4th grade historical fiction books

Are you on the lookout for captivating historical fiction books that are suitable for 4th-grade students? Look no further! In this article, we will explore a variety of incredible historical fiction books that will engage young readers and transport them to exciting and educational worlds.

1. "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry: This compelling novel is set during World War II and follows the story of a young Danish girl named Annemarie who becomes involved in the Danish resistance movement. It is a tale of bravery, friendship, and the power of standing up against injustice.

2. "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate: Although not strictly historical fiction, this heartwarming novel is based on the true story of a silverback gorilla named Ivan who lived in captivity. Set in the 1990s, it offers glimpses into historical events and explores themes of animal rights and friendship.

3. "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan: Set during the Great Depression, this book introduces readers to Esperanza Ortega, a young Mexican girl who must adapt to life as a farmworker in California after her family faces tragedy. It delves into themes of immigration, resilience, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

4. "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis: This popular series provides thrilling historical adventures that are both educational and entertaining. Join George, a young boy who is aboard the Titanic, as he navigates the tragic events that unfold during one of history's most infamous maritime disasters.

To further enhance your 4th grader's historical fiction reading experience, consider visiting websites such as Goodreads or Common Sense Media. These platforms provide reviews, recommendations, and reading guides to help you and your child make informed choices.

Remember, historical fiction books not only ignite children's imagination but also foster an interest in history and enhance their reading skills. So, grab one of these captivating novels, transport your young reader to a bygone era, and watch their love for learning and storytelling grow!
Conquer the world Fiction
Conquer the world

From ancient times, when talking about the Han Dynasty, one must mention the Tang Dynasty, the Han-Tang, the Han-Tang. The end of the Han Dynasty saw the emergence of the Three Kingdoms. So, what kind of era was it during the decline of the Tang Dynasty? It was an era where heroes rose up just like during the Three Kingdoms. It was an era belonging only to military governors. It was an era belonging only to the strong. How can a small time traveler make a name for themselves? If you dear readers think "Conquering the Empire" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

86.23 Million words | 2021-01-26 22:33Update

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The Young Scholar of the Great Ming Fiction
The Young Scholar of the Great Ming

Accidentally catching a embroidered ball, but unexpectedly creating a beautiful story. Accidentally taking on a disciple, but ending up in front of Emperor Zhengde. Accidentally playing a tune, but causing the people of a foreign land to surrender helplessly.

59.67 Million words | 2022-08-12 16:08Update

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Dong Dynasty Fiction
Dong Dynasty

Having traveled through time, Dong Yi became Dong Zhuo's son. As soon as the warlords mobilized their armies, Dong Yi naturally wouldn't sit back and wait for death! I sincerely ask my friends for your support!

133.10 Million words | 2023-04-05 02:21Update

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The New Legend of Wu Dalang. Fiction
The New Legend of Wu Dalang.

A guy prayed desperately at a life-or-death moment, "Please let me travel through time! My demands are not high, just a place of my own, a stable job, a beautiful wife, and a loyal and skilled brother who would be willing to sacrifice everything for me!" And with a swoosh, he traveled through time and found himself lying on a bed in ancient times. A stunning and charming young woman smiled and walked towards him, holding a bowl. With great tenderness, she said, "Husband, it's time to take your medicine!" -- The warm-hearted Wu Dalang conquers the heroes of Water Margin

248.05 Million words | 2022-11-19 16:35Update

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Flower brocade Fiction
Flower brocade

After being reborn, Kang Yan discovered that some people and things were not as simple as she had thought in her previous life, such as the double demise of her parents, and the trapped souls in her Night Blossom. Woman: Sir, even though I helped you be reborn, haven't we settled our debts? In this lifetime, I just want to take good care of my flowers. Please don't stick to me like this, okay? Man: Well, shouldn't I repay you for saving my life with my body? Woman: Uh, are you sure you want to repay me with your "

164.81 Million words | 2022-02-16 13:01Update

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Blood of the Vietnam War. Fiction
Blood of the Vietnam War.

A debauched playboy, who only knew a life of indulgence in the modern era, finds himself in the midst of the Sino-Vietnamese War era where blood and fire prevail. How will he face such a world of bloody conflict and confront the father he once despised? The blood of the Vietnam War opens up a new battlefield, recounting an extraordinary tale of comradeship!

