Historical Fiction Books

This book is an essential piece of American literature that manages to weave serious themes of race and identity into a narrative brimming with youth and adventure. Huck's travels with Jim open a window to the past, exposing the harsh realities of the 19th century with a blend of wit and poignancy that has secured this novel's place as a beloved and highly important cultural work. If you’re up for a journey that is as introspective as it is thrilling, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is a match for your reading list.

"Never Fall Down" is an inspiring story of a child's resilience and survival amidst one of the darkest periods of history. It showcases how music brought hope, comfort, and camaraderie to Arn, and how it helped him rise above the horrors of the Killing Fields. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to be inspired by a real-life hero who, despite his harrowing experiences, remained hopeful, kind, and dedicated to peace.

Advent could be a good read for someone who enjoys fantasy and adventure novels. This book is unique in its approach towards magic that has been locked away for centuries and the ways it is woven into the story. It has an element of mystery in it which keeps the reader engaged until the end. The protagonist, Gavin, is a relatable character and the readers will go on a journey with him, discovering new things about the world of magic and the people in it.

This book could be a good read for those who are fascinated by gritty historical tales of survival. Mill Girl provides a captivating glimpse into the life of a young girl thrust into the harsh realities of working in cotton mills during the Victorian era. Through Eliza's experiences, readers will witness her strength, resilience, and determination to escape the fate of a mill girl.

If "We Were Liars" captivated you with its twisty tale, this prequel will draw you deeper into the Sinclair family's enigmatic world. "Family of Liars" provides a lush, suspenseful backdrop to the summer that foreshadows the family's dark legacy. It's the kind of book that will envelop you in its coastal mystery and compel you to piece together the puzzle of the Sinclair's past.

This book is a thrilling conclusion to the bestselling YA series. With its unique blend of fantasy, adventure, and vintage photographs, it takes readers on a captivating journey through time and peculiar dimensions. Join Jacob Portman as he battles a dangerous madman and fights to save his beloved Miss Peregrine and the Peculiar Children. Packed with action, suspense, and stunning visual imagery, "Library of Souls" will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

'Other places do seem so cramped up and smothery, but a raft don't. You feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft"Mark Twain's tale of a boy's picaresque journey down the Mississippi on a raft conveyed the voice and experience of the American frontier as no other work has done before. When Huck escapes from his drunken father and the 'sivilizing' Widow Douglas with the runaway slave Jim, he embarks on a series of adventures that draw him to feuding families and the trickery of the unscrupulous 'Duke' and 'Daupin'. Beneath the exploits, however, are more serious undercurrents--of slavery, adult control and, above all, of Huck's struggle between his instinctive goodness and the corrupt values of society, which threaten his deep and enduring frienship with Jim.This edition uses the text from the first edition of 1884 and includes a new chronology and suggestions for further reading.'All modern American literature comes from...Huckleberry Finn..It's the best book we've had'--Ernest Hemingway(back cover)

Recommended for readers seeking authentic narratives of adolescence. Jason Taylor's candid narration about his struggles with bullying, a stammer and his family, set against major political events, creates a deeply moving and memorable read.