Sure. 'Catherine, Called Birdy' is quite popular. It's a medieval - era story told from the perspective of a young girl. It shows what life was like for a girl in that time period, with all the family drama and social norms.
'I Survived' series are also well - liked. For example, the books in the series that deal with historical disasters like the sinking of the Titanic or the eruption of Pompeii. They are written in an engaging way for middle school students to learn about these historical events.
The 'Dear America' series is worth mentioning. Each book in the series is in the form of a diary of a young girl living during different historical times in America, from the colonial period to the westward expansion. These books make history come alive for middle school students.
One great historical fiction book for middle schoolers is 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963' by Christopher Paul Curtis. It tells a story about an African - American family's journey to the South during the Civil Rights Movement.
Sure. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a great one. It's set in a seemingly utopian but actually dystopian society in the future, which has historical implications about how society could develop. Another is 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry as well. It's about a girl in Nazi - occupied Denmark during World War II, showing the courage and kindness in a difficult historical period.
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.
Sure. 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth is popular. It's set in a post - apocalyptic Chicago where society is divided into factions based on different virtues. The main character, Tris, discovers she doesn't fit neatly into one category, and her journey is full of thrills and self - discovery.
Sure. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a great one. It's set in a seemingly utopian but actually dystopian society in the future which has historical elements in how it came to be. Another is 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry as well, which tells a story about the Holocaust, a very important part of history. And 'Johnny Tremain' by Esther Forbes, it shows the events leading up to the American Revolution from a young boy's perspective.
Well, there are quite a few. 'My Brother Sam Is Dead' is a book about the American Revolution from the perspective of a boy caught between his Loyalist father and Patriot brother. 'The Sign of the Beaver' is set in the wilderness of early America and shows the relationship between a white boy and a Native American. Also, 'Catherine, Called Birdy' is a historical fiction set in medieval England.
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.
Sure. 'The Giver' is a great one. It's set in a seemingly utopian society where everything is controlled. It makes you think about freedom, choice, and the importance of memories. Another is 'Number the Stars' which tells a story about the Holocaust from a child's perspective. It's both educational and moving.
Some of the best historical fiction books for middle school are 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' by Scott O'Dell. It's based on the true story of a girl left alone on an island for years. 'A Single Shard' by Linda Sue Park is set in 12th - century Korea and tells about an orphan boy's journey to become a potter. 'Esperanza Rising' by Pam Muñoz Ryan is about a wealthy Mexican girl who has to flee to California during the Great Depression and face the hardships of migrant work.