historical fiction books for 7th graders

Finding the perfect historical fiction books for 7th graders can be an exciting journey that combines education and entertainment. Historical fiction offers young readers a chance to immerse themselves in different time periods, learn about significant events, and develop a love for both history and literature. In this article, we will recommend some captivating historical fiction novels specifically tailored for 7th graders. 

1. "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry:
Set during World War II, this award-winning novel tells the story of a young Danish girl named Annemarie Johansen, who helps her Jewish best friend escape from the Nazis. This heartwarming book offers a fresh perspective on the Holocaust and teaches valuable lessons about courage and friendship.

2. "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank:
Considered a classic, Anne Frank's diary recounts her experiences hiding from the Nazis during World War II. A haunting and powerful read, this book enables 7th graders to empathize with Anne's struggles and gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust.

3. "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Forbes:
This coming-of-age story is set during the American Revolution and follows the life of a young silversmith's apprentice named Johnny Tremain. Through Johnny's eyes, readers witness the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere's midnight ride, and the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

4. "The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis:
This novel explores the civil rights movement through the lens of an African American family from Michigan. When the Watsons visit Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963, they witness a tragic event that forever changes their lives. This book tackles important themes of racial injustice and resilience.

5. "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan:
Set during the Great Depression, this novel tells the story of Esperanza, a privileged Mexican girl who becomes a migrant farmworker in California. Through Esperanza's journey, readers gain insight into the challenges faced by immigrant families and the power of resilience.

To further explore historical fiction books for 7th graders, there are various online resources available. Websites like Goodreads, Scholastic, and BookPage offer comprehensive lists of age-appropriate historical fiction novels. Additionally, public libraries often provide curated reading lists and recommendations based on age and interests.

Encouraging middle schoolers to read historical fiction not only expands their knowledge of the past but also fosters critical thinking, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for diverse cultures. By engaging with these recommended novels and utilizing online platforms, 7th graders can embark on a journey that combines learning and storytelling, while honing their reading skills.
The Chaotic Harem of the Demon Empress Fiction
The Chaotic Harem of the Demon Empress

"The majestic Holy Dragon Dynasty, a demon queen descended from the heavens. Once she enters the deep palace, her delicate hands will stir up storms in the sky." Cold Moon, a criminal investigator, discovered a shocking secret during a mission, and as a result, her soul was transmigrated. Being transmigrated was one thing, but she was also embroiled in the palace struggle. Empress, oh Empress, I don't care for your favoritism. You shouldn't have killed my beloved Orchid Concubine, whom I treated like a sister! So I shall claim your phoenix crown. Witness how this criminal investigator uses her delicate hands to bring about storms in the sky and become the queen of this era! Newly created group: Friends who love this book, quickly join us!"

297.26 Million words | 2021-07-15 20:08Update

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Infinite Plane Theft Fiction
Infinite Plane Theft

What do you think about when you have the ability to travel through countless dimensions? Wealth? Beautiful women? Weapons and martial arts? No, no, no! Those things are too low-tier. If we're going to play, let's play at the high-end. What we want is the entire dimension! "I'm going to become the master of dimensions!" Austin declared... even though all these dimensions were stolen...

560.42 Million words | 2021-10-25 22:22Update

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The Years I Sold Buddha Amulets in Thailand Fiction
The Years I Sold Buddha Amulets in Thailand

Ghosts, some believe, while others do not. Before going to Thailand, I didn't believe at all, but later I ended up selling ghosts as merchandise. Remember: when dealing with ghosts, don't expect to get any advantage! Now available, update daily if possible.

196.94 Million words | 2020-11-07 20:30Update

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The Phantom of the Apocalypse Fiction
The Phantom of the Apocalypse

A female thief, in the process of fighting a boss alone, has her soul transmigrated into the body of an orphan girl who has experienced two years of the apocalypse. From then on, she carries a powerful alchemy system, mysterious thief skills, and enigmatic spatial magic, venturing through the apocalypse. Leaf, in particular, never sees herself as a savior but merely wants to survive and live freely in a world full of popularity and happiness. So, powerful mutated beasts and cursed remnants, you'll have to make way for humanity.

