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History Middle Grade
Explore middle grade books about history for children.
317 books
Out of Shadows
Jason Wallace
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice. A stark look at a boy navigating racial tensions and moral cho
Ages 13–18
A Child's History of England
Charles Dickens
For the middle-grade reader who loves a good story and wants to understand how the past shaped the present through a leg
Ages 9–13
Someone Named Eva
Joan M. Wolf
After her village is destroyed, a young girl is taken to be raised by a stranger's family and must fight to hold onto he
Ages 10–14
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London Calling
Edward Bloor
Seventh-grader Martin finds a sudden escape from his dull life when an antique radio transports him back to the middle o
Ages 10–14
In Darkness
Nick Lake
Trapped under the debris of a Haitian earthquake, fifteen-year-old Shorty experiences powerful visions of his life and t
Ages 14–18
The Fire-Eaters
David Almond
Amidst the tension of the Cuban Missile Crisis and family struggles, young Bobby Burns searches for reasons to rejoice i
Ages 10–14
Yellow Star
Jennifer Rozines Roy
Syvia and her family fight to stay together and survive the Nazi occupation of Poland's Lodz ghetto through the eyes of
Ages 10–14
Young Royals #3
Doomed Queen Anne
Carolyn Meyer
Anne Boleyn uses her wit and charm to win the heart of a King, but her climb to the throne leads her toward a tragic and
Ages 12–16
Dencey Coffyn #1
Downright Dencey
Caroline Dale Snedeker
For the child who has ever felt the weight of a past mistake and longs to make it right through quiet acts of kindness a
Ages 9–12
The Vespertine #1
The Vespertine
Saundra Mitchell
Escaping a strict home for the glamour of Baltimore, Amelia is haunted by terrifying evening visions that make her wonde
Ages 12–18
The Librarian of Auschwitz
Antonio Iturbe
Dita Kraus is a prisoner in Auschwitz who risks everything to protect eight precious volumes. This is a story of how boo
Ages 13–18
The Luxe #4
Splendor
Anna Godbersen
Scandalous secrets and royal ambitions collide in Gilded Age Manhattan as the Holland girls realize that a life of luxur
Ages 14–18
A Sea So Far
Jean Thesman
United by grief and a love for stories, two girls from very different worlds flee the wreckage of the 1906 San Francisco
Ages 10–14
Leviathan #1
Leviathan
Scott Westerfeld
A fugitive prince and a girl disguised as a soldier meet aboard a massive airship as steam-powered machines clash with g
Ages 10–14
Penny from Heaven
Jennifer L. Holm
Penny wants a 1953 summer of baseball and ice cream, but family feuds and historical prejudices threaten to keep her wor
Ages 8–12
The Infernal Devices #1
Clockwork Angel
Cassandra Clare
For the teenager grappling with their identity and searching for a place to belong after their world is turned upside do
Ages 14–18
Robin Lady of Legend
R. M. ArceJaeger
For the reader finding their own path when expectations feel like a cage. A young woman steps into a legendary role to f
Ages 12–18
Young Samurai #2
The Way of the Sword
Chris Bradford
For the child seeking their place in a world where they feel like an outsider, this high-stakes adventure emphasizes tha
Ages 10–14
All-of-a-Kind Family #2
More All-of-a-Kind Family
Sydney Taylor
Five sisters navigate the bustling streets of New York's Lower East Side, finding warmth in their Jewish traditions and
Ages 8–12
The Three Rancheros #1
Raymie Nightingale
Kate DiCamillo
For the child grappling with a parent's sudden departure or a sense of loneliness, this story follows Raymie as she find
Ages 8–12
Nicholas: A Manhattan Christmas Story
Anne Carroll Moore
For the child who loves the magic of the city during the holidays, this vintage tale invites young explorers to see New
Ages 8–12
The Woolcot Family #4
Three Little Maids
Ethel Turner
For the child adjusting to a major move or a change in family circumstances. These three sisters face a new life in Aust
Ages 9–12
The Moffats #1
The Moffats
Eleanor Estes
For children finding joy in simple moments while navigating life's changes. A classic look at family resilience and the
Ages 8–12
Donald Duk
Frank Chin
Twelve-year-old Donald Duk navigates San Francisco's Chinatown on Chinese New Year while wrestling with his name and his
Ages 11–15
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