If you're a fan of historical fiction and love immersing yourself in captivating stories set in the past, then you're in for a treat! In this article, we will explore some of the top tween historical fiction books that are sure to transport you to different time periods and leave you craving for more. So, without further ado, let's dive into the world of captivating historical tales! 1. "The War That Saved My Life" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley: Set during World War II, this heartwarming novel tells the story of Ada, a ten-year-old girl with a clubfoot who escapes her abusive mother and finds solace in the English countryside. As she discovers love and acceptance, Ada's journey will inspire and captivate readers of all ages. 2. "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson: Set during the American Revolution, "Chains" explores the life of Isabel, a young slave girl fighting for her freedom in New York City. This gripping novel combines history with personal struggle, shedding light on the hardships faced by enslaved individuals during a time of revolution. 3. "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly: Set in 1899 Texas, this coming-of-age story follows Calpurnia Tate, an inquisitive and determined eleven-year-old girl with a passion for science. As she delves into the natural world and challenges societal expectations, Calpurnia discovers her own strength and aspirations. 4. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Although considered young adult fiction, this remarkable novel appeals to tweens as well. Set in Nazi Germany, the story revolves around Liesel Meminger, a young girl who steals books to escape the horrors of war. This tale of resilience and the power of words is a must-read for anyone fascinated by historical events. 5. "A Night Divided" by Jennifer A. Nielsen: Set in 1961 Berlin, this gripping story follows twelve-year-old Gerta, whose family is torn apart by the construction of the Berlin Wall. Determined to be reunited with her father and brother, Gerta embarks on a dangerous journey that showcases the strength of familial bonds amidst political turmoil. For more recommendations in the realm of tween historical fiction books, websites such as Goodreads and Book Riot offer comprehensive lists and reviews. These platforms allow you to discover hidden gems and explore a variety of historical eras, ensuring that you never run out of captivating stories to read. Whether you're interested in World War II, the American Revolution, or any other historical period, the books mentioned above are sure to satisfy your thirst for intriguing and educational tales. Immerse yourself in these captivating stories and let the past come alive through the pages of these incredible historical fiction novels.
A candidate who had just finished the college entrance examination was transported to a strange planet through a crash accident. When he woke up, he discovered that he had gained an additional soul chip in his brain. In order to return home, he fought for supremacy on the continent, climbed the technological tree, embraced the beauty of the world, and used his soul chip and knowledge from Earth to accumulate wealth, develop his power. Let's see how he eventually manages to return to his home - Earth.
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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.
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Produced by the Qingdu Studio, Email Address: [email protected] ___________________________________ Chess transcends the mundane, dominating the world of strategy, portraying the image of a chess player who uses the game to navigate life. Exploring danger and seeking marvels, it reveals the illusions of existence. Different from wuxia romance or supernatural tales, it creates a unique legend. Chess family secrets - Nine Palace Chess, Three Wars Chess, Blind Chess, Murderer's Chess... The protagonist Fang Guohuan is guided by a master, comprehending the highest realm of chess, the Tianyuan state. From then on, he roams the world of chess, benefiting society with his skills. Outside the Great Wall, he sets up the Tianyuan Chess Formation, repelling the iron cavalry of the Jurchen; at the Yellow Crane Tower, he engages in a fierce battle against the Killer's Chess. Later, he travels overseas to avoid disaster, following in Zheng He's footsteps to explore the Western world. Bearing witness to countless adventures, beneath the Kunlun Mountains, he changes the "Land Pattern" with his chess skills, creating an unparalleled myth. In the end, he bathes in the blood of Liaodong... Life is like a chess game, but few can truly navigate it successfully!
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In the late period of the prosperous reign of Emperor Taizong in the Tang Dynasty, there were both internal and external troubles, and the era of Zhenguan was coming to an end. The flourishing era of Kaiyuan was still far away. In the west, the barbarians of Tuyuhun frequently harassed the borders, followed by the menacing Tubo from the rear. The Eastern and Western Turkic tribes in the north remained a threat, and there were also Goguryeo in the northeast waiting to be conquered. The Shiwei and Mohe tribes were also becoming restless. Under the influence of many old ministers, Li Chengqian, Li Tai, and Li Zhi seemed to be on the verge of repeating the Xuanwu Gate Incident. At this critical moment, unexpectedly, the beloved Princess Jingyang, whom Li Er cherished the most, died under mysterious
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To know the events of past lives, one must understand the experiences of the present. The Buddha said that everything in this life is a result of actions from previous lives. Cause and effect are intertwined, and if the seeds of our past actions have been sown, then no matter how many cycles of reincarnation we go through, we cannot escape the consequences of our current existence. There is a teahouse called 'Past and Present,' where they offer more than just tea. If you are guided by dreams, you can entrust them with a karmic relationship and someone will traverse time and space to search for the root of your past life's destiny, relieving you from the dilemmas of the present. This exchange does not require money, only one tear from your eye. As the relentless passage of time buries history, it also buries the smiles of a cherry blossom youth, the love of a vampire prince, and the sorrows of an Egyptian pharaoh... A mysterious girl, with an enigmatic background, continually changes the past and present lives of others, yet she struggles to foresee her own destiny...
