historical fiction for 12 year olds

Looking for captivating historical fiction novels suitable for 12-year-olds? Whether for educational purposes or simply for entertainment, historical fiction can be a great way to engage young readers with the past. In this article, we will explore some popular historical fiction books that are beloved by 12-year-olds and their parents alike.

1. "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry:
Set in Nazi-occupied Denmark during World War II, "Number the Stars" follows the story of a young girl named Annemarie Johansen. This gripping tale of bravery and friendship offers young readers an intimate view of the Holocaust through the eyes of a child.

2. "The War That Saved My Life" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley:
Set during World War II in England, "The War That Saved My Life" tells the story of Ada, a 10-year-old girl born with a clubfoot. When she escapes the clutches of her abusive mother and experiences freedom for the first time, Ada's resilience and determination shine through.

3. "The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis:
This novel takes readers on a journey with the Watson family as they travel from their home in Flint, Michigan to Birmingham, Alabama during the civil rights movement. Through the eyes of 10-year-old Kenny, readers gain insight into the realities of racism and discrimination.

4. "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis:
Another gem by Christopher Paul Curtis, "Bud, Not Buddy" is set during the Great Depression. It follows the story of 10-year-old Bud as he embarks on a journey to find his father, encountering a series of adventures and life lessons along the way.

5. "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick:
This unique novel blends captivating storytelling with stunning illustrations. Set in 1930s Paris, it revolves around Hugo, an orphan who lives within the walls of a train station. The book offers a magical glimpse into the world of early cinema while celebrating the power of friendship and resilience.

For more recommendations, you can explore websites such as Goodreads, which has dedicated sections for historical fiction books for children. Additionally, checking with your local library or speaking to a children's literature specialist can provide you with tailored suggestions based on your 12-year-old's interests.

Remember, reading historical fiction can not only provide entertainment but also foster a love for history and inspire curiosity about the past. Happy reading!
Don't Even Think About Escaping, Deviously Cunning Wife and Doctor Daughter Fiction
Don't Even Think About Escaping, Deviously Cunning Wife and Doctor Daughter

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The Wolf Emperor is Expecting, the Empress Gives Birth Again Fiction
The Wolf Emperor is Expecting, the Empress Gives Birth Again

【Wolf Majesty: Darling, come for a hug, a kiss, and lift you up high!】In a sudden turn of events, she became a traitor to the country; her innocent child was brutally murdered and dismembered. She becomes a lonely soul in the desolate wilderness, but heavens show mercy as she reincarnates! Labeling her shameless and indulgent? Haha, not only will she indulge in desires, but she will also bear children. Do as you wish. Haomingzhu: 'Your Majesty, someone says our child is illegitimate.' Wolf Majesty: 'Outrageous! Guards, silence those slanderers by ripping their tongues!'... After rebirth, she swears to trample her enemies under her feet! However, she never expected that person to appear before her ahead of time; their reunion reminds her of their lost child in their previous life, causing immense pain. The Wolf Majesty transforms with an enchanting demeanor: 'Darling, don't cry. I will have a child with you right now!' Haomingzhu: 'Who said I...?' Wolf Majesty: 'Speak less, do more. We'll have a bunch of little ones next year.' One year later... Steward: 'Your Majesty, the Empress has given birth to another child-' Hmm? Where is His Majesty this time? 'Ah! Your Majesty! How did you transform again?!' 【Sweet Romance, Male Lead Cutely Showing off Alert】

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My Supernatural Funeral Career Fiction
My Supernatural Funeral Career

Live broadcast of a crematorium burning a naked woman. After graduating from school, I joined the funeral industry and learned many secrets of the funeral business. Along the way, I also encountered many terrifying and eerie encounters with evil spirits. This is a story of horror like no other, filled with taboo topics within the funeral industry... the latest masterpiece by the audacious programmer. As promised, I will continue to deliver suspense and terror to the extreme, with a guaranteed double update every day to keep you on the edge of your seat. Find me on Sina Weibo: http://weibo.com/u/ Official group: For friends waiting for updates, you can also check out my other two completed works, "Things in the Underworld" http://www.heiyan.com/book/ and "The Afterworld" http://www.heiyan.com/book/.

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Your City, My Dream Fiction
Your City, My Dream

An encounter, love at first sight. She gave her heart to the man she loved, who suffered a family tragedy. He promised to protect her at all costs, even if it meant sacrificing himself. But driven by his own desires, he married her off to someone else. He wore a golden robe, she wept in plain clothes. He reveled in song and dance, she found solace in the cold moonlight. Your city, my tears. I wish to never meet you again for eternity.

