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Witness
Unique structure, solid historical facts, and a page-turning plot are all elements Karen Hesse has included to make this book a great summer pick!
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
In this coming of age story, Annemarie and Ellen cope with the effects of war. While the Jews of Denmark are being relocated, Annmarie learns about pride and bravery.
Newes From the Dead by Mary Hooper
Mary Hooper's novel is the well-researched and fascinating story of Anne Green, a young woman who was hanged for infanticide but was miraculously brought back to life.
Suzanne Weyn's Distant Waves
Five sisters' fates converge on the doomed Titanic in this new teen historical fiction novel.
Author of The Book Thief: Markus Zusak
Australian-born author Markus Zusak wrote the best-seller The Book Thief and others with which the young adult world has fallen in love.
John Boyne's The Boy in Striped Pajamas
Everyone has read books about the Holocaust, and may feel that everything to be said has been said. John Boyne's book disproves this time and time again with readers.
Historical Fiction for Teenage Girls
Historical fiction is a growing trend in the book industry, and teen historical fiction is no exception.
Historical Fiction for Teens
Teen historical fiction is on the rise, with more and more absorbing stories and series' arriving in bookstores every season.
Book Review: Captain Cook's Apprentice
In 1768 James Cook set out on a journey that led him to the eastern coast of New Holland. This is the story of that adventure told by Isaac Manley, a 13-year-old boy.
Book Review: A Good Arriving by David McRobbie
David McRobbie has written a well-plotted historical fiction thriller that will appeal to teen readers interested in Australia's convict and immigrant history.
Book Review: The Camel Who Crossed Australia
Written from the perspective of three expedition survivors, this tale of the infamous journey of Burke and Wills makes Australian history come alive for young readers.
A Great and Terrible Beauty
Followed by two sequels, Rebel Angels and A Sweet Far Thing, A Great and Terrible Beauty begins a thrilling series about Gemma Doyle's adventures with clairvoyant visions
Book Review: Heroes of Tobruk by David Mulligan
In a moving and confronting novel about the Siege of Tobruk, David Mulligan introduces young teen readers to the realities of life for everyday soldiers in World War 2.
Book Review: A Rose for the Anzac Boys
As three teenaged girls seek to make a difference in the ongoing struggles of World War I, they find that the war will impact them in ways they could never have imagined.
Historical Fiction for Teen Girls
A plethora of delightful reads awaits teen girls who hunger for stories about brave, smart females. Be a discerning reader and choose from the best of new and classic.
Sophia's Journal: Time Warp 1857
Najiyah Diana Helwani writes a historical science fiction drama in which a modern Muslim girl travels back in time.
A Review of The Book Thief
The Book Thief is guaranteed to launch intense discussions among teens regarding prejudice and death through its haunting portrayal of the Holocaust and its many victims.
World War 2 Holocaust Fiction for Teens
Young adult novels such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Book Thief can be used as supplements to teen history lessons on World War II and the Holocaust.