Colonial historical fiction

Bridie of the Wild Rose Inn

By Jennifer Armstrong

Set in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1695, Bridie has to overcome suspicions by the colony that she is practicing witchcraft.

Salem Witch

By Patricia Hermes

Read about Elizabeth Putnam being accused of witchcraft, then flip the book over to read about her friend George who must make a decision who to believe.

When Molly, a ten-year-old orphan, is arrested for picking pockets in London in 1731, she is banished to America and serves as an indentured servant for a New York City family that expects her to follow their Jewish traditions.

Silence and Lily 1773

By Kathleen Duey

In 1773, ten-year-old Silence wants a chance to call Lily--a beautiful mare--her own. In the days leading up to the Boston Tea Party, Silence learns that someone has been taking Lily out to secret meetings. If she doesnt do something drastic, she may lose Lily forever.

Alone in an Untamed Land

By Maxine Trottier

Young Hélène St. Onge and her older sister Catherine are orphans. When King Louis XVI orders all men in New France to marry, Catherine becomes a fille du roi, one of the many young women sent to the new world as brides. Hélène will accompany her on the long sea voyage and live with her sister's new family. But Catherine dies during the grueling journey, and Hélène finds herself alone in a strange new country. New France is a far harsher place than she imagined, with bitter winters and the threat of attack from the Iroquois. Will the few friendships she has made on her long voyage enable her to survive?