This week, we continue our conversation about learning history through literature with book recommendations for the Modern time period.
- Early Thunder by Jean Fritz depicts the mood and the conflicts in Salem just before the American Revolution. For middle grade readers.
- By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman is a hilarious adventure story set during the California Gold Rush. For middle grade readers.
- The Doll Shop Downstairs by Yona Zeldis McDonough and its sequel, The Cats in the Doll Shop, portray life in New York during World War I through the eyes of a young Jewish girl whose family owns a doll shop. For ages 8 and up.
- Breaking Stalin’s Nose by Eugene Yelchin faithfully portrays life in the Soviet Union under Stalin’s regime through the eyes of a young boy trying to make sense of it. For middle grade readers.
- Camel Caravan by Arthur Catherall is an engaging adventure story set in the Sahara desert that depicts the dangers of caravan travel. For ages 9 and up.
- Endurance, Young Readers Edition: My Year in Space and How I Got There by Scott Kelly is a true story and a treasure trove of information for readers fascinated by space travel. For middle grade readers.
Hope you enjoy these! And please put your own book recommendations in the comments!
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The Boys Who Challenged Hitler is an amazingly good non-fiction book for teens and tweens. Highly recommend!
Thanks Karen! I’ll have to check this out!