good historical fiction books for 6th graders

Are you looking for engaging historical fiction books that will captivate the interest of sixth graders? Look no further! In this article, we have handpicked a list of remarkable historical fiction books tailored for sixth graders. These books not only offer educational value but also provide a thrilling reading experience.

1. "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry:
Lois Lowry's captivating novel is set during World War II and tells the story of a young Danish girl named Annemarie and her family's courageous efforts to save their Jewish friends from the Nazis. This heartwarming tale of bravery and friendship is sure to leave a lasting impact.

2. "The War That Saved My Life" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley:
This Newbery Honor-winning book is set in England during World War II and follows the story of Ada, a young girl with a clubfoot, who escapes her abusive mother and finds solace in the countryside, where she discovers self-acceptance, love, and the true meaning of family.

3. "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan:
Set during the Great Depression, this compelling novel introduces readers to Esperanza Ortega, a young girl from a wealthy Mexican family who is forced to flee to California and work in a labor camp after her father's death. Esperanza's resilience and determination will inspire and captivate young readers.

4. "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson:
If your sixth grader is interested in history and enjoy stories based on real events, this gripping book is a must-read. It recounts the thrilling days following President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and the exhaustive manhunt for John Wilkes Booth. Filled with suspense and historical facts, this book brings history to life.

5. "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis:
Set in the Great Depression era, this critically acclaimed novel follows the journey of a young African American boy named Bud, who sets out to find his father. Through Bud's encounters and the obstacles he overcomes, readers gain insight into the challenges faced by African Americans during this time period.

To further enhance your reading experience, we recommend visiting reputable websites such as Goodreads.com or CommonSenseMedia.org, where you can find comprehensive lists of historical fiction books for sixth graders, along with detailed reviews and recommendations from fellow readers.

Now that you have an array of captivating historical fiction books to choose from, get ready to embark on thrilling adventures through time and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history. Happy reading!
Infinite Origin Fiction
Infinite Origin

Luchen sat in front of his computer and clicked on the author's frequently visited website: Qidian. 'Wow, you Earthlings are really powerful, aren't you? Are these things real or fake?' Luchen looked at those fantasy novels, his face filled with shock. Guningyu casually sat next to him and said, 'You twisted Alien beings really lack culture. Even my little Fei from kindergarten knows that those things are imagined by humans.' Unconvinced, Luchen directly used the author's ID number to create a new novel and wrote solemnly in the synopsis, 'Telling the story of our alien beings.' The author shouted, 'Hey, who's that stranger? Someone stole my computer and hacked my account. Please come quickly...' The moderator, Jingtashushu, said, '...Yao Yaling can't save you. Please dial Yao Ai Ling, scan your brain CT for no problem, and contact the local psychiatric hospital directly afterward.'

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The boss who lives off others is not soft at all. Fiction
The boss who lives off others is not soft at all.

In order to get back at her parents' money-mindedness, Shi Qing sold herself and ended up marrying a useless retired soldier who lacked everything but a face. He had an unbelievably accommodating temperament and a thick skin, often asking her for money to spend. He euphemistically called himself her "household manager" and the more he managed, the more outrageous he became. However, one day, a group of people respectfully called her "sister-in-law," causing Shi Qing to nearly lose her soul. Who could tell her who this useless retired soldier really was? Was it still possible for her to divorce now? Suddenly, someone began doting on her hardcore, leaving Shi Qing utterly perplexed. She finally realized that her meal ticket of a husband was not as spineless as she initially thought!

261.24 Million words | 2022-03-01 18:04Update

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Emperor's Beloved Consort Fiction
Emperor's Beloved Consort

Shen Mo Yi, the world's top assassin, suddenly finds herself in the body of the Third Miss of the Right Minister's Manor, also named Shen Mo Yi. How coincidental to have the same name and surname. This Shen Mo Yi is described as weak and submissive. How can a top assassin like her allow herself to be treated like a nobody? She vows to change the character of the female lead: "I won't be stepped on, I will step on others." "I don't like owing debts. If you hit me once, I'll hit you ten times." "If you want me dead, I'll make sure you wish you were never born." "The Crown Prince is a joke, not even worth a cat or a dog." Let's see how the female lead overturns her previous character and becomes the dominator of this chaotic world.

