Historical Fiction Books for Kids: Explore Exciting Tales Through Time Are you on the lookout for captivating historical fiction books that will captivate your child's imagination? Look no further! In this article, we will dive into the world of historical fiction and recommend some fantastic reads for kids. 1. "Little House on the Prairie" by Laura Ingalls Wilder: Set in the late 19th century, this beloved series takes readers on a journey with the Ingalls family as they settle in the American Midwest. It beautifully portrays the challenges and triumphs of pioneer life. 2. "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry: Based on true events, this Newbery Award-winning novel is set in Denmark during World War II. It tells the story of a young girl named Annemarie and her brave efforts to help her Jewish friend escape from the Nazis. 3. "I Survived" series by Lauren Tarshis: Ideal for young readers, this engaging series transports them to significant historical events like the sinking of the Titanic, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Each book follows a child protagonist, making history come alive. 4. "The War That Saved My Life" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley: Set during World War II, this heartwarming tale follows Ada, a young girl with a disability who escapes the confines of her abusive home and finds love and new opportunities amidst the chaos of war. 5. "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick: Combining stunning illustrations with a compelling storyline, this novel is set in 1930s Paris. Join Hugo as he unravels the mystery of his automaton and discovers the magic of early cinema. To further expand your child's historical reading collection, we recommend exploring websites like Goodreads and Epic Reads. These platforms provide detailed book reviews, author interviews, and reading lists curated specifically for young readers. In conclusion, historical fiction books can transport children to different time periods and help them gain a deeper understanding of our past. Whether it's exploring life on the prairie or delving into the challenges of war, these recommended books are sure to ignite your child's curiosity and leave them craving for more historical adventures. Happy reading!
Although not incorruptible, he is more popular with the people than a clean government official. The common people all praise him. Although gentle and refined in his dealings, he is more cunning than a corrupt official, manipulating his opponents with ease. Although he never forms cliques or seeks personal gain, he is more influential than political factions, and his friends are found throughout the court. He competes with powerful officials, punishes corrupt officials, advises on agriculture and industry, and encourages commerce, effortlessly navigating between civil officials, noble officials, and the inner court, maintaining a transcendent status. Starting from a low-ranking county magistrate, he advances step by step, steadily and methodically, enduring hardships until he becomes the ruler of the world. With both literary and military prowess, he expands the territory, subdues the barbarians, and creates a prosperous era for the Great Ming Dynasty. Book Club Chat Group.
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Sulo is reborn and raised by a creepy old man since childhood. He thought that the heavy responsibility of saving the world would be entrusted to him from then on. But little did he know that just as he grew up, he was dispatched to the imperial capital to be the bodyguard of a young lady. From then on, charming maids, beautiful courtesans, iron-blooded widows, silly princesses, mischievous princesses, domineering queens, and more, they all came one after another… Sulo wiped away the drool at the corner of his mouth and said seriously, "Those who do not vote, do not bookmark, and do not reward, shall not approach this young master." [PS: New author, new book, seeking recommendations and bookmarks!]
489.58 Million words | 2020-07-26 09:50Update
How did Da Ming grow taller and tougher in middle age? Later generations can only attribute it to the two cousins and the lifelong troubled prime minister, Yang Tinghe. In the 16th year of Zhengde, on the 14th day of the third lunar month, the provincial exam candidates had been anxiously waiting for the palace exam for a year. Yan Song, who returned to the Hanlin Academy after ten years, and Wang Yangming, who quashed the rebellion, were still arguing over how to reward their contributions. Zhu Houzhong in the Anlu Palace looked up at the bright moon and speculated, 'Isn't it about time for my cousin to pass away?' On the other side of the moon, Yang Tinghe decisively decided, 'The son of Prince Xinxian is the best choice!' The Forbidden City, just over a hundred years old, welcomed a new master, and Yang Tinghe, as always, would be driven to tears by the emperor he had chosen here.
131.74 Million words | 2020-07-15 13:05Update
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196.48 Million words | 2022-04-05 03:33Update
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
Falling into the ocean, unexpectedly I returned to the Northern Song dynasty as Emperor Zhezong. Witness how I turn the tides, break free from weakness, and launch a Northern campaign against the Liao dynasty, a Western conquest of the Western Xia dynasty, a Southern pacification of the Dali kingdom, and a conquest of the Tubo kingdom, unleashing the might of the Chinese empire upon the world. What's that? You're asking how many great generals the Song dynasty had? What about Lu Junyi, the Jade Qilin? Do you like Lin Chong, the Panther Head? How about Huyan Zhuo with his twin whips? Put your mind to work and think, see how my ironclad cavalry of the celestial empire dominates the world.
