What are some good seventh grade historical fiction books?

I would recommend 'The Martian' by Andy Weir. It tells the story of an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive. '1984' by George Orwell, although more of a dystopian novel, has strong science - fiction elements. It shows a totalitarian future where the government controls every aspect of people's lives. And 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury is another great choice. It's about a future society where books are banned and a fireman's journey to question that.

Some great historical fiction books for grade 2 are 'The Little House in the Big Woods' by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It gives a vivid picture of pioneer life. Another one is 'Magic Tree House' series which takes kids on various historical adventures.

'Dear America' is another option. It offers a collection of diary - style stories set in different historical times in America. The stories are written in a way that third - graders can understand and they can learn a lot about history from them.

Well, 'Sarah, Plain and Tall' is a lovely historical fiction book for grade 4. It tells the story of a family waiting for a new mother to come to their prairie home. 'Carry On, Mr. Bowditch' is also a great choice. It's based on the real - life story of Nathaniel Bowditch, a self - taught mathematician and navigator in the early 19th century. 'My Brother Sam Is Dead' is another one that delves into the American Revolution from a family's perspective, with a lot of historical details and emotional depth.

One great 4th grade historical fiction book is 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry. It's about a girl in Denmark during World War II who helps her Jewish friend. Another is 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963' by Christopher Paul Curtis which tells the story of an African - American family's journey to the South during a turbulent time. And 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' by Mildred D. Taylor is also excellent. It shows the life of a black family in Mississippi in the 1930s.

One great 4th grade historical fiction book is 'The Sign of the Beaver'. It tells the story of a boy's friendship with a Native American during colonial times. Another is 'Sarah, Plain and Tall', which is set in the pioneer days. 'Number the Stars' is also a wonderful choice as it deals with the events of the Holocaust in a way that 4th graders can understand.

One great 3rd grade historical fiction book is 'The Little House on the Prairie' series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It tells about a family's life on the prairie in the past. Another is 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry which is set during World War II. 'Sarah, Plain and Tall' is also good. It shows life on a farm in the old days.

I'd recommend 'Bud, Not Buddy' by Christopher Paul Curtis. It's about a young African - American boy's journey during the Great Depression as he searches for his father. It's full of adventure and historical details. 'Lyddie' is also great. It's set in the 19th - century New England mills and shows the life of a young girl working in the mills. 'Esperanza Rising' is set during the Mexican Revolution and tells the story of a girl who has to flee her home and start a new life in California.

A good 5th grade historical fiction book is 'The Birchbark House' by Louise Erdrich. It gives a look into the life of an Ojibwa girl in the 1800s. 'Catherine, Called Birdy' by Karen Cushman is also a great choice. It's about a girl in medieval England and her daily life and struggles. And don't forget 'Bud, Not Buddy' by Christopher Paul Curtis, which follows a young boy's journey during the Great Depression.

Well, 'The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had' is a wonderful historical fiction for 4th graders. It deals with themes of friendship and racial equality in a historical setting. Then there's 'A Long Walk to Water' which is based on real - life events in Sudan and is both educational and engaging. And 'Number the Stars' is a classic that tells a story about the Holocaust in a way that 4th graders can understand.