426.78 Million words | 2020-10-13 12:00Update

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Empress Si Cha Fiction
Empress Si Cha

(The main text is finished) She was a renowned genius in the art of tea ceremony. When a new emperor ascended to the throne, she was forced to become the Royal Historian, responsible for documenting the most private matters of the new emperor. She followed him day and night, with no escape. The new emperor was proud and mysterious, and he even had a clingy companion. What's more, he turned out to be her abandoned second senior brother... Book readers can join the discussion group, regardless of the names of the main characters in the book.

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The divine prince must step aside as the princess of the celestial masters rises Fiction
The divine prince must step aside as the princess of the celestial masters rises

Dugu Zhan: "You want revenge?" Feng Yi: "Yes." Dugu Zhan: "What benefit does this prince have in helping you seek revenge?" Feng Yi lowers her head and says: "The Feng family has a life-for-a-life agreement. From now on, my life is yours, Your Highness." Dugu Zhan feels a stir in his heart and says in a calm voice: "This prince agrees." Inside the secret chamber, Dugu Zhan's face turns gloomy as he asks: "Why did you push Su Qingcheng into the water?" Feng Yi stubbornly lowers her head and replies: "Since she wanted you to witness that scene, I granted her wish." In anger, Dugu Zhan picks up an inkstone and throws it, not aiming at her, but it still grazes his forehead, causing blood to flow. Dugu Zhan clenches his fists and eventually looks away, saying coldly: "Stop acting so recklessly!" When the two meet again in

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The End of the World's Dependence Record Fiction
The End of the World's Dependence Record

The story of a group of supernaturally gifted teenagers trained by a mysterious organization to survive in a zombie apocalypse.

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Super Century Fiction
Super Century

An apocalypse gave rise to countless heroes. In a crumbling world, heroes still exist to save it! A meteor shower caused evolution among creatures on Earth, and extraterrestrial technological beings appeared. With humanity in dire straits, Earth became embroiled in a struggle for dominance between races! In the vast expanse of the stars, there were also magnificent civilizations of magic, martial arts, and immortal realms, shining brilliantly. (This book has been contracted, so you can rest assured to collect it and wait for it to be fully developed before devouring it.)

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The Palace Intrigue Fiction
The Palace Intrigue

The story follows a young palace maid on her journey of slaying monsters and leveling up, with the help of cheats and a guardian. The female protagonist, a white lotus flower, and the male protagonist, a non-virtuous character, form an unholy alliance, plotting to dominate the world.

77.47 Million words | 2020-08-02 05:03Update

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The Survival Code for Idle Days Fiction
The Survival Code for Idle Days

Transmigrated as a fallen queen who died early in the book, Zhao Yanan is a little panicky. Her carefully planned leisurely life is now in disarray. The harem is dangerous, with her own sister eyeing her position and the prime minister, who is waiting for her downfall to marry her, forcing her to become a virtuous empress.

136.93 Million words | 2021-10-28 12:05Update

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War Shatters the Galaxy Fiction
War Shatters the Galaxy

The sky and earth are mysterious and profound, the universe is vast and chaotic. It will last for eternity, only the starlight remains. The vast and distant cosmic sky holds endless mysteries. With the help of a mysterious person, the young Xiao Yao cultivates an extraordinary martial arts technique against the heavens, trains in unparalleled combat skills, breaks free from constraints, and enters the boundless cosmic sky, pursuing the ultimate meaning of life.

486.71 Million words | 2021-05-08 02:59Update

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Insect Fighter Fiction
Insect Fighter

The Mysterious Place is one of the most secretive institutions in the country, responsible for handling things and phenomena that ordinary people do not want to encounter. Whether it's the supernatural, monsters, or UFOs, anything you wouldn't want to experience in this lifetime or can't understand no matter how hard you try, has some degree of connection with this organization. Since we can't explain everything, let us slice it up like a loaf of bread and show you one of the most mysterious aspects...

