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Good Revolutionary War stories are hard to find. In all honesty, many of them are downright boring. This wasn't an easy list to create. I tried to cover many different aspects of the war. These are my top picks for books that are the most likely to keep young people's attention. The Fifth of March… Continue reading Middle Grade Revolutionary War Stories
Slavery is right up there with some of the worst events in modern history. Our minds have a hard time believing that humans can be so cruel to one another. Because of that, we are drawn to it. We want to understand. These books capture the history in a way middle grade kids will enjoy.… Continue reading Middle Grade Books About Slavery
You'll never understand a person's hardships until you walk a mile in their shoes. For most of us, the closest we can get is through a book that tells their story. From the difficult journey to the cultural barriers to the racism, immigrants must have guts of steel to make it in a new land.… Continue reading Middle Grade Immigration Stories
Medieval historical fiction is a hard sell for most kids. For a "sure thing" try Jennifer Nielsen's The False Prince. For reluctant readers who need a quick read try either of Karen Cushman's books or Sid Fleischman's The Whipping Boy. They are short and full of humor. The rest are for true historical fiction fans.Girl… Continue reading Middle Grade Medieval Books
The Cold War is a vague historical event to most kids. Because of that, it's a hard sell. But there are some great historical fiction books out there needing to be read. All of these books deal with some aspect of Communism. Exposing truths in order to help kids understand the clash of ideology between… Continue reading Middle Grade Cold War Historical Fiction
Stories in verse are great for understanding complex historical events and encouraging the reluctant reader. These selections are some of my favorites from authors who have already established themselves as exceptional writers. Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse Told from the perspective of a young girl who recounts the frequent struggles against the dust… Continue reading Middle Grade Stories in Verse
No horror story matches that of the German and Soviet attempts at ethnic cleansing that occurred during World War 2. The attempt to control the lives of the innocent citizens continued well into the Cold War. These are some of the best written recreations of what happened during that time. Number the Stars by Lois… Continue reading Middle Grade WW2 Historical Fiction
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