{"id":763,"date":"2021-08-02T07:11:58","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T07:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/?p=763"},"modified":"2021-10-07T06:36:50","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T06:36:50","slug":"3-must-read-history-fiction-books-from-lerner-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/blog\/book-recommendations\/3-must-read-history-fiction-books-from-lerner-books\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Must-Read History Fiction Books From Lerner Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>History is one of the most critical subjects in shaping a child\u2019s mind.&nbsp; This subject is always most enjoyable when shared by someone who lived through that specific time, as they bring details and emotion that a textbook can\u2019t. Fiction has opened up a world of stories that we would not be able to access otherwise. Through historical fiction, we can feel as if we were living the story with the main character. This list shares some of the best history fiction books for kids. I know your students will light up seeing historical events through these character\u2019s eyes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/red-menace-9781541590786\/\"><em>Red Menace<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>by Lois Ruby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This book centers around the Cold War era, where everyone is suspected of being part of the \u201cRed Menace,\u201d a communist conspiracy group. This book is set in the summer of 1953, a time that most student\u2019s grandparents will&nbsp; remember. Marty, the main character, is looking forward to a carefree summer, but instead, he learns his beloved parents are suspected of being \u201cReds.\u201d The pages that follow tell of Marty\u2019s experience with federal agents. Students will connect with this story of family loyalty, and they\u2019ll love the element of suspense. It\u2019s fair to warn parents that this book is intense at times and covers difficult topics. If you\u2019re looking for a well-written book about a little-known historical event, this is a great option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/red-menace-9781541590786\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Red-Menace-by-Lois-Ruby.jpg\" alt=\"red menace book\" class=\"wp-image-767\" width=\"210\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Red-Menace-by-Lois-Ruby.jpg 318w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Red-Menace-by-Lois-Ruby-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/little-white-duck-a-childhood-in-china-9781467769808\/\"><em>Little White Duck: A Childhood in China <\/em><\/a>by Andr\u1ebbs Vera Mart\u1ec9nez and Liu Na<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is one of my top history fiction books to read because it transports readers to a new land while sharing essential details of this time in history. In this book, students meet two sisters, Da Quin and Xiao Quin, who live in Wuhan, China, in the 1970s. These sisters mirror many youths of today, full of hope and wanting positive change for their country. When their country\u2019s leader dies, the girls look forward to a new future. This book is appealing to students because it has a strong sense of place. Readers will identify with the differences between generations, and how in the end, these differences can help us create a better world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/little-white-duck-a-childhood-in-china-9781467769808\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Little-White-Duck_-A-Childhood-in-China-by-Andres-Vera-Martinez-and-Liu-Na.jpeg\" alt=\"little white duck book\" class=\"wp-image-768\" width=\"222\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Little-White-Duck_-A-Childhood-in-China-by-Andres-Vera-Martinez-and-Liu-Na.jpeg 318w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Little-White-Duck_-A-Childhood-in-China-by-Andres-Vera-Martinez-and-Liu-Na-235x300.jpeg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/bad-news-for-outlaws-the-remarkable-life-of-bass-reeves-deputy-u-s-marshal-9781467767149\/\">Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, U.S Deputy Marshal <\/a>by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this book, LightSail will introduce students to Bass Reeves, the first African-American Deputy U.S Marshal. Bass was a former slave who used his wit and talent to climb the ranks and become one of America\u2019s most famous marshals. This is an inspiring story of a man who worked hard to achieve his dreams, even when people looked down on him for the color of his skin. This book covers sensitive topics, but it does so in a way that will educate your students and inspire them to be all they can be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/bad-news-for-outlaws-the-remarkable-life-of-bass-reeves-deputy-u-s-marshal-9781467767149\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Bad-News-for-Outlaws-The-Remarkable-Life-of-Bass-Reeves-U.S-Deputy-Marshal.png\" alt=\"bad news for outlaws book\" class=\"wp-image-770\" width=\"213\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Bad-News-for-Outlaws-The-Remarkable-Life-of-Bass-Reeves-U.S-Deputy-Marshal.png 272w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Bad-News-for-Outlaws-The-Remarkable-Life-of-Bass-Reeves-U.S-Deputy-Marshal-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This list is truly just the tip of the iceberg! <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/libraries\/\">LightSail\u2019s extensive library<\/a> covers the Great Depression, frontier days, World War II, and more. Through history fiction books, we develop empathy in our students and give them the ability to place themselves in another\u2019s shoes. These stories will stick with students forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/registration\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-1024x853.jpg\" alt=\"sign up for homeschool literacy program\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-1024x853.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>History is one of the most critical subjects in shaping a child\u2019s mind.&nbsp; This subject is always most enjoyable when shared by someone who lived through that specific time, as they bring details and emotion that a textbook can\u2019t. 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