492.77 Million words | 2020-10-10 08:22Update

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Contests: 36 battles throughout Chinese history where the weak emerged victoriou Fiction
Contests: 36 battles throughout Chinese history where the weak emerged victoriou

In the countless battles throughout Chinese history, a significant portion of them were won by the weak against the strong. In the book "Struggles: Wars in Chinese History Where the Weak Overcame the Strong," we have selected a collection of classic wars that not only turned the tide and changed the course of history at that time but also had a profound impact on China's future. In these wars, we can see a group of visionary emperors such as Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu; Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of Han; Cao Cao, Emperor Wu of Wei; Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang;

292.74 Million words | 2020-09-13 22:08Update

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Qin Si Fiction
Qin Si

Everyone dreams of being an emperor, but I am different! I am the heir to the Great Qin Empire. Qin Shihuang, the first emperor, is my great-grandfather, Qin Ershi Hu Hai is my second grandfather, and Prince Ying of Qin is my father. However, it doesn't matter! The Han Dynasty has now established its third generation, with Empress Lü ruling the court. But I will not give up. Some things are worth striving for in order to avoid regrets. PS: When I say "strive," I mean to live a fulfilling life in this colorful world. After all, isn't the goal of life to seek happiness? Of course, I still have the dream of becoming an emperor, but let's consider it as a side quest. - Ying Xuan

128.19 Million words | 2021-01-12 17:34Update

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The Great Sui Dynasty. Fiction
The Great Sui Dynasty.

"Uncle Bao, join me, the king, and I promise you won't end up like Zhao Zilong, just a bodyguard. I will give you a world to showcase yourself!" "Yao Jin, join me, the king, how about that? Even if you only know three axes, I will make you famous!" "Pharmacist, I have the Taigong Military Strategy, the Wumu Heritage Book, and the military tactics of some western powers. Don't worry, you will see all of these if you join me!" "Mingyue, rest assured, your big brother Yang Can will come back to marry you!" "Wugou, your brother Yang Can doesn't have much money to buy clothes. Just wear whatever is available!" Different heroes with the same iron-bloodedness and tenderness. Please savor - "The Great Sui Dynasty"!!!

509.63 Million words | 2021-12-10 21:54Update

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The Inhumane Life of the Scholar-Officials in the Northern Song Dynasty Fiction
The Inhumane Life of the Scholar-Officials in the Northern Song Dynasty

This is the era that literati yearn for the most. In this dynasty, literati live an unconventional life without worrying about losing their heads. You can challenge the emperor, spitting on his face, and attend court with disheveled attire without consequences. You don't have to constantly call yourself a servant and sobbingly say, "If the ruler wants the servant to die, the servant has no choice but to die." Instead, you confidently answer the emperor's question, "What is the greatest thing in the world?" with "Principle is the greatest." You also have a group of colleagues who are considered loyal for speaking their minds to the ruler. In this wonderful era, Zheng Lang, who accidentally time-traveled due to an electric shock from a faulty laptop, found himself in a rather unfortunate situation...

203.66 Million words | 2022-09-30 02:03Update

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The Grand Tang's Splendid Romance Fiction
The Grand Tang's Splendid Romance

In the flourishing days of the Kaiyuan era, countless households were hidden in the small town. With rice flowing with oil and millet as white as snow, both public and private granaries were abundantly filled. In the fourth year of the Kaiyuan era, the Great Tang Empire was at its peak, and the capital Chang'an was the most prosperous city in the world, without a doubt. Yao Chong, Song Jing, Li Bai, Wang Wei, Zhang Xu, Wu Daozi, Yan Zhenqing, Gongsun Danniang, Pei Min, Guo Ziyi... At this moment, the sky of the magnificent Tang Dynasty was filled with shining stars. Born in a prosperous era, as a talented prodigy who was once forgotten, Du Shi Yi was not concerned about the overall situation of the world, but about how to live a more splendid life in this second chance. In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, there were those with heroic spirits, those with self-confidence and composure, those with great achievements, and those who enjoyed the luxury of palaces with the entire world bowing to them! After eight years of diligent writing, with nine works, following "The Amorous Adventures of Zhu Men," "The Treacherous Minister," "The Crown and the Robe," and "The Wealth and Glory," Fu Tian brings you his latest work, "The Splendor of the Tang Dynasty," taking you on a journey to truly experience the prosperous era of the Great Tang!

437.37 Million words | 2021-08-16 16:59Update

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Guardian on the blacklist. Fiction
Guardian on the blacklist.

Who can prevail in the battle between the special forces and the special police? When the older brother is a retired special forces soldier and the younger brother is an active duty special police officer, who will hesitate due to family ties? If he is not bribed, it means the price offered is not high enough! In the face of huge profits, who can still uphold their bottom line? For the sake of interests, the gangsters, drug enforcement, special police, loved ones, mistresses, and behind-the-scenes bosses all make their appearances, playing their respective roles in this extravagant feast. In the darkness, what will those silently guarding people gain?

192.22 Million words | 2022-02-03 18:51Update

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Yuan Family's Decision Fiction
Yuan Family's Decision

Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, I became Yuan Shao's third son, Yuan Shang, by a strange coincidence, right in the midst of the Battle of Guandu! At this moment, the Battle of Guandu was nearing its end. Xu You had already betrayed Yuan Shao, Wuchao's food supply was about to be burned, Zhang He and Gao Lan were about to defect to Cao Cao, Tian Feng was imprisoned, and Ju Shou was trapped in the prison carriage. The 700,000 strong army was on the verge of collapse, and the decline of the prestigious Yuan family seemed inevitable. Having time-traveled back to the Three Kingdoms, would Yuan Shang still follow the course of history and surrender to Cao Cao? The answer is absolutely not! The outcome of the Battle of Guandu and the downfall of the Yuan family will be altered by the efforts of Yuan Shang.