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Volume Four Overview: A government official pushed forward a box filled with gold and silver treasures. He said, "Everyone knows that Mr. Xie is favored by the emperor, so I entrust this matter to him..." Xie An replied, "No problem, no problem... Yi Yi, help me out here! Tomorrow, I'll buy you a box of your favorite rouge..." Yi Yi responded, "Mhmm..." Changsun Xiangyu said, "I want my share too! I saw a high-quality necklace yesterday, but unfortunately, I don't have enough money right now..." Liangqiu Wu exclaimed, "Officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty are not allowed to accept bribes! Confiscate it!"
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A heartwarming and vibrant novel set in a military background, revolving around the love story of Tang Xiaomi and Zuo Lun.
499.90 Million words | 2023-03-13 03:34Update
The Han slave can also stir up storms in the world, with the assistance of the domination system, attribute scanning skills, passion, and indomitableness... Many special abilities help him control the world. From the chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the flourishing of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, he effortlessly traverses the mainland, secretly manipulating the changes of three dynasties. He turns away lightly in front of imperial power, only hoping to avoid experiencing the humiliation of the Battle of Jiawu and the chaos of Xinchou a thousand years later. Farming, flirting, political intrigue, exploration, power struggles, cultivation, system, special abilities... not one can be missing! Without the author's permission, it is strictly forbidden to incorporate the historical facts in this text into any level of history textbooks in order to avoid misleading children! Thanks to the Wen Reading Book Review Team for their support!
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When the North Wind howls, he rides alone with a long sword, his red robe stained with blood, cutting down the enemy amidst thousands of troops and horses; Amidst the snowy desert, he stands tall with his sword, with 18,000 iron-clad warriors, leaving the Yang Pass and passing through prosperous lands. When the purple gas emerges from all directions, he indulges in endless drinking, painting and writing with a yellow flag, building a foundation for the ages through laughter and discussion within the palace...New book "Ten Emperors of the Ten Kingdoms" http://book.zongheng.com/book/.html
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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.
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The land of Yan and Zhao, where brave warriors abound. With resounding music and passionate singing, their heroic spirit soars high! Amidst shattered mountains and rivers, like a broken golden bowl, heroes rise with a furious sword! With the blood of invaders staining their sharp blades, their pursuit of vengeance knows no end!
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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.
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...... The Embroidered Uniform Guard, what do they live off? They're used for killing! Who do they kill? Those who obstruct the development of the Ming Dynasty! Deadwood officials, corrupt bureaucrats, kill! Factionalism, indulging in internal strife, kill! Falsifying imperial edicts, framing loyal subjects, kill! Selfishness, tax evasion, kill! Hypocrisy, empty talk causing harm to the nation, kill! Collusion with foreign powers, betraying the country, kill! Disrespecting the Great Ming, no matter how far, must be punished with death, kill!
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Love for one's close relatives can be perilous, as it may jeopardize one's own well-being. When a minister becomes too powerful, it is inevitable that the ruler's position will be threatened. If brothers do not submit to authority, it will endanger the stability of the state. The rise of treacherous ministers leads to the decline of the righteous path. The vast territories of feudal lords pose a danger to the emperor. In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the empire was in great chaos, with powerful eunuchs and influential relatives causing harm to the nation, while regional warlords seized power, leaving the Han Dynasty in name only. The Yuan family, composed of officials and scholars from the fourth generation, sought to rule the world. Cao Mengde, a visionary figure despite being labeled as an unworthy eunuch, gathered talents and aimed to dominate the central plains. Jiangdong has always produced heroes, from the formidable tiger Sun Jian who swept all enemies, to the young hero Sun Ce who established the foundation of Eastern Wu, and Sun Quan, who inherited the legacy of his father and brothers and aspired to become an emperor. Liu Bei, renowned for his righteousness and unmatched fame as a descendant of the Han Dynasty, spent half of his life wandering, until Zhuge Liang appeared and provided the perfect strategy for dividing the realm into three. In his later years, Liu Xuan, known as Liu Bei, finally achieved his ambition to become a hegemon. Guo Jia, a talented strategist who died prematurely, was an important advisor to Cao Wei in history. When a time-traveler takes the place of Guo Jia, the brilliant and resourceful strategist is transformed into someone with a completely different destiny, embarking on another grand and eventful life. If you enjoy "The World of the Commoner in the Three Kingdoms," please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo!
