One of the most popular 2016 kids historical fiction books was 'Raymie Nightingale'. Kate DiCamillo is a well - known author, and this book with its blend of historical elements and the story of Raymie's journey to win a contest and help her family was really loved. Also, 'Salt to the Sea' got a lot of attention. The real - life event it was based on, the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff, was not very well - known before, and the book told the story of the refugees on the ship in a very engaging way.
I think 'The War that Saved My Life' was quite popular. It has a very relatable protagonist in Ada, a girl with a club foot in a difficult situation during the war. The story of her escape from an abusive mother and finding a new life in the countryside during the Blitz in London really captured readers' hearts. Another popular one was 'Wolf Hollow'. The mystery and the historical backdrop of World War II made it appealing.
Some popular ones include 'The Secret Garden'. It tells the story of a young girl who discovers a hidden garden. Another is 'Little House on the Prairie' which gives a great view of pioneer life. And 'Anne of Green Gables' is also well - loved, about an orphan girl's adventures in a new home.
One popular one is 'The Little House on the Prairie' series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It vividly depicts the pioneer life in the 19th - century American Midwest. Another is 'Anne of Green Gables' by L.M. Montgomery, which tells the story of an orphan girl in a rural Canadian setting in the early 20th century. And 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett is also well - loved. It's about a young girl who discovers a hidden garden in an old English manor.
Some popular ones include 'The Little House on the Prairie' series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It tells about the pioneer life of a family in the 19th century. Another is 'Johnny Tremain' which is set during the American Revolution. And 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry, a story about a girl in Nazi - occupied Denmark.
Some popular historical fiction kids books are 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'. It's based on the true story of a girl left alone on an island for years and shows Native American life. 'Gentle Ben' is set in Alaska and tells about a boy and a bear. It gives a sense of life in Alaska in the past. 'Carry On, Mr. Bowditch' is about a self - taught mathematician in the 18th century and is a great way to introduce kids to that era.
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.
In '100 historical fiction books', 'The Book Thief' is highly popular. Set during World War II, it tells the story of a girl who steals books. It has a unique narrative style. Also, 'The Help' is very well - liked. It shows the racial situation in the American South in the 1960s.
Some of the most popular historical fiction books include 'Gone with the Wind' which vividly depicts the American South during the Civil War. Another is 'The Pillars of the Earth' that takes readers back to 12th - century England, showing the building of a cathedral. 'Wolf Hall' is also very popular, focusing on the life of Thomas Cromwell in Tudor England.
Don DeLillo's 'Falling Man' is also very popular. It has been praised for its in - depth exploration of the trauma and the sense of dislocation that people felt after the attacks. The way it weaves different stories together gives a comprehensive view of the post - 9/11 world.