488.13 Million words | 2021-03-28 16:25Update

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Glory belongs to Rome. Fiction
Glory belongs to Rome.

The banners fluttered, and swords and shields surged like a tide. A mournful horn resounded as the thunderous sound of marching feet brought back the Roman legions, whose history had been sealed for thousands of years. With the whip in hand, they surveyed the world with a disdainful gaze. Glory belonged to Greece, and honor to Rome! Looking back a thousand years, let us once again appreciate that brilliant era, as dazzling as the East, and dance with those heroes who have vanished into the river of history. This story is purely fictional, please do not make any associations~~ QQ: For those who are able, please help me create a group.

464.64 Million words | 2020-11-08 03:01Update

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The Story of Sui and Tang Dynasties Fiction
The Story of Sui and Tang Dynasties

"The Sui and Tang Dynasties: The Tale of Chu Renhuo" (Qing Dynasty)

62.20 Million words | 2023-02-23 07:32Update

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Maritime power of China. Fiction
Maritime power of China.

The First Sino-Japanese War, a heartbreaking anti-aggression war that deeply plunged the nation into a semi-colonial and semi-feudal abyss. Xu Jie, an ordinary Republic naval soldier, accidentally travels to Italy in the year before the war broke out. With over a year left until the outbreak of the war, what can he do? Can he turn the tide through his knowledge and abilities? And after calming the crisis of the Sino-Japanese War, where will the vast Chinese ship sail? Can this ancient country, struggling for survival amidst the pressures of major powers, resurrect its former glory? Please read this story. The plot is meticulously crafted, and there will be no unrealistic descriptions. If there are any shortcomings, I hope everyone can point them out.

154.25 Million words | 2022-08-01 21:07Update

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Evil Ming. Fiction
Evil Ming.

A brave and ruthless modern man, who transmigrated to the fifth year of the Jiajing period in the Ming Dynasty, possessing the body of a weak and cowardly member of the Jinyiwei. As a Jinyiwei, he had the audacity, and as a modern man, he was accustomed to using violence to counter violence. Unrestrained and fierce, how will he unleash himself? How will he step by step climb to the pinnacle of power, laughing proudly in the Ming Dynasty? Author's Sina Weibo: http://weibo.com/u/ [username], specializing in writing about the Ming Dynasty, welcome everyone to follow and join the special Bai book club.

203.99 Million words | 2023-04-17 15:44Update

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Spartacus Fiction
Spartacus

"Spartacus" is an outstanding historical novel by the famous Italian writer Raffaello Giovagnoli in the 19th century. It tells the story of a grand gladiator uprising that took place in ancient Rome. Led by Spartacus, the gladiators rose up against the tyranny of the Romans in order to fight for freedom and dignity. They bravely fought against their powerful enemies, repeatedly achieving surprising victories and inflicting heavy casualties on the Roman army. However, the gladiator army was eventually surrounded and annihilated by the formidable enemy forces, with Spartacus fighting until his last breath. The novel truthfully recreates the struggle for freedom and liberation fought by the oppressed two thousand years ago, and immortalizes the iconic figure of the uprising leader, Spartacus."

351.59 Million words | 2021-09-08 04:54Update

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Go back to the Three Kingdoms and become Zhuge Liang. Fiction
Go back to the Three Kingdoms and become Zhuge Liang.

Once a top graduate from the most prestigious university in China, a STEM genius found himself unexpectedly transported to the Three Kingdoms era after a high school reunion where he had just successfully pursued his crush. "What? Zhuge Liang? Three Kingdoms?" he exclaimed. "Damn it, I refuse to accept this. I want to go back!" Joined by the Four Generals of Youzhou, with Lu Bu fighting for him and Zhao Yun serving under him, he battled Dong Zhuo and fought against Cao Cao... There were also Diao Chan, Xiao Qiao, Da Qiao... After all the glory, what would come next? P.S. This novel is a fictional story set in an alternative historical timeline, with three parts based on historical events and seven parts filled with excitement. Please understand any inconsistencies in the plot that may arise due to the storyline requirements. I promise

376.61 Million words | 2022-10-12 02:51Update

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Chief National Scholar Fiction
Chief National Scholar

The young cross-talk actor accidentally traveled to the feudal era and started telling stories, singing songs, and showcasing entertainment, packaging himself as a celebrity. The beautiful woman giggles by the Yangliu River, while the smoke and wind rise in the east. What? Compete with me in poetry, intelligence, wealth, and women? Ha, who can rival the heroes of the world? Let's see how the chief national scholar's skills unfold! Chief National Scholar.

585.58 Million words | 2021-01-12 14:41Update

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