9th grade historical fiction books

When it comes to historical fiction books for 9th-grade students, there are countless options available that will not only entertain but also educate young readers about different periods in history. In this article, we will be exploring some of the most highly recommended historical fiction books for 9th graders, providing a great mix of engaging narratives, well-researched settings, and memorable characters.

One highly praised historical fiction book for 9th graders is "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, this novel follows the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who finds solace and escape in stealing books. As readers journey through Liesel's life, they gain insight into the power of words, the impact of war on ordinary people, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Another captivating choice is "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys. This novel sheds light on a lesser-known part of history, following the story of 15-year-old Lina Vilkas and her family as they are forcibly relocated from their home in Lithuania to a labor camp in Siberia during the Soviet occupation in the 1940s. This gripping tale explores themes of hope, survival, and the strength of familial bonds.

For those interested in the American Civil Rights Movement, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis is a must-read. Set against the backdrop of the racially turbulent 1960s, the story revolves around the Watson family, an African American family living in Flint, Michigan. When they embark on a trip to Birmingham, Alabama, they witness the infamous 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, which leaves a profound impact on their lives. Through humor and heartwarming moments, this book explores important themes of racial prejudice, love, and resilience.

In addition to these standalone novels, there are also many historical fiction series that 9th graders can dive into. One popular series is "The Wolves of Willoughby Chase" by Joan Aiken. Set in an alternative version of 19th-century England, this series delves into the adventures of Bonnie and Sylvia, two cousins who must navigate treacherous plots and face evil guardians while trying to save their beloved home.

To further enhance their historical fiction reading experience, 9th graders can explore websites like Goodreads, where they can find recommendations based on their preferences and read reviews from other readers. Additionally, historical fiction book lists curated by educational institutions like school libraries or organizations like the American Library Association can provide valuable guidance in selecting appropriate and high-quality books for young readers.

In conclusion, whether it's World War II, the Soviet occupation, the Civil Rights Movement, or alternative historical settings, there are numerous historical fiction books available for 9th graders to enjoy and learn from. By exploring these recommended novels and utilizing online resources, young readers can embark on exciting journeys through the past, gaining a deeper understanding of different historical periods and the enduring human spirit.
Dazzling Great Tang Fiction
Dazzling Great Tang

My father is Emperor Tang Gaozong Li Zhi, my mother is Empress Wu Zetian, my younger brother is Emperor Tang Ruizong Li Dan, my nephew is Emperor Tang Xuanzong Li Longji, and my son is Li Zhongmao, the Young Emperor. Together with myself, our family spans three generations and includes six emperors. Because of this, I am jokingly called the "Six Emperor Pill" by later generations. This pill is delicious, so Empress Wu Zetian, my brother Li Dan, Princess Taiping, and my cousin Wu Chengsi are all interested in it. Li Xian said, "If a tiger does not show its might, do you think I am Hello Kitty? Do you want to taste the pill? Damn it, it will poison you all." Let's see how Li Xian, traveling through time, seizes the flourishing Tang Dynasty amidst numerous enemies, and creates a prosperous era of peace and dominance in the land.

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Iron Soft Fiction
Iron Soft

Wen Ruixiu watched as his future father-in-law waved his hand and summoned three handsome young men in front of him. He was told that his fiancée was among them. Tian Rou had always believed that what she managed to snatch was hers, little did she know that the jade pendant she had taken from her elder brother was actually a token of betrothal. She roughly pulled off the jade pendant that she had been wearing for over ten years and threw it to Wen Ruixiu, stuttering, "Sister-in-law! I didn't know you had this kind of relationship with my elder brother!" Wen Ruixiu: "..." Wen Ruixiu had been well-educated since childhood, and even in his youth, he had yearned for the heroic aspirations depicted in the frontier poems, sacrificing oneself for the nation

486.79 Million words | 2022-02-22 14:20Update

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The Super Soldier King of Resistance against Japan Fiction
The Super Soldier King of Resistance against Japan

The strongest soldier leader accidentally time-traveled to the anti-Japanese battlefield in the 1940s with his team. Let's witness how Qiao Youhua, the strongest soldier, leads his brothers to kill the Japanese invaders, eliminate the traitors, and seek revenge. A beautiful and gentle female student, and a hot-tempered female communication soldier...

417.70 Million words | 2021-08-04 16:29Update

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The Chronicles of Dayan's War Fiction
The Chronicles of Dayan's War

Li Yuxuan, the invincible warrior, has a devoted wife and a group of loyal brothers, as well as his sister Ai Jiufeng, who rules over the kingdom. He dominates the business world, possessing immense wealth. With his exceptional swordsmanship, he never fails in battle. Laughing in the face of formidable enemies, he destroys them effortlessly. This book combines elements of love, business warfare, military strategy, inspirational success stories, and scientific speculations within an entertaining narrative. It promises to provide readers with both relaxation and enlightenment. If you have any dissatisfaction or suggestions, please join our discussion group to participate in further conversations about the novel.

