Historical Fiction YA: Exploring the Fascinating Past through Literature If you are a fan of young adult literature and have a penchant for history, then Historical Fiction YA is the perfect genre for you! Combining the allure of the past with relatable teenage protagonists, this genre offers a unique and engaging reading experience. Whether you're interested in medieval times, World War II, or any other historical period, there are countless captivating novels awaiting your discovery. Let's dive into the world of Historical Fiction YA and explore some of the most popular books, talented authors, and trusted websites that will quench your thirst for historical knowledge. 1. "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein: Set during World War II, this gripping novel follows the story of a young British spy captured by the Nazis in France. With themes of friendship, loyalty, and bravery, "Code Name Verity" takes readers on an emotional journey through the hardships and sacrifices of war. 2. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Narrated by Death, this moving tale is set in Nazi Germany and revolves around a young girl named Liesel Meminger, who finds solace in books during the chaos of war. Markus Zusak's powerful storytelling and unique perspective make "The Book Thief" a must-read for both history enthusiasts and young adult book lovers. 3. "Out of the Easy" by Ruta Sepetys: For those fascinated by the 1950s, this novel is a perfect pick. Set in New Orleans, it tells the story of Josie Moraine, a seventeen-year-old girl caught in the midst of a murder investigation. Ruta Sepetys seamlessly weaves historical details into this thrilling coming-of-age tale. 4. "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys: Another incredible novel by Ruta Sepetys, "Salt to the Sea" transports readers to the final days of World War II. It follows the journey of four different individuals seeking refuge aboard the ill-fated MV Wilhelm Gustloff, shedding light on a lesser-known historical event with great sensitivity and depth. 5. "The Book of Lost Names" by Kristin Harmel: This captivating story interweaves the past and present as it follows Eva Traube Abrams, a young woman in Nazi-occupied France forging documents to help children escape. Decades later, she discovers that her own past is about to resurface. Kristin Harmel expertly combines suspense, romance, and historical context in this page-turner. Trusted Websites for Historical Fiction YA Enthusiasts: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): This popular online community of book lovers offers lists, reviews, and recommendations for all genres, including Historical Fiction YA. Join in discussions, connect with like-minded readers, and discover new titles to add to your reading list. 2. Book Riot (www.bookriot.com): Book Riot features engaging articles, book recommendations, and author interviews across various genres. Their dedicated YA section often highlights notable historical fiction novels and provides valuable insights for readers. 3. Epic Reads (www.epicreads.com): Epic Reads is a fantastic resource for young adult book enthusiasts. Their website includes book recommendations, author interviews, and sneak peeks into upcoming releases. The "Historical Fiction" category can be a treasure trove for YA readers eager to venture into the past. Embrace the Enchanting Blend of Past and Present: Historical Fiction YA offers the perfect opportunity to explore the past through the eyes of relatable young characters. Whether you're a history aficionado or simply looking for a captivating read, these novels will transport you to bygone eras and bring history to life. Discover the imaginative works of talented authors and immerse yourself in gripping tales of love, war, survival, and adventure. So, grab a cup of tea, cozy up with a book, and embark on a journey through history unlike any other!
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190.44 Million words | 2021-08-19 22:20Update
Jian is wicked and Xiong is mighty. In times of order, one becomes a villain; in times of chaos, one becomes a hero. In the face of the end of the world, one becomes the hope of the world, known as a cunning hero. Due to an accident, Chen Guodong, the second officer of a large ocean-going ship, abandoned a bright future and transcended to the late Southern Song Dynasty, which was on the verge of destruction. Ahead were iron horses and golden spears, while behind was a deep abyss. Looking at the world, it was a time full of opportunities. Let's witness how the cunning hero Chen Dexing saves the nation from a millennium of decline amidst the raging storm...
271.18 Million words | 2020-12-02 09:20Update
In the grand and prosperous kingdom of Dayuan, the storehouses are filled, and the people enjoy peace and abundance. However, beneath this flourishing era, various barbarians eye the kingdom with hostility, and influential regional forces threaten the stability of the empire. The fearless Xu Mingyuan, originally a protagonist in the world of martial arts, embarks on a journey into the imperial capital, riding a donkey. From here, a legendary tale unfolds, where Xu Mingyuan rises from a loyal minister in court to becoming a covert ruler, defying all odds and single-handedly supporting the endangered nation. Join the loyal readers of the Assistance in Nation-Building Book Club: I am a regular in it. This story is of a similar genre as "Ever Night," "Snow in Miry Land,"
88.88 Million words | 2022-06-25 18:43Update
Reincarnated as the helpless Adou, overturned the story of the Three Kingdoms. This novel "Adou" can be considered as a representative work during my early days as a writer. If you like Three Kingdoms genre, you can give it a try. New pen name, "Passing Through the Obstacles," new book "The All-Rounder," with a very innovative concept that can be said to have pioneered a new subject matter. The story is quite passionate, so I recommend everyone to take a look!