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Step by Lianhua Fiction
Step by Lianhua

The treasured 'Bixi Soul-Calling Rabbit' of the Shangguan family was accidentally destroyed by the Second Prince Boyi. Thus began a tale of unwavering loyalty and destiny. As a love affair comes to its end, a man utters, 'I'm sorry, I failed you in this lifetime,' igniting an eternal cycle of unresolved regrets. 'One flower, one world, one realm, one pure land. One dream, one pillow, one destiny turning into sin. One step, one lotus flower, with a divine presence in the center.' The lonely white rabbit wanders, looking back as he goes, neither clothes nor people remain as before. Through transformations and rebirths, regardless of identity, gender, or circumstances... the only one who remains faithfully by her side, pouring all their sincere and unrepentant love, is her little rabbit. Finally, after three lifetimes of rare virtuous deeds, they exchange a once-in-a-lifetime harmonious union.

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Rebirth in the 70s: Divine Doctor's Delicate Wife Fiction
Rebirth in the 70s: Divine Doctor's Delicate Wife

Ren Qingyue, a modern female doctor, tragically discovers that not only has she traveled back forty years, but she also finds herself in an unattractive and overweight body, married to a man whom she despises. To make matters worse, she has to deal with a family full of difficult in-laws. Ren Qingyue is exhausted from tormenting these scumbags and yearns to leave. However, her cold and mysterious husband is considerate and caring, making it impossible for her to resist his charms. "Darling, let's go home and sleep." "Coming, coming." PS: (This story is filled with sweetness and surprises, the female lead has special abilities. Come join us!)

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Infinite Dimension Realm Fiction
Infinite Dimension Realm

(Apocalypse Series - Part 4) The World Tree is the convergence point of all parallel universes and the center of all universes. All deceased beings, souls, come here and those who arrive here are called the Reincarnators. This is the end and the beginning for all living beings. Every leaf of the World Tree is a world imagined by humans, and every flower is a complete and mature dimensional realm. All who come here must undergo the test of the Two-Dimensional World. Those cute and innocent worlds are like an apocalypse for the Reincarnators. Only those who struggle out of death are qualified to continue living, to challenge higher difficulties, and to explore the end of the World Tree. PS: Three chapters are guaranteed to be updated daily, and there will be extra updates on weekends.

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Sheng Tang Yongning Fiction
Sheng Tang Yongning

Passed through the early Tang Dynasty, if possible, she would rather be a casual passerby; who would have thought that from the beginning of being forced, to later on being unable to let go, there were some people, some matters that were destined to be unforgettable; thus, she can only firmly hold onto that love in her hands! Thus, for the promise of 'Sheng Tang', she will leave her reputation to others!

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My princess at home is a clown. Fiction
My princess at home is a clown.

One day, I crossed over and became the daughter of the Prime Minister. My father doesn't love me and my mother doesn't care. They even forced me to marry someone! Rumor has it that the person I'm going to marry is the emperor's favorite prince? I like the prince, he's wealthy and powerful! Rumor has it that the prince I'm going to marry is disabled? I like disabled people, I can control them as I please! With my excellent medical skills, I cure the prince's disabilities. Originally, I thought he would support me, but who would have thought that this prince is actually wickedly cunning! Who controls who, we'll see about that...

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I Will Love You Like Life Fiction
I Will Love You Like Life

The long-awaited youth bestseller novel 'I Will Love You Like Life' is now available in its web version. It is a thrilling love story that breaks through societal norms. It portrays a melancholic and beautiful teenage romance with an exquisite, humorous, and cold language. When a boy caught in a whirlwind of conspiracy falls in love with a talented female police officer known as the goddess of the crime world, little does he know that she holds a dark and sorrowful past. As the boy and his friends get entangled in a dangerous game, will their beautiful yet cruel love extinguish like fireworks in the face of imminent crisis...

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Charming Man Dotes on his Farmer Wife: This Lady is Fierce Fiction
Charming Man Dotes on his Farmer Wife: This Lady is Fierce

After witnessing a sexual encounter, I unexpectedly traveled back in time to a small village in ancient China. Shockingly, the previous host of my body was also killed by the wicked stepmother for accidentally witnessing such a scene. As if that wasn't enough, they even planned to sell the dead body. How could I tolerate this? Hmph, I don't care if you're the stepmother, uncle, or second uncle; as long as you're obnoxious, I'll give you a beating, whether one or two at a time. But after dealing with these obnoxious people, I couldn't help but notice my emaciated parents and siblings dressed in tattered clothes, and the poverty-stricken village. Yang Chuxia was furious and shouted to the heavens, "I will bring prosperity to this place and prove that even in the winter, flowers can bloom; you won't dare to seek men for me in the summer or find women for me."

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The Moment When the Flowers of Mountains and Rivers Fall Fiction
The Moment When the Flowers of Mountains and Rivers Fall

Years have passed since the end of the SARS epidemic. Zeng Fan and Gu Ming have transitioned from Shanhe Elementary School to Shanhe Middle School. Located on the edge of the northwest Loess Plateau and the Qinling Mountains foothills, Shanhe Town consists of several villages and various types of schools. Shanhe Middle School is the largest middle school in the town and the only one with a high school department. Here, the sky is vast and the government seems distant, living conditions are harsh, and the teaching staff is scarce with varying levels of competence. Consequently, this school is home to a variety of teachers and students. Some teachers are strict, some gentle, some violent, and some tranquil; some students aspire to get into Tsinghua University or Peking University, while others simply aim to obtain a middle school diploma and find work elsewhere. Inevitably, conflicts arise between the teachers and students, sometimes leading to laughter, sometimes prompting deep contemplation. However, one commonality exists among them all: their presence in this harsh land and their passionate lives.