500.74 Million words | 2023-05-02 21:27Update

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Step into the Middle Ages. Fiction
Step into the Middle Ages.

A fusion of wisdom from a future Chinese tech nerd's soul and the stereotypical character of a German nobleman, combined through mysterious powers to traverse time and space, is about to unfold an unimaginable reaction within the body of a minor noble in the Holy Roman Empire. Witness the journey of the Chinese tech nerd's soul as it immerses itself in the medieval era, utilizing its intellect and noble lineage to carve a path towards glory amidst the darkness and chaos. He is the master to whom knights pledge their unwavering loyalty, the captain whom German mercenaries faithfully follow, the darling of noble women, the aristocrat of aristocrats. With mounted spears and lances, longbows and crossbows, longswords and battle axes, allow him to guide you into the medieval realm.

425.70 Million words | 2023-01-21 03:25Update

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Proud Tang Fiction
Proud Tang

In the history records: In the 14th year of the Tianbao era, on the 9th day of the 11th month, An Lushan rebelled against the Tang Dynasty in Fanyang. The rebel forces quickly seized the capital, Luoyang, and then set their sights on Chang'an. Under the repeated instigation of Prime Minister Yang Guozhong, Emperor Li Longji ordered General Geshu Han, the defender of Tongguan, to launch a full-scale attack, resulting in a disastrous defeat. Tongguan was soon captured, and Chang'an was subsequently occupied by the rebel army. Li Longji hurriedly fled westward to Shu. During Li Longji's escape, a mutiny broke out at Ma Wei Slope,

238.83 Million words | 2021-01-24 08:54Update

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Sheng Ming Grand Tutor Fiction
Sheng Ming Grand Tutor

Time travel? Alone? You guys are weak! Archaeology prodigy Ye Yu travels with beautiful sisters! It's just a casual trip, how did they inexplicably travel to the Ming Dynasty and become the emperor's teacher?! Power struggles, dangers of inheritance, foreign invasions! With their extraordinary wit, they stand tall in the court! I just wanted to live a peaceful life! Occasionally collect archaeological evidence that can't be found in the modern world! Then, gather my four companions and return to the century! Wait, did my arrival directly change history?! National grudges, beautiful women, let's see how a generation of imperial teachers stands firm in the whirlpool of history! This book welcomes brothers and sisters who love this book and history to discuss together.

430.79 Million words | 2022-09-28 13:00Update

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The Great Qin Empire Fiction
The Great Qin Empire

"The Great Qin Empire" is a long historical novel that depicts the rise and fall of the Qin dynasty. The Qin Empire emerged during a time of fierce competition among powerful contenders, establishing a unified and powerful empire and pioneering a new iron civilization. However, it only had a lifespan of fifteen years, fleeting like a shooting star, roaring and then perishing. Within this immense historical upheaval and dramatic fate of the empire, countless miraculous stories and the joys and sorrows of great figures are hidden. Their individual destinies, whether delicate or magnificent, righteous or wicked, heroic or mediocre, compose this symphony of history. The societal framework and cultural traditions woven by the empire still regulate our lives today, serving as a monumental spiritual pillar of the Chinese nation."

558.67 Million words | 2020-12-12 06:23Update

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Rising from the Lower Class Fiction
Rising from the Lower Class

All things are inferior, but reading is supreme. In this age that values reading above all else, let's see how Zhang Jie climbs to the top step by step. This book is humorous and witty, creating a different view of the Ming Dynasty for you.

596.48 Million words | 2021-12-24 16:24Update

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Deep purple Fiction
Deep purple

Looking down upon the realms and emanating unparalleled elegance, he is the esteemed and supreme Zhonghua, the pinnacle figure of the immortal sect. Towering above all, he is adored and admired by many, yet forever out of reach. In the celestial realm of fate, she innocently approaches him and becomes his disciple. With inherent demonic aura and a destined path towards darkness, unable to cultivate celestial arts, it matters not, as long as she can stay by his side. But she finds herself helplessly and desperately falling in love with him, unable to look up at him, yet unable to resist doing so. All she desires is to be with him, accompanying him through countless lifetimes. Yet, fate is not so merciful, as the enmity between the immortal and demonic realms is far from over. Everything has only just begun!

233.09 Million words | 2020-12-09 06:40Update

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Treacherous thief of the nation Fiction
Treacherous thief of the nation

With ambitions spanning the entire nation, I carry the aspirations of both the court and the common people. My heart is filled with the mission to sweep across the world! Those who steal will be punished, those who steal a country shall be ennobled... The thieves who steal a nation awaken the greatest excitement within you. This historical masterpiece from the end of 2014 is worth your possession!

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Transcendental Divine Physician Fiction
Transcendental Divine Physician

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was great chaos in the world. Cao Cao, under the guise of the Han Emperor, embarked on expeditions to conquer all four corners. Just as his dominance was about to be established, he suddenly fell ill. The divine physician Hua Tuo, in his attempt to treat Cao Cao, found himself imprisoned and met his tragic demise. Before his death, he entrusted his extraordinary medical book, the "Blue Pouch Classic," to his dear friend Ye Huairen. Unexpectedly, Ye Huairen's wife accidentally burned the book, leaving only half of it preserved in the mortal realm. Relying solely on this half-copy medical book, Ye Huairen travelled the rivers and lakes, healing the sick and helping the needy. Everyone revered him as the "Divine Physician Ye," and his renowned reputation spread throughout the world.

