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- Jenny’s Dream, Historical Fiction with a Tender Love Story, Receives Amazing ReviewsDreams, a ten-foot grizzly bear, and sweet romance are the subjects of this historical fiction novel.
- Moments in TimeThe purpose of historical fiction is revealed to be that of enabling readers and viewers to feel as if they are present during historical events. A connection between such fiction and realistic historical paintings is drawn.
Best Books for Summer - Historical FictionGet your 2011 summer reading list started with these historical novels.
Sneak Peek Review of Children's Historical Fiction Book The Town that Fooled the BritishRoy A. Barnes reviews a book based on actual events that happened during the War of 1812.
Brief News: Michele Bachmann Wins Scott O'Dell Award for Historical FictionMinnesota U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann has won this year's Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction.
Learn About 17th Century American History and Life Lessons with Historical FictionElizabeth George Speare's novel, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, can help teach several positive life lessons as well as 17th century American history.
Top Five Historical Fiction AuthorsThis article explores the world of historical fiction and the top five authors of the genre. If you are new to this genre, consider starting with one of these true masters of the field today.- Historical Fiction ResponseThis is a paper I had to write for my Children's Literature class, ENGL 2330 at my college, and is not a formal essay, but an example. I was feeling sick and cramming so it isn't the best I can do, but is a reasonable example of an informal college paper.
- Historical Fiction for Middle School StudentsHere are some fantastic works of historical fiction that can capture the attention of students in sixth through eighth grade, and keep them thinking long after they have finished the book.
Best Historical Fiction Books for Tween and Teenage GirlsHistorical fiction is becoming more popular with school aged girls. Here's a list based on my 20+ year teacher career, of the best historical fiction for tween and teenage girls. This list is not exclusively for girls, but girls may be more drawn to it.- Famous Historical Fiction Novels and Their AuthorsHistorical fiction can be both entertaining and informative. These two qualities blend flawlessly together in some of our most famous works of art. Here we will take a look at various historical novel writers and their contributions to literature.
- Top 5 Historical Fiction NovelsI love historical fiction because it puts me right in the action of a different era
Trivia Questions to Analyse Historical FictionI love to read historical fiction, especially historical fiction written with a background in France or England. I found these questions quite helpful to understand historical fiction better.- Four Favorite Novels of American Historical Fiction Available at PaperBackSwapAre you looking for quality novels of American historical fiction at PaperBackSwap? These four favorites each explore themes of America's sometimes violent struggles with race and ethnicity and were available at PaperBackSwap when I checked.
- A Journey Through Historical FictionThe limits that society used to set on women are brought to life in historical fiction novels, which place the characters in the past and illuminate their struggles against the backdrop of a world that had not seen the fruition of the feminist movement.
Read Around the World Literature Unit for Middle SchoolWant to take a free world tour? Read around the world. Here are books from 20 countries and seven continents. These stories best reflect the flavor of each culture: its people, traditions, religion, region, customs, celebrations and values.
How to Write Historical FictionSome writers cannot picture themselves writing an historical novel. Why, after all, create for yourself all that extra work? Yet, historical fiction can provide a fabulous escape for the reader as well as the writer him or herself.- REVIEW: Writing and Selling Historical FictionFew books go as in depth on writing historical fiction as Persia Wooley's book. It guides the writer through all the necessary stages in writing and selling your historical fiction piece. You don't have to be a history buff to make money with historical fiction.
Five of My Favorite Girly Historical Fiction BooksNot every great book comes off the Bestsellers list. Here are five fantastic must reads you don't want to miss. Reviews of: The Dress Lodger, The Secret History of The Pink Carnation, The Masque of The Black Tulip, The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette and Enemy Women.- Historical Accuracy in Historical Fiction Through DeLillo, O'Brien, and MorrisonAn evaluation of the importance of history and historical accuracy in historical fiction. The study was done by comparing Don DeLillo's Libra, Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, and Toni Morrison's Beloved.
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- Book Review: Fall of Giants by Ken FollettI review this historical fiction novel by Ken Follett
Phillipa Gregory, Writer, Historian and Brilliant Story MakerWe can read many good books by very good authors, but it is only rarely that we read something so special that it makes us shiver.
Siri Mitchell: One of the Freshest, Most Original Authors in Historical FictionSiri Mitchell is one of the freshest, most original authors in the historical fiction realm at this time.- The Tudor SecretA must read for Tudor fans! filled with intrigue, deceit and lots of secrets.
- What Are You Reading? November 3, 2010I review what I am reading this week.
- What Are You Reading? October 27, 2010I review the books I am reading this week
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- What Are You Reading? October 13, 2010I describe what I am reading this week, and invite you to do the same in the comments.
- What Are You Reading? October 6, 2010I review what I am reading this week, and invite you to do the same in the comments
- Historical Fiction of Steven PressfieldA brief introduction to Steven Pressfield and his literary work.
Shameless by Karen Robards Book ReviewA review of Karen Robards new book: Shameless
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett: Historical Fiction at Its (Almost) BestThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett tells an epic tale of political intrigue and peasant struggles during the English High Middle Ages. The novel is recommended for any fan of historical fiction or European history.- Eight Awesome Children's Historical Fiction BooksToday's children's books don't tend to teach much, or they're boring for the adults reading them. Here is a list of children's historical fiction that is both educational and interesting for all ages.
Book Review-'Here Burns My Candle'-Historical Fiction from Liz Curtis HiggsAgainst the backdrop of the Jacobite Rising, classes and beliefs clash in 1745 Scotland.- King's Shadow Historical Fiction BookElizabeth Alder has created a masterpiece its one of the best historical fiction books of its time and its name is King's Shadow!
- The Little Balloonist, by Linda Donn: A ReviewA review of a delightful, ethereal work of historical fiction by Linda Donn.
Book Review: "Susannah, a Lawyer" by Ruth RymerA young woman in 1877 seeks her dream, to practice law, but she faces an uphill battle for acceptance.- The Dame Fravisse Mystery Series, by Margaret FrazerThis is a review of the Dame Fravisse mystery series by Margaret Frazer. In this series Dame Fravisse, a medieval nun, solves mysteries that others cannot seem to solve.