477.11 Million words | 2020-12-24 19:23Update
"The Young Emperor" is a long historical novel depicting Shunzhi, the first emperor of the Qing Dynasty after its establishment. Faced with the severe situation of the transition from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, Shunzhi strives for change and reforms, but is constantly hindered by conservative forces within the court. Shunzhi is knowledgeable in literature and art, tender-hearted and sensitive. He is deeply devoted to pursuing love and marital life that align with his desires. However, the Emperor's love and marriage are intertwined with the struggle for power within the palace, and Shunzhi's actions in this regard also lead to sharp contradictions of love and hate, life and death. Throughout his short life of twenty-three or four years, Shunzhi's political failures and the collapse of his love reflect profound character and historical tragedies. The novel has a rigorous structure, a solemn style, and a fluent and exquisite language, incorporating various artistic techniques. The author's profound artistic skills give the novel a unique artistic charm. This book won the third Mao Dun Literary Award.
68.57 Million words | 2023-02-18 16:18Update
Advanced technology stands on the earth, sprawling mega cities cover Northeast Asia, the smiles of happy people inspire the world, the barrels of the Tank Swarm make our enemies tremble, floating battleships overlook the land, our gigantic aircraft carriers dominate the ocean, our army knows no bounds, shattering this decaying and corrupt old world to create a new one, singing the anthem of conquerors, the great flag will last forever, humanity will break free from the earth's atmosphere, the vast universe will be our new home.
555.24 Million words | 2021-02-02 15:33Update
Brother, stained with blood on the battlefield to protect his comrades, Zhao Guoqing resolutely followed in his brother's footsteps into the military camp. After enduring hellish training, he encountered a mysterious expert in the camp who integrated modern training with his family's martial arts. Step by step, Zhao Guoqing became the strongest special forces soldier, defeating the kings of various countries with his fists and stepping on mercenary groups worldwide, creating countless legends and becoming the king of a generation of special forces soldiers!
401.53 Million words | 2021-08-31 04:21Update
In the second day of the first month of the year in AD, the Dragon Raising its Head, Zhao Kuangyin, the Taizu Emperor of the Song dynasty, launched a military revolt at Chenqiao Inn, donned the yellow robe, ascended the throne, proclaimed himself Emperor, established the Great Song dynasty, and adopted the reign title of Jianlong. This prosperous Han ethnic regime, known as the Northern Song, formally emerged as the most flourishing power in Chinese history, following the glorious Tang dynasty. The Northern Song dynasty lasted for many years. In the fourth year of the Xuanhe reign of Emperor Huizong of Song, the Song and Jin dynasties formed a maritime alliance and jointly attacked the Liao dynasty. Emperor Huizong dispatched Tong Guan to lead a Northern Expedition against the Khitan Empire, aiming to recover the lost territories of the sixteen prefectures. This ambitious plan, unfinished by the Taizu and Taizong Emperors, ended in a disastrous defeat as an army of two hundred thousand soldiers halted at Xiongzhou, with numerous corpses scattered and chaos setting in. Yang Ling, a modern university student turned entrepreneur, unexpectedly traversed time and arrived at this volatile era, where wars were rampant and the land was ravaged. Three years later, history would witness the catastrophic Jingkang Incident, a blood-soaked calamity. The Great Liao was on the verge of decline, the Song dynasty remained outwardly strong but inwardly weakened, and the fierce Jurchens were like tigers and wolves, menacing from the sidelines. Facing internal and external troubles, under the brutality of the barbarians, civilization crumbled, millions perished, and blood flowed like rivers. Could a traveler from a thousand years ago reverse the course of destiny, save the declining Song dynasty, and revive the glory of the Han people?
202.89 Million words | 2021-12-16 04:39Update
The once mighty Han Empire has reached its desperate end. The glorious Han ethnicity is about to plummet into the depths of darkness. The curtain of chaos slowly unveils, marking an era of blood and fire, a time belonging to heroes, yet also a tragic era... By my blood, I offer the soul of Xuanyuan, protecting the multitude of Han commoners! By my body, I transform Qin bricks and Han tiles, constructing the Great Wall spanning thousands of miles for our Huaxia! I am Liu Ze, and here I come. This is my story: Witness how an underdog rises in the Three Kingdoms! In the hearts of a thousand people, there lie a thousand Three Kingdoms. Under the pen of Lao Feng, perhaps the most perfect Three Kingdoms cannot be written, but it will definitely not disappoint. Amidst the ruins of Han, we shall reshape a dream of end-of-Han China, shining brightly.
