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Looking for Engaging Historical Fiction Books for 7th Grade Students?

If you're searching for captivating historical fiction books for 7th grade students, you're in the right place! Historical fiction is a fantastic genre that can transport readers back in time, allowing them to learn about different eras while enjoying a captivating story. In this article, we will recommend some popular historical fiction novels, their talented authors, and reliable websites to find more books in this genre.

1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak:
Set during World War II in Nazi Germany, this powerful novel follows the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who steals books to escape the harsh realities of her life. Written with beautiful prose, this book explores themes of love, friendship, and the power of words. It is a perfect choice for 7th graders interested in history and character-driven narratives.

2. "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor:
This Newbery Medal-winning novel is set in Mississippi during the Great Depression. It explores the life of Cassie Logan, a young African American girl, and her family as they face racial prejudice and injustice. Taylor skillfully portrays the strength and resilience of the characters, creating a thought-provoking and emotionally rich story.

3. "The War That Saved My Life" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley:
This heartwarming story takes place in England during World War II and follows the journey of Ada, a ten-year-old girl with a clubfoot, who escapes her abusive mother and finds love and acceptance in an unexpected place. It beautifully illustrates the themes of bravery, family, and the power of self-belief.

To discover more historical fiction books for 7th graders, you can visit reputable websites such as Goodreads, Book Riot, or Epic Reads. These platforms provide curated lists, reader reviews, and author interviews, helping you find the perfect book for your middle-grade reader.

Remember, books have the power to ignite curiosity, foster empathy, and expand horizons. Encouraging 7th graders to explore historical fiction can not only enhance their reading abilities but also deepen their understanding of different time periods and cultures. So, dive into the world of historical fiction and let the past come alive through the pages of these captivating novels!

Disclaimer: The recommendations provided above are based on popular historical fiction books for 7th graders and might not cater to every individual's preferences. It's always recommended to check reviews and summaries before making a final decision.
Entertainment against Japan, Shanghai Bund Fiction
Entertainment against Japan, Shanghai Bund

Those who offend our mighty nation shall be punished, no matter how far! You dare invade my motherland? You dare harm my fellow countrymen? You dare disregard our ancestors? Then don't blame me, a liberal arts student with memories of past lives, for making you die silently! I will ensure your death is extremely imaginative!

552.13 Million words | 2022-12-10 20:08Update

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Reborn as the Band of Brothers in the United States. Fiction
Reborn as the Band of Brothers in the United States.

E Company, a U.S. Army division during World War II. The soul of a Chinese soldier named Pax, who was reincarnated in E Company after being discharged, and his experiences with the brothers of E Company during the European campaign. A new book, "The Tao of America," has been published recently. Book ID: [Please provide the book ID]. I hope both new and old friends will support and follow. The half-immortal Pax is immensely grateful! The link to this book can also be found in the author's information.

101.48 Million words | 2021-07-05 22:34Update

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Emperor Wang Mang's Growth Plan Fiction
Emperor Wang Mang's Growth Plan

【[Submission for the Chronological Historical Genre Writing Contest: Possession Genre]】The male protagonist, Wang Ming, was fortunate enough to transmigrate into the body of Wang Mang and entered the noble social circle of the Wang family. Witness how this rich second-generation from the Han Dynasty, with his handsome appearance and wealth, manipulates the court and establishes his own empire

268.64 Million words | 2023-06-24 17:11Update

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The Great Ming: The Strongest Emperor in History Fiction
The Great Ming: The Strongest Emperor in History

Once transcended, I became the Emperor Chongzhen of the Great Ming Empire! The imperial rule is on the verge of collapse, with calamities and disasters looming! In the face of these challenges, Zhu Youjian had only one thing to say: My destiny is in my own hands, not in the heavens! I shall become the most formidable emperor in history! Train a new army, forge mighty cannons, lift the maritime ban, open trade routes, eradicate rebels, and establish peace throughout the land! All regrets shall be compensated for! Every humiliation shall be avenged! My Great Ming Empire, I have the final say!

175.23 Million words | 2021-05-04 15:22Update

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Flourishing Tang Dynasty Fiction
Flourishing Tang Dynasty

Facing a weak and incapable emperor, an ambitious empress, and constant power struggles among his siblings, how can Li Xian, with the memories of three lifetimes, break through the quagmire and reshape the glory of the Great Tang? Book lovers' group:

356.68 Million words | 2020-07-08 18:34Update

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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 Storm Wolf Commando Against Japan Fiction
The Storm Wolf Commando Against Japan

