Historial Fiction


Title: I Survived The Sinking Of The Titanic, 1912 
Genre: Historical Fiction 
Author: Lauren Tarshis
Major awards: NA
Age group: 7 -10 years  

Teacher Evaluation: This book would fit 3rd and 4th graders. I think it would interest students because the main character is around their age. Therefore, I would assign book club groups. Students can answer various questions about their reading. 

Summary: This book is about a ten-year old named George and his adventure in the Titanic. He travels with his sister and aunt. At first they were having fun, but once the ship hit an ice berg, they were fighting for their lives.  


Title: Esperanza Rising 
Genre: Historical Fiction/Multicultural book
Author: Pam Munoz Ryan 
Major awards: Newberry Award 
Age group: 8-10 years  

Teacher Evaluation: I think this book shows value in Esperanza's culture. Maybe students can relate to the big change in her life. Since this is a higher level chapter book, students in 3rd or 4th grade can read independently and discuss as a class the events in the novel. 

Summary: This novel is about a girl named Esperanza who lives in the Mexico with her family. After her father is killed, she is forced to move to California and start a new life. It is a difficult transition for her. The book talks about the journey she went through. 


Title: One Crazy Summer 
Genre: Historical Fiction/multicultural  
Author: Rita William-Garcia 
Major awards: Newberry & Coretta Scott King
Age group: 8 -10 years  

Teacher Evaluation: I would like my students to read this multicultural book. It has many themes integrate and different ways to view the story. Students can learn what was happening during these times. The book should be read in 4th or 5th grade, maybe when learning about Civil rights. 

Summary: One Crazy Summer is about three girls who go in search for their mother. Their mother abandoned them sever years before. Their mother seems to not care much about her daughters. Rather, she is invested in becoming a poet. 


Title: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas 
Genre: Historical Fiction 
Author: John Boyne 
Major awards: NA
Age group: 8 -10 years  

Teacher Evaluation: I read this book in school and want my students to read it as well. This book is a little more intense, therefore the most appropriate grade level would be 4th or 5th graders. It would go along when learning about WWII in social studies class. 

Summary: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is about two boys. The setting is during WWII when Adolf Hitler was a dictator and getting rid of Jewish people. A little German boy named Bruno meets a Jewish boy name Shmuel. They become friends and learn about each other. Bruno soon learns why his friend Shmuel is in a concentration camp. 


Title: Number The Stars 
Genre: Historical Fiction/multicultural book 
Author: Lois Lowry 
Major awards: Newberry 
Age group: 8-10 years  

Teacher Evaluation: This book would be read when learning about WWII and Jews. It is based on young girls and their story, so students can relate to them. This book is a higher level reading, therefore 4th or 5th graders would most likely enjoy the novel. 

Summary: Number the Stars is about a girl named Annemarie Johnson. During this time, WWII was occurring in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her and her family try to help Jewish people. One of those Jewish people was her friend Ellen. Ellen pretends to be Annemarie's sister in order to safe her life. 



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