top teen historical fiction books

When it comes to the captivating genre of teen historical fiction, there are numerous books that have captured the imagination of readers young and old. Whether you are a history buff or simply enjoy the allure of the past, these top teen historical fiction books are sure to transport you to different time periods and spark your curiosity about the world's rich history.

1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak:
Set during World War II in Nazi Germany, this remarkable novel tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who discovers the power of words and books. Guided by her foster father, Liesel navigates the challenges of war and learns about love, loss, and courage.

2. "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein:
This gripping tale takes place during World War II and follows the friendship between two girls, a British spy and a pilot. Packed with twists and turns, the book explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit.

3. "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys:
Set towards the end of World War II, this historical fiction novel follows the intertwined stories of four young people seeking refuge as they escape the advancing Soviet army. Based on true events, the book vividly depicts the tragedy of the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff, one of history's deadliest maritime disasters.

4. "The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue" by Mackenzi Lee:
This adventurous and humorous novel is set in the 18th century and follows the escapades of Henry "Monty" Montague, a young British aristocrat. Traveling through Europe with his best friend and sister, Monty encounters danger, romance, and self-discovery in a world of piracy, alchemy, and secret societies.

5. "Out of the Easy" by Ruta Sepetys:
Taking place in the 1950s in the vibrant city of New Orleans, this coming-of-age story revolves around Josie, the daughter of a brothel prostitute. Amidst the glitz and glamour of the French Quarter, Josie dreams of attending college but finds herself entangled in a murder mystery that threatens to shatter her aspirations.

To explore more teen historical fiction books and discover the diverse perspectives offered by authors across time periods, you can visit renowned websites such as Goodreads, BookBub, and Amazon's historical fiction category. These platforms provide comprehensive lists, reader reviews, and recommendations to help you find your next gripping read.

Immerse yourself in the intricacies of the past, experience different cultures, and witness the triumphs and trials of young protagonists through these enthralling works of teen historical fiction. Happy reading!
The Lord of the End Fiction
The Lord of the End

No time to explain, get on the car - no, no time to explain, run away quickly, or take action quickly! When Li Mu opened his eyes, he faced such a dangerous situation that it was so critical that he didn't even have time to think. Instinctively, he reached out to feel around him, hoping to touch something for self-defense.

101.02 Million words | 2023-02-08 16:33Update

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Beloved Prince Consort Fiction
Beloved Prince Consort

She possesses an otherworldly beauty, acclaimed as the number one talented woman, as though she is the favored one of destiny, with all the halos bestowed upon her. However, her innocence and kindness only brought about the prince's exploitation, her sister's trampling on the family's honor, and her father's tragic death. It was all because of her immaturity that she was sent back three years in time. She is determined to overturn the wheel of fate, leaving those who hurt and harmed her worse than death on her lonely path of revenge. She remains strong and resilient, resolute and decisive. He is the prince of the royal household, as celestial as the stars, and holds the title of the immaculate emperor of the rivers and lakes. Maybe their encounter has long been destined, but can the elegant young master melt the icy soul of the vengeful girl?

316.38 Million words | 2021-12-07 22:49Update

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Guide to Spoiled Husband's Growth: The Supreme Lord of the Upgraded World Fiction
Guide to Spoiled Husband's Growth: The Supreme Lord of the Upgraded World

She is the supreme lord of the holy realm, looking down upon the world, with boundless power, heartless and desireless. During her cultivation, she saved a male fox. He is the young lord of the underworld, but in reality, a pink fox. Innocent and naive, he fell in love with her after being saved, clinging to her and seducing her with his enchanting beauty. The fox gazes at her with innocent peach blossom eyes, "Yuan Xi, I want..." Yuan Xi interrupts, "What do you want? Focus on your cultivation." The fox looks pitiful, "Yuan Xi, let's go out and play..." Yuan Xi dismisses, "Stop bothering me, focus on your cultivation." The fox...with a sad expression wonders when will she ever like him?

282.25 Million words | 2021-04-09 05:31Update

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Ninety-Nine Ways to Save Yourself Fiction
Ninety-Nine Ways to Save Yourself

This is a romance novel! Romance novel! Romance novel! (Important things need to be said three times). It is also a quick transmigration story with past and present life settings. The author's pen name is '废'. Each short story is very brief.

