Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction

A lyrical and dreamlike story of two brothers in conflict amidst the devastation of WWII London.

The final novel from Carnegie Medal-winning author Mal Peet is a sweeping coming-of-age adventure, with all the characteristic beauty and strenth of his prose.

The final novel from Carnegie Medal-winning author Mal Peet is a sweeping coming-of-age adventure, with all the characteristic beauty and strenth of his prose.

The heart-stopping tale of a young man's attempt to clear his father's name, from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Buffalo Soldier.

The heart-stopping tale of a young man's attempt to clear his father's name, from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Buffalo Soldier.

In this chilling but ultimately uplifting novel, Kathryn Lasky imagines a story of survival unlike any other.

In this chilling but ultimately uplifting novel, Kathryn Lasky imagines a story of survival unlike any other.

The third and final book in the compelling Lady Helen trilogy, "e;a delicious collision of Regency romance and dark fantasy"e; (Publishers Weekly starred review).

The third and final book in the compelling Lady Helen trilogy, "e;a delicious collision of Regency romance and dark fantasy"e; (Publishers Weekly starred review).

Award-winning author Avi pens a stark, unflinching tale of ordinary boys living during WW1 as tensions - and desperations - mount among them.

Award-winning author Avi pens a stark, unflinching tale of ordinary boys living during WW1 as tensions - and desperations - mount among them.

A cross between The Boy in Striped Pyjamas and The Diary of Anne Frank.

A cross between The Boy in Striped Pyjamas and The Diary of Anne Frank.

A beautiful piece of historical fiction told with great heart and humanity, winner of the prestigious Carnegie Medal.

The conclusion of Ann Turnbull's epic story of love and the struggle to stay true to what is most important - in spite of parents, society and even the law.

The conclusion of Ann Turnbull's epic story of love and the struggle to stay true to what is most important - in spite of parents, society and even the law.

One girl's struggle to find her true home.

The powerful sequel to the highly acclaimed No Shame, No FearLondon 1665-66.

The powerful sequel to the highly acclaimed No Shame, No FearLondon 1665-66.

A story of love against the odds.

A story of love against the odds.

A moving historical novel based on the story of Phillis Wheatley - the first African American female poet.

A moving historical novel based on the story of Phillis Wheatley - the first African American female poet.

The time has come to heal a deep wound.

A powerful, fictionalized account of how love, death and betrayal shaped the life of novelist Jane Austen.

A powerful, fictionalized account of how love, death and betrayal shaped the life of novelist Jane Austen.

Class conflict and a personal battle for understanding and acceptance are explored in this thought-provoking novel, set in 1937.

Class conflict and a personal battle for understanding and acceptance are explored in this thought-provoking novel, set in 1937.

The time has come to heal a deep wound.

In a sensual paranormal romance, a teen girl's doppelganger from 1348 Florence lures her into the past in hopes of exacting a deadly trade.

A new arrival quickly becomes a rival, with potentially tragic consequences, in this evocative wartime novel.

A new arrival quickly becomes a rival, with potentially tragic consequences, in this evocative wartime novel.

In a sensual paranormal romance, a teen girl's doppelganger from 1348 Florence lures her into the past in hopes of exacting a deadly trade.

Thrilling, historical high adventure from an award-winning author.

Dastardly deeds and historical high adventure continue in this thrilling sequel from an award-winning author.

A gripping and moving first novel by one of the world's best-loved writers for children.

What happens when you marry for neither love nor money?

A young girl's struggle to change her destiny set against the destruction of the Aztec empire.

A powerful and emotional portrayal of the Apache's struggle for survival in a hostile world.

Everything you know is wrong - the truth starts here.

Menace and mystery lie in wait on a young girl's courageous journey of discovery in this powerful work of historical literary fiction.

The fourth colourful and action-packed Victorian detective novel about the exploits of agent Mary Quinn.

The fourth colourful and action-packed Victorian detective novel about the exploits of agent Mary Quinn.

The amazing story of a young immigrant's journey to Ellis Island and his life beyond.

The amazing story of a young immigrant's journey to Ellis Island and his life beyond.

Warring kingdoms, bloody feuds and a battle for survival.

Warring kingdoms, bloody feuds and a battle for survival.

A gripping tale of cunning young criminals, notorious thieves and a ruthless barbarian assassin set in Constantinople in the Dark Ages.

A gripping tale of cunning young criminals, notorious thieves and a ruthless barbarian assassin set in Constantinople in the Dark Ages.

A story of a powerful love forged between two sworn enemies.