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Youth Historical Fiction Books: A Journey Through Time

Are you a young reader with a fascination for history? Or maybe a parent looking for recommended historical fiction books for your children? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through a curated list of youth historical fiction books that will transport you to different eras, enlighten you about significant events, and introduce you to compelling characters. Get ready to embark on a captivating journey through time!

1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak:
Step into Nazi Germany during World War II with Liesel Meminger, a young girl who discovers the power of words and the importance of storytelling. Markus Zusak's hauntingly beautiful novel will leave readers spellbound, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit amidst the darkest of times.

2. "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein:
Set during World War II, this gripping tale follows the friendship between two young women, one a British spy and the other a pilot. Elizabeth Wein's intricate storytelling and suspenseful plot twists make this book an absolute page-turner.

3. "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly:
Travel to turn-of-the-century Texas with Calpurnia Tate, an inquisitive 11-year-old girl who aspires to be a scientist. Jacqueline Kelly's novel offers a delightful blend of history and science as Calpurnia navigates societal expectations and pursues her passion for discovery.

4. "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson:
Uncover the hardships of slavery during the American Revolution through the eyes of Isabel, a young girl sold into servitude. Laurie Halse Anderson's thought-provoking narrative sheds light on a complex period in American history and emphasizes the importance of freedom and justice.

5. "A Night Divided" by Jennifer A. Nielsen:
Take a leap into Cold War-era Germany as Gerta, a 12-year-old girl, is separated from her family by the Berlin Wall. Jennifer A. Nielsen's gripping storytelling captures the tension and desperation of those living in a divided city, showcasing the strength of familial bonds in times of adversity.

For further exploration of youth historical fiction books, you can visit websites such as Goodreads or Book Riot. These platforms provide comprehensive lists and recommendations based on specific historical periods, genres, or age groups, allowing young readers to discover even more captivating stories.

In conclusion, historical fiction books not only entertain but also educate young readers about the past. Each of the mentioned novels offers a unique perspective on different historical periods, inviting readers to empathize with the characters and gain a deeper understanding of the events that shaped our world. So, grab a book, immerse yourself in history, and let the pages transport you to fascinating and inspiring times gone by!
Journey of the Shadow Immortal Fiction
Journey of the Shadow Immortal

Throughout history, the line between right and wrong has been clear, but Li Xun finds himself entangled in the battle between good and evil due to his destiny. Endless nightmares plague the life of this privileged eight-year-old imperial heir, subjecting him to the most severe tests. Amidst a treacherous environment full of constant danger, Li Xun's desire for freedom borders on madness as he resorts to desperate measures to break free from the control of others over his fate. However, despite his descent into darkness, Li Xun still holds a glimmer of hope for the light and displays an uncommon depth of emotion...

165.15 Million words | 2020-09-26 07:37Update

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The Most Beautiful Encounter with You Fiction
The Most Beautiful Encounter with You

If the first encounter was an accident, the second encounter was a coincidence, and the third encounter was serendipity, then the Nth encounter can only be called fate. As for whether this fate is destined to be a blessing or a curse... Ah Miao says even the heavens can't determine that. Everything is in Xu Laoda's hands. Even if she had three heads and

25.49 Million words | 2020-08-20 08:12Update

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South Wind in My Arms Fiction
South Wind in My Arms

Lu Sheng's childhood was a dark gray canvas, with the south wind being the only warm spot in her bleak life. He was a star in the tennis world, her idol, her sunshine, the source of strength in her spiritual world. Without his consent, she had already made him the most important person in her life. She struggled hard to touch the edges of his world, only to witness its collapse in an instant. Determined, Lu Sheng stepped into the heart of that world, striving to stand on the cloud, to look down upon its beauty. Through a stroke of luck, he became her personal coach. With curious eyes, she heard her inner longing: she wants to become strong, to radiate her own light, enough to shine into his world. Only then can she present him with all the good things in this world and tell him, this is the sincerity of my love. The effort she poured in bore slow growth, while in her lonely heart, a warm shelter had taken root. And then, love began to sprout...

