Great Historical Fiction for YA

Discover the best historical fiction books for young adults! Explore captivating YA novels set in the past, perfect for teens who love adventure, drama, and rich historical settings.

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Winds of L'Acadie

by Lois Donovan

Grade level: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, e, i, s.
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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

by Avi

A vicious captain, a mutinous crew -- and a young girl caught in the middle Not every thirteen-year-old girl is accused of murder, brought to …
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The Root Cellar

by Janet Lunn

Twelve-year-old orphan Rose, sent to live with unknown relatives on a farm in Canada, ventures into her aunt's root cellar and finds herself making friends …
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The Breadwinner

by Deborah Ellis

Because the Taliban rulers of Kabul, Afghanistan, impose strict limitations on women's freedom and behavior, eleven-year-old Parvana must disguise herself as a boy so that …