Historical
Fiction
Mainly, this is fiction that takes place in the past. Be careful because what you might think of as
contemporary might be considered as historical by the students. Example:
I lived through the September 11 attacks; but we already have students
that were not born during that time; and to them that is history. Reading historical fiction allows readers the
opportunity to experience what it might have been like to live in a previous
time and place.
Points to consider when evaluating Historical
Fiction:
- · Does the book do a good job of blending history into the story?
- · Is the Historical Information presented correct? Check reviews and other sources to make sure that the information presented is accurate.
- · How are the values of time brought to life? How were things different in the time period of the story? What did they value compared to today?
- · Is everything consistent regarding clothing, music, speech patterns, slang that would reflect the time period in question?
- · Does the theme relate to current issues at hand?
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