I think 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' is very popular. It has been widely read for its powerful portrayal of the African - American experience. 'Johnny Tremain' is also popular as it gives a good look at the American Revolution for young readers. The story is exciting and educational at the same time.
Well, 'The Hate U Give' was extremely popular. It not only had a great story but also sparked important conversations. It was widely read in classrooms and among young readers.
I think 'The Hunger Games' is very popular. It has a gripping plot set in a post - apocalyptic world where kids are forced to fight to the death. It's full of action and also has some interesting social and political undertones.
Well, 'The Thirteenth Tale' had a lot of fans too. It's a gothic - style historical fiction that weaves a complex web of mystery and family secrets. The atmospheric writing and the way it unfolds the story over different time periods really attracted readers.
Well, 'Homegoing' was also very popular. Its multi - generational and multi - cultural story was very engaging. It was able to connect different historical periods and places in a very seamless way, which made it stand out among the other historical fiction books of 2016.
Also, 'Pachinko' was popular. Its multi - generational story of a Korean family was appealing to a wide range of readers. It not only told a great family story but also educated readers about the historical context of Korea under Japanese rule and the experiences of Korean immigrants.
One popular one is 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank. It gives a real - life account of a young girl's experiences during the Holocaust.
Some great middle school historical fiction books include 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' by Mildred D. Taylor. It's set in the American South during the Great Depression and deals with issues of racism. Then there's 'Catherine, Called Birdy' by Karen Cushman. It gives a look into medieval England through the eyes of a young girl. Also, 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' by Elizabeth George Speare, which is set in colonial Connecticut.
The 'The Alice Network' was also very well - liked. It tells two parallel stories, one during World War I and one after World War II. The connection between the two timelines and the strong female characters made it a favorite among many.
I think 'The Pillars of the Earth' is also very popular. Its detailed description of medieval architecture and the lives of people at that time has attracted a large number of readers. It makes you feel like you are in 12th - century England.
One of the most popular is 'Gone with the Wind'. It's set during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. Scarlett O'Hara's story is both a love story and a tale of survival during a tumultuous time in American history.