Kids Books - Historical
Finding Zasha
By Randi Barrow
“Finding Zasha” is about a boy in WWII. His life was very hard trying to find food for his mom and auntie. The Germans have bombed stores and houses killing a lot of people. When the cold months started people were so cold some people froze to death looking for a place to stay to find warmth. The boy’s mom had to go because her work was excavated to a different place because of the bombing. So he went with his auntie across a frozen lake to see his uncle and live with him. But first, his ant wanted to see her sister. When he got there the Germans took him to play his concertina. He found two lovely dogs, Thor and Sasha He tries to steal them but he has to go into the German's base and get out with the dogs without being seen. If he escapes he will go to his uncle's cabin but does he make it?
I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 (I Survived #9)
By Lauren Tarshis
I would recomend this book to anyone that would love to learn about the jewish peoples history. I really would love to give Lauren a big thumbs up for her making this book because it was very interesting the storyline made a whole lot of sence and the author is telling us about the hell that these 2 kids went through like max was an 11 year old and his little sister was like an 8 year old and i cant imagin what those two had been through. So you should go and you should read it its very good
The Call of the Wild
By Jack London
I think this is the first classic book that I actually ENJOYED. I read the "kids" version for a book report in 3rd grade and really enjoyed it. The "full" version is even better. I liked how Jack London showed what BUCK thought at the moment since many other books hide the feelings of a dog. Overall, very fun to read. I'd recommend for Grades 5+
Max and the Midknights
By Lincoln Peirce
This comic book is a really funny read! If you like knights, dragons, wizards, and writers then read this book! Max, the girl that looks like a boy, wants to be a knight. She can’t though, because her guardian is an entertainer. When they go to Byjovia, they find that an Evil king has over taken the kingdom! Can they reclaim it? Read to find out!
The Discovery of America (Geronimo Stilton #1)
By Geronimo Stilton
I absolutely LOVE this series! The graphics are so good, and the way the words are shaped, match the meaning of the word. In this book, Geronimo Stilton, a talking mouse who lives in New Mouse City, in Mouse Island, wants to travel back in time so he can become the ruler of Mouse Island. Along the way, he experiences what it's like with Christopher Columbus, and other explorers. If you like adventure and graphics, I would definitely suggest that you read this book!
We Dream of Space
By Erin Entrada Kelly
I loved “We Dream of Space” by Erin Estrada Kelly. Reading the book from three different perspectives, I soon learned to love Cash, Fitch, and Bird for who they are. Heartbroken at Bird’s attempt to try and fix her broken family, feeling bad for Fitch when all he wanted to do was be nice but was pressured to make fun of a girl, and Cash, who is one year behind and doesn’t think he is good as anything. As the story goes on and the plot unfolds you will see the characters unfold as well. Bird looking forward to the space shuttle “Challenger” launching into space only to find out that it exploded 73 seconds after takeoff. Fitch calling Amanda Piper, who really is a nice girl, a fat ugly cow because she calls him Henry instead of his real name. Cash dreaming of being liked by his crush, Penny, only to find out she is dating a “nerd” called Charlie. The three must stick together to face all these hard problems together. This book totally deserves its Newbery Honor Medal in every single way! Have fun reading this book :)
Riding Freedom
By Pam Munoz Ryan
Though almost everyone knows Susan B. Anthony, little people know about Charlotte Darkey Parkhurst. Riding Freedom is based on her life. Born in the early 1800s, Charlotte's parents are killed in a stagecoach accident. She is sent to an orphanage. After her parents died, you would think Charlotte would be terrified of horses, but she loves them. When people say she can't go to the stables anymore, she disguises herself as a boy and runs away from the orphanage. Will She be discovered? I liked this book because it includes facts about a historical figure I didn't even know. This book is perfect for anyone who likes real facts in fiction books.
The Mighty Miss Malone
By Christopher Paul Curtis
the Mighty Miss Malone is a really great book! It is written by the author of the person who wrote Bud Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham . It is mainly about a 12 year old girl named Deza who growing up during the Great Depression and during Segregation and she is black. her father is having a hard time finding a job so the family is struggling with money. Deza has to help all her family members because they are all going a really hard time. I recommend this book highly!
Abe Lincoln at Last! (Magic Tree House)
By Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie went back in time. They needed to get a feather to undo a spell that Teddy accidentally did on Penny the Penguin. They met Abraham Lincoln. Abe Lincoln played a trick on them - he was acting like a different person. At the end of the book, they still need to go on some more missions to get things to undo the spell. I loved this book so much that I read it three times. 😍 😃 😁