332.77 Million words | 2020-12-22 10:40Update

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Nine Gates Phoenix Blossom Fiction
Nine Gates Phoenix Blossom

She was the daughter of a powerful minister, the niece of the Empress Dowager, and showered with countless favor; but she made a fatal mistake by loving someone who brought her endless misfortune, so she could only take him down with her. Today, Fu Mingzhu is fortunate enough to be reborn. Let's see how she avenges her past, fights against her enemies, and courageously breaks off her engagement. She vows to become extraordinary, controlling the wind and rain at her fingertips! Book fans, to join our group, please knock on the door and mention the name of any main character in the book. Everyone is welcome to join the fun! The simplified and traditional versions of this book are now available on the market. Your support is greatly appreciated

191.20 Million words | 2022-07-02 11:35Update

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Phantom Teacher Fiction
Phantom Teacher

Different paths for yin and yang, dividing the realms of sun and moon. When night falls, humans turn into ghosts; when dawn breaks, ghosts turn into humans. Like a dying lamp, life fades away, everything returns to dust. Existing within the Three Realms, but not bound by the Five Elements. Good and evil will be rewarded, fortunes and misfortunes lie within. I, Li Bing, a mere mortal, will fulfill all matters in this world. Li Bing, a recent college graduate, was assigned to teach in a rural village. Along the way, he experienced the cycle of life and death, the tests of friendship with his best friend, and the challenges of love and understanding with his girlfriend. In the end, he chose what kind of path... If you, dear readers, think "Ghost Teacher" is good, please don't

159.99 Million words | 2020-11-01 15:46Update

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Arrogant Girl Farming: Great King, You're Amazing! Fiction
Arrogant Girl Farming: Great King, You're Amazing!

After crossing over, she confidently overpowers a frail and injured pretty boy who was poisoned. The pretty boy's eyes gleam with malice: 'You're asking for death.' A technology genius transforms into a village girl, working on the fields, making money, and getting rid of scum. Life couldn't be better! However, a certain mountain king who was oppressed doesn't seem to agree: 'You think you can escape after oppressing me?' 'What do you want then?' The man shamelessly laughs: 'Bring me back to the mountain stronghold, oppress me again!'

490.40 Million words | 2022-02-13 00:03Update

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Jade Awakening Fiction
Jade Awakening

In her past life, she married the man she was infatuated with, regardless of anything, and indulged in her whims and fancies, paying the most painful price. In this life, she will correct her mistakes, repay kindness, and settle debts, vowing to live a splendid life! Book club: New book 'Resurgence of Graceful Rulan', kindly requesting everyone's continued support~.

114.01 Million words | 2022-12-19 07:23Update

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Ugly Face Prince Fiction
Ugly Face Prince

Lin Xi, a female soldier who served for two years with extraordinary skills, accidentally fell from the upper bunk and died on the eve of her promotion to sergeant. This is unfair! In the underworld, she seeks justice but is stopped by a strand of soul. She offers her remaining life in exchange for protecting her mother for a lifetime. Ouyuan Lin Xi, a young lady from the North Sang manor, is beautiful but timid, as she has never received love and care since childhood. When she learns that she is going to marry the prince, she attempts suicide because the rumored fifth prince has a twisted mouth and is mentally disabled... In short, her life becomes even more miserable. However, she is rescued by the second lady just in time. When the new-born Lin Xi inherits the memories and body of Ouyuan Lin Xi and sees the first ray of sunlight in the North Sang Kingdom, she becomes crafty and decides not to submit to her parents' wishes. She will marry, but only to a man who is exceptional. She is not interested in the mere fifth prince... And the echo in her ears, 'Only asking you to protect my mother for a lifetime!'

348.28 Million words | 2020-08-24 02:51Update

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Crazy for You Fiction
Crazy for You

Do you know the taste of longing? Loneliness, pain, despair, rebirth~ Previous infatuation turned into waiting! Perhaps a light-year away, I keep searching, slowly walking towards you because I know that the one waiting for me is you~ You move me, I never forget you!

455.44 Million words | 2023-03-31 21:56Update

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Shield Strike Fiction
Shield Strike

Nine times Nirvana, nine times reborn, the power forged through millennia almost covers the entire federation, seeping into the vast starry seas. One hundred years later, he is once again reborn amidst the raging flames, descending upon this world... Hiding behind an innocent appearance, he carries out earth-shattering deeds. The beauties are conflicted, as they decide to delve deeper into his mysteries, layer after layer. This seemingly pure individual bewitches them, luring them into an endless exploration of the unknown. Many cannot stand this harmless individual as they witness him personally create tragedy after tragedy.

234.61 Million words | 2020-12-31 15:57Update

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The Difficult Path Fiction
The Difficult Path

In her past life as a pseudo genius, she discovered her ability to be cunning in this life as well. Gu Chenghui transmigrated into a time that never existed in history, encountering a stepmother who was extremely calculating. Through continuous strategizing, scheming, planning, and resolving, she fought fire with fire and finally won over her own destiny. But why was she suddenly told that her marriage was arranged? After several months, a new book is finally released... I know that most of my old readers have probably left, but if you enjoy my books, feel free to check out my new book called 'Apocalypse Garden.' It's a completely different style, and I personally think it's pretty good. Looking forward to seeing you again in my next book!

78.55 Million words | 2021-10-30 10:21Update

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Creator of the Dimensional Main God Fiction
Creator of the Dimensional Main God

Accidentally obtaining a golden sphere, Li Xing initially believed it was merely a tool for traveling through different worlds. However, he soon discovered that this sphere had an even more powerful function. Quickly, Li Xing embarked on a journey of continuously exploring and devouring worlds, establishing the path to creating his ideal Main God space.

