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Top Historical Fiction Novels for Young Readers

Historical fiction novels provide a fantastic way for young readers to delve into different time periods, experience the past, and learn about important events while enjoying a captivating story. If you or your child is interested in historical fiction, here are some top recommendations to consider:

1. "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry:
Lois Lowry's award-winning novel is set during World War II and explores the courage and resilience of young Annemarie as she helps her Jewish best friend, Ellen, escape the Nazis in occupied Denmark.

2. "The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis:
This powerful book follows the Watson family as they embark on a road trip from Michigan to Alabama and find themselves in Birmingham during a pivotal time in the Civil Rights Movement.

3. "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson:
Set during the American Revolutionary War, this novel tells the story of Isabel, a young slave who fights for freedom and independence against the backdrop of the Revolutionary War.

4. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak:
Markus Zusak's renowned novel is narrated by Death and focuses on Liesel, a young girl living in Nazi Germany during World War II, who discovers the power of books and storytelling.

5. "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor:
This Newbery Medal-winning book showcases the life of the Logan family, African-American landowners in Mississippi during the Great Depression, as they struggle against racism and social injustice.

For more historical fiction recommendations, you can visit reputable book review websites like Goodreads or BookRiot. These platforms offer user reviews, recommended reading lists, and author information to help you make informed choices.

Remember to always check the recommended age range for each book and consider your child's reading level and sensitivity. Historical fiction can provide valuable educational insights, but it's essential to ensure the content is appropriate for your young reader.

In conclusion, historical fiction for young readers opens up a world of storytelling and learning opportunities. By exploring these recommended novels and utilizing reliable book review websites, you can embark on a captivating journey through time while fostering a love for reading and history in young minds.
Tyrant Fiction
Tyrant

Feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures? Then become a depraved ruler! Getting judged during job hunt? Then become a depraved ruler! Suffering under an exploitative boss? Then become a depraved ruler! Can't afford skyrocketing housing prices? Then become a depraved ruler! No money to date? Then become a depraved ruler! Stocks plummeting? Then become a depraved ruler! Wife forbidding smoking? Then become a depraved ruler! Our slogan is: as an emperor, do whatever you want as the greatest depraved ruler in history. Support is needed for our new book.

125.88 Million words | 2023-03-05 21:59Update

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The Grand Wei Glory Fiction
The Grand Wei Glory

In the late period of the Three Kingdoms, hidden clouds loomed under the unified dawn. The power of Cao Wei was being gradually sidelined, and everyone could guess the ambitions of the Sima clan, but who could guess the trends of the world?

191.73 Million words | 2021-07-10 01:16Update

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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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Tang Dynasty Night Singing Fiction
Tang Dynasty Night Singing

This is the best of times, unparalleled in its brilliance and glory, leaving behind the name of "Tang people" for future generations. This is the worst of times, with fires raging across the land and the seeds of internal strife deeply rooted in this land. Who, riding on a starship, arrived in this boundless paradise and sang every night, possessing a charming smile that encompasses the entire prosperous Tang Dynasty!

342.97 Million words | 2020-08-28 15:55Update

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The Artillery God that Swept through the Late Qing Dynasty Fiction
The Artillery God that Swept through the Late Qing Dynasty

Master Sergeant Qian, a former artillery soldier, reincarnates into the late Qing Dynasty in southwest China, joining the Taiping Army. Unintentionally, he catches a glimpse of Princess Shi Dakai's wife, resulting in his imprisonment and subsequent deployment to the battlefield. However, he defies all odds, rising up the ranks and defeating the Manchu Eight Banners Army. He then indulges in relationships with various women in the military, including young girls, elegant ladies, and former princesses. He even becomes the favored concubine of influential Manchu figures, nobles, and the two empress dow

405.84 Million words | 2020-12-04 12:07Update

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The Concubine's Scheme Fiction
The Concubine's Scheme

In the blink of an eye, the protagonist, a student at Beijing Film Academy, travels through time. Surprisingly, the souls of both the modern and ancient worlds belong to one person. Is it an unexpected twist in their previous life's mission, or a fated opportunity? What harm is there in traversing through ancient times?

46.15 Million words | 2023-03-08 06:24Update

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One Saber, Nine Nine Nine, you tell me this is the Three Kingdoms? Fiction
One Saber, Nine Nine Nine, you tell me this is the Three Kingdoms?

