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Top Middle Grade Historical Fiction Novels of 2022

If you are a fan of middle grade historical fiction, you're in for a treat in 2022! With a wide range of captivating stories set in the past, there are plenty of books to look forward to this year. Here are my top recommendations for middle grade historical fiction novels in 2022:

1. "The Secret Soldier" by Deborah Hopkinson:
Set during World War II, this thrilling tale follows a young girl who becomes a spy for the resistance. Filled with suspense, bravery, and inspiring characters, Hopkinson's book is sure to captivate young readers.

2. "The Great Fire: A Story of Love and War" by Emma Carroll:
In this meticulously researched novel, Carroll takes us back to the devastating Great Fire of London in 1666. Readers will be transported to another era as they follow the journey of two young protagonists battling the flames and discovering hidden secrets.

3. "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk:
Wolk's poignant story is set on a small island off the coast of Massachusetts in the 1920s. The main character, Crow, sets out on a journey to uncover her mysterious past and the truth about her origins. This beautifully written novel explores themes of identity, family, and belonging.

4. "The River of Adventure" by Enid Blyton:
For those who enjoy classic adventure tales, Blyton's "The River of Adventure" is a must-read. Set in the 1950s, this book follows the thrilling adventures of a group of children as they explore an ancient river in the heart of Africa.

5. "Echo Mountain" by Lauren Wolk:
Set during the Great Depression in 1934, this captivating novel follows the resilient protagonist, Ellie, as she navigates the challenges of her family's new life in the Maine wilderness. Filled with vivid descriptions and a strong sense of time and place, Wolk's book is a true gem.

For more recommendations and information about the latest middle grade historical fiction novels, be sure to visit reputable book review websites and online platforms such as Goodreads and Book Riot. These sites offer a wealth of insights, reader reviews, and recommendations from likeminded book enthusiasts.

As you dive into the mesmerizing world of historical fiction, don't forget to explore the works of renowned authors like Katherine Rundell, Pam Muñoz Ryan, and Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. They have all crafted remarkable stories that transport readers to different time periods, making history come alive in the minds of young readers.

So, grab a cozy blanket, settle into your favorite reading nook, and let these middle grade historical fiction novels take you on a journey through time. Happy reading!
Great Leaf Dynasty Fiction
Great Leaf Dynasty

The country's rivers and mountains enter the war map, The people rejoice in their simple lives. Do not speak to me of becoming a noble, One general's achievement costs the lives of thousands! "The world is in chaos, the divine book is revealed; The chosen ones, with iron resolve; Three thousand miles of mountains and rivers, One lifetime should not be in vain!" "I, from Konoha, bear the weight of a thousand catties, Carrying the burden of tens of thousands of miles of land and rivers. I cannot let tears drown my courage, Nor lose the essence of a true man!" "Master, we, the Hanyue Tigers, with iron bones as our armor, Proudly shed our blood for our cause! We will dye our robes with blood, Together with heaven and earth, if we die, we die together..." "If you want to taste the blood and flesh of our army, You must first ask for it from my hands wielding a long blade!" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A plot brewing for a thousand years slowly unfolds...

323.39 Million words | 2020-09-15 22:52Update

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Love at First Sight: The Prince Devotes Himself to Love Fiction
Love at First Sight: The Prince Devotes Himself to Love

After being reborn, Yu Yu escaped when her scummy father was about to sell her. With her medical skills, she struggled and eventually became the goddaughter of an old marquis. In the prosperous city of Yanjing filled with the powerful and wealthy, even a fallen signboard can hit a fifth-rank official. Everyone eagerly anticipated a good laugh at the expense of this country girl who had suddenly appeared. However, their laughter never came as the noble daughters of Yanjing were astounded by her extraordinary beauty. In anger, they plotted to give her a hard time. But the arrogant Han Xiaowang, the little tyrant of the capital, declared: "If anyone dares to touch the person I protect, watch what happens!" The noble daughters remained speechless. Yu Yu said, "Hey, we're not acquainted." Han Xiaowang replied, "That's okay, I'm acquainted with you." Yu Yu retorted, "There's a whole wide world out there. Giving up an entire forest for a twisted neck tree doesn't make much sense." Han Xiaowang chuckled, "Let me see who dares to be foolish enough to cuckold me."