56.62 Million words | 2021-08-04 22:49Update

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Fierce Undead King: Demon Wife, a Kiss Fiction
Fierce Undead King: Demon Wife, a Kiss

In search of her suddenly missing twin sister, He Meijing ventures into Ghost Island, rumored to be inhabited by man-eating beasts and haunted by ghosts and demons. But she doesn't hesitate, for the sake of her dear sister. It's not until they enter a mysterious cave that they discover a virus that mutates human beings. At that moment, they find themselves transported to an underground world, accidentally unleashing an imprisoned undead king who relentlessly pursues He Meijing. Learning of a powerful demon in this underworld, they decide to defeat the evil and save the infected people in the city. They confront the demon, facing the pursuit of monstrous creatures, an enigmatic castle in a mural, and the mystique of time fragments. When everything finally settles, He Meijing realizes that her supposed twin sister, He Lijing, is not her real sibling, but they both belong to the rare and special Yifu clan. Her mission, however, continues...

65.11 Million words | 2020-08-09 13:37Update

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Remarrying into a wealthy family. Fiction
Remarrying into a wealthy family.

It is said that the successor of the Xiao family, Xiao Yuxin, is ruthless, domineering, and tyrannical, but he fell into the hands of a woman. Everyone speculates that this woman must be fierce and formidable! President Xiao immediately dispels the rumors: My wife is the cutest in the entire universe and cannot be challenged! "Uh-oh! Madam has run away with the ball!" The bodyguard reports anxiously. "Hurry up and bring her back!" After being captured and brought back, someone is subjected to questioning. "Da Bao said that the world is so big, and he wants to go and explore..." Knowing that this won't convince the angry man, someone quickly adds, "Xiao Bao wants to go too." Xiao Yuxin is shocked: they only have one child... could it be that his wife is pregnant again?!

8.19 Million words | 2022-11-25 18:33Update

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Yin and Yang Chronicles Fiction
Yin and Yang Chronicles

My adopted daughter committed suicide by jumping into a well, and my family has been drinking the water from that well continuously... I was born with a deficiency of the wood element and have a short life span for the water element. The fortune teller said that I have a destiny known as 'Jinsha Yang Ke', which requires me to find a girl with a strong affinity for the water element to live with me and help prolong my life. That girl is called Huaxiu. When I was seventeen, Huaxiu died under mysterious circumstances. Her cause of death was bizarre, and what's even more terrifying is that her body disappeared after being buried for seven days, leaving only a clay jar filled with water in the coffin...

542.50 Million words | 2023-02-04 19:31Update

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After Transmigrating into the Cannon Fodder Girl of the 80s, I Overturned the Wh Fiction
After Transmigrating into the Cannon Fodder Girl of the 80s, I Overturned the Wh

Su Hanyan transmigrated into a high-quality period drama where she became the cannon fodder supporting character. She was meek and always sacrificed herself for the sake of the protagonist. However, she decided that she would no longer be a pushover. As she faced a heartless family, she refused to indulge them. And when it came to the genius surgeon Jin Chen, only the daring could win his heart.

98.05 Million words | 2020-10-23 02:38Update

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Guxun Fiction
Guxun

Xiao Rui traverses into the kingdom of Daxia and becomes the seventh prince. With a deceased mother and an uncaring father, he possesses neither power nor influence, only a handsome appearance and an extraordinary soul. Is life meant to be lived in mediocrity as long as one is good-looking? Fortunately, traversing now comes with a standard system. However, Xiao Rui's system is quite ruthless! 'Host, please complete the tasks as soon as possible!' 'Host, please become the crown prince quickly!' 'Host, please ascend the throne as soon as possible!' ... Xiao Rui angrily retorts, 'Hurry, hurry, hurry! Do you even know what you have bestowed upon me?!' 'Come, Qilang, drink the medicine.' The gracefully approaching Pan Jinlian holds a cup of medicine in her hands. Xiao Rui: ...

425.92 Million words | 2020-07-30 21:10Update

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Orphan of the Universe Fiction
Orphan of the Universe

After an alien invasion on Earth, humanity resiliently embarks on a long journey of escape. Little did anyone know that their revenge would be fulfilled decades later. However, behind this revenge lies a multitude of crises.