402.73 Million words | 2023-06-14 18:32Update

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The War of the Otaku Fiction
The War of the Otaku

A story about a otaku who travels back to the World War II era with incredible superpowers. In short, it's a story filled with dazzling imagery of highly intensified copper-hardened domain wall resonance to prevent vortex losses and resonance losses, electron pulse bands of light-emitting diodes and photosensitive transistors scattered by pulse-scattered semiconductor wafers, particle-illuminating semiconductor hardening and light-sensitive sensor light source hardening, as well as electromagnetic wave resistance with iron sulfate hardening, and explosion-proof dog eyes with gold-filled copper nitrate hardening. Ah~~~ my eyes! (covers eyes) ... There's a reader group created by readers: , where you can chat, have fun, and give suggestions.

413.95 Million words | 2023-01-05 16:24Update

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Tang Dynasty government official Fiction
Tang Dynasty government official

A new historical time-travel novel titled "Hidden Image" has been uploaded. It's even better than this book, hope everyone enjoys it! Introduction of "Hidden Image": After two years of the Zhou Wu Revolution, it was the third year after Wu Zetian officially ascended the throne, and the hardworking Tang Song, who died from overwork, traveled back 1,300 years. Wu Zet

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Three Kingdoms Military God Fiction
Three Kingdoms Military God

Chen Xu, who traveled back to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, was merely an ordinary civilian. In this era filled with influential families, he only wanted to provide a better life for his own family. However, fate had other plans. Oppressed beyond measure, Chen Xu eventually joined the doomed Yellow Turban Rebellion, creating a new chapter in history. Through trials of blood and fire, he transformed from a compassionate individual to a ruthless hero, a military god who conquered all. Book enthusiasts group:

499.25 Million words | 2020-08-22 10:15Update

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Courtyard: Intercepting the Beautiful Woman at the Beginning of the Game Fiction
Courtyard: Intercepting the Beautiful Woman at the Beginning of the Game

Accidentally traveling back to the 1950s, I replaced the foolish pillar of youth, seizing the heart of a stunning beauty from the start and leaving no chance for those scoundrels like Xu Damao to ruin everything. Changing the fate of the original pillar, I roamed freely through the courtyard, rushed through the gates of Zhengyang, stepping on the opportunities brought by the changing times, and becoming a rising star of wealth and prosperity.

486.64 Million words | 2020-07-27 20:57Update

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The Number One General of the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Number One General of the Three Kingdoms

One Lu, two Zhao, three Dian Wei, four Guan Yu, five Ma Chao, six Zhang Fei. Huang, Xu, Sun, Tai, two Xiahou, two Zhang, Xu, Pang, Gan, Zhou, Wei. Zhang Xiu, the divine spear, and Wen Yan, though brave, were doomed to a tragic fate. Twenty-four famous generals of the Three Kingdoms, finally Deng Ai and Jiang Wei. In the era of the Three Kingdoms, outstanding generals emerged one after another, shining with brilliance. It is fortunate to be reborn in such a grand era, dueling and dancing with numerous famous generals on the battlefield, which is a stroke of luck. Braving the three armies, strategizing on the battlefield, this is the dream and passion of a passionate man. When stepping into this grand era, one can only say: The first general of the Three Kingdoms, who can surpass me?

411.13 Million words | 2021-09-11 15:06Update

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The Live Stream: Me as Cao Zhi Fiction
The Live Stream: Me as Cao Zhi

I came softly, I waved my wings quietly, and then embarked on the path of marrying a wealthy beauty, becoming a CEO, and heading for the peak of life without return.

216.66 Million words | 2021-11-22 06:42Update

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The Blue Sky Road of the Grand Canal. Fiction
The Blue Sky Road of the Grand Canal.

During the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, the waters near the Xijin Ferry in Zhenjiang Prefecture were turbulent, and shipwrecks were common. Kang Damao and Shen Luobin, two young men, led the people in managing the silt at the bottom of the river, but an accident occurred. From then on, the Kang and Shen families became mortal enemies, and Kang Dayong, the twelfth-generation descendant of the "Million Kang" family, also known as Damao, developed shipping on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, revitalized the family business, managed the canal, and served the nation. This book has been officially selected as a key incubation project for the "Grand Canal Culture" theme in the online literary works section organized by the National Press and Publication Administration.

561.25 Million words | 2023-04-02 21:37Update

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Empire of Excellence Fiction
Empire of Excellence

From an uncle crossing over to become a young man, he looks so thrilled. In the blink of an eye, he buys a soaring monkey. This is a history novel that is not too serious but still serious. Interested friends can join the book club to discuss and exchange ideas together.

138.93 Million words | 2022-08-07 12:32Update

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