Can you recommend some great historical fiction ya novels?

Sure. 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak is a great one. It's set during World War II and is told from the perspective of Death. Another is 'Code Name Verity' which is about two young women in wartime. And 'Out of the Dust' by Karen Hesse, it shows the life during the Dust Bowl era in a very touching way.

Well, 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman can be considered. It has a unique historical and supernatural blend. The main character grows up in a graveyard which gives it an otherworldly yet historical touch. 'A Northern Light' is also wonderful. It combines the story of a girl in the early 1900s with a mystery she gets involved in. And 'Out of the Dust' is set during the Dust Bowl era, showing the hardships of that time through a young girl's eyes.

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is a great YA fiction. It's set in a dystopian world where teens are forced to fight to the death in an arena. Another one is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling, which follows the magical adventures of a young wizard named Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts. Also, 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' by Rick Riordan is excellent. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day adventures of a demigod Percy Jackson.

Sure. 'The Thief' by Megan Whalen Turner. It has a great story set in a fictional ancient world. Then there's 'The Diviners' by Libba Bray which is set in the 1920s and has elements of the supernatural. Also, 'A Northern Light' by Jennifer Donnelly is set in 1906 and is about a girl with big dreams.

One great YA historical fiction is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It's set during World War II and tells the story from the perspective of Death. Another is 'Code Name Verity' which is about female spies in the war. And 'Out of the Easy' set in 1950s New Orleans.

Great YA historical fiction is important because it makes history accessible to young adults. It can bring past events to life in a more engaging way than textbooks. For example, a book about the Industrial Revolution can make kids understand the hardships of factory workers then.

Well, there's 'I Am Malala'. It's not only a memoir but also has elements of historical fiction as it tells about Malala's life in Pakistan under the Taliban regime. 'The Red Umbrella' is about a young girl during the Cuban Revolution. It shows how the revolution affected the lives of ordinary people. And 'Between Shades of Gray' by Ruta Sepetys is set during Stalin's regime and follows the journey of a Lithuanian girl and her family through the harsh times.

Well, 'I Am Malala' can be considered in a way. It's a memoir but also has elements of historical fiction as it tells about Malala's life in a region with a lot of historical and political turmoil. Also, 'Code Name Verity' is an excellent YA historical fiction. It's about female spies during World War II. Then there's 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' which gives a view of the Holocaust from a unique perspective.

Sure. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is a great one. It's a heart - wrenching love story between two teenagers with cancer. It beautifully captures the emotions of young love and the harsh reality of illness.

One YA graphic novel in historical fiction that stands out is 'Maus'. It's a Pulitzer - Prize - winning work that tells the story of the Holocaust through the experiences of the author's father, who was a Holocaust survivor. The use of animals to represent different groups of people is very unique. Also, 'Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales' series is good. It presents historical events in a fun and engaging way for young adults.