Appeal of Historical Fiction
"Well written historical fiction packs a lot of punch for readers of many ages. Rather than a textbook, carefully researched historical fiction deftly combines snippets of history with an engaging, often breathtaking story. The net result is not only a terrific story to read aloud or independently, but one that also imparts real information." (Kendal A. Rautzhan, 2012)
"Well written historical fiction packs a lot of punch for readers of many ages. Rather than a textbook, carefully researched historical fiction deftly combines snippets of history with an engaging, often breathtaking story. The net result is not only a terrific story to read aloud or independently, but one that also imparts real information." (Kendal A. Rautzhan, 2012)
Using it in the Library and Classroom
The following are links to websites that provide information about historical fiction for teachers and librarians:
Youtube video of Deborah Hawkinson
http://youtu.be/QkA8E137xv4
Library Book Lists
http://librarybooklists.org/fiction/children/jhistorical.htm
Bookworm for Kids
http://www.bookworm4kids.com/Historical_Fiction.html
Ashland University Library
http://libguides.ashland.edu/content.php?pid=35763&sid=263085
Weber County Library
http://www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/content/booklists/sort/t/36
Children's Literature, Briefly - Recommended Reading Lists (pgs 9-11)
http://education.byu.edu/alumni/documents/tunnellandjacobsbooklists.pdf
-Ten of their favorites
-Others they liked
-Easier to read books
-Picture Books
-Notable Authors
Youtube video of Deborah Hawkinson
http://youtu.be/QkA8E137xv4
Library Book Lists
http://librarybooklists.org/fiction/children/jhistorical.htm
Bookworm for Kids
http://www.bookworm4kids.com/Historical_Fiction.html
Ashland University Library
http://libguides.ashland.edu/content.php?pid=35763&sid=263085
Weber County Library
http://www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/content/booklists/sort/t/36
Children's Literature, Briefly - Recommended Reading Lists (pgs 9-11)
http://education.byu.edu/alumni/documents/tunnellandjacobsbooklists.pdf
-Ten of their favorites
-Others they liked
-Easier to read books
-Picture Books
-Notable Authors