Can you recommend some colonial era young adult novels?

Answer 1

There's 'My Brother Sam Is Dead' which is set during the American Revolution in the colonial era. It tells the story from the perspective of a young boy whose brother is involved in the war. It gives an in - depth look at the family dynamics and the turmoil of the time. And 'Calico Captive' which follows the story of a young girl captured by Native Americans during colonial times and her struggle to survive and find her way back home.

Answer 2

One great example is 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' by Elizabeth George Speare. It's set in colonial Connecticut and tells the story of a young girl who has to adapt to a new life in the colonies. Another is 'Johnny Tremain' which is about a young apprentice in colonial Boston during the American Revolution. It gives a vivid picture of the time.

Answer 3

I would recommend 'Carry On, Mr. Bowditch' which is based on the life of Nathaniel Bowditch in colonial Salem. It shows how a young man overcomes obstacles and makes important contributions in a colonial setting. Also, 'The Sign of the Beaver' is a wonderful colonial era young adult novel that explores the relationship between a young boy and a Native American in the Maine wilderness during colonial times.