Historical fiction books are stories that are set in the past and usually include elements of history in the plot. These books can be a great way for middle schoolers to learn about different periods of history and the people who lived during those times.
20 Best Historical Fiction Books For Middle Schoolers
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If I Were You [Book] |
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Before We Were Yours: A Novel [Book] |
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The Huntress: A Novel [Book] |
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The Book of Lost Friends: A Novel [Book] |
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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak |
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The Paris Seamstress [Book] |
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A Voice in the Wind [Book] |
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Refugee [Book] |
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Once We Were Brothers: A Novel [Book] |
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I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (I Survived Graphic Novel #7) [Book] |
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Amari and the Night Brothers [Book] |
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The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe |
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The Nightingale: A Novel – Book |
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The Lost Heir [Book] |
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Philippa Gregory Tudor Court Novels 6 Books Collection Set |
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The Alice Network: A Novel [Book] |
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story [Book] |
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Finding Winnie – The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear – Sophie Blackall & Lindsay Mattick – Hardback |
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Daughter of the Forest [Book] |
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- Binding type: Hardback
- Publisher: Random House USA Inc
- Year published: 20200407
- Delaware Diamonds Award
- 2010-2011 Nominee
- High School category Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
- Binding type: Paperback
- Year published: 2012-09-21
- Number of pages: 525
- 2023 – Scholastic, Incorporated
- Christianity Today.
- 07/01/2013 page 84 Wilson Children’s Catalog 96.
- 01/01/1996 page 559 Chronicle of Higher Education.
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- The Boleyn Inheritance
- The Other Boleyn Girl
- 2015 – Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
1. If I Were You [Book]
- 2020 – Tyndale House Publishers
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Language | English |
Dimensions | 5.4″ x 8.1″ x 1.1″ |
Case Pack | 24 |
Page Edges | Non-Gilded |
Words of Christ | Black Letter |
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2. Before We Were Yours: A Novel [Book]
- 2017 – Ballantine Books
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3. The Book Thief [Book]
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Weight | 0.31 lb |
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4. The Huntress: A Novel [Book]
- HarperCollins
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5. The Book of Lost Friends: A Novel [Book]
- 2021 – Random House Publishing Group
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Language | English |
Publication Year | 2021 |
Original Language | English |
Narrative Type | Fiction |
Country/Region of Manufacture | United States |
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6. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
- Delaware Diamonds Award
- 2010-2011 Nominee
- High School category Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
- 2008-2009 Nominee
- Grades 9-12 category Green Mountain Book Award
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Weight | 1 lb |
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7. The Paris Seamstress [Book]
- Grand Central Publishing
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Imprint | Forever |
Pub date | 18 Sep 2018 |
DEWEY | 823.92 |
DEWEY edition | 23 |
Language | English |
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8. A Voice in the Wind [Book]
- Binding type: Paperback
- Year published: 2012-09-21
- Number of pages: 525
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9. Refugee [Book]
- 2017 – Scholastic Press
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Books by Language | English |
Books by Lexile Level | Lexile Reading Level 701-800 |
Language | English |
Grade Level | 4-7 |
Lexile Reading Level | 800 |
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10. Once We Were Brothers: A Novel [Book]
- 2013 – St. Martin’s Publishing Group
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Imprint | St. Martin’s Griffin |
Pub date | 08 Oct 2013 |
DEWEY | 813.6 |
DEWEY edition | 23 |
Language | English |
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11. I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (I Survived Graphic Novel #7) [Book]
- 2023 – Scholastic, Incorporated
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Language | English |
Release Date | May 2023 |
Length | 160 Pages |
Age Range | 8 to 12 years |
Grade Range | Grades 3 to 7 |
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12. Amari and the Night Brothers [Book]
- 2022 – HarperCollins Publishers
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13. The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
- Christianity Today.
- 07/01/2013 page 84 Wilson Children’s Catalog 96.
- 01/01/1996 page 559 Chronicle of Higher Education.
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14. The Nightingale: A Novel – Book
- 2017
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Language | English |
Publication Year | 2017 |
Narrative Type | Fiction |
Literary Movement | Expressionism, Realism, WWII, France |
Era | 1940s |
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15. The Lost Heir [Book]
- Scholastic Press
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Language | English |
Release Date | September 2013 |
Length | 336 Pages |
Dimensions | 0.8″ x 5.3″ x 7.5″ |
Age Range | 9 to 12 years |
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16. Philippa Gregory Tudor Court Novels 6 Books Collection Set
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- The Boleyn Inheritance
- The Other Boleyn Girl
- The Other Queen
- The Constant Princess
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Language | English |
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17. The Alice Network: A Novel [Book]
- 2017 – HarperCollins
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18. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story [Book]
- 2019 – Roaring Brook Press
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City of Publication | New Milford |
Signed | No |
Country of Publication | United States |
Item Length | 10.1in |
Publication Year | 2019 |
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19. Finding Winnie – The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear – Sophie Blackall & Lindsay Mattick – Hardback
- 2015 – Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Weight | 1.15 lb |
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20. Daughter of the Forest [Book]
- 2000 – Tom Doherty Associates
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Language | English |
Release Date | October 1998 |
Length | 528 Pages |
Dimensions | 1.0″ x 5.2″ x 8.0″ |
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Conclusion
The conclusion of historical fiction books for middle schoolers can vary greatly. Some books may have a more happy ending, while others may be more tragic. It all depends on the book itself and what the author was hoping to achieve with the story.