Kids: Historical tales

Browse this list for stories from times gone by in different periods of history, including some specific time periods and events.

Updated July 28, 2025
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Wellington City Libraries Children's team at Wellington City Libraries
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The war that saved my life
Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker.
Ebook
Winner, Newbery Honor Book, United States, 2016Winner, Schneider Family Book Award, United States, 2016Shortlisted, West Australian Young Readers' Book Award, 2017Forbes 25 Top Historical Fiction Books Of All Time selection 'An inimitable, robust, yet lyrically written...
The Beatryce prophecy
DiCamillo, Kate
Paper Book
Two sparrowhawks in a lonely sky
Lim, Rebecca
Ebook
The wolf wilder
Rundell, Katherine
Paper Book
'A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination' - Philip Pullman 'A truly compelling read ... totally original and yet has the familiar feel of an established classic' - Jacqueline Wilson A story of friendship, hope and...

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