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Best Historical Fiction For Children of 2026
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Walker BooksThe Midnight Guardians: A historical fantasy adventure full of myth and legend set during the Blitz in WWII, from the 2024 Children's Book Award Winner, perfect for readers age 9, 10, 11, 12
11% Off
9.8
Exceptional
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2
Sweet Cherry PublishingThe Secret in the Tower (Tales of Medieval England) - a Historical Fiction Kids Novel for Ages 9-14: 1
9.6
Exceptional
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3
Faber & FaberLetters from the Lighthouse: ‘THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION’ Guardian: 1
12% Off
9.4
Excellent
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4
Faber & FaberSecrets of a Sun King: ‘THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION’ Guardian: 1
20% Off
9.2
Excellent
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Value for Money
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FarshoreNever Forget You: The Times Children’s Book of the Year 2022. Based on a true story, the most heartbreaking WW2 historical fiction novel of heroism and female friendship.
29% Off
9.0
Excellent
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Faber & FaberThe Girl Who Walked On Air: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian: 1
19% Off
8.9
Very Good
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Faber & FaberWhen we were Warriors: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian: 1
19% Off
8.7
Very Good
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8
PenguinChildren Of The Tide: A gripping and unforgettable historical fiction book from the Sunday Times bestselling author
33% Off
8.6
Very Good
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9
Sweet Cherry PublishingThe Angel Player: The second book in the Tales from the Middle Ages collection! Perfect Historical Fiction for Readers Age 9 -14.: 2 (Tales of Medieval England)
8.4
Good
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Faber & FaberThe Somerset Tsunami: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian: 1
32% Off
8.3
Good
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