36.19 Million words | 2021-07-26 12:07Update

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Fortunate Encounter in Adversity Fiction
Fortunate Encounter in Adversity

Shen Lei has six older sisters in total, and he is the youngest in the family. Each sister is beautiful and intelligent, making it difficult for Shen Lei to stand out among this group of stunning women. After much effort, he finally had the opportunity to marry and start his own family, but unfortunately, he was rejected time and time again. Feeling desperate, Shen Lei decided to execute an astonishing plan – to kidnap a beautiful girl and bring her home as his wife, only to discover that the person under the veil is actually a man?

15.00 Million words | 2023-03-24 03:00Update

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I Will Love to Tell the Wind Fiction
I Will Love to Tell the Wind

From the moment they first met as young children, perhaps everything had already been destined - "Do you really think I can learn ice skating?" "Absolutely!" "But I'm already this old." "Olympic champion Yang Meng started at the age of ten. She used to play table tennis before!" "..." Whenever Nie Chi thinks back to that extraordinary afternoon, he can't help but smile. Lin Ge, a young girl who originally wanted to escape her constricting family, had her life changed when she met him. He gave her a key, and she opened up a whole new world. From then on, she became his pride for a lifetime.

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Sword Art Fiction
Sword Art

In the vast world, wonders abound. I am Chen Ping'an, with only one sword, capable of moving mountains, overturning seas, subduing demons, suppressing evil, commanding gods, plucking stars, severing rivers, demolishing cities, and creating the heavens!

666.22 Million words | 2022-06-03 20:03Update

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Youthful Melody Journey Fiction
Youthful Melody Journey

A hot-blooded young man dressed in red, a stingy owner of a run-down tavern, and the chief disciple of a powerful martial arts family happened to cross paths on a snowy night. With their own motives in mind, they embarked on a journey together to escort a golden coffin to the border city of Biluo. Along the way, they encountered relentless pursuit from various forces.

242.57 Million words | 2021-11-22 12:23Update

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Spring Feast Fiction
Spring Feast

Raising the noodle dish, playing with the important officials! The arrogant and oppressive Princess Li Huaiyu of Danyang, who has caused havoc in the court for eight years, has died. She died on the day of the new emperor's enthronement, with blood streaming from her seven orifices and a pitiful death scene. The officials celebrated, and the people rejoiced: evil begets evil! Good riddance to her! However, on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang's spirit possessed the body of the fourth young lady of the Bai household. What? This fourth young lady of Bai is a fool? Helpless and alone? And she's being forced into a marriage? Huaiyu slammed the table and stood up: "This is absolutely outrageous!" With her brilliant strategies and the help of countless others, she was determined to change the fate of this fool. As long as Princess Danyang is here, who would fear being unable to alter this fool's destiny? However, who could tell her why, by simply climbing over a wall, would she end up suppressing Prince Ziyan, Jiang Xuanjin? "Has His Majesty ever loved anyone?" "Yes." "How did he love her?" "At the beginning, he tried everything to make her suffer and despair." In the end, he exhausted all means, only wishing for her to achieve enlightenment and peace.

20.51 Million words | 2020-08-14 19:52Update

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To Chang'an in the Jin Dynasty. Fiction
To Chang'an in the Jin Dynasty.

There is no love in my heart, only you. Gu Ren changed his name to Yu Jin Chang'an~ ..Starting daily updates~

15.53 Million words | 2021-09-17 00:12Update

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Realm of the Divine's Unparalleled Pearl Fiction
Realm of the Divine's Unparalleled Pearl

Fahua is the most outstanding genius in the realm of law. He lives in the realm of law, abides by order, follows proper etiquette, excels in governing, and masters the code of law. Langu is the most outstanding genius in the realm of blue. He lives in the realm of blue, advocates freedom, lives freely, excels in combat, and masters the elements.

50.52 Million words | 2020-10-07 07:48Update

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Yun Hu dislikes. Fiction
Yun Hu dislikes.

