Mostly British Juvenile Historical Fiction
Explore a curated list of British juvenile historical fiction books. Discover classic and engaging tales that bring history to life for young readers. Perfect for kids and teens!
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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
by Alan Bradley
WINNER OF THE AGATHA • ARTHUR ELLIS • DILYS • DEBUT DAGGER AWARDS “Wonderfully entertaining . . . sure to be one of the most …
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Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess
by Nancy Springer
Now a Netflix original movie starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter! Meet Enola Holmes, teenaged girl turned detective and the younger …
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Catherine, Called Birdy
by Karen Cushman
The thirteen-year-old daughter of an English country knight keeps a journal in which she records the events of her life, particularly her longing for adventures …
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A Spy in the House
by Ying S. Lee
Rescued from the gallows in 1850s London, young orphan and thief Mary Quinn is offered a place at Miss Scrimshaw's Academy for Girls where she …
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Queen's Own Fool
by Jane Yolen
Fans of historical sagas and the CW show Reign will be swept up by this clever tale by Jane Yolen and Robert Harris Once she …
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963
by Christopher Paul Curtis
During one of the most important times in the civil rights movement, one unforgettable family goes on a road trip in this Newbery and Coretta …
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
by Mildred D. Taylor
Winner of the 1977 Newbery Medal, this moving novel has remained in the hearts and minds of millions of readers. Set in Mississippi at the …
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The Parallel Universe of Liars
by Kathleen Jeffrie Johnson
Robin’s neighbor Frankie is like walking sex. He’s 23, hot, charming, and used to getting what he wants. When Janice, Robin’s stepmom, first meets Frankie, …