337.01 Million words | 2022-08-16 23:04Update

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The fragrance of medicine captivates the heart. Fiction
The fragrance of medicine captivates the heart.

He was a generation of war gods, but repeatedly defeated by a martial artist in the martial world. And, he was helpless against "him." When the war god found himself physically attracted to someone, his heart was in turmoil. But later, after being fooled countless times by this "man," the war god couldn't help but fall in love with this kind of turmoil. King: Doctor Shen, I am unwell. Can you help me? Doctor: Your highness, you have excessive internal heat. Let me prescribe a good medicine to calm it down! The king's eyes burned as he approached. "Aren't you my medicine?" The doctor closed his eyes tragically. "Come on, for the sake of your highness, what can I do sacrificing myself? But let's make it clear, you can't bite me." The king smirked, "Fine, I allow you to bite me." This is Shen Yan, a modern female doctor known as the Godly Hand Physician. Unexpectedly, she crossed over to the Central Continent and was tragically avenging her family's death. On the path to seeking justice for her family, she disguised herself as a man and helped the world with her medical skills. Opening a clinic, challenging imperial physicians

65.04 Million words | 2023-04-10 22:59Update

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Fragrance of Medicine Fiction
Fragrance of Medicine

In this ancient world where even a clever woman can't accomplish anything without the basics, our protagonist possesses exceptional medical skills but fails to cure her own illness. Abandoned in her ancestral home, she is frail and accompanied by two little troublemakers. With only two years left to live, how can she secure a safe and prosperous future for her children before her time runs out? A story of growth for a young lady with a compassionate heart and medical expertise.

109.32 Million words | 2021-04-09 19:06Update

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Recluse Girl Trains Abandoned Young Master Fiction
Recluse Girl Trains Abandoned Young Master

A 26-year-old leftover woman and shut-in, occasionally ventured outside and stumbled upon a drunk dog lying on the side of the road. Little did she know that her days would be entangled with this abandoned dog, who was four years younger than her. Waving a spatula in her hand, Xiong Xiaobai angrily shouted, "I think you, the 'abandoned dog,' are in desperate need of training. Do you really want me to turn you into dog meat hot pot?" "Dumb...dumb bear...what I hate the most is dogs...don't...don't you dare call me 'abandoned dog' again..." An Weichen, at 30 years old, struggled to maintain what little dignity he had left, but his tone sounded more like begging... With adversaries falling for each

213.25 Million words | 2021-11-26 08:53Update

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Fatal Memories Fiction
Fatal Memories

Having lost his memory, Tang Hao encounters strange incidents while searching for his past. Patients who were long dead mysteriously appear on their hospital beds at night, a delivery person is scared to death by a paper man, and corpses in the funeral parlor take the last bus ride at midnight... All these eerie events seem to be intricately linked to Tang Hao's lost memories. However, behind these memories, more shocking secrets are revealed... Good deeds bring good consequences, while evil deeds bring retribution, and the only difference often lies in one's thoughts. In today's society, can you distinguish whether you are good or evil? (This book is a sequel to "Deadly Delivery," and I hope for your continued support! If you have any questions or don't understand anything, please feel free to add me on QQ to discuss.)

1.68 Million words | 2022-07-26 15:00Update

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Demon Lord, Stay Away Fiction
Demon Lord, Stay Away

She was treated like a monster since she opened her eyes. Her own father scolded her as lewd and malicious, accusing her of seducing her own sisters' men. Before she could recover from her injuries, she was forced to marry the infamous Demon Lord. On their wedding day, the groom was absent and there were no guests. She was silently carried into the mansion through a side door. On their wedding night, the Demon Lord ordered her to be thrown into the Beast Garden. The world knew that the Demon Lord treated her cruelly, but they didn't know that she was happy to be neglected. She would have a drink, make delicious food, and tame ferocious beasts, living a carefree and independent life. Until that night, when he was drunk and pinned her down, she fought back with the self-defense techniques. 'If I disable the Demon Lord, would the queen plan to remain a widow?' 'Haven't I been a widow all along?' she smiled faintly, and at that moment she would never return from the depths of despair..

