7th grade Independent Reading Titles Historical Fiction 7th grade Independent Reading Titles

Definition Tells a story set in the past Setting is usually real Often contains actual historical people Protagonist and main characters are most likely fictional Author tries to capture the spirit of the time with details Author has some artistic license since it is fiction

Why Read it? “We write historical fiction, and read it, not to learn about history so much as to live it. It is the closest we can get to experiencing the past without having been there.”

Selecting a Title Choose a time period that interests you (Revolutionary War, Colonial Times, Civil War, World War II? The 60s, Civil Rights movement, etc.) Look for well-known authors (Laurie Halse Anderson, Patricia Reilly Giff, Gary Paulsen, Walter Dean Myers, Ann Rinaldi, Avi) Look for recommendations Goodreads University of Texas

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