The Best Historical Teen & Young Adult Books 2024

1. Blue Castle, The

From L.M. Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, comes another beloved classic and an unforgettable story of courage and romance. Valancy Stirling is 29 and has never been in love. She's spent her entire life on a quiet little street in an ugly little house and never dared to contradict her domineering mother and her unforgiving aunt. But one day she receives a shocking, life-altering letter--and decides then and there that everything needs to change. For the first time in her life, she does exactly what she wants to and says exactly what she feels. At first her family thinks she's gone around the bend. But soon Valancy discovers more surprises and adventure than she ever thought possible. She also finds her one true love and the real-life version of the Blue Castle that she was sure only existed in her dreams... Charming, witty, and moving, The Blue Castle is perfect for readers looking for: classic books for teens escapist fiction wholesome teen romance books beautiful writing and setting

The Blue Castle, (Paperback) Author: Sourcebooks Fire ISBN: 9781402289361 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 2014-03-04 Page Count: 256

2. Pre-Owned Very, Very, Very Dreadful: The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (Hardcover 9781101931462) by Albert Marrin

9781101931462. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 208. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 208 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. From the author of National Book Award finalist "Flesh and Blood So Cheap: The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy" comes a fascinating look at the history and science of the deadly 1918 flu pandemic--and the chances for another worldwide pandemic. Photos.

Pre-Owned Very, Very, Very Dreadful: The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (Hardcover 9781101931462) by Albert Marrin

3. Pre-Owned The Blossom and the Firefly Paperback

From the award-winning author of Flygirl comes this powerful WWII romance between two Japanese teens caught in the cogs of an unwinnable war, perfect for fans of Salt to the Sea, Lovely War, and Code Name Verity. Now in paperback! Japan 1945. Taro is a talented violinist and a kamikaze pilot in the days before his first and only mission. He believes he is ready to die for his country . . . until he meets Hana. Hana hasn't been the same since the day she was buried alive in a collapsed trench during a bomb raid. She wonders if it would have been better to have died that day . . . until she meets Taro. A song will bring them together. The war will tear them apart. Is it possible to live an entire lifetime in eight short days? Sherri L. Smith has been called "an author with astonishing range" and "a stellar storyteller" by E. Lockhart, the New York Times-bestselling author of We Were Liars, and "a truly talented writer" by Jacqueline Woodson, the National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming. Here, with achingly beautiful prose, Smith weaves a tale of love in the face of death, of hope in the face of tragedy, set against a backdrop of the waning days of the Pacific War.

Title: The Blossom and the Firefly Book Format: Paperback ISBN10: 1524737925 EAN: 9781524737924 Genre: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars * Author: Smith, Sherri L. CONDITION - GOOD - Pre-Owned - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.