Zhao Yun crossed over to the Three Kingdoms and was surprised to find that he could see the health bars above everyone's heads! Engaging in battles would earn him experience points, and killing enemy generals would grant additional rewards! The system showered him with rewards, allowing him to rampage from Xuchang to Wujun! Liu Bei: Zhao Yun, don't always ask for rewards, aren't we brothers? Zhao Yun: Brothers? No rewards, no deal! Cao Cao: Zhao Yun is truly a divine general! Xiahou Dun: Prime Minister, please stop praising him. We've lost too many generals! Sun Quan: If Zhao Yun comes under my command, he can have his pick of the beauties in Jiangdong! Zhao Yun: Confused, if I kill you, those beauties will be mine

23.20 Million words | 2021-11-28 14:35Update

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Medical Consort Cute Baby: Green-Hat Prince's Dominant Love Fiction
Medical Consort Cute Baby: Green-Hat Prince's Dominant Love

After transmigrating into another world, Mo Ru Yu was at a loss. She inexplicably lost her virginity and didn't even know the identity of the man. To add to her confusion, she unexpectedly became pregnant with a child of unknown origin and was forcibly married off to the notorious and mysterious Prince Yi. With a decree of marriage, they indulged in nights of revelry. The wanton and unrestrained prince happily took her as his wife. Was she bothered by the adorable baby she brought along? Did it matter to marry someone older and have a younger admirer? Surprisingly, the green-hat prince thoroughly enjoyed his role, showering her and their baby with endless love and affection. 'Prince Yi, if you want to kill me, just do it swiftly.' She felt helpless and on the verge of tears. 'Shh, beloved consort, don't make a fuss.' He doted on her deeply...

77.56 Million words | 2022-01-17 06:11Update

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Buried Bright Fiction
Buried Bright

During the reign of Emperor Chongzhen, foreign invaders trespassed upon our borders, calamities befell the people, and our destiny seemed to be sealed as countless lives perished and our nation teetered on the brink of destruction. The end of days was imminent and the great edifices of our civilization were on the verge of collapse. The fate of the sons and daughters of Yan and Huang appeared to be sealed. In this dire moment, duty calls and we must not

389.59 Million words | 2023-05-12 03:02Update

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Sing High in the Flourishing Tang Dynasty Fiction
Sing High in the Flourishing Tang Dynasty

Thousands of officials and attendants head north to Mount Li, while nations from all over the world come to court in the east by the Wei River. It depicts the grand scene of nations coming to court in the Tang Dynasty. The reign of Kaiyuan was another prosperous era after the successful governance of the Zhenguan period. The national power of the Great Tang reached an unprecedented peak. However, amidst the prosperity of music and dance, the empire was filled with internal crises. At this time, a distinguished son of a noble family emerged unexpectedly...

271.86 Million words | 2021-08-03 03:00Update

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China above all else. Fiction
China above all else.

"The desire for the destruction of other races lives on within me, and only by completely eliminating them can we achieve peace!" "We have one third of the world's population, yet less than one tenth of its land; we need war to break these constraints!" "The Earth is too small, and can only accommodate one race - our own!" This is the story of a reborn individual with space abilities who leads the rise of the Chinese nation during the end of the Qing dynasty. A new book club has been created: _____.

223.96 Million words | 2021-04-11 10:03Update

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The Dark Song of the Song Dynasty Fiction
The Dark Song of the Song Dynasty

Synopsis 1: The Journey of a Rising Power Minister. Synopsis 2: Adhering to rules, exploiting rules, and trampling upon rules. Synopsis 3: Wang Ju descends upon a poverty-stricken region entrenched in turmoil. Witnessing the sufferings of the people and the weakness of the nation, he resolves to wield the Sword of Darkness in order to uphold the Flame of Light.

366.32 Million words | 2023-03-16 10:49Update

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Zhao Yun. Fiction
Zhao Yun.

Caging the imperial power, I let the Han people stand at the pinnacle of the world. — Quoted from Zhao Yun's quotes. His title was the Eternal Emperor, but future generations always called him Emperor Zhao Yun.

402.75 Million words | 2023-02-12 15:51Update

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Trickery in the Great Song Dynasty. Fiction
Trickery in the Great Song Dynasty.