She was a noble lady from Beiping, raised in the Shanghai's prestigious family. He was a returnee from studying abroad, full of vigor and ambition, from a distinguished military family. Their encounter was destined, entangling their fluctuating destinies. In lies, schemes, deceit, and tests, the days went by. When intimacy couldn't overcome reality, when romance couldn't break through personal interests, when time couldn't buy true love... How would they resist the raging storm together? From the borderfires to the widespread chaos, would they experience a rebirth from desperation or be lost in the sea of love? A lifetime of companionship, is it a dream, an illusion, or an ultimately unpayable debt?

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I still think of you as before. Fiction
I still think of you as before.

★★★Book Introduction★★★ "I Think of You Like It's the First Time" by Gu Xijue is available for online reading. The protagonist of this novel is Xu Qingcheng and Su Po. "I Think of You Like It's the First Time" tells the story of Xu Qingcheng's heart skipping a beat when seeing Su Po again, after all, he is her first love.

11.79 Million words | 2021-10-06 08:58Update

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Time knows everything. Fiction
Time knows everything.

"Time Knows" is a love and fantasy web novel written by Su Houzhu in year , and was published by Baihuazhou Literature and Art Publishing House in month . The novel tells the story of the female protagonist, Shi Jian, who, after a plane crash, goes back in time and meets her husband Ye Jiacheng again from ten years ago, leading to a complicated love triangle between herself, the aloof CEO Yi Pei, and her husband from ten years in the future, Ye Jiach

33.04 Million words | 2022-12-31 11:06Update

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Let's talk about your world. Fiction
Let's talk about your world.

The previously scathingly criticized test setter, who was once seen as a fierce and abnormal boss, now sparks a fiery confrontation upon their first meeting. How does it feel to catch the boss's attention? "You flirt with my gaze, making me determined to come to work every day." Zhujin Nian, a cold and beautiful consultant, meets Nie Yuzheng, a brilliant and romantic leader of the psychological research group. Sparks fly in each and every case. The

33.64 Million words | 2023-05-18 16:07Update

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You are a little more adorable. Fiction
You are a little more adorable.

What does it feel like to have a puppy-like boyfriend? On the day when we just had a fight, he crawled into the blankets with his front paws. And then, someone followed suit and climbed up as well. "Are you going to sleep?" she asked. Shang Yize shook his head and muttered with a resentful tone, "I don't want to sleep." Simple reached out and poked his face, asking, "Are you not angry anymore?" Shang Yize hmphed and tucked her hand under the blanket. "You're cold, let me hug you to warm up. Once you're warm, I'll continue being angry!" "...". Two minutes later, Simple opened her eyes and looked at the childish someone who was sleeping while

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Stay with you for a long, long time. Fiction
Stay with you for a long, long time.

△ Renowned director Ang Lee's son, Li Chun, delivers a wonderful performance in the film adaptation of the same name, nominated for the Golden Horse Award and shortlisted for the Huading Award △ Adapted from the short story "I'm Not a Spare Tire, I'm Your Pacesetter" by Song Xiaojun △ Laughter and tears abound, not just romance, but also growth. How is the person you once loved desperately doing now? You have been my entire youth, I can't catch hold of you, yet I can't bear to let go. My dear, even though you don't love me, throughout this long journey of life, I am not just a spare tire, but your "pacesetter." My duty is to accompany you, running for a long time, running far away.

11.99 Million words | 2020-07-04 19:22Update

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Constantly on my mind Fiction
Constantly on my mind

Four years ago, a sudden incident forced Jiang Xiaoyu to leave Huo Jinyan, whom she deeply loved. Four years later, she had to return because of their child. When she discovered that the child's attending physician was her former lover, her heart, which had sworn not to fall in love again, became chaotic. Escape! At that moment, Jiang Xiaoyu had only one thought in her mind, to quickly escape from Huo Jinyan's side. Huo Jinyan pursued relentlessly, "Who was the one who promised to accompany me for a lifetime, gave me hope, and then pushed me into the abyss?" The misunderstanding deepened, once so deeply in love.