189.82 Million words | 2021-05-04 01:45Update

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Peerless Imperial Uncle Fiction
Peerless Imperial Uncle

Ultimate Royal Uncle, surrounded by beauties, I possess the world. With the strength of golden swords and iron horses, the clouds of all directions tremble! The Hu people weep, while the Han people laugh; the beautiful woman with a slender waist is embraced by the lonely king! The king drunkenly rests on a thigh, wielding power over the Great Ming. With red lips and fine wine, effortlessly crushing all realms! (WeChat ID: asd; QQ discussion group: ) - Author: Solitary Boat Scholar

584.39 Million words | 2021-05-21 12:42Update

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Zhaozhou Fiction
Zhaozhou

With the memories from his previous life, Lin Zhao was reborn in Donghu Town. However, the situation he faced was not optimistic. A strict and demanding stepmother suffocated him and his mother. The young man could only make a living as a cowherd in Donghu Town. Finally, one day, Lin Zhao abandoned the big blue ox he had raised for three years and walked into the not-so-distant city of Yuezhou. From then on...the world was somewhat different.

226.50 Million words | 2021-06-25 21:08Update

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I am from the future, in 1875. Fiction
I am from the future, in 1875.

I raise the lantern, calling out like a train. I raise the torch, roaring like a cannon. Awake, dormant dragon! Let your fury spread across the world! I am the blaze! I am death!

515.12 Million words | 2020-07-20 09:33Update

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I am here, the king. Fiction
I am here, the king.

The moon has a secret, she carefully guards a world-shattering treasure without a "key". The regent has a doubt, he schemingly tries to exclude and mistreat the moon with all the women in his mansion, but she thrives and becomes more content day by day. She is an unlucky princess, he is the powerful regent who holds sway over the court. When she meets him, they initially dislike each other, but later on... "Why are you shouting? I am here!" "What are you afraid of? I am here!" "Why are you crying? I am here!"

184.17 Million words | 2022-01-27 04:10Update

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Journey to Find Past Lives Fiction
Journey to Find Past Lives

To know the events of past lives, one must understand the experiences of the present. The Buddha said that everything in this life is a result of actions from previous lives. Cause and effect are intertwined, and if the seeds of our past actions have been sown, then no matter how many cycles of reincarnation we go through, we cannot escape the consequences of our current existence. There is a teahouse called 'Past and Present,' where they offer more than just tea. If you are guided by dreams, you can entrust them with a karmic relationship and someone will traverse time and space to search for the root of your past life's destiny, relieving you from the dilemmas of the present. This exchange does not require money, only one tear from your eye. As the relentless passage of time buries history, it also buries the smiles of a cherry blossom youth, the love of a vampire prince, and the sorrows of an Egyptian pharaoh... A mysterious girl, with an enigmatic background, continually changes the past and present lives of others, yet she struggles to foresee her own destiny...

47.47 Million words | 2021-12-07 07:06Update

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The Assistant of Sleeping Dragon in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Assistant of Sleeping Dragon in the Three Kingdoms

New book is available now, please show your support by reading it. Below is the brief introduction: Title: The War God Liu Feng in the Three Kingdoms In this year, Liu Bei's biological son, Liu Shan, was born. In this year, Cao Cao's army of 800,000 marched south. In this year, a modern accountant traveled back in time and became Liu Bei's adopted son, Liu Feng. Awkward identity, imminent danger, and a tragic ending in the future - Liu Feng, who is aware of it all, can only rise up and resist the fate's arrangement

484.53 Million words | 2020-08-28 14:28Update

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I am the master of the world in the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
I am the master of the world in the Three Kingdoms.