Vice county chief Gen Yu, drove through time and arrived in the late Northern Song Dynasty. People from all walks of life hailed him as a god. He deceived Wu Zhu and Yue Fei, and fooled even the Three Kingdoms. He married princesses and imperial concubines, and played with the Song, Liao, and Jin dynasties. He conquered the world with empty words and deceit, posing as someone he was not. Pretending is an attitude, and deception relies on intelligence and emotional intelligence... ... In the year AD, counting from the first year of the Republican Era in the Western Zhou Dynasty, it is the year of the Republic. ... (The author is a member of the Qingdao Writers Association and the Shandong Youth Writers Association)

55.73 Million words | 2022-03-18 10:10Update

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Chronicles of Chu Yi: The Peerless Fierce General Fiction
Chronicles of Chu Yi: The Peerless Fierce General

In front of the two armies, the valiant Xiang Yu swung his spear and countless soldiers were beheaded, turning into a mist of blood. Li Cunxiao's blood surged: "Lord, this subordinate is willing to go into battle!" Chu Yi shook his head: "Xiang Ji... let this king handle it personally!" In the vast land of the heavens, with its eighteen heavenly provinces, the imperial star dimmed and turmoil stirred in all directions, as an era of chaos and war began, with numerous warlords standing tall. Chu Yi crossed over from Earth, carrying a sense of duty in his heart, vowing to unify the world and bring an end to this turbulent and precarious era, where lives were as insignificant as grass and leaves.

151.81 Million words | 2022-11-21 09:58Update

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North American Tang Dynasty Fiction
North American Tang Dynasty

A special fleet that provided a century of aid to Africa, carrying Chinese peacekeeping soldiers and dispatched workers for construction assistance. A fleet that escaped from the mainland to the island of Taiwan in 1949, carrying refugees including farmers, workers, intellectuals, and defeated soldiers. A fleet led by the famous navigator Zheng He, sailing from Ming Dynasty to the western seas. Three Chinese fleets from different times and spaces, converged on the shores of Los Angeles, North America. In this year, Europe was rife with conflicts, the Seven Years' War had only temporarily ended, and a new major war was brewing. In this year, the people of the thirteen colonies in North America convened the Continental Congress, sounding the clarion call to resist colonial rule. In this year, the glorious age of Emperor Qianlong, the Ten Perfect Elderlies, was flourishing, and the empire was sliding into decline. Great Tang, a country that countless Chinese people are proud of, began to write an immortal legend in foreign lands.

456.45 Million words | 2021-01-25 09:02Update

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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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Crimson Blood Fiction
Crimson Blood

"Xia Yu, my daughter must be blind to marry a loser like you!" Her mother-in-law said angrily. "Husband, you're just an intern doctor, stop boasting that you're a miracle worker!" His wife retorted angrily. "Doctor Xia, you gave me a second chance at life. This villa and ten percent of the shares in the listed company are just a small token of my gratitude. Please accept them!" A top billionaire expressed his gratitude, tears streaming down his face. "The Divine Physician Xia from the East is the most honored guest of the royal family!" The king of a certain country proudly declared. "In my past life, I didn't have the strength to protect my loved ones. In this life, I will not let down the past or you!" - Xia Yu.

136.91 Million words | 2020-10-14 03:35Update

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A merchant dominates the world. Fiction
A merchant dominates the world.

After reading novels for so many years, I noticed that most protagonists who travel back in time have lost their parents and live in poverty. Well, I'm different. The world's richest person, Shen Wansan, is my father! Modern wealthy heirs are truly inferior! Riding in a Rolls-Royce? That's too low for me. My precious BMW, made from my blood and sweat, looks down on it. Sleeping with a popular female star? Sorry, I have shares in all the brothels in the world. Several mansions? Haha, I was actually thinking of buying a piece of land recently, not too big, just about the size of Japan.

242.41 Million words | 2022-04-02 20:58Update

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Iron-blooded Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
Iron-blooded Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms.

Modern mercenary Zhang Yan unexpectedly traveled back to the war-torn era of the Three Kingdoms. He helped Tao Qian to drive away Cao Cao, snatched Liu Bei's wife, and took over Tao Qian's territory in Xu Zhou. Zhang Yan recruited fierce warriors, talented scholars, and established the Iron Cavalry. He fought against Cao Cao, drove away Liu Bei, battled Lu Bu, mocked Yuan Shao, destroyed Yuan Shu, challenged the world, dominated the emperor, established hegemony over Hebei, pacified Guanzhong, conquered Jiangnan, marched into Bashu, and conquered the Western Liang. With the invincible Iron Cavalry, Zhang Yan created a path of glory in the Three Kingdoms era.

263.60 Million words | 2020-11-25 13:14Update

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