113.71 Million words | 2020-07-28 05:03Update

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Above the Galaxy Fiction
Above the Galaxy

Technology has reached its limits, and humans have discovered that to traverse the galaxy, they need not only spaceships and battleships, but also strong bodies, resilient wills, and ancient martial arts that have long been buried in the annals. After the great catastrophe, martial arts prevail, a single slash can penetrate armor, a single sword can freeze the stars. Tang Fei, a young refugee who emerged from the ruins, with nimble hands, a handsome face, an inexplicable responsibility, and an unbreakable vow, steps by step, ascends to the pinnacle of the starry sky. If the gods no longer bestow their mercy upon him, then let us light the bonfire, shoulder the great sword, become mere bones, or perhaps legendary heroes...

59.70 Million words | 2021-10-21 03:11Update

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Set fire Fiction
Set fire

Introduction: New book released "Sweet Seduction: Spoiled Wife of the Group", Big Monster vs. Little Fairy~ (Vendors Sweet Love, Cold and Reserved Hiding Boss vs. Seductive Little Fairy True Boss) Everyone in Nan City knows that Ye Qing, the CEO of Ye Entertainment, loves to collect exquisite and beautiful things. When they first met, Ye Qing stared at his face in admiration and exclaimed, "So good-looking, I want it." The man's lips curved into a sinister smile, "You can't afford it." Ye Qing didn't believe it and was determined to make him his 1,001st collection, embarking on a path of protecting and pampering him, attempting to secretly dominate him. #Ye Qing lavishly spends money to support his white face# #The untold story between the female CEO and the white face# The news spread and became a hot topic, crashing the internet. At this moment, Ye Qing had trapped the person on the couch, holding his face and licking her lips, saying, "Shi Yu, I want to dominate you, even for just one night." Shi Yu's expression turned cold and his voice became heavy, "The drink

205.58 Million words | 2023-05-30 22:22Update

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I'll wait for you in hell. Fiction
I'll wait for you in hell.

An ordinary person's ghost door only opens once in a lifetime, but my ghost door never closes. It almost took me to the underworld when I narrowly escaped being taken by a ghost at night, but luckily I had the protection of the White Tiger-style ghost. Since then, I have been studying the art of yin and yang, Bagua, and feng shui. After capturing a ghost, the haunted house turned into an online suicide hotspot, where a mysterious person called the "Death Assistant" encouraged people to commit suicide. Skin-changing female ghosts, cannibalistic monster houses, ferocious ghost gangs, and a hell bus... One eerie incident after another unfolded, all orchestrated by the Death Assistant. What does he want with blood corpses? Why does he want to release evil spirits from the underworld? I don't know his motives, but I will definitely catch him, even if he is already in hell. My job is just one step away from death. My name is Chang

296.59 Million words | 2021-12-08 01:00Update

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Qin Fei had no choice. Fiction
Qin Fei had no choice.

In the luxurious private room of the clubhouse, he sat in the corner like the moon surrounded by stars, known as Jin Shao. Ten years later, she recognized him at a glance! Memories came flooding back, and for the sake of ten thousand yuan, she closed her eyes and endured the piercing humiliation. "Don't forget, I've already bought you!" his sinister words echoed in her ears. It was then she realized he was no longer the boy she used to bully! In their youth, they were childhood friends turned arch-enemies. Many years later, she was down and out while he became her financial savior. She thought it would all end after one night, but little did she know it was only the beginning! He was cruel and heartless, and she resisted stubbornly. Though she knew she shouldn't fall for him, why did her heart flutter unknowingly? Could it be love? Little did she know, his casual smile engraved a whole adolescence in her memory... ※※※ The best

587.93 Million words | 2021-06-16 01:42Update

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The Love and Hate of 8B316 Fiction
The Love and Hate of 8B316

Time passes by unnoticed, as old notes unfold with intertwined deep emotions. It feels like going back to the ups and downs of the past, with memories still intact but lacking a bit of melancholy and prosperity, and gained a touch of vicissitude. Life is so long, thank you for loving me in the most beautiful years, teaching me how to love, despite being battered and bruised, still unwavering. Thank you for taking me through the tumultuous waves and enduring love's gentle flow in the sea of love, allowing me to experience the tranquility and romance that follows the storm.

233.43 Million words | 2021-09-07 02:56Update

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