Historical fictions allow the young to experience history in an entertaining way, to meet people or to learn about other times and places. The following are some books which are sure to bring your children different experiences.
Castle Diary : The Journal of Tobias Burgess
Author: Richard Platt
Illustrator(插图画家):Chris Riddell
Overview(概要):With an oversize format and wonderfully detailed illustrations, young readers get a firsthand view of daily life in a castle in 1285 as Tobias Burgess, who is 11 years old, recounts his experiences.
Awards : Parents' Choice Awards, Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication Date: 1999
Johnny Tremain
Author; Esther Forbes
Overview: Set in the 1770s, the story of Johnny Tremain, a 14-year-old orphan, is a dramatic one, focusing on his involvement in the Revolutionary War and the effect it has on his life.
Award : 1944 John Newbery Medal
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date: 1943
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Author: Jacqueline Kelly
Overview; Set in Texas in 1899, this is the story of Calpurnia Tate who is more interested in science and nature than in learning to be a lady and her life with her family, which includes six brothers.
Award ; Newbery Honor Book
Publisher: Henry Holt
Publication Date: 2009
Across Five Aprils
Author: Irene Hunt
Overview : This novel covers five years in the life of young Jethro Creighton and focuses on how the Civil War affects life for Jethro, from the age of 9 to 14, and his family on their southern Illinois farm.
Awards: Five, including recognition as a 1965 Newbery Honor Book
Publisher: Follett Corporation
Publication Date; 1964
1. Which two people share a similar life experience?
A.Tobias Burgess & Johnny Tremain. | B.Johnny Tremain & Jethro Creighton. |
C.Tobias Burgess & Calpurnia Tate. | D.Calpurnia Tate & Jethro Creighton. |
2. Why is The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate different from the other three books?
A.Because it's a science fiction. |
B.Because its story happens in a castle. |
C.Because its main character is a female rather than a male. |
D.Because its story mainly focuses on a little girl's childhood. |
3. What do the four books in the passage have in common?
A.They are about modern life. | B.All of them were once best-sellers. |
C.They are written by the same author. | D.Their main characters are all children. |