Gao Dong, the commander of the mysterious Tianlang Special Forces in China, crossed over to the battlefield of the Anti-Japanese War with two subordinates during a secret operation. Smoke filled the land of China as the Japanese invaders went mad like beasts. The nation was in danger, the nation was in peril, and 400 million compatriots were in peril. In this era of iron and blood, tears and fire, Gao Dong reorganized the Tianlang Assault Team. He recruited soldiers, trained a state-of-the-art special forces unit, killed the Japanese devils, annihilated the puppet troops, and beheaded the Japanese generals. However, during the battle, Gao Dong discovered that his time travel to this era was not a coincidence. An equally well-equipped Japanese soldier appeared in this era as well. What kind of conspiracy lies behind this? Let's see how Gao Dong leads his special forces to reverse the war. We have created a new reader group, so let's all come in and chat. With the spirit of China in our souls and the heroism in our death, the blood of us Chinese men, starting from me, Gao Dong, has begun to boil on this battlefield!

132.77 Million words | 2023-07-03 09:56Update

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Three Kingdoms of Beast Descent. Fiction
Three Kingdoms of Beast Descent.

Tech-savvy guy Zhang Ye, who was supposed to be ordinary, suddenly stood out in the land of the southern barbarians during the Three Kingdoms period, thus leading a different life...Gone are the days of Lv Bu, Zhao Yun, Dian Wei, Guan Yu, Ma Chao, and Zhang Fei! Watch me, the Sword Saint, Old Bull, Prophet, and Little Crooked, dominate the world of the Three Kingdoms... (QQ group: Warcraft fans and Three Kingdoms enthusiasts are welcome to join!)

241.05 Million words | 2021-05-12 08:43Update

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The country is so proud and majestic. Fiction
The country is so proud and majestic.

A time-space accident caused the protagonist to travel through, assuming the new identity of Zhao Kuo, who was known for his empty talk on paper for thousands of years. Don't doubt it, this is a fantasy novel, a work of imagination. However, I hope it can bring a different kind of fantasy feeling to everyone. Let's assume for a moment, if you became the hedonistic Zhao Kuo, what would you do? The first thing our protagonist did was to take advantage of Princess Zhao Ni, setting the stage for an exciting story. In the turbulent era of the Warring States, with various heroes rising, how would the new Zhao Kuo, a scion of a noble family, create his magnificent legend? If you have any opinions about the book, feel free to express them in the author's circle. I will be there to respond regularly. Circle address: http://q.k.com/t/.html.

91.30 Million words | 2021-11-08 15:01Update

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Don't treat time travel as a job. Fiction
Don't treat time travel as a job.

Have you ever seen someone use "time travel" as a job? Have you tried to capture a fugitive from the Warring States period at a Metro supermarket? Don't pay for him, or you'll end up broke. Or maybe pay the fine for drunk driving by Li Bai? Remember, never let him drive again. Also, the whole team works overtime and goes on business trips to the Tang Dynasty, chasing after the "number one fugitive in Chang'an," Emperor Tang Xuanzong. Oh, Your Majesty, please don't panic. Our director's name is not An Lushan. By the way, have you seen a missing university student? Doesn't this job sound great? Especially if it comes with the benefits of a

472.69 Million words | 2020-08-24 21:39Update

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I want to be the mastermind. Fiction
I want to be the mastermind.

When Wei Yu was reborn as Wei Zhongdao in the Three Kingdoms era, his first thought was to live a comfortable life with his wealthy and influential identity. However, living in the turbulent times of the late Eastern Han dynasty, he found it difficult to fulfill his desires. Forced by life, he embarked on the path of a strategist. From the Yellow Turban Rebellion to the campaign against Dong Zhuo, from the Battle of Jieqiao to the Battle of Guandu, from the Battle of Red Cliffs to the Battle of Yiling, he strived to become a competent advisor. He established academies, educated the masses, defied the constraints of noble families, controlled intelligence agencies, traveled overseas, developed the Eastern Liaodong region, and fought against foreign tribes. His figure appeared in every significant event. Wei Zhongdao asked the author, "When will Cai Meimei treat me better?" The author replied, "That depends on whether the readers are supportive enough!"

581.67 Million words | 2020-07-08 18:54Update

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Once upon a time, there was a carefree nobleman. Fiction
Once upon a time, there was a carefree nobleman.

Cancer patient Chen Xiao time-traveled, thinking he wouldn't live much longer. Despite this, he demonstrated exceptional courage and accomplished remarkable feats, even winning over a beautiful woman. On their wedding night, palace officials arrived, revealing that his fiancee was actually an escaped princess. Enraged by the sight of his fiancee being taken away, Chen Xiao declared, "This equestrian official, I will claim her as my own!" Dear readers, if you find "The Carefree Equestrian Official" intriguing, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

59.49 Million words | 2020-09-13 16:01Update

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Ink Embraces the Infinite Realms. Fiction
Ink Embraces the Infinite Realms.