379.18 Million words | 2022-10-22 13:47Update
Looking down upon the realms and emanating unparalleled elegance, he is the esteemed and supreme Zhonghua, the pinnacle figure of the immortal sect. Towering above all, he is adored and admired by many, yet forever out of reach. In the celestial realm of fate, she innocently approaches him and becomes his disciple. With inherent demonic aura and a destined path towards darkness, unable to cultivate celestial arts, it matters not, as long as she can stay by his side. But she finds herself helplessly and desperately falling in love with him, unable to look up at him, yet unable to resist doing so. All she desires is to be with him, accompanying him through countless lifetimes. Yet, fate is not so merciful, as the enmity between the immortal and demonic realms is far from over. Everything has only just begun!
233.09 Million words | 2020-12-09 06:40Update
When the country is in ruins, when the mountains and rivers are shattered, when a formidable enemy invades, when a nation faces life and death, what we need is the bloodiest, wildest, most extravagant, and most daring hero who can ignite the indomitable and undefeated fighting spirit of every soldier – the iron-blooded hero!
108.40 Million words | 2020-10-30 00:45Update
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
We are special forces, training relentlessly in secret places known only to a select few. Each of us can navigate vast distances alone, but when we come together, we become the mightiest beings on earth! Whether in deserts, mountains, or jungles, we dominate the terrain instead of passively waiting as guests!
290.17 Million words | 2022-06-22 11:36Update
This is the best of times, it is the worst of times. Some people live in the carefree Qinhuai River, where music and laughter abound, and the fragrance of red sleeves beckons from ten miles away. Some people live in a world of war and turmoil, where enemy troops knock on the gates at night, and the battlefield is filled with the howling wind and snow, and lives are intertwined in the tatters of war. Su Mu arrived, saw, and experienced it all. Thus, he thought, perhaps he could do something, leaving behind a mark, whether it be good or bad. Regardless of the chaos around, I alone lay drunkenly on the mountains and rivers. Readers, welcome to join us~
577.18 Million words | 2021-06-22 02:30Update
【【Entries for the Creation History Genre Writing Contest - Magnificent Tang Dynasty Era】】Participating Work: Currently in the preparation phase for a new book, tentatively titled "Every Member of the Transmigrators with a System is a Father," in the fantasy genre.
172.81 Million words | 2022-07-22 14:26Update
Xiao Chengben is a soldier, but he accidentally travels through time and possesses the body of Li Yao, the Duke of Ning in the country of Qi. Since fate doesn't want him to die, he naturally can't waste his second life. He develops water conservancy projects, reforms agricultural fields, modernizes military tactics, and gains popular support. At this moment, being content with being just a lord is no longer enough to satisfy his ambitions in this chaotic world, so a new stride is added! PS: Although my updates may be slow, I will not stop writing. this is the first book from me, Xiao Chengben, and I promise to complete it, leaving a satisfactory impression for everyone!
81.43 Million words | 2021-07-12 13:56Update
During the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, the waters near the Xijin Ferry in Zhenjiang Prefecture were turbulent, and shipwrecks were common. Kang Damao and Shen Luobin, two young men, led the people in managing the silt at the bottom of the river, but an accident occurred. From then on, the Kang and Shen families became mortal enemies, and Kang Dayong, the twelfth-generation descendant of the "Million Kang" family, also known as Damao, developed shipping on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, revitalized the family business, managed the canal, and served the nation. This book has been officially selected as a key incubation project for the "Grand Canal Culture" theme in the online literary works section organized by the National Press and Publication Administration.
561.25 Million words | 2023-04-02 21:37Update
What kind of people in this world are the most difficult to deal with? Who in this world can seduce any woman into bed, regardless of her background? Is it the high-ranking officials with heavy influence? Or the fierce ministers who command armies? Or perhaps the cunning and malicious individuals who calculate killings? Or the cruel officials who disregard human life? The most difficult to deal with in this world are those scoundrels who grew up in the streets. Only they can seduce ladies from noble families and prostitutes from brothels. As a rogue born as a beggar, Tong Niuer, in the late Ming Dynasty, went against the eunuch Wei Zhongxian, who was causing havoc and harm to the people. Tong Niuer spared no effort to save the innocence of Lin Fenghuang, the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, who was sold to the brothel.
547.60 Million words | 2020-11-18 11:26Update