The talented young martial artist, Gao Yuan, unexpectedly travels back in time to the Three Kingdoms era and is reborn as the son of Gao Shun, who happens to be married to Lu Bu's

289.50 Million words | 2022-04-09 14:26Update

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Dressed in brocade, he walks with a proud smile. Fiction
Dressed in brocade, he walks with a proud smile.

"Heroes of the world are born of my generation, as time hastens once we enter the rivers and lakes." Clad in white like snow, swift as the wind, finding pleasure in justice and vengeance, aiding the weak and overcoming the strong. None of these have anything to do with the protagonist and a penny. A modern commoner, his soul transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty. Attached to the cousin of renowned Zheng Guifei, he finds himself in a dimension quite distinct from both his original world and historical reality. Flintlock rifles, telescopes, anything he can think of, they all exist now? Can't you leave anything for me? Thankfully, I have a capable sister who possesses great skills. No one can take away this advantage. Witness how the resplendent leader of the Imperial Bodyguard plays his part in the rivers and lakes and laughs proudly in the imperial court. Experience a different rivers and lakes, a different form of pride.

549.96 Million words | 2022-11-21 05:45Update

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Rebuilding Tsinghua Fiction
Rebuilding Tsinghua

On June 11th, in the second year of the Xianfeng reign, a woman slowly walked into the Shunzhen Gate, later to be known as the evil Dowager Empress, Satan's wife, and the Iron-blooded Queen, Cixi. Little did anyone know that history would take a drastically different turn. "When the Lobster Army returned triumphant alongside the Gallic Rooster at the Baili Bridge, the remnants of the Taiping Rebellion had already quietly ignited the gunsmoke in India. The brightest jewels on the crown of the Queen of England were about to gather dust. As the Russian bear's reach into the Far East was severed, the awakening dragon had set its sights on the succulent meats of Lake Baikal and Alaska. As the Meiji Restoration began to take shape, the Beiyang Fleet, born out of the twenty-year Westernization Movement, visited Japan with the might of a second Black Ship..." In the Jien Hall of the Yuanmingyuan, under the carved moon and opened sky, Xingzhen set aside the chapter of the Tongdaotang and opened her eyes. She looked at her unusually long lifeline in the palm of her hand, and her eyes emitted a daunting radiance. Since I am Cixi, then no one shall be spared!

108.73 Million words | 2022-09-06 11:21Update

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Return to the Three Kingdoms to Plant Vegetables Fiction
Return to the Three Kingdoms to Plant Vegetables

A "three-no" otaku returns to the Three Kingdoms, where Zhang Fei, Guan Yu, and Jian Yong are not easily convinced. Liu Yan, the uncle in the history books who supported Liu Bei's rise, is solely interested in plotting for Liu Bei's family property. Lu Zhi, the nominal teacher, is the biggest obstacle in the officialdom. Reluctant to ask for help from his friend Gongsun Zan, the Yellow Turban Rebellion is not as simple as imagined. Weaving mats and selling shoes is not something the proletariat can easily handle. In order to raise startup funds, Liu Bei can only choose to start by honestly farming vegetables!

216.57 Million words | 2021-12-24 18:18Update

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Adventures of a Fujoshi Fiction
Adventures of a Fujoshi

Su Bai is an aging otaku and a junior translator at a Japanese company. Due to her Japanese boss being a bit creepy, Su Bai has learned Taekwondo for self-defense. In an unexpected car accident, Su Bai transmigrates to ancient times. Upon waking up, she finds herself in the body of the owner of Nan Feng Tower and becomes the nominal boss of the

323.25 Million words | 2021-07-08 03:52Update

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Phoenix in the Nine Skies Fiction
Phoenix in the Nine Skies

