american historical fiction books for 5th graders

As a 5th grader, exploring the world of historical fiction can be both educational and entertaining. Whether you are interested in the American Revolutionary War, the Civil Rights Movement, or the Wild West, there are numerous captivating novels available for you to delve into. In this article, we will recommend some popular American historical fiction books that cater specifically to 5th graders.

1. "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry:
Set during World War II in Nazi-occupied Denmark, this powerful novel follows the journey of ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen as she helps her Jewish friend escape to safety. "Number the Stars" not only provides a gripping tale but also offers insights into the bravery and compassion displayed during one of history's darkest times.

2. "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan:
Based on true events, this novel tells the story of twelve-year-old Esperanza Ortega, who goes from a life of luxury in Mexico to working in a California labor camp during the Great Depression. Follow Esperanza as she faces adversity and discovers her inner strength and resilience.

3. "The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis:
This humorous yet poignant novel chronicles the experiences of the Watson family as they embark on a road trip from Michigan to Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Kenny, readers gain a deeper understanding of racial tension and the importance of unity.

4. "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich:
Immerse yourself in Native American culture through the eyes of Omakayas, a young Ojibwa girl, in this beautifully written historical fiction novel. Set in the mid-19th century, the story explores Omakayas' everyday life, struggles, and resilience within her community.

5. "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Forbes:
Transport yourself to Boston during the time of the American Revolution with this classic novel. Follow the journey of fourteen-year-old Johnny Tremain, a talented silversmith turned messenger boy, as he becomes involved in the events leading up to the Revolutionary War.

For more recommendations and a wider selection of American historical fiction books for 5th graders, we suggest visiting reputable online platforms such as Goodreads, Amazon, or Common Sense Media. These websites offer comprehensive reviews and user ratings to help you make informed choices about your next great read.

Happy reading and exploring the rich tapestry of American history!
The Marriage of the King of Hell Fiction
The Marriage of the King of Hell

On the second day of the second month, the dragon awakens; on the third day of the third month, the gates of the underworld open. Since ancient times, there have been legends of beings classified as ghosts. They appear like humans, but with ghostly heads. The malicious aura of these ghosts poses a threat to the world. All beings related to ghosts belong to this realm. When a new King of Hell arrives from the underworld and a celestial star drops from the sky, what lies behind his cold demeanor? Will his affectionate feelings be reciprocated? Witness the love story of the King of Hell.

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Love on the Run Fiction
Love on the Run

After living abroad for ten years, Zheng Yuqing is tricked by her father into returning to her home country, with the purpose of marrying a stranger. When she learns the reason behind it, she agrees to the marriage, only to find out that the man is disabled. Determined not to miss her chance, she decides to run away. Apologies, Dad. On her escape, she coincidentally meets a domineering and unreasonable man who tries everything to get rid of her, but she sticks to him like glue. As their true identities are revealed and their initial agreement emerges, will they be able to find happiness together? Join them on their hilarious journey of escaping marriage and discovering love.

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Rebirth of the Phoenix Fiction
Rebirth of the Phoenix

In her previous life, she lived aimlessly and was framed to the point of losing her life without even knowing why. When everything starts anew, she swears to become stronger, no longer idle, no longer weak and easily bullied! She wants to reclaim what was once lost, bit by bit; she wants to repay those who harmed her, little by little! In a word: After rebirth, strive like a man!

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Ink for the Rest of My Life: First Love Fiction
Ink for the Rest of My Life: First Love

I kept my secret in a glass bottle of time. I carefully guarded my love. I shed my proud self and redeemed the estranged family ties. You are the brightest light in my life, the most beautiful first love in my dreams, and also the culprit who threw me into an unfathomable abyss. I looked back in disarray and then realized there was someone silently accompanying me. He said, 'You treat sweet words as jokes, but do you know? For the rest of my life, I only want you. The rest of our lives are so short, I just want to give it to you alone.'

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Eleven Halls of the Underworld Fiction
Eleven Halls of the Underworld

If life is just a fleeting dream, what is death? As recorded in history, the underworld is divided into ten halls, each presiding over the judgement and trial of spirits, controlling the cycle of life and death in the mortal realm. The tenth hall administers punishment, with hells of frying oil, burning fire, and decapitation, among others. When the guilty are dead, a new head of the ten halls must be appointed. Who shall rise?