154.53 Million words | 2022-09-19 01:30Update
A graduate student in the study of legal history travels back to the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty, becoming a minor clerk in the judiciary department. With a sharp and strategic mind for reasoning and meticulous study of the "Annotations on Tang Code," the student wields a magical brush, using it to scrutinize criminal cases, uphold justice, rectify wrongful convictions, solve peculiar mysteries, support the weak and help the disadvantaged, and disrupt the order of society. Reveling in both power and the embrace of beautiful women, the student revels in the romance of the official path, while secretly manipulating the power of the written word, leaving the world bewildered.
81.51 Million words | 2022-04-12 11:29Update
【Official Version】Heroes are like the wind, beauties like clouds. Strategists devise plans, wise men discuss widely. Governance and martial arts, dragons soar and tigers roar. Ten thousand cavalry leaving all in their dust, seizing the world in a single moment! Let us behold the strongest special forces unit in history. 【Classic Version】A special forces soldier travels back in time and becomes a lowly horseman with a mysterious background. Struggling to survive in a tight spot, he gathers powerful generals and talented strategists, forging the strongest special forces unit in history. He fights against warlords, conquers the world, infuriating Cao Cao to the point of spitting blood, leaving Liu Bei in despair, and scattering the soul of Sun Quan. Growing into a heroic figure amidst political schemes and fiery battles.
106.65 Million words | 2022-10-26 08:18Update
A high school student who has a hobby of fortune-telling, accidentally gets hit on the head by a clay sculpture of Guiguzi, the ancestor of fortune-telling in a temple, and travels back in time to the Ming Dynasty. He possesses the body of a poor and destitute fortune-teller's apprentice, starting a life of making a living through fortune-telling in ancient times. He quickly discovers that there is something new in his mind, making his fortune-telling abilities extraordinary. PS: There are two book lover groups, , which are both super book lover groups, and all book lovers are welcome to join.
48.39 Million words | 2023-04-18 10:32Update
Li Ang was transported to an abandoned child raised by a pack of wolves. With his mysterious background, he became entangled in a series of family conflicts, local official struggles, palace power struggles, and ultimately played a crucial role in the An Lushan Rebellion. Various power tactics, betrayals, assassinations, scheming, opportunism, and secret maneuvers abound. This is also an era of openness and grandeur, with beautiful women as stunning as the moon, picturesque landscapes, magnificent poetry, and vibrant spirits. Lifelong friendships that can withstand life and death, heartwarming family bonds, and passionate love stories thread throughout the book, showcasing the fascinating and magnificent image of the prosperous Tang Dynasty from various perspectives. I have already completed
120.55 Million words | 2021-01-29 04:39Update
A time-traveler with the "Banner of Command," a son renowned in future generations as a fearless hero. How will he ignite a frenzy of passion during the late Ming Dynasty? How will he trample upon those dissatisfying individuals in this turbulent era? If you desire to witness blood boiling with passion and a time-traveler who ignores rules, look no further than "The Great Ming Tiger Minister"!
98.01 Million words | 2020-08-25 00:25Update
A Korean prince with an extra set of memories, a time of fierce competition! When he woke up, the Qi Kingdom had just regained its independence, weak and feeble; the Chu Kingdom was just starting to decline, but still held some power. The Wei and Yan Kingdoms had already passed their peak and become second-rate powers. With the powerful Qin and Zhao Kingdoms looming externally, and internal struggles and debauchery, he faced the dilemma as the prince of the weakest state among the Seven Warring States. Should he advance or retreat? Should he live or die? Can he rewrite the history of a ruined nation
179.15 Million words | 2021-01-02 12:17Update
After the fall of Yaoshan, there was no China; after the demise of the Ming Dynasty, there was no Huaxia. In a twist of fate, special forces instructor Wu Shaogang traveled back to the late Southern Song Dynasty. At this moment, the imperial court of Southern Song was surrounded by the Mongolian invaders, and corrupt officials held sway internally. The situation was dire, and the empire was on the brink of collapse. Amidst the vast land, the question arose: Who will determine the rise and fall? Wu Shaogang's answer was: I shall determine the rise and fall.
161.41 Million words | 2022-01-01 23:37Update
Wu Wei, a college student majoring in landscape design, unexpectedly passed away and reincarnated into the body of a farmer's child in the Iron Age. In order to change his fate, he joined the military as a common soldier. Starting from the bottom, he never shrank back in the face of various difficulties, knowing that no matter the era, one could only rely on oneself.
153.21 Million words | 2023-01-20 21:56Update
Detective Di Gong became a legend, and Song Ruilong emerged in later generations! A talented student from the Armed Police Academy, a studious genius with a lifelong dream of martial arts, he happened to travel back in time to the body of a county magistrate in the Song Dynasty. Since then, he applied the cutting-edge crime-solving techniques he learned in the academy to solve cases in ancient times. Oh heavenly skies, grant me another chance to travel through time!