487.52 Million words | 2022-04-10 11:17Update

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Human Chronicles Fiction
Human Chronicles

Life, this game, you can't pause it when you want to, and you can't fully invest in it either...

231.89 Million words | 2022-09-12 18:13Update

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Brave Path to Defeat the Evil Corpse Fiction
Brave Path to Defeat the Evil Corpse

Ancient martial arts secret, enduring mystery [A young man saves a person and mistakenly enters a deep well Taoist temple] Heroic men, helping the world and protecting the people [Venturing through mountains and crossing water to save loved ones in distress] Thousand-year-old Corpse King, slaying dragons and scorching the heavens [A fox spirit breaks the formation, unleashing a world-devouring demon king] Astonishing curses and enchantments, tales of mesmerizing shadows [Unbeknownst, perils and conspiracies abound] The Southern Miao region's elixir of a thousand poisons, the Northwest ancient temple's divine-killing cloak, the Tazang Plateau's heavens-scorching pill, the foreign barbarians' bloodthirsty demon sword. When the young man gathers these four great treasures and returns to his hometown to save lives, he realizes that he has been ensnared in an earth-shaking conspiracy. As evil demons resurrect and chaos reigns, can the young man uphold the secrets of the martial arts to save the people from fire and water? All the mysteries lie within the pages of this book, guaranteed to give you thrilling and heart-stopping reading pleasure. Thank you for your support. (Of course, this book is purely fictional and unrelated to reality. Any resemblance is purely coincidental - for entertainment purposes only).

18.81 Million words | 2020-09-10 00:13Update

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Don't Mess with the Cunning Lawyer Fiction
Don't Mess with the Cunning Lawyer

In the city of S, there are two legendary figures known as the vampires of their respective fields - Hai Lan, a lawyer, and Lian Ao Tian, a business genius. In a collision of diamonds in a traffic accident, the meeting of two powerhouses turns into a deadly battle. In a dimly lit room, a man with attractive lips smirks coldly, saying, 'Do you know what profession is most similar to the prostitution industry?' The woman, instead of getting angry, smiles back and uses her legs to attack, wrapping them tightly around the man's narrow waist, saying, 'How about three million? I'm buying three nights! One million per night!' And so, the CEO known for being untouchable amidst a sea of beauties finds himself receiving a lawyer's letter with various charges.

335.60 Million words | 2020-07-09 02:13Update

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Desert Chants Fiction
Desert Chants

From the desert to the ocean, from the depths of the earth to the peaks of the snow-capped mountains. Puzzles unravel, truths unfold. Humanity never ceases to pursue and explore the ancient and mesmerizing mysteries. In the long river of history, the mighty China has witnessed countless unsolvable enigmas. The vanished ancient kingdoms of the Western Regions, mysterious forces at high latitudes, terrifying curses of the deceased, the unfathomable forbidden realm of the snow mountains, the legends of Shambhala, the elusive ghost cities in the deep abyss of the sea... Questioning the ancient, these mysterious and bizarre events seem to communicate with humanity through the language of legends. Horror, wonder, strangeness, phantasm, mystery... Starting with the Lop Nur, this book unveils several well-known unresolved mysteries of China.

479.51 Million words | 2023-04-27 16:21Update

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The Immortal Cultivation Journey of the Corpse-Chasing Woman Fiction
The Immortal Cultivation Journey of the Corpse-Chasing Woman

At the top of the snowy mountain, she drew her sword in anger. He stood before her, amidst the snow and wind, his hair dancing and his white clothes fluttering. When she plunged her sword into his heart, he smiled and gently touched her chin, giving her a light kiss. In that moment, there was no resentment in his eyes. Will they go their separate ways or confess their love for each other? As the mountains crumble and the seas dry up, does she still long for his smiling face? Please knock on the door with any character's name~ Welcome, O(∩_∩)O haha~

373.57 Million words | 2021-03-06 20:51Update

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Marriage Strategy: The Scheming CEO Intrudes into My Heart Fiction
Marriage Strategy: The Scheming CEO Intrudes into My Heart

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351.77 Million words | 2022-04-11 09:40Update

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The Return of the Immortal Fiction
The Return of the Immortal

Lan Yuyao's goal in cultivation is simple - to become an immortal and live a peaceful life. But who would have thought that her path to immortality would be filled with hardships and tragedies? Even the lone star in the sky doesn't have such bad luck. And her sworn brother, who promised to stand by her side, unexpectedly betrays her when she needs him the most. Lan Yuyao swears... What? It was a misunderstanding? She refuses to believe it! Even if she is offered treasures and elixirs, it can never mend the damage she has suffered. Wait, this strange treasure doesn't require cultivation or medicine, yet it increases her spiritual power. It turns out that cultivation is truly useless. Even daydreaming can lead to immortality. "Lan Yuyao, you are destined to become an immortal!" "What does destiny mean?" "It means you can live a carefree life and still become an immortal!" Thanks to reader xixikakaxixi for providing the Immortal's Return reader group: [group link], everyone join quickly.

533.15 Million words | 2023-04-06 20:01Update

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