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Carol Matas, Writer for Children
Carol Matas writes historical fiction and fantasy for children. Her website has extensive biographical information and descriptions of her books.
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Orca Book Publishers: Hero Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Hero, a story written by Martha Attema, is a historical fiction novel set in Holland during World War II. It centers on a young boy's love for a horse that sustains him after he is separated from his family. The horse is later taken away...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Columbus and the Egg" by Barbara Radner
This is a historical fiction story about Columbus, the explorer who came to the Americas from Spain in 1492. This is a story about what might have happened long ago when he was back in Spain. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary...
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Cygnet Publishing Group Inc.: The Weeping Chamber Study Guide [Pdf]
"The Weeping Chamber" by Sigmund Brouwer is set in Jerusalem in the last days of Christ's life. It can be interpreted as an historical or a religious novel. This is an extensive study guide for the novel. It has many blackline masters...
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Greener Grass' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"Greener Grass" an historical novel by Canadian author Caroline Pignat, is set in Ireland, follows a family's struggle to survive after a potato blight hits their crop and famine comes. The family has many trials along the way. This...
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Orca Book Publishers: Belle of Batoche Teaching Guide [Pdf]
This is a teacher's guide for the historical novel Belle of Batoche, written by Jacqueline Guest, which looks at the friendship between two girls during the 1885 Riel Rebellion. The guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the...
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Sir Walter Scott: The Father of Historical Fiction
Contains biographical information on the historical fiction writer, Sir Walter Scott.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: History Facts and Fictions
There are many versions of historical events, people, and places. This PBL offers an opportunity to students to actively explore a disputed event or urban myth to decide which version they will argue in favor of with supporting evidence.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Historical Journal Entries
In this lesson, writers will create a detailed journal entry from the point of view of a character who never actually existed. The journal entry will be for a day in history that the writer has researched and found interesting...
University of Manitoba
Cm Magazine Profiles: John Wilson
John Wilson, a Canadian writer, has written a number of historical fiction books for junior up to high school level. This is a profile of his life, which is quite fascinating, from an interview in 1999. The bibliography lists his books...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Go West: Imagining the Oregon Trail
A 2,000-mile trek across a continent-with no idea what awaits you on the other side. Tell your students to put on their traveling shoes and prepare for the journey of their lives! In this lesson, students compare imagined travel...
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Evan Turiano, Teaching Fiction in Immigration History
This article focuses on using fiction to teach immigration history. Including fiction like Atticus Lish's 2015 novel, "Preparation for the Next Life" can meaningfully enrich a history seminar. A critical analysis of the novel introduces...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Fugitives or the Tyrant Queen of Madagascar by Ballantyne
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's historical fiction The Fugitives or The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar by R.M. Ballantyne (1887).
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Benjamin Franklin, the Printer Boy by William P. Nimmo Co.
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Benjamin Franklin, the Printer Boy by William P. Nimmo & Co., (1880?) a historical fiction children's novel.
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'If I Had Just Two Wings' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"If I Had Just Two Wings", an historical novel by Virginia Frances Schwartz, follows the journey of some slaves as they flee to Canada along the Underground Railroad. This teacher's guide includes detailed chapter summaries and project...
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Connie Brummel Crook: 'The Perilous Year' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"The Perilous Year", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, begins in 1793 and is set in what is now Ontario. It follows the life of two brothers into adulthood. This teacher's guide has a book summary, chapter discussion guides...
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Connie Brummel Crook: 'The Hungry Year' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"The Hungry Year", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, begins in 1787 and is set in what is now Ontario. It follows the life of a Loyalist pioneer family that has fled into Canada. This teacher's guide has a book summary,...
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Meyers' Rebellion' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"Meyers' Rebellion", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, is the third novel in a series about the Meyers family, set in 1837-1838. This book sees finds the boys in the family joining the Upper Canada Rebellion under William Lyon...
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'The Savage River' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"The Savage River: Seventy-One Days with Simon Fraser", an historical novel by Marjorie Wilkins Campbell, begins in 1808 and follows Simon Fraser and his group of Voyageurs as they travel on the Fraser River in British Columbia. This...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki Tikki Tavi": Mixing Fact and Fiction
In this lesson plan, students will consider Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi": Mixing Fact and Fiction. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Emily's Dream Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Emily's Dream, a historical novel written by Jacqueline Pearce, is a sequel to her book Discovering Emily and goes on to look at the teenage years of Canadian artist Emily Carr. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Discovering Emily Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Discovering Emily, a historical novel written by Jacqueline Pearce, looks at the childhood of Canadian artist Emily Carr. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the book.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Alison Hart's Gabriel's Horses [Pdf]
A reader's theater adaptation of Alison Hart's historical fiction book, Gabriel's Horses, is provided on this script. Nine character roles are needed in this performance.
TES Global
Tes: Social and Historical Context: Witch Child
[Free Registration/Login Required] The article will provide schema for students who are reading Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, or who are reading Celia Rees' Witch Child.
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