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Emperor Han Cheng, Liu Ao: "You ask Us... uh, you ask who I am? Hmm, I am merely a slave of the Fuping Marquis's family!" Zhao Feiyan, the most beautiful woman in the Han palace: "I would rather be the lord's concubine than the empress." Zhao Hede, the greatest beauty in the Two Hans era: "To fulfill my desires, I would not hesitate to die. I envy only mandarin ducks, not immortals." Ban Jieyu, the most talented female scholar of the Western Han: "Gazing at the bright moon, I embrace my heart, thinking of my love in the autumn wind." Wang Zhao
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Hong Renkong, a senior high school student majoring in liberal arts, unexpectedly becomes Hong Xiuquan from a hundred years ago. He comprehensively understands the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and laments for it. Determined to change history, he wants to make the movement that once caused widespread suffering and cannibalism a true source of national pride! As a poem goes: "The shadow of the Heavenly Kingdom shines upon China, pitying the people who have not yet been spared from calamity. With a heart for the impoverished masses, he defies history and the Qing Dynasty, leaving behind a Taiping legacy of tranquility."
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The Great Emperor led his army to overthrow the tyrannical Qin Dynasty and conquer the Western Chu, establishing the backbone of the Han ethnic group. The era of Wen and Jing built the mighty empire of Han and the Han Emperor. Emperor Wu of Han attacked the Xiongnu in the north, pacified the southern Yue tribes, and opened the Silk Road in the west, expanding the territory and creating the splendor of the strong Han. It is lamentable that the later generations of Han people are intoxicated with wealth and indulged in peaceful times, failing to recognize the strength of their ancestors and the glory of the Han empire. Historians of later generations sigh at the fleeting glory and the legendary downfall of the once mighty empire, leaving only a small footnote in the collapse of the first empire in Chinese history. Traveling back two thousand years, I find myself in the final years of Emperor Jing of Han, as the Marquis of Pingyang, married to the Princess of Pingyang, with the Emperor Wu of Han as my brother-in-law. At this crucial period of the thriving Han empire, Cao Shi, I, shall use my own hands to compose a new glorious chapter.
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The unparalleled talents of the Twelve Beauties of Jinling could not escape the tragic fate of being inevitably associated with sorrow and tears. Even the astounding stubborn stone is nothing more than an irreparable stone! The collapse of the Red Chamber resonates loudly, shattering the dream into pieces. The empty space of the antique lamp and ancient Buddha may not be truly empty, as they recite the lingering resentment of Cao Xueqin. The Red Chamber has lost its dreams, leaving only remnants of dream shadows!
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Traversing the end of Western Jin Dynasty, I became an ordinary member among the masses, forced to engage in dangerous private salt trading for survival. Little did I know, it was through this endeavor that I would establish a great dominion, making light of the chaos brought upon by the Five Barbarians. Behold the rise of Wei Shuo, the one who will seize the world from Jin! During the Yongjia era, demons danced recklessly, scholars fled to the south, and common people suffered. With a sweep of the southern wind, Hu's dust settled, and I embarked on a journey to Chang'an and beyond. This is my Huaxia, a new turning point in history, as a new chapter of Huaxia poetry begins! It all starts from the fifth year of Yongjia in Western Jin, in the year AD...
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"Xia Yu, my daughter must be blind to marry a loser like you!" Her mother-in-law said angrily. "Husband, you're just an intern doctor, stop boasting that you're a miracle worker!" His wife retorted angrily. "Doctor Xia, you gave me a second chance at life. This villa and ten percent of the shares in the listed company are just a small token of my gratitude. Please accept them!" A top billionaire expressed his gratitude, tears streaming down his face. "The Divine Physician Xia from the East is the most honored guest of the royal family!" The king of a certain country proudly declared. "In my past life, I didn't have the strength to protect my loved ones. In this life, I will not let down the past or you!" - Xia Yu.
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