Historical - Kids Fiction

Where did people live long ago? Did children sleep in caves? What was it like to live in a longhouse? Who lived in castles, and why did homes eventually grow into the houses and apartments we know today?Join curious Finn and his magical guide,...

Maggie and the Story of the Miraculous Medal is the delightful story of an angel, a girl and a gift from Mary. Maggie, a grade school girl, enjoys spending the day baking with her grandmother. Maggie especially loved to hear her grandmother's stories about...

You are Joan-just a girl from a quiet village... until the voices come.France is at war. And you might be the one to save it.Will you follow the voices in your head? Will you convince the Dauphin to follow you?The French army laughs at...

You are Harriet-driven by courage.Freedom is your goal... but you won't take the journey alone.Born into slavery, Harriet had few choices. But, you will make those choices for her.Will you leave your family behind to seek freedom?Will you give up your fight as you...

Step into the sandals of a young warrior prince...Will you become history's greatest conqueror-or be forgotten in the dust?Will you lead before you're ready?Aegithar coils beneath the ruins of a forgotten temple.The gods watch as you decide to take the ring or face the...

Join Cat Biskit Davy, the glossy black feline companion of the feared Pirate Queen Arabella, in a thrilling historical smuggling adventure along the Cornish coast of the British Isles!After a fateful shipwreck, Davy washes up on a beach in a box of maps uncertain...

Twelve-year-old Annie Miller is a small town, Midwestern girl. She enjoys going to school and has great friends and family. However, Annie's life is turned upside down when her brother decides to fight in World War II. As Annie tries to maintain her normal...

What do real monsters look like? At fifteen-years-old, Alexandra Hegel thinks she knows the answer to that question until she is sent away to live with a family she's never met. Trapped in a game of cat-and-mouse with her new guardian, Alexandra discovers that...

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment...

A thrilling historical mystery full of twists and turns!It was only meant to be for a day...Rich girl Florence and flower seller Rose look so alike that it's easy for them to swap lives in Victorian London. However, each soon learns that her new...

Arosa's story begins in the ancient kingdom of Zamza, where he was born to a royal family. Despite his royal blood, Arosa's birth was shrouded in controversy, and his people saw him as an outcast. His father, the king, rejected him, and his mother,...

The Youngest Camel, 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 remarkable...

The Sugar Creek Gang Digs for Treasure, 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...

Do you ever wonder what children did before there were schools and trains and televisions - and even football pitches? There's plenty to do in the Iron Age fort at Bath and the grownups in Cordelia's family always seem to be busy. Great Grandfather...

-ABOUT THE BOOK: In GOD WITH US-Volume 6 of the Great I AM Bible Story Series for Kids-enjoy reading these awe-inspiring stories.EARTHQUAKE AT MIDNIGHT: Nathaniel is the middle son of the keeper of the jail. Many prisoners had been placed in the jail, but...

-ABOUT THE BOOK: In MERCY & GRACE-Volume 5 of the Great I AM Bible Story Series for Kids-enjoy reading these awe-inspiring stories.A Major Miracle for Mark: Mark had too many problems for a twelve-year-old boy. He had a mother and four younger sisters and...

A reluctant 12 year old Gerald Jones is sent to Busbeater Mansions, his uncle's grand but dusty old country house for the summer holidays where he expects to be very bored for weeks on end. But then one rainy day a mysterious stranger arrives...

A dark secret lies hidden away in a far-off mountain for countless centuries. Will and his companions race after their captured friends in a desperate move to save the vampire race from extinction by the disease, or a horrible slavery through Stenson's control of...

Will and Violet's adventures lead them far afield as they travel across the ocean in search of answers. On the Continent they find themselves among new friends and old enemies as they track down a kidnapped vampire in the hopes that he can save...

Violet and Will's adventures are only just beginning as they make their way to the home of Will's Blood Guardian, Caleb Stewart. There they learn of those who seek their family and of mysterious rumors floating out of the west concerning an ailment which...

To all who wonder about where they come from....the roots and past, after centuries of immigration calls us to find out who we truly are through discovering our ancestry... Come and join Detective Dean as he travels with Miss Eunica through time in the...

In The Desert in the Dining Room, a spectacular, eerily epic adventure novel for young readers, new author Stuart Wells combines the rarest aspects of engaging historical fiction with the supernatural in a spellbinding fantasy. With humor, shocking drama, and a lilting prose, this...

Tumble combines a lively and accessible account of the Norman Invasion with a good story. There is adventure here, history and detail which will sharpen the interest of those already familiar with the Battle of Hastings and offer a useful introduction for readers new...

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 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,...

Calliope est un cheval, mais pas n'importe quel cheval. C'est un cheval qui travaille avec la Police Métropolitaine à Londres durant le Blitz de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale. Pendant que les bombardiers Nazis terrorisent la ville, cette jument montre l'exemple de la bravoure et...

The Talking Table" begins with a small table enthusiastically purchased by newlyweds at the end of WW II. Throughout the 70 years and all the changes, the table shares its hopes, fears and joys, including the delight of children writing stories and drawing pictures....

Aizawl, 1942 The world that the young boy at the heart of this story is growing up in is filled with magic and the simple joys of life with his brother Kima. Even the British presence in the Lushai Hills, so resented by some,...

Her sister and co-queen of Kapilavastu, Maya, tries to gently keep her in check, but Pajapati is irrepressible. When Maya dies shortly after giving birth to Siddhartha, Pajapati is devastated. Yet, for the sake of her beloved sister, she must raise the infant prince...

Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award WinnerIn this beautiful and dramatic story, bestselling author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Aly McKnight show readers how life was lived by Indigenous communities, offering the true history of life on the prairie....

A young girl named Cicely has her portrait painted by a famous artist. All goes well until one day she has a full-blown tantrum and swears at him! Will she get in trouble and get kicked out of the studio? Or will she learn...

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,...

Rollo's Vacation is a children's book written by Jacob Abbott and first published in 1855. The story follows Rollo, a young boy who goes on vacation with his family to a countryside farm. During his stay, Rollo learns about the daily life of the...

This contemporary tale is set in New England. A spell bound cat takes one on a Halloween odyssey of tricks and treats for imaginations of all ages. Snippets of humor and history appear for those who seek them. The magical eve ends with questions...

The second instalment in a thrilling historical mystery series from best-selling author Holly Webb. Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Katherine Woodfine. Did you know that the Girl Guides worked undercover for MI5 during the First World War? After working together to take...

A brave pup navigates the streets of Victorian London in search of a loving home in this rollicking adventure inspired by the true story of England's first animal shelter. Lucky the dog and her brother Winston are born into a wealthy Victorian home, but...

"In the Heart of the Rockies: A Story of Adventure in Colorado" is an exhilarating novel by G. A. Henty that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the rugged landscapes of Colorado. Set in the late 19th century, the story revolves around the...

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 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,...

A Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Favourites selection for 2005Set in the Niagara Peninsula and based on actual events during the War of 1812, Robert Sutherland's Son of the Hounds is a fast-paced adventure story that examines two very different faces of freedom...

Set in a 1940's boardinghouse, this novel chronicles a teenager, Anna Elissetche, as she investigates a murder that happens right under her very nose. A witty tale with relatable characters, Murder at the Boardinghouse will delight readers and leave them asking, "WHODUNIT?"Author: Elizabette GuéçamburuISBN-10:...

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,...