historical fiction books for 4th graders

Historical Fiction Books for 4th Graders: Igniting Imagination and Sparking Interest in the Past

Are you a parent or teacher searching for engaging historical fiction books for 4th graders? Look no further! In this article, we'll delve into the fascinating world of historical fiction, recommend some captivating titles, and introduce renowned authors that both kids and adults admire. With these enriching stories, your young readers will embark on compelling adventures while learning about different eras and cultures. 

1. "I Survived" series by Lauren Tarshis:
Let's start with a popular series perfect for 4th graders: "I Survived" by Lauren Tarshis. These action-packed novels transport readers to various historical events such as the sinking of the Titanic, the horrors of the Battle of Gettysburg, and even the eruption of Mount St. Helen's. The intriguing stories are based on true events, providing children with a unique perspective on history.

2. "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry:
Lois Lowry's "Number the Stars" is a powerful tale of bravery and friendship set during World War II. As the German occupation of Denmark intensifies, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her family embark on a dangerous mission to save Annemarie's Jewish best friend from the Nazis. This moving story sheds light on the Holocaust and inspires empathy in young readers.

3. "The Watsons go to Birmingham - 1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis:
Christopher Paul Curtis takes readers on a journey to one of the darkest periods in American history – the Civil Rights Movement. "The Watsons go to Birmingham - 1963" follows the Watson family from Flint, Michigan, as they experience racial tensions and turmoil during their visit to Birmingham, Alabama. This poignant historical novel teaches 4th graders about the struggles for equality and social justice.

4. "Little House on the Prairie" series by Laura Ingalls Wilder:
Transport your child back in time to the pioneer days with Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved "Little House on the Prairie" series. This charming collection follows the Ingalls family as they settle in various locations across the American Midwest during the late 1800s. Readers will witness their hardships, triumphs, and the simplicity of life during this time period.

5. Finding Reliable Resources:
To continue the exploration of historical fiction, encourage your 4th graders to visit reputable websites such as Scholastic's Book Wizard or Common Sense Media. These platforms offer carefully curated book lists, reviews, and reading level assessments to help you make informed choices.

In conclusion, historical fiction books have the power to ignite imaginations, foster empathy, and kindle a love for history. The recommended titles and authors mentioned above are just the tip of the iceberg. By introducing 4th graders to captivating stories from the past, you'll encourage a lifelong appreciation for reading and learning. So, embark on these literary adventures and let the magic of historical fiction captivate young minds!
The Girl Need Not Guard, I am Blind Fiction
The Girl Need Not Guard, I am Blind

【Editor's Highly Recommended】"The girl need not guard, I am just a blind man." Initially, he only wanted to survive and grow. Little did he know that he would encounter w along the way.

67.80 Million words | 2022-06-10 14:32Update

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Conquer the world Fiction
Conquer the world

From ancient times, when talking about the Han Dynasty, one must mention the Tang Dynasty, the Han-Tang, the Han-Tang. The end of the Han Dynasty saw the emergence of the Three Kingdoms. So, what kind of era was it during the decline of the Tang Dynasty? It was an era where heroes rose up just like during the Three Kingdoms. It was an era belonging only to military governors. It was an era belonging only to the strong. How can a small time traveler make a name for themselves? If you dear readers think "Conquering the Empire" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

86.23 Million words | 2021-01-26 22:33Update

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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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The Special Forces: I'm Slightly Self-disciplined Fiction
The Special Forces: I'm Slightly Self-disciplined

"Private! Your level of discipline is outstanding!" "Report, sir! I'm just a little more disciplined than others." "Just a little? I'd say it's a billion times more!" "Even without a system, I would still be disciplined! Because discipline is a quality every soldier must possess!" A regular soldier born in an era of elite troops, he possesses a precious quality from birth. He writes a remarkable military life. How important is discipline for a soldier? And how will this disciplined private bring about change in the unit? Let's wait and see.

375.63 Million words | 2022-07-28 04:09Update

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Time traveling merchant Fiction
Time traveling merchant

The solitary traveler, traversing different time periods and eras, from the present day to the era of ancient weaponry, and further into the vastness of interstellar space, encounters clashes of blood and fire.

488.63 Million words | 2021-10-19 16:31Update

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Clash of Small Town Fiction
Clash of Small Town

He hails from Xinghua, a water town in Jiangnan, In the verdant military camp, his hot blood boils, Entangled with beauties from various nations throughout his life, Amidst the shadows of espionage, he battles the killers of the evil sect. He is the successor of a thousand-year-old lineage, Obtaining ancient secrets in the quest for treasures. On the ethereal peak of Beiyue, he journeys like a wandering dragon, In our majestic Middle Kingdom, the dragon's roar shakes the heavens. After transitioning careers, he encounters the different struggles of local officials, Every day brings new excitement, shared with you!

