Chapter 1: Historical Fiction 1 Stories set in a time period previous to the current time period help readers to understand how people lived in other eras. It exposes them to the types of technology, transportation, and housing that may be very different than what is currently available. It will include the language of the time period. It can also show how people interacted with one another in different times in history. The stories are often based on actual events or people, but the author has added imaginative details. Readers get a chance to learn about historic time periods in a very personal way. Alberti, Enigma. Terry, Laura, ill. Anna Strong and the Revolutionary War Culper Spy Ring (Spy on History). 978-1523502165. Workman Publishing, 2019. 96p. Grades: 3–6. Anna Strong was a brave woman who wanted to make a difference in the American Revolutionary War. Historical Fiction CHAPTER 1 Additional Interesting Books Alberti, Enigma. Cliff, Tony, ill. Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring (Spy on History). 978-1-52350-771-9. Workman Publishing, 2019. 96p. Grades: 4–6. An African American maid worked in Jefferson Davis’ home during the Civil War and passed information to help the Union win the war. The graphic novel illustrations are key to figuring out the solution in this historical fiction novel.
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