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Gentleman's Longevity Guide Fiction
Gentleman's Longevity Guide

The new book, "Gentleman Meng Ze," shares the same background as "Jun Zi Meng Ze" by the author. It tells the story of Liang Yu, who uses a painted fan as a medium to connect people. When she meets a gentleman, their feelings grow deeper. Rumor has it that Liang Yu, who holds the power of connecting souls, uses the fan to create perfect love stories. However, while she helps others find love, her own love life is dismal. She falls for the Divine Lord Chang Jue, but after 50,000 years of devotion, all she receives is a folded fan with the words "no fate." Determined and with a heavy heart, she decides to leave the divine realm and embark on a mortal love story with Chang Jue. In this tale of love and hate that has spanned 50,000 years, will their love fade away or be reborn? As mortal time comes to an end, Liang Yu must decide whether to let go or hold on. And the fans she painted, are they destined to bring lovers together or scatter them apart? In short, this is a story about an unfortunate god of love who becomes single for 120,000 years. Follow me on Weibo: [link]. Join my reading group "许酒不见" on QQ. Visit [link] for more information. 许酒不见, n(*≧▽≦*)

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Transcending as the Chief Female Bodyguard Fiction
Transcending as the Chief Female Bodyguard

In the first year of Taizhou era, a new emperor ascended to the throne, and society quietly underwent a series of changes. She was the legitimate and favored daughter of the current emperor's own younger sister, and the sole heir to the grand princess mansion. After enduring various trainings since childhood, she finally gained her freedom, only to be pursued and accidentally fell into a lake. And just like that, she crossed over... Mo Mo expressed her helplessness, looking at her short legs. She couldn't understand, did her eyes deceive her? Where was this place? I recommend a new book, "Leisurely World," and welcome everyone to come join the excitement.

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Dead and alive Fiction
Dead and alive

All things in the world start from the Six Realms and eventually return to the Six Realms, the cycle never ends. Lu Qiushi, a college student about to graduate, died innocently, only to be discovered to have gone through twenty cycles of reincarnation. What about before the twentieth? Where was he then? In order to be resurrected, he became an extracurricular ghost hunter in the underworld; for survival, he encountered unprecedented strangeness; to stay alive, he struggled tirelessly. Conspiracies and love surround him, but they are not the main melody of his life. Immortals, Buddhas, and ghosts appear in his life, but they are nothing more than passing guests. Former brothers put him in danger, former lovers want to stab him in the heart, and his current lover wants to abandon him. He understands the truth behind everything, yet he cannot blame them. Why is that? He never intended to get involved in ghost hunting, but they say it is the cycle of fate. Peeling away the outer shell of fate, he is shocked to discover that his destiny has long been set. Who controls his destiny and how will his love story end? He is just a small character, just like you and me. Watch as a small character struggles to survive in all kinds of whirlpools, only to find out in the end - never trust your eyes until the very last moment!

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The Divine Doctor Poison Consort is Stunningly Explosive Fiction
The Divine Doctor Poison Consort is Stunningly Explosive

He meows! Who dares to disturb this lady's rest! Ye Yunyi suddenly transmigrated and woke up in a prison cell, and the man before her, filled with killing intent, turned out to be her husband? "Go away! Stinky man!" "Are you playing hard to get?" "Of course, my dear prince!" The tone suddenly changed, and she kicked at Mo Zifeng underneath —— What the hell! A generation of military doctors followed the trend and transmigrated, but ended up becoming a prince's concubine, and a neglected one at that! Who cares about this lousy concubine! But unexpectedly, someone couldn't shake her off. "If the concubine wants a divorce, how about offering herself to this prince?" A certain prince cornered Ye Yunyi against a wall, looking down at the furious little one.

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Case Tracker Fiction
Case Tracker

Are vampires really existent? Are curses truly effective? What secrets lie within the skeletons in the cave? Behind numerous seemingly bizarre phenomena, there is always a reasonable explanation. A team leader from the heavy crime unit, who parachutes in with various enigmas, and a professional and warm-hearted forensic team leader, join forces to become invincible in their work. Witness how they use technology to unravel layers of crimes! This crime-solving story in the scientific field is suitable for all ages and does not involve the supernatural.

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Perfect Love: Emperor's VIP Wife Fiction
Perfect Love: Emperor's VIP Wife

After three years of marriage, Gu Anran discovers her husband cheating and decides to leave him and marry another man. 'Boss, Madam beat someone up.' Ouyang Zicheng didn't even look up, 'Let her beat, bury them if they die.' 'Boss, Madam maxed out her credit card.' 'Give her another one.' 'Boss, Madam's ex-husband wants to talk to her.' 'Throw him out.' Ouyang Zicheng fulfills everything Gu Anran wants unconditionally. He destroys anything she doesn't want. He doesn't care about her ex-husband, only loves her, pampers her, keeps her by his side, and makes her his wife.

