~Historical Fiction~
Written By JMB
- The Secret Garden – The Secret Garden is a historical fiction novel set in 1911 that follows a sour 10-year-old girl who was recently orphaned. As she explores her bleak new home at Misselthwaite Manor, she discovers that her uncle’s estate holds far more secrets than it first appears.
- The Witch of Blackbird Pond – This historical fiction novel set in 1687 Connecticut is definitely a nail-biter. It takes place during the Wethersfield witch trials and follows a 16-year-old girl’s struggles after being falsely accused of witchcraft.
- Number the Stars– Another classic historical fiction, Number the Stars is about a a ten-year-old Danish girl and her family who must risk their lives to hide her Jewish best friend from Nazi soldiers. They must find a way to help her friend escape the country before it is too late.
- Words on Fire – Words on Fire is a historical fiction novel by Jennifer A. Nielsen set in 1893 Lithuania during the Lithuanian book ban. It follows a 12-year-old girl fighting for the freedom her country deserves.
- Uprising – Another historical fiction by Jennifer A. Nielsen, Uprising is based on the real story of Lidia Durr, a young Polish girl who risks everything to fight back against the Nazi occupation of her home city. Serving as a brave underground courier, she must find the courage to survive one of World War II’s most dangerous resistance movements.
I hope you enjoyed this month’s Monthly Must Reads post! I decided to make this month’s Monthly Must Reads to be historical fiction themed and I hope you enjoyed it! If you have any ideas for books, themes, or genres you want us to include in next month’s Monthly Must Reads post feel free to share it in the comments down below, and if we choose to use your recommendation we will give you a shout out!