Historical Fiction Books for Middle School
I want to list some of my favorites to provide a comprehensive and in-depth article on historical fiction books for middle school students. I have personally read and enjoyed many historical fiction books throughout my education. They are a great way to learn about different periods and cultures. Additionally, these books can provide a wonderful insight into world events and the people involved.
- Wolf Hollow
For Annabelle, everything was normal until the day Betty Glengarry moved in. Toby, a World War I veteran, quickly becomes the target of Betty’s bullying. As tensions rise in the small community, Annabelle must find the bravery to stand up for what she knows is right.
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- The Watsons Go To Birmingham
When the Watson family plans a trip south to visit Grandma, they don’t realize what lies ahead. The journey has its ups and downs as they endure one of the hardest times for African Americans in the South.
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- Jasper and the Riddle of Riley’s Mine
Hoping to start a new life, the two brothers escape a dark family secret and set out for Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. After hearing a rumor of lost gold, the boys are determined to find it and change their lives.
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- Brother’s Keeper
Sora and her family live under a rigid set of rules in North Korea. With the war between the North and the South, it seems like the perfect distraction to make their move for the border until an unexpected bombing changes everything.
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- Daring Darleen, Queen of the Screen
Darlene’s big-screen dream gets a dose of reality when a publicity stunt goes wrong. Thrown in the middle of the kidnapping of Miss Victorine Berryman, Darlene must make some quick decisions to emerge as the hero. Middle-grade readers will love this one.
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