Historical Fiction Book Club

The genre of Historical Fiction in the field of Children's Literature includes stories that are written to portray a time period or convey information about a specific time period or an historical event. Usually the event or time period is about 30 years in the past. The genre of Historical Fiction in the field of Children's Literature includes stories that are written to portray a time period or convey information about a specific time period or an historical event. Usually the event or time period is about 30 years in the past.

In Historical Fiction, setting is the most important literary element. Because the author is writing about a particular time in history, the information about the time period must be accurate, authentic, or both. In Historical Fiction, setting is the most important literary element. Because the author is writing about a particular time in history, the information about the time period must be accurate, authentic, or both.

To create accurate and authentic settings in their books, authors must research the time period thoroughly. They must know how people lived, what they ate, what kinds of homes they had, and what artifacts were a common part of their lives. To create accurate and authentic settings in their books, authors must research the time period thoroughly. They must know how people lived, what they ate, what kinds of homes they had, and what artifacts were a common part of their lives.

It’s All Greek To Me by Jon Scieszka This humorous novel explores Greek Mythology through fun and exciting time travel!

A Lion To Guard Us by: Clyde Robert Bulla This novel explores the life of Amanda Freebold and her younger brother and sister as they cross the Atlantic Ocean headed to Jamestown.

Felicity Saves The Day by Valerie Tripp This is the story of Felicity, the feisty Colonial girl who never backs down from a challenge. She lives in Colonial Williamsburg during the time leading up to the Revolutionary War.

Revolutionary War On Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to colonial times. General George Washington is about to lead his army in a sneak attack against their enemy, but the terrible weather is making the general question his plans. Can Jack and Annie keep history on track?

Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan This novel deals with the Wheaton Family, Jacob and his children Anna and Caleb. Set in Pioneer Days, they are searching for a wife for Jacob and a mother to the children. Will Sarah be the one?

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick Twelve-year-old orphan Homer runs away from home to find his older brother who has been sold into the Union Army during the Civil War. Homer outwits and outruns a colorful assortment of Civil War-era thieves, scallywags, and spies as he makes his way South headed to Gettysburg.

The Secret School by Avi Ida really wants to become a teacher. But in order to do that, she must get through 8 th grade to go to high school. When her teacher quits and her one room school house is about to shut down, Ida secretly becomes the teacher!

Jackie and Me by Dan Gutman A tale about a boy named Joe who has to write a report on an African American who’s made contributions to American society. He goes back in time to meet Jackie Robinson. This trip back in time changes the color of his skin and the way he looks at history forever.

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25% Comprehension: AR Test

25% Poster: Poster showing title, author, an illustration, and a summary of the main events in the story. 25% Poster: Poster showing title, author, an illustration, and a summary of the main events in the story.

25% Short Class Presentation: Brief five minutes or less presentation to the class. ~ You may dress as the main character (but are not required to). ~ Share some details of the story through reading a selection of main quotations from the book. ~ Share your poster with us. ~ Share any interesting facts about the time in history that relates to your book.

25% Book Review Complete questions that deal with your chosen book. These questions look at character, setting, plot, and your personal opinion about the book. These questions look at character, setting, plot, and your personal opinion about the book.