76.03 Million words | 2020-08-07 05:37Update

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My Mysterious Medical Career Fiction
My Mysterious Medical Career

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394.13 Million words | 2022-03-27 11:38Update

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Guide to Killing Transmigrators Fiction
Guide to Killing Transmigrators

How to kill a person? A knife, a bottle of poison, a pot of flowers, a blade of grass, or even just a grain of sand... But how do you kill a transmigrator? Well, I suppose you'll need a Mi-Qie particle rifle, a fleet of annihilator starships, interstellar turbo laser cannons, antimatter annihilation missiles, and a red-colored Gundam with sharp horns. Of course, if you don't like these high-tech gadgets, we can also provide Seven Arrows Nailhead Book, Kryptonite-enhanced top-grade flying sword, talismans sealed with chaotic incantations, Book of Shadows, Star X Weapons, and various spells and magical items. In short, every transmigrator is a cheat code, possessing an unbeatable plot armor called protagonist luck. But don't worry, I'll help you, and don't doubt it, because I have already killed numerous transmigrators and have gained rich experience in dealing with them. I am Zhou You, known as the Terminus in various lifetimes in multiple universes.

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A Man Climbs Over the Wall Fiction
A Man Climbs Over the Wall

Lanfang has served her in-laws for many years as a slave, burying her parents and enduring abuse from her mother-in-law and beatings from her husband whenever he is unhappy. Bearing the scars, she decides to make the people who look down on her regret their actions!

249.57 Million words | 2021-04-12 20:03Update

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The Master of Film and Television Fiction
The Master of Film and Television

A peculiar ornament granted Zhang Yuan the ability to traverse the world of film and television. Thus, a bizarre figure emerged before the world, clad in steel armor, stepping lightly on air, and releasing waves of golden dragon energy with his hands...

481.90 Million words | 2023-03-28 19:21Update

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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

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Falling Pear Blossoms, Setting Moon Fiction
Falling Pear Blossoms, Setting Moon

He was the king who stood atop the clouds, looking down upon the world. She had once dreamt of growing old with him. But in his eyes, her love was as lowly as dust. In the midnight dream, she appeared before him, so close yet unattainable. 'Gu Linyuan, I'm scared. I trusted you so much in the past, believing that one day you would see my worth. But what did I wait for? I waited for you to crush my sincere heart and trample it in the mud. Let go, Gu Linyuan. In the Western Shu Kingdom, there are countless beauties. Why do you insist on holding onto someone like me?' 'Linger, I can't let go. Unless you come back to me, unless I die!' With their parting, the pear blossoms fell, and the moon set in the west.

493.12 Million words | 2021-02-16 22:00Update

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The princess is mighty. Fiction
The princess is mighty.

He is a prince, she is a time-traveling girl; When golden wind meets jade dew, they quarrel and fight endlessly. The prince is not easy to deal with, being a royal consort is no easy task! To settle the debts of the prince's infidelity, she also looks for a true love of her own! She will first seize his treasury, then drive away the third party and break his romantic relationships. Up in the court, down in the kitchen, they will never share the same bed. Since she has traveled to a different world, she will live freely and joyfully!

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Why Be Light Fiction
Why Be Light

Since acquaintance, he has been good to her for no reason, giving without expecting anything in return. She was hesitant, but ultimately fell for him. From Zhuo Tai to Jin Yuan, and then from Jin Yuan to Mian Hu. In ten years, the changes in people and things cannot be measured by 'crossing'. What remains unchanged is my relentless search in this beautiful time. This is love. It is your smile that remains as enchanting as the first time we met in this chaotic world. Is it because the love in a chaotic world is destined to be difficult, or is it because we do not love each other enough? Yan Qingqian, a merchant's daughter who is about to leave, encounters danger in a teahouse, and a young military officer comes to her rescue. Is it fate or resentment? Everything begins...

190.63 Million words | 2020-07-24 11:35Update

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Unique Love: The Gatekeeper's Farm Girl Fiction
Unique Love: The Gatekeeper's Farm Girl

Father gone missing, mother blind, with five siblings, one more and they can summon the dragon balls! From a powerful corporate leader to a destitute farm girl, Zhongli is at her wit's end. What can she do? Buy land, become a farmer and a trader, strive for success! 'My goal is to buy all the farms in the country!' But before she becomes the owner, she encounters a big trouble...

106.28 Million words | 2022-08-14 16:22Update

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