222.27 Million words | 2021-01-13 20:11Update
In the 13th year of the Zhengde reign, Emperor Zhengde of the imperial Yanjing City led the border patrol. The Duke of Nanchang, Ning, plotted a rebellion, while the Duke of Anlu, Xing, became obsessed with alchemy. Outside the Anlu Prefecture in the western mountain temple, a young monk emerged. He returned to the ever-changing world and recited a fictional sutra. Amidst the turbulence of the mortal realm, who is the true performer on this stage? In short, it is the story of a young monk rising to the rank of high official... During the release of the new book, I am in urgent need of recommendations, views, and collections. (*^__^*) I sincerely ask for your generous support...
54.87 Million words | 2022-05-09 08:52Update
With ambitions spanning the entire nation, I carry the aspirations of both the court and the common people. My heart is filled with the mission to sweep across the world! Those who steal will be punished, those who steal a country shall be ennobled... The thieves who steal a nation awaken the greatest excitement within you. This historical masterpiece from the end of 2014 is worth your possession!
77.15 Million words | 2021-10-10 13:25Update
[Start third edition signed work] Wang Jinghui, as a medical soldier, inexplicably returns to the Song Dynasty. How will he survive in this unfamiliar era? The path of reform is full of unpredictable variables. Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Su Shi... everyone is searching for a way out for the Great Song. Who is right and who is wrong? Everything before his eyes is tempering Wang Jinghui's maturity. Can the reborn butterfly change the course of history? Please read "Song Wind" which is narrated by a modern doctor. The new book "North Ocean" will be officially released on April 7th. We hope that our esteemed readers can kindly support it. Thank you for your support!
243.88 Million words | 2023-06-11 00:10Update
Zhu Yuanzhang: 'A group of corrupt officials who embezzle and pervert the law, I want to kill them all.' Han Du: 'Your Majesty, hold your anger. Instead of killing them, it's better to exploit their remaining value and squeeze them dry.' Zhu Yuanzhang: If my dear readers think 'Great Ming Fireworks' is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your QQ groups and friends on Weibo! w.
500.10 Million words | 2022-03-29 20:29Update
"The Second Sun" depicts the glorious victory of our army crossing the Yangtze River, liberating Wuhan and advancing into Hunan, praising the birth of the second sun of New China. Deputy Commander Qin Zhen of our army received a telegram from Vice Chairman Zhou Enlai on the train heading south, asking him to find out the whereabouts of the underground worker Bai Jie. This excited him, as Bai Jie is his daughter and the lover of the division commander Chen Wenhong. Qin Zhen immediately discussed with Chen Wenhong and the division political commissar Liang Shuguang, determined to crush Bai Chongxi's "Partial Counterattack Plan in Central China" and rescue Bai Jie and the masses.
25.35 Million words | 2021-03-11 18:04Update
Based on the historical event of the Nationalist Army's blowing up of the Huayuankou Dam on the Yellow River, causing a great disaster for millions of people in Henan, Anhui, and Jiangsu provinces, the novel depicts the profound calamity and heroic struggle experienced by the people in the flooded Yellow River area from year to year. Through the narration of the hardships and different experiences of seven peasant families on the banks of the Yellow River, the author portrays the characters of Xu Qiuzhai, Li Mai, and Haichang Song, reflecting the profound sufferings of the working people in old China and their inevitable path to join the struggle. It won the 2nd Mao Dun Literature Prize.
43.44 Million words | 2020-12-10 20:23Update
The Song Dynasty came to an end without ever reclaiming Yan Yun. Throughout the entire Song Dynasty, they were constantly oppressed by foreign enemies... As the Southern Song Dynasty approached its demise, he vowed to accomplish the great ambitions that had eluded the dynasty for so long.
414.51 Million words | 2023-05-01 08:58Update
All the people in the world, all the matters in the world, are nothing more than dishes on the dining table of the great Tang Dynasty. Although the original ingredients possess the primitive charm of food, Yun Chu still believes that the most delicious food needs to be sliced, cooked, and processed before being presented on the table, in order to be in line with the appetites of the people of the great Tang. Steamed, braised, stir-fried, stewed... there are as many cooking methods in the kitchen as there are things in the world. Whether it is Goguryeo, the Turks, Tubo, Tuyuhun, Xue Yantuo, Tiele... or whales, tigers, giant sharks, hungry wolves, in the melting pot of the great Tang, they can all be cooked into exquisite delicacies... With the addition of Li Zhi, Wu Zhao, Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang, Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin and other extraordinary seasonings, there will always be something that makes you unforgettable in terms of color, aroma, and taste. Yun Chu hopes to have a seat of his own at such a luxurious feast! Now, the delicious food has been cooked to perfection - Yun Chu spreads out the napkin, picks up the deer carving knife, closes his eyes slightly, and prepares to enjoy an unprecedented great meal to satisfy his hungry stomach.
280.02 Million words | 2021-02-05 16:26Update
