the arrival of Miss Emily, the new schoolmarm, stirs excitement among the ranch hands, particularly for the lovesick Curly McGee. But Curly, tongue-tied and illiterate, needs more than just bravery to win her heart. This...

The children of London are disappearing—can Is solve the mystery before she vanishes too?Is Twite, younger sister of the daring Dido, is on a desperate mission. An uncle she never knew just showed up at the cottage she shares with her sister Penny...

When Papa Comes Home: The Story Of Tip, Tap, Toe is a children's book written by Eliza Tabor Stephenson and first published in 1882. The book tells the story of three young children, Tip, Tap, and Toe, who eagerly await the return of their father from a...

Wee Lucy's Secret is a novel written by Sophie May and published in 1899. The story follows the life of a young girl named Lucy who lives with her grandmother in a small New England town. Lucy is a shy and introverted child who struggles to make friends...

Wandering Blindfold: A Boy's Troubles is a novel written by Mary Albert and published in 1879. The story revolves around a young boy who is blindfolded and sent out into the world to find his way. The boy encounters various challenges and obstacles along...

Waggie and Wattie: Or Nothing In Vain is a children's book written by C.S.T. and published in 1864. The story follows the adventures of two dogs, Waggie and Wattie, who live with their owner, a kind and loving woman. The dogs are inseparable and love to...

Violet Rivers or Loyal to Duty: A Tale for Girls is a novel written by Winifred Taylor and first published in 1871. The book tells the story of Violet Rivers, a young girl who is determined to be loyal to her family and to her duty despite the many...

Ungdomens Bok: Gossarnes Lekar (1878) is a book written by Albert Norman. The book is written in Swedish and is aimed at young boys. It contains a collection of traditional games and activities that boys can play in their free time. The book includes...

Unfortunate Tommy: A Story Caused By An Accident (1875) is a novel written by Eona. The book tells the story of a young boy named Tommy who is involved in a terrible accident that leaves him permanently disabled. The accident not only affects Tommy...

Trusia: A Princess of Krovitch is a novel written by Davis Brinton and published in 1906. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Krovitch, where Princess Trusia is the heir to the throne. Trusia is a strong-willed and independent princess who is...

""Two Little Wanderers: Or Lead Us Not Into Temptation"" is a novel written by Robina Forrester Hardy and published in 1884. The story revolves around two young siblings, Dorothy and Jack, who are left orphaned after their parents' death. They are taken...

Treasure Flower: A Child of Japan is a children's book written by Ruth Louise Gaines and published in 1916. The story follows the life of a young Japanese girl named Treasure Flower, who lives with her family in a small village. Treasure Flower is a...

Tommy Wideawake is a children's book written by Henry Howarth Bashford and first published in 1903. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Tommy who is known for never sleeping. Tommy's parents are concerned about his health and send him...

Tom Slade With The Boys Over There is a novel written by Percy Keese Fitzhugh and published in 1918. The book tells the story of Tom Slade, a young boy who joins the military during World War I and is sent to fight in Europe. Along with his fellow...

Three Girls From School is a novel written by L. T. Meade and published in 1907. The story follows the lives of three schoolgirls - Mabel, Marjorie, and Doris - as they navigate their way through the trials and tribulations of adolescence. The girls come...

Those Dale Girls is a novel written by Frances Weston Carruth and published in 1899. The story follows the lives of three sisters, Ruth, Naomi, and Esther Dale, who live in a small town in New England. Ruth is the eldest and responsible for taking care...

The Young Surveyor is a novel written by John Townsend Trowbridge and published in 1875. The story revolves around a young boy named Tom Temple, who dreams of becoming a surveyor like his father. Tom's father is a successful surveyor, and the young boy...

The Young Master of Hyson Hall is a novel written by Frank Richard Stockton in 1900. The story revolves around a young boy named Jack who is the heir to the Hyson Hall estate. Jack is a mischievous and adventurous boy who loves to explore the estate and...

The Young in Heart is a novel written by Arthur Stanwood Pier and first published in 1907. The story follows the lives of two young lovers, Eleanor and Henry, who are separated by social class and family expectations. Eleanor is the daughter of a wealthy...

The Young Crossing Sweepers Or Wee Stan And Little Llew: A Tale Of Orphan Life (1881) is a novel written by Mrs. William Olding. The story follows the lives of two young boys, Stan and Llew, who are orphaned and forced to make a living as crossing...

""The Young Deliverers of Pleasant Cove"" is a children's novel written by Elijah Kellogg and first published in 1899. The story follows a group of young boys who live in the small coastal town of Pleasant Cove. When a shipwreck occurs off the coast, the...

The History of the Fairchild Family, Part 3: Or The Child's Manual is a novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood and published in 1847. It is the third part of a series of books that follow the lives of the Fairchild family, a devoutly religious family...

The Game of the Golden Ball is a novel written by Elizabeth Johnson and published in 1910. The story revolves around the lives of two young women, Mary and Dorothy, who are both in love with the same man, George. The novel is set in the early 1900s and...

The Fisher Boys of Pleasant Cove is a novel written by Elijah Kellogg and published in 1874. The story follows the lives of three brothers, Nat, Ephraim, and Asa, who live in a small fishing village on the coast of Maine. The boys are hardworking and...

The Old Sea Captain is a book published in 1842 by the Religious Tract Society. It tells the story of a retired sea captain named William, who lives in a small village in England. William is a kind and generous man who is loved by everyone in the...

The Hard Scrabble of Elm Island is a novel written by Elijah Kellogg in 1871. The story takes place on a fictional island off the coast of Maine called Elm Island, and follows the lives of two brothers, Frank and Fred Nelson. The brothers are orphaned at...

That Little Marquis Of Brandenburg is a novel written by William Rutherford Hayes Trowbridge and published in 1904. The story revolves around a young boy named Karl, who is the Marquis of Brandenburg. Despite his noble status, Karl is a mischievous and...

The Rose Spinner is a novel written by Mary Deane and published in 1904. The story is set in England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Rose, who is an orphan and lives with her aunt and uncle. Rose is a talented spinner and weaver, and...

The Prince Incognito is a novel written by Elizabeth Wormeley Latimer in 1902. The story revolves around a young prince who decides to take a break from his royal duties and live the life of a commoner. He disguises himself and sets out on a journey to...

The Girl In The Mirror is a novel written by Elizabeth Garver Jordan and published in 1919. The story revolves around a young woman named Joan who is beautiful but insecure. She is engaged to a wealthy man named Richard, but she struggles with feelings...

The One Wee Lassie is a novel written by Jessie Margaret Saxby and published in 1875. The story follows the life of a young girl named Maggie, who is referred to as the ""one wee lassie"" by her family and friends. Maggie is an orphan who lives with her...