Historical - Kids Fiction

Nike Before Mike is a compelling and untold story that traces the humble beginnings of Nike, the iconic sports brand, before the global phenomenon of Michael Jordan. Written by Anthony Lawrence, this gripping narrative takes readers back to the summer of 1978 in Harrisburg,...

Travel with Jack and Annie to the deep, dark ocean to encounter the stealthiest of underwater predators: the shark! Jack and Annie are going on vacation! Or so they think. Teddy, the young sorcerer, has promised them a relaxing time off the coast of...

Join inquisitive Paul as he explores the incredible story of the printing press-a revolutionary invention that made books accessible and reshaped how people learn and communicate. Through lively storytelling, Sara Ware Bassett captures readers' imaginations, weaving together adventure and clear historical explanations to show...

Jan and Jenny are off to visit Jan's aunt and uncle in Missouri, and on their way to the airport Jan is told something that is a huge surprise! She is related to none other than the notorious Jessie James! Jenny is really excited...

A well-crafted debut novel that offers serious food for thought for young readers, without being too scary. Effie knew she wasn't the same after her accident but didn't realize how different she had become until her family vacation. When Effie begins to hear whispers...

In the first novel in the series, a 13-year-old girl, Shadow, a member of the prehistoric Sinagua Indians of Arizona, sets off on a daring quest. Ages 9-12.Author: Helen Hughes VickISBN-10: 1570981957ISBN-13: 9781570981951Publisher: Roberts Rinehart PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/1998Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 8.01h x 5.54w...

When the misused indentured servant, teenager Darius Jamison, finds a runaway slave boy hiding under the corncrib one day as he goes about his chores, he gives him aid, then decides in a moment of bravery to run away with the young boy toward...

Meet Sophia, a sweet little girl who travels through time meeting famous people from history and learning about the times in which they live. Along with her trusty stuffed bee, Bizzy, she also learns about and shares information about honey bees. In her first...

Wreck of the Pacific (1841) is a novel by Frederick Marryat. Inspired by the author's experience as a captain in the Royal Navy, Wreck of the Pacific is a tale of disaster and survival on the high seas. Responding to such novels as Robinson...

Wreck of the Pacific (1841) is a novel by Frederick Marryat. Inspired by the author's experience as a captain in the Royal Navy, Wreck of the Pacific is a tale of disaster and survival on the high seas. Responding to such novels as Robinson...

Hugo Baskerville, a wicked baronet, has done an unthinkable thing: After becoming enamored with a young peasant girl, he kidnapped her and locked her in a tower on his estate. But she isn't about to let him get the better of her, and she...

Almost standing in someone else's shoes...Meet two very interesting characters. Both of them have their job to do. Both of them have their roles and rules to follow. Although, somehow they are extremely strange characters. The way they speak just doesn't make sense. See...

One persistent girl searching and waiting for her father's return...Gwenhaf's father has gone to war. Her guardians are trying to care for her by keeping her in the dark but she is determined to find out the truth about her father...Aimed at higher achieving...

Her gift is not one of wealth...This story takes the form of a modern day legend infused with an air of mystery. A woman who has lost everything, and initially feels like a shadow of her former self, discovers that she still has something...

At the end of the first millennium-999 AD-the Irish sea-side clan of Murragh still remembers all too well the bloody raids on their lands by the vicious Northmen, or Vikings. They believe the threat lingers still on the small isle that lays just offshore-Inis...

Amanda loves having a first-day-of-summer birthday party. She can invite anyone she wants - and that doesn't mean fatso Ernestine Harris. Ernestine hates having school start the week after her birthday. But it's great having a real Harris family party - and she isn't...

Luis takes The Book of Memories home and things get crazy in this third zany novel, part of the all-new In Due Time series. When librarian Valerie Tremt gives student Luis Ramirez a chance to go back in time, he knows just what he...

The Choosing Time, an historical novel for teens, takes place in 16th century France. It is a time when kings rule Europe and fight wars for land and glory. It is also a time of great change. The age of knights and chivalry is...

Suddenly, Aurora Lewis's dreams of performing in Carnegie Hall are shattered.It is 1911, and fifteen-year-old Aurora arrives for her violin lesson on a blustery winter morning in New York City. But she discovers her professor is missing and his music studio window is open....