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Boss's Light Tease: Adorable Little Wife Fiction
Boss's Light Tease: Adorable Little Wife

Who says water armies must be clever, quick-witted, and good at criticizing and rebutting? With a good husband by her side, all she needs to do is to act cute and play around to conquer the entire entertainment industry. Fu Er, the second young master of the Red and Rich third generations, once said: There are only two lives he has in this world. First, a single and miserable life without meeting a tender wife; second, a blissful second half of life after meeting a tender wife and spoiling her endlessly.

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Original Sin Redemption Fiction
Original Sin Redemption

He shuttles through various bizarre and colorful worlds, obtaining resources from each world to create his ideal kingdom. He is the savior. He is the number one martial artist. He is the king of assassins. He is the embodiment of the heavens. Every world bears the traces he has left behind. Worlds he has already experienced: The Walking Dead, Ip Man, Assassin's Creed. Worlds he will soon experience: ?????

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I Love Strangers Fiction
I Love Strangers

A magnificent mansion with a manor-style, a flawless and ruthless man, draws Lvxiaofan closer involuntarily. However, the presence of a coffin in the house, an inexplicably appearing black cat, a terrified gardener who drove himself insane, and the cries and pleas of a woman in his dreams all indicate that something unusual is at play. Is this a haunted house? A dwelling of darkness? Is he a demonic killer? The grand mansion, should be resplendent, but what terrible secrets lie hidden within? For the sake of love, she walks bravely forward. But will the outcome be hell or paradise?

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The Self-Cultivation of a Die-hard Fan Fiction
The Self-Cultivation of a Die-hard Fan

Zhuo Nan is Yan Hui's fanboy, and he has been a crazy fan for many years. Eventually, he obsessed himself to death. After a hard-won rebirth, history always has astonishing similarities... If you are interested in the completed novel "Professional Disbandment" by Year on VHE, please click on the link: http://jw.motie.com/book/

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Bloodthirsty Queen Fiction
Bloodthirsty Queen

Unaware of the ways of the world, the queen turns bloodthirsty overnight. The dashing general with a crimson mark on his brow resorts to desperate measures and stands alone amidst betrayal and abandonment. In the end, an opulent yet malevolent demon king is willing to sacrifice everything for love. Who harvested the love-bound plants from all corners, fought over by gods, only to be engulfed by the tides of time and concealed secrets... The ancient love has been crushed by the iron horses of distant years. Listening to the voice of antiquity, sighing at the desolation of an unparalleled era; the fragrance of old dreams eroding the heart...

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I'll eat you if you're not obedient! Fiction
I'll eat you if you're not obedient!

[[Red Sleeve Reading - First Global Writing Competition]] Participant】 Su Weinuan accidentally picked up a kitten and began dreaming about a super handsome young man who constantly bullies her in various ways - "Stupid woman, make me a luxurious seafood meal tomorrow!" "Idiot, come and knead my shoulders and beat my back!" Su Weinuan: Hug my little kitten tightly.jpg But why did this kitten suddenly turn into a super handsome guy in my dream?! Σ( ° △ °|||)︴ 【★ Proud and willful second young master X happy and cute ★ Sweetness+++++ ★ Daily updates ★ Warm pampering ★ Light-hearted ★】

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Made in China Fiction
Made in China

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The Royal Lady: Phoenix Master of the Nation Fiction
The Royal Lady: Phoenix Master of the Nation

Who says that women with long hair lack intelligence? Who says that talented women lack virtue? Who says that women cannot stand at the court? Who says that women are inferior to men? Rising to power means nothing to her, what she wants is to pacify the world!

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Young Master Jun, Madam Made Headlines Again Fiction
Young Master Jun, Madam Made Headlines Again

New book released: 'This Unruly Big Shot Can't Be Messed With'. What is it like to be targeted by a ruthless and mentally unstable big shot? [Romance] The shameless man in front of her is the influential Young Master Jun in H City, with immense power and decisive actions. Who would have thought that Young Master Jun is a doting husband who spoils his wife excessively. 'General Jun, Madam is selling off the custom-made clothes you designed, should we stop her?' Jun Simo glanced at the person and said, 'Hurry up and have someone rush to make the clothes.'

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