290.81 Million words | 2021-11-10 14:48Update

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Dragon Soars 1856 Fiction
Dragon Soars 1856

In the year , amidst the fires and smoke of war between the Xiang Army and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, a young Chinese naval captain crossed over, altering the destiny of all humankind!

375.96 Million words | 2022-06-11 12:13Update

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The peasant girl-turned consort's fame spreads throughout the world. Fiction
The peasant girl-turned consort's fame spreads throughout the world.

Once crossed over, she became a notorious plague god and short-lived ghost in the surroundings. Her family was dragged down to live in a shack, and many people were waiting to see if this whole family could survive the winter. Either they starved to death or froze to death! But as they waited, this family bought houses, fields, land, and shops... What in the world was going on with this outrageous fortune? —— People in the capital city knew that the Jin Prince married a peasant girl who only knew how to farm, and he cherished her like a pearl. Everyone was waiting to see how this country girl turned princess would make a fool of herself and disgrace the Jin Prince. However, one day, they discovered that the legendary certain someone and another certain someone were actually the little princess of the Jin Prince's family! What happened to the little peasant girl who was supposed to only know how to farm? (Witness how this little peasant girl will become famous throughout the world and become the wealthiest under heaven!)

302.72 Million words | 2022-01-11 09:23Update

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Li Zicheng Fiction
Li Zicheng

Following the principle of "delving into history while transcending history", the author depicts the intricate and grand historical process of a peasant uprising that took place many years ago. The novel revolves around the transformation of Li Zicheng's peasant uprising from weakness to strength, the overthrow of the Ming Dynasty, and the resistance against the invading Qing army. It presents a multi-perspective, multi-faceted, and multi-level panorama of the tumultuous events during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, as well as the tragic end of the peasant uprising, revealing the laws governing peasant wars and historical development.

380.97 Million words | 2021-06-22 06:13Update

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Hunting Three Kingdoms Fiction
Hunting Three Kingdoms

A formidable bow capable of shooting enemies from a thousand steps away; an invincible iron arm that can shatter anything in its path; an indomitable spirit that never admits defeat. Praised as the Heavenly Steed of Liaodong by admirers, feared as a wolf from the north by foes. Travelling through the Three Kingdoms, slaying a general each day, starting from Hebei, rising in Liaodong, casting eyes upon Central Plains, engulfing the world. This is the path of Ma Han. He may not be the greatest marksman in the Three Kingdoms, but he is unquestionably the top sniper. "Give me a good bow, a swift horse, and an abundance of arrows, and I can shoot, explode, and conquer the Three Kingdoms!" - Ma Han

587.83 Million words | 2021-05-15 16:12Update

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Tang Dynasty Mythology Fiction
Tang Dynasty Mythology

The prosperous era of Kaiyuan, with abundance and treasures from all corners. Remembering the peak of Kaiyuan, and the peaceful times of Tianbao. The gates of the palace opened in the heavenly realm, with people from all nations bowing before the imperial crown. After the peak of Kaiyuan, during the final years of Tianbao, the Tang dynasty remained prosperous, but hidden crises lingered beneath the flourishing era. The once ambitious emperor lost his former ambition and grew weary of state affairs, drowning himself in indulgence. In the court, the two corrupt ministers, Li Linfu and Yang Guozhong, held great power, arousing anger and resentment among the officials and the

521.69 Million words | 2021-12-18 18:00Update

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The Royal Family of Great Jin Fiction
The Royal Family of Great Jin

In the second year of the Great Jin Dynasty, Prince Dai, who had just recovered from a serious illness, arrived in Chang'an City. He flipped through history books and finally came to a conclusion: this was a dynasty unfamiliar to him, but possibly a dynasty he was familiar with. With the emperor's order to conquer Goguryeo, Baekje, and Korea, and the construction of the Grand Canal, as well as a series of national policies to pacify the south, he seemed to grasp something... an alternative history! Please don't take it as fact, thank you all! Regular group.

