Historical Fiction

Middle grades historical fiction novels have come a long way from the books available ‘decades’ ago. In fact, this growing genre is now bursting with fantastic, inspiring, and insightful novels. It comes as no surprise that these books are finding their way into middle school ELA curricula…

For Matthew, life in 2020 has gone from isolated to worse. Due to COVID-19, he can’t go to school, see his friends, visit with his Dad (who’s stuck overseas reporting on the pandemic), and must be extra careful since his mom moved his 100-year-old great-grandmother (GG) into the house.

  Title: The Windeby Puzzle Author: Lois Lowry Publisher: Clarion Books Release Date: February 14, 2023 The Windeby Puzzle by Lois Lowry weaves together nonfiction, fiction, and the process of storytelling into a unique and memorable narrative. Inspired