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Forensic Doctor's Beloved Wife Fiction
Forensic Doctor's Beloved Wife

【Completed】Because of her special profession as a forensic doctor, she became an old single woman who was forced to go on blind dates and mocked every day. He, the CEO of a conglomerate, a valuable and eligible bachelor, married her to repay a favor, but signed a divorce agreement three years later. He said: "You have the smell of a corpse on you." She said: "You have the smell of copper on you." Others said: "You both have a compatible stench, a perfect match!" * A story of marriage before love, filled with warmth and indulgence. Due to the protagonist's special profession, there will also be elements of dark and macabre suspenseful murder cases. * I recommend the classic monthly subscription novel "Reborn with Supernatural Abilities: The Genius Girl Fortune Teller," which combines elements of fortune-telling, divination, feng shui appraisal, thriller, and urban enjoyment. Many people enjoy it.

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The Invincible Son-in-Law of the Beautiful and Wealthy Fiction
The Invincible Son-in-Law of the Beautiful and Wealthy

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Yongzheng Emperor - The Struggle for the Crown by the Nine Princes Fiction
Yongzheng Emperor - The Struggle for the Crown by the Nine Princes

The factional strife in the court, hidden seething violence; the change in the throne, Yongzheng narrowly prevails. Discussions of the edict, accusations of patricide, claims to the throne? A fragment of history, enveloped in numerous doubts and mysteries, puzzling and indiscernible. The author employs his pen to render a vivid account, producing a vivid and authentic narrative of the grandeur of the palace and the remoteness of the rivers and lakes, capturing every detail. From the imperial code and palace architecture, to the gastronomy and attire, to the rituals and melodies, all depicted in vivid detail, exuding an air of erudition. From the humblest houses and

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The Daughter's Self-improvement in Another World Fiction
The Daughter's Self-improvement in Another World

Xuanwu Continent is a world where martial arts rule supreme. Anyone who is deemed talented, regardless of their affinity for metal, wood, water, fire, or earth, can cultivate the profound energy. Liu Changning has become the legitimate daughter of a prominent family. How will she interpret her own life? ※※※ This is an Eastern fantasy story with profound and prestigious martial arts clans, mysterious and powerful sects, elusive and unknown demons, and a coveted celestial realm. _____________________ A new book, "Sword Cultivation: Flowing Clouds," has been uploaded. Please show your support! The story...

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Light Silk Dream Fiction
Light Silk Dream

【【Cloud Rises Chinese Literature Essay Contest】Submission】She, because the six deities' Meng Po Soup was exchanged when she was reincarnated, cannot forget the past, always acting like a man, resulting in arrogance and being difficult to deal with in this life. He, in the eyes of the world, is a playboy prince who had to marry an ugly woman as his queen for a holy decree, only to find out that she is different from the rumors. One strives to get closer as love grows, while the other tries to keep their distance due to the unforgettable memories of their past life. However, destiny has already been predetermined in reincarnation, unable to escape or push away!

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Apocalyptic Dragon Martial Artist Fiction
Apocalyptic Dragon Martial Artist

Zombie outbreak, the end of the world has come! Everything returns to its origin! What matters is no longer wealth or status, but strength! The only thing that matters in the apocalypse is survival!

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The King of Movies Fiction
The King of Movies

The world of real movies has been filled with a bloody and conspiratorial atmosphere from its inception. Subconsciousness has become a crucial factor in measuring an actor's future. A worthless extra, seemingly by chance, stumbled upon a life-changing opportunity. However, the bigger his abilities grew, the greater the resistance he faced. He struggled in the vast ocean of the film industry for a long time, but finally forged a bloody path ahead. Looking at his comrades who had fought alongside him, he calmly said, "Back in the day, I just clicked on the wrong advertisement."

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Casual Life in the Online Game Fiction
Casual Life in the Online Game

In the future, forget about slaying monsters and leveling up in online games. Follow me as I tend to my crops, care for the NPCs, and indulge in activities like embroidery and painting. I explore various scenic locations and if someone dares to bully, watch me handle it. NPC: Who dares to bully our little lady? Everyone, grab your weapons, South Lady has been mistreated! The flowers and plants around me keep a close eye on anyone approaching within a ten-mile radius. They'll alert me immediately! Thanks to Fish Baby for creating a QQ group, where we can chat and have fun together. Join us in YY, the group number is: Knock on the door, who is the one with red clothes and white hair~.

119.55 Million words | 2021-09-03 19:19Update

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