Children's Literature: Betty A. McDonald Collection: Historical Fiction

Children's Literature URL: https://libguides.cmich.edu/childrensliterature

Historical Fiction

“Historical novels for children help a child to experience the past—to enter into the conflicts, the suffering, the joys, and the despair of those who lived before us” (p. 452).

“Stories of the past help children see that times change, nations rise and fall, but universal human needs have remained relatively unchanged” (p. 453).

“Historical fiction does have to be accurate and authentic. However, the research should be thoroughly digested, making details appear as an essential part of the story” (p. 455).

Source: Kiefer, B. (2010). Charlotte Huck’s children’s literature. (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill 

New Historical Fiction Books

Suggested Historical Fiction Books and Authors

Author(s)

Title

Christopher Paul Curtis

The Watsons Go to Birmingham

Caroline Lawrence

The Thieves of Ostia: A Roman Mystery

Scott O’dell

Zia

Linda Sue Park

When My Name Was Keoko

Katherine Paterson

Lyddie

Elizabeth George Speare

The Sign of the Beaver

Mildred D. Taylor

Mississippi Bridge

Laurence Yep

The Traitor

 

New Historical Fiction Books

Central Michigan University Libraries, 250 East Preston Street, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 | (989) 774-1100 | Contact Us

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community.


Copyright © Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 | (989) 774-4000 | Privacy Policy