Feng Ming, a powerless young boy from the countryside, accidentally enters the palace while searching for his relatives in the capital city. He is forced to get involved in the political scene of the West Lei Dynasty and meets the regent prince Rong Tian. After several encounters, they develop a deep bond. Rong Tian, ambitious and aspiring to revive the West Lei Dynasty, seeks to end the chaotic times. With the assistance of Feng Ming's wisdom and strategies, they stabilize the internal affairs, embark on diplomatic missions, and quell wars. Through various challenges, they experience the desires of the people to escape the turmoil and live in peace. Feng Ming, kind-hearted and brave, often displays his ingenious wit, while Rong Tian demonstrates his military and political acumen, caring for the people and solving numerous difficulties. Eventually, through their perfect cooperation, they unite various forces, defeat evil influences, repel enemies, uphold justice, and each achieves a legendary life.

329.82 Million words | 2021-06-02 23:03Update

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Greetings, Master. Fiction
Greetings, Master.

Unexpectedly deceased, Chu Xiu found himself transmigrated into the game world of "Big River and Lake," becoming the ultimate villainous boss of the yet-to-be-grown third edition, the evil cult leader causing havoc in the martial arts world! "Big River and Lake" incorporates countless martial arts backgrounds, such as the divine king Tianzi of Dong Island, who reads the future and kills with a smile. There is also the leader of the Beggar Gang, who wields the ultimate technique of the Falling Dragon, shaking the martial arts world. And there is the inheritor of the Flying Knife, who shatters the void with his blade, achieving unparalleled fame. In this

452.97 Million words | 2021-10-24 05:06Update

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The Surplus Son-in-law of the Nation Fiction
The Surplus Son-in-law of the Nation

After sacrificing his life on a mission, a modern secret agent's soul transmigrates to an entirely unfamiliar dynasty, becoming a son-in-law in the mansion of a great general. In his previous life, he had toiled tirelessly without rest. In this new life, all he desires is to enjoy a comfortable existence. However, fate does not comply with his wishes, as he embarks on a legendary journey in this unfamiliar dynasty. Witness how he indulges in the embrace of beautiful women, orchestrates battles in autumn fields, and much

71.96 Million words | 2023-05-30 16:42Update

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Capture Berlin. Fiction
Capture Berlin.

War is a play and a pathway to wealth. There's nothing unimaginable in this world, only things we cannot achieve. The crazy soldier will reveal all the facts to you. Modern man Guo Bin travels through time to the chaotic world of World War II. In the battlefield, Guo Bin learns to be despicable and cunning, doing whatever it takes to ensure his own survival. It's not easy for Guo to come to this world, so he must find a way to return and enjoy life, right? With his special abilities, Guo Bin seamlessly blends into major battles and writes about the humorous moments of the soldiers in World War II... If you, my dear readers think "Conquering Berlin" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends on your QQ groups and Weibo!

342.00 Million words | 2020-10-27 20:12Update

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The Empire's Dawn Fiction
The Empire's Dawn

Expelling the Daur invaders and restoring China, this is the dream of a generation. No other era has seen people, like those of that time, pouring out their passionate blood for their ideals, only for that brilliant moment of blooming… Hmm, this would be an exhilarating alternate history novel!

474.73 Million words | 2022-03-16 08:46Update

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The first imperial concubine of the Ming Dynasty Fiction
The first imperial concubine of the Ming Dynasty

The new book "Iron-Blood Warlords" has been uploaded.

475.92 Million words | 2021-03-04 08:18Update

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Reborn in an Agricultural Era Fiction
Reborn in an Agricultural Era

The implementation of the household responsibility system in 1981 significantly improved the enthusiasm of farmers for farming and accelerated the pace of rural prosperity. This marked the beginning of what later came to be known as the Golden Era of Agriculture. Liu Xing, carrying decades of rebirth experience, soon arrived in Xiaoshi Village. To his astonishment, he discovered that the butterfly effect triggered by his appearance had quietly changed the social landscape decades later...

483.84 Million words | 2020-10-06 14:15Update

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