169.21 Million words | 2022-11-14 04:27Update

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The Young Gentleman of the Great Ming Fiction
The Young Gentleman of the Great Ming

In the Imperial Palace of the Ming Dynasty, wisps of blue smoke rose, The southern barbarians and northern invaders gazed upon the vast land, After nearly two hundred years, the Empire of Ming was showing signs of decline, In the darkest days of Ming, a loud sound came from the sky, and a young man appeared out of nowhere. Many years later, the young man would say with deep emotions, "If I hadn't taken a second look at you in the crowd, would I have become like this?" PS: This book has been contracted, please feel free to bookmark it. The author has already completed two VIP books, "Man Tang Chun" and "Ming Dynasty Hero." Please show your support!

298.35 Million words | 2021-05-04 13:02Update

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Hero of the Wu family Fiction
Hero of the Wu family

Standard Version: The warrior clan of Wu rises from obscurity, its pillars crumble during the Warring States period. As the absurd Bushido way prevails, who remembers the vows of the Genji clan? The young head of the Kira clan in Mikawa, how does he time and again pluck the strings of fate, forging a path belonging to the pillars of the warrior clan? Butterfly Version: A small butterfly wanders into the era of Japan's Warring States. What kind of storm will it stir, and what annotations will it leave for this era? Chunibyo Version: The Dark Lord of Chunibyo suddenly turns around and walks over, pat

521.96 Million words | 2022-04-08 12:38Update

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Bright Blood Fiction
Bright Blood

Transferred to turmoil in the late Ming Dynasty? Heroes have their own ways of dying, and bears have their own paths to survival. A true man sheds his blood without fear of death! Mo Li said, nonsense, without me in this world, you will be lonely! Well, I mean, especially those graceful and charming beauties~ Dayu'er! I'm talking to you, what are you thinking? Come here and kneel down... Join Crazy Blue's QQ group, welcome everyone to chat nonsense together...

136.91 Million words | 2021-09-28 02:27Update

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Glorious Mission 1937 Fiction
Glorious Mission 1937

All I seek is the prosperity of our motherland and the well-being of our people; all I desire is to expel the Japanese invaders and reclaim our China; all I rely on is my fervent passion and a steel rifle in my hand! A humble life, an extraordinary era, a tragic song of resistance, an immortal legend! ****** Proud works: "Snow Vengeance in the War against Japan", "The Supreme Landlord of a Region" Reader exchange group: Glorious Group ()

598.88 Million words | 2020-07-19 13:44Update

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Time Traveling to 1640 Fiction
Time Traveling to 1640

A century-long cruise ship carrying passengers to visit the Xisha Islands unexpectedly traverses to Australia due to a thick fog. They must find a way to survive in this new environment.

367.52 Million words | 2020-09-20 14:49Update

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1899 The Grand Era Fiction
1899 The Grand Era

At the beginning of the 20th century, with various factions rising and destiny expanding, China found itself in its darkest hour...

22.03 Million words | 2022-10-24 00:49Update

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My father-in-law's name is Lu Bu. Fiction
My father-in-law's name is Lu Bu.

Liu Mang, who accidentally cosplayed as a Golden Saint Cloth from the Aries Constellation, traveled back in time to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Just as Cao Cao was attacking Lu Bu and the city of Xiapi was about to fall, he appeared on the city wall. "Big brother, don't kill me! I'm not one of Cao's subordinates!" he exclaimed. "Hey hey, you got the wrong person. Lu Bu's subordinates are over there, not me!" he shouted. By inadvertently saving Lu Bu, who was bound by Song Xian and Wei Xu, Liu Mang became Lu Bu's son-in-law and inadvertently changed the course of history in the Three Kingdoms. When the twelve sets of aluminum-plated golden Saint Cloths shimmered in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, adorning the bodies of fierce generals like Zhang Liao and Gao Shun. When the Vanguard Corps wielded mechanical repeating crossbows, each soldier equipped with one. When hybrid rice was cultivated in Lu Bu's territory. Liu Mang knew that this was the world belonging to the Lu family that was about to unfold. Traversing between the Three Kingdoms and the modern era, it was a unique Three Kingdoms and a unique life.

509.77 Million words | 2020-08-24 20:42Update

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Medicine Fills the Countryside Fiction
Medicine Fills the Countryside

Modern female doctor Qiao Zhi accidentally travels to a dynasty that has never appeared in history. With the idea of "since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it," she wants to live a peaceful life in this picturesque mountain village. However, her tranquility is repeatedly disrupted by troublesome uncles and older brothers. Let's see how the modern female doctor joins forces with the siblings to outwit the troublesome relatives, and encounters a man with fox-like attributes.

27.33 Million words | 2020-12-17 08:26Update

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