14.77 Million words | 2021-01-28 21:32Update

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Dragon Quest Fiction
Dragon Quest

In an ancient attic, there hides a thousand-year-old lonely soul. Lu Weijiu, a Feng Shui grandmaster of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, became renowned for seeking the dragon's pulse and changing the fate of the world. In the competition for the title of the world's top Feng Shui master and the national protector, Lu Weijiu was framed and died unjustly. After death, a strand of his spirit remained undying, dwelling in a Yin Yang Crystal. Yang Qiao accidentally opened the ancient pocket watch left behind by his grandfather and encountered Lu Weijiu. From then on, a young man found himself accompanied by an unseen master and a group of like-minded friends. Solving mysteries, battling evil spirits, and gaining fame with ancient Feng Shui methods, they also attracted challengers from all walks of life. How will Lu Weijiu resolve his lingering obsession? And how will Yang Qiao bear the burden of his family's legacy? A timeless Feng Shui game begins to reveal its hidden secrets...

101.93 Million words | 2023-05-20 12:10Update

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Pride Fiction
Pride

The most regretful thing Mosi Xue ever did was standing on the corridor in front of the classroom on that sunny afternoon and seeing Hua Senyuan, who was on his way up the stairs. The young man's cold eyes and slightly raised white shirt captured Mosi Xue's heart at that moment. She never imagined she would have any intersection with the aloof school genius of Yangcheng High School, but each well-timed encounter made her suspect it was his deliberate approach. Many years later, when the highly anticipated Hua Senyuan cornered Mosi Xue, leaning against her ear and calling her name softly, 'Si Xue, Yangcheng has finally seen snow, can you come back to me?' Mosi Xue lifted her gaze and collided with his affectionate eyes. The aloof school genius and the reclusive unknown singer, before I met you, I was always wandering. It was only after meeting you that I realized what it meant to have hope for the future. I will wait for you in the future. She possessed her own pride, but after meeting him, she willingly bowed down to him.

46.37 Million words | 2021-01-01 16:33Update

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Hairpin Phoenix Fiction
Hairpin Phoenix

Well, how can I put it? Hmm, this is a story that reshapes fate... No matter how clever one's calculations may be, in the end, one might truly be left with nothing but sorrow and tears. The physical books of 'Green Snake and Tranquil Thoughts' and 'Star Sea' have been published and are available for purchase in online stores and bookstores nationwide. Please vote for 'Hairpin Phoenix' this month. Today, a forum has been created, and everyone is welcome to register and chat.

41.88 Million words | 2022-12-25 09:44Update

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I Heard That You Like Me Fiction
I Heard That You Like Me

Six years ago, he was a shining senior student, and she was a secretly admiring sophomore. 'Your name is Liuzheng?' 'Yes...' 'I heard that you like me.' 'Um... well...' 'Let's get married?' 'Um... huh?' Six years later, he is a young department head and a renowned professor, and she is a newly trained doctor and his student. She calls him Director Ning, and he calls her Dr. Ruan. 'Dr. Ruan, the photocopier is broken, make a copy of this medical record.' '...' Endure! Students must obey! 'Dr. Ruan, go to the pathology department and retrieve the report.' '...' Endure again! 'Dr. Ruan, go to the outpatient clinic and ask Director Zhang to come over.' '...' Still enduring! 'Dr. Ruan, go...' '...' Endure... cannot bear it anymore! 'Director Ning! If you're sick, get treatment! Go left at the elevator and visit the Endocrinology Department for imbalances! See a specialist!' He looked at her without a hint of a smile. 'There are consequences for making mistakes!' Making a mistake? She pondered hard. She, this diligent trainee, always followed him like a shadow, every move under his watchful eyes. When did she have a chance to make a mistake? Oh right, *she only got dragged by her mother the day before to meet a prospective spouse outside his line of vision....

20.22 Million words | 2021-01-12 20:19Update

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