"This powerful historical novel vividly evokes London in 1842 and the terrifying plight of 13-year-old Maggie Power and her younger brother Tom. Fine characterization...and skilled pacing make this a real page-turner." Publishers Weekly on this 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Semi Finalist. After the...

Lemuel, sixteen when he is sentenced to be transported to the other side of the world, maintains his innocence, but no one believes him. Following the voyage on a hell ship, where the gaoler Bulstrode makes life almost impossible, and Lemuel's companion, Collie Barnes,...

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...

Author: Amy Lynn FisherISBN-10: 1410759644ISBN-13: 9781410759641Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/22/2003Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 9.08h x 6.22w x 0.32d

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Fourteen-year-old Haley is struggling to cope with her stepmom and baby brother, with her beloved cousin's terminal illness, and with dropping grades at school. When she digs deep into her family history for a school project, she uncovers a disturbing New England tradition and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

When ten-year-old Eli spends the summer on his grandmother's Appalachian farm, he expects chores, early mornings, and quiet days. What he doesn't expect is a kitchen filled with glowing jars, a smokehouse that smells of applewood and time, and lessons that can't be rushed.As...

The Adventure Girls are back in the second book of The Adventure Girls series-and this time, their journey is wilder than ever! While walking along the beach, they uncover something strange buried in the sand: a single, shimmering gold coin. But it's no ordinary...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This humorous story is about a fictional incident in the childhood of the Mexican revolutionary hero, Emiliano Zapata. After Emiliano's pony is stolen, he manages to track down the bandits and recover his horse.Author: Emilie Smith,Margarita Kenefic TejadaISBN-10: 1896580556ISBN-13: 9781896580555Publisher: Tradewind BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2009Pages:...

The fantastic follow-up to Time After Time and Stand By MeFamilies are so complicated! Molly's dad seems so lonely. He lives on his own, he won't get a pet, he doesn't get on with his brother ... Best friends Molly and Beth suspect his...

Life at Deacon Smith's Home for Waifs would be completely dreary if it weren't for Possum's best friend, Billy, who "thinks up lies faster than he can talk." When Billy hears that gold is hidden in the mountains, he escapes from the orphanage, taking...

CANON IS A TWO-YEAR-OLD LITTLE BOY WHO OVERCOMES EVERYDAY CHALLENGES COMMON TO TODDLERS IN THIS INSPIRING SERIES. THROUGH EACH ADVENTURE, YOUNG READERS ARE GENTLY ENCOURAGED TO THINK AND ACT POSITIVELY.Author: Carmella Ann RileyISBN-13: 9798234008961Publisher: Dream BuildersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/22/2026Pages: 18Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...

Looking after Heidi, a five year old orphan, has proved too much for her aunt Deta, so when the opportunity for a new position in Frankfurt comes up, Heidi is summarily deposited in the care of her grandfather. His hut high up in the...

Join Sammy on a big-city adventure through New York! Starting in the Bronx, Sammy and his mom hop on the subway for a journey full of surprises. Along the way, he discovers iconic sights, learns fascinating facts, and experiences the energy that makes New...

Skin of bark, soul of a hero...an astonishing adventure from the bestselling author of The World of Podkin One-Ear.Albion city is governed by a puppet queen, secretly controlled by Lord Cromwell, and strange magic is afoot as six Guilds all compete to rule it....

Stuyvesant: A Franconia Story, stands as a beacon in the world of books, bridging the gap between past and present. Once considered among the old books, this classic work-like so many forgotten and ancient books-has shaped our understanding of culture and history. It's a...

The book "In Touch with Nature; Tales and Sketches from the Life", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for...

In James Baldwin's "Stories of Don Quixote," the noble knight and his trusty squire embark on a series of unforgettable adventures, tilting at windmills, rescuing damsels (real or imagined), and upholding the chivalric code with unwavering determination.This engaging retelling of the classic novel captures...

Thrown back in time by a mysterious pocket watch, Jonah and his stepbrother, Toby, are forced to overcome their differences and work together to return to the present. Jonah Wiley is having a tough time. First, his parents divorced, and now his mom is...

"Sheer Off: A Tale" by A. L. O. E, is a compelling work of historical religious fiction exploring themes of faith and conversion. This story, categorized as juvenile fiction, delves into the experiences of Christian converts from Judaism, offering a glimpse into a pivotal...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...