Terrific historical novels for kids
Discover the best historical novels for kids, from timeless classics like Little Women and Anne of Green Gables to thrilling adventures by Susan Cooper and Esther Forbes. This curated list of terrific books brings history to life for young readers, featuring unforgettable characters and captivating stories that inspire a love of the past. Perfect for middle-grade bookworms and family read-alouds!
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond
by Elizabeth George Speare
A young girl's rebellion against bigotry culminates in a terrifying witch hunt and trial.
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Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott
The classic story of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy in nineteenth-century New England.
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Little Men
by Louisa May Alcott
For use in schools and libraries only. Louisa May Alcott's classic story about young boys growing up in 19th-century New England.
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The Dark Is Rising Sequence/Silver on the Tree/The Grey King/Greenwitch/the Dark Is Rising/Over Sea, Under Stone
by Susan Cooper
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