Can you recommend the best history fiction novels for beginners?

If you're a beginner, 'Number the Stars' is a wonderful history novel. It's about the Holocaust and is told from the perspective of a young girl in Denmark. It's simple yet powerful in conveying the horror and heroism of that time. 'The Kite Runner' is also a good option. While it mainly focuses on the relationship between two boys in Afghanistan, it also provides a lot of historical background about the country, from pre - Soviet invasion to the Taliban rule.

For beginners, 'Johnny Tremain' is a good choice. It's a historical novel set during the American Revolution. It has a simple yet engaging narrative that can introduce readers to that period of history. Another option is 'The Bronze Bow' which also takes place during the time of the Roman occupation of Israel. It tells the story of a young man's journey in a way that's easy to follow.

For beginners, 'The Girl with a Pearl Earring' is a good start. It's easy to read and really brings the art world of Vermeer to life. 'Chasing Vermeer' is also great for beginners, especially if you are new to art history and want something a bit more accessible and with a touch of mystery for kids and adults alike.

A good choice for beginners could be 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'. It's a humorous take on the medieval period, especially the Arthurian legend. You get to see how a modern person might interact with and view a medieval society. 'Kristin Lavransdatter' is also suitable. It tells a story about a woman's life in medieval Norway in a way that's accessible and gives insights into the culture and society of that time.

A good beginner - friendly alternative history novel is 'Fatherland'. The idea of a world where Hitler won the war is both terrifying and fascinating. The plot is engaging and it gives a vivid picture of what such a world might be like without being overly difficult to follow.

For beginners, I'd recommend 'Anne of Green Gables'. While it's not strictly pure history fiction, it gives a great sense of life in Canada in the early 20th century. Also, 'The Red Badge of Courage' set during the American Civil War is easy to follow and gives a good sense of the chaos of war. And 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' which is set in colonial America and has an interesting story with historical elements.

I would recommend 'Johnny Tremain' for those new to fiction history books. It's a story set during the American Revolution. It's written in a way that's accessible for new readers and gives a great sense of what life was like during that time in American history.

Sure. 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank is a great start. It's a real - life account of a girl in hiding during World War II, easy to read and very moving. Another is 'I, Claudius' which tells the story of the Roman Empire in an engaging way. 'The Kite Runner' also fits. It gives insights into Afghan history and culture through the story of two boys.

I think 'The Plot Against America' is a good pick for beginners. It takes a real - world event, the possible presidency of Lindbergh, and spins it into an alternate history. It's a great way to see how alternate history can be created from real events. 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union' is also suitable. It's set in an alternate version of Alaska with a rich Jewish culture, and the mystery aspect makes it an interesting read for those starting out in alternate history novels.

'A Bride for the Samurai' by Vickie Hinze is another option. It presents a fictional story set in Japanese historical times. It has elements of romance, family, and Japanese traditions, which can help beginners get a taste of Japanese history in an accessible and enjoyable way.