In the future, Chu Tianshu, due to being drunk, mysteriously travels through time and arrives in the period of Emperor Han Wu of the Western Han Dynasty. He originally thought that he would live a carefree life like in his past, but unexpectedly, he is chosen by the Mo Family as their contemporary giant. The cultivation of the Hundred Schools of Thought focuses on different aspects, with no unified realm, but the ultimate goal is to strengthen oneself to the point of shattering the void. Thinking that this world is all there is, Chu Tianshu discovers that reaching the level of shattering the void is only the beginning, as a new cycle awaits him. Shattering the void is as deep as the sea, making it difficult to turn back once entered. The infinite cycle and the mysteries of the Hundred Schools of Thought are ent

423.26 Million words | 2021-07-11 12:09Update

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Reborn in 1902. Fiction
Reborn in 1902.

Shanghai Bund - Battle Among Dragons and Snakes! In this turbulent era, society is akin to the rivers and lakes, where the weak are prey to the strong. Whether referred to as society by scholars, or the rivers and lakes by warriors, what is the difference? Survival of the fittest, only continual growth can lead to success. In 1902, a new soul is reborn. Is it an envoy of the goddess of hate, a judge appointed by the heavens, or a flash of lightning that shatters the darkness? Eliminating evil and promoting good, killing fiercely at every turn. For Ah Fa, rebirth is both fortune and redemption. Even if this road to redemption is paved with blood, even if the ultimate goal is the fate of the nation and the people, he must press forward courageously. Only by trampling on evil and carving out a bloody path can he achieve this one and only form of redemption, as well as fulfill the promise of a bright future in his dreams. Redemption through Blood.

24.49 Million words | 2022-07-22 23:38Update

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Misty promise of the towering mountains. Fiction
Misty promise of the towering mountains.

Sunuo is a know-it-all, funny girl, while Ji Yaoyi is a single-minded young man. Together, they experience unimaginable moments in life, where various cringeworthy plot twists unfold. From being a skilled martial artist, Sunuo turns into a helpless girl who can only run when in a fight. And Ji Yaoyi, who once possessed extraordinary talent, becomes a supporting character. Witness the unconventional love story and extraordinary lives of this small woman and the, the, the tofu-like man.

156.35 Million words | 2022-09-24 03:48Update

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The Rise and Fall of My Lord in Late Ming Fiction
The Rise and Fall of My Lord in Late Ming

"Rise and Fall of My Sovereign in the Late Ming Dynasty" Synopsis A young migrant worker from the north travels to Mount Wuling for sightseeing. After getting drunk, he unintentionally saves a spirit fox and receives its assistance. As a result, he travels through time to the late Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Youjian, the Prince of Xin. (Reader group ID)

395.69 Million words | 2022-07-30 15:24Update

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The Beauty of a Country in the Late Ming Dynasty Fiction
The Beauty of a Country in the Late Ming Dynasty

In the chaotic era of the late Ming Dynasty, a time traveler and the untold stories of the "Eight Beauties of Qinhuai".

475.47 Million words | 2021-07-11 00:40Update

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Being a warlord in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
Being a warlord in the Three Kingdoms

The protagonist's determination and strong fighting spirit attract numerous renowned generals and talents. They then search for a territory, develop it, and ultimately unify the world. Are such plotlines not overused?

223.96 Million words | 2022-08-07 14:01Update

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Arriving as a village official in the Tang Dynasty. Fiction
Arriving as a village official in the Tang Dynasty.

New book "Perfect Son-in-law", book number: , has a fast track below. Vote for satisfaction after reading, please look to the right. The village official inherited for three generations in Peach Blossom Village woke up drunk and became the prince of the Tang Dynasty. He had the great ideal of perfecting the infrastructure construction of the Great Tang, but found that he didn't resemble his parents and his second younger brother, who received favor, was threatening. Moreover, the princess consort was a frigid patient of the White Tiger technique. He had no choice but to secretly visit in disguise and coincidentally encountered a widow who was a small landowner of the Tang Dynasty. They flirted with each other and became intimate. The dowry for the marriage was called a curved plow. - On duty, secretly visiting in disguise, and seducing the widow of the Tang Dynasty.

453.95 Million words | 2021-11-05 07:42Update

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Warlord Fiction
Warlord

The people remain the same, the country remains the same, with no division between north and south. In short, in summary, there is no distinction between east and west. This is the best of times, where some people use their passion and lives to realize their dreams and find a way for the country. This is the worst of times, where many people can't see where hope lies, and before them, it's nothing but darkness. In such a grand era, a nobody from humble origins rises against the odds, singing all the way. The flags on the city walls change, Who mourns for the dried bones by the river? In the chaos of a twisted fate, laughing madly as I go, Drinking wine and playing chess in front of Emperor Xuanyuan's tomb.

108.04 Million words | 2022-03-08 22:13Update

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