So this month I had to wade though all of the historical kids fiction for Jamestown/Pilgrim/Thanksgiving. You know what? There’s a lot of crap out there. Pocahontas did not lie her head upon John Smith’s head to save him. K? So stop using that. Pilgrims did not wear big hats and buckles to the feast. I know, you are all so smart and know this already, but fiction doesn’t.
What I want more of are books like This One. It’s actually non fict. Nice.
There are more and more homeschoolers every year. They are a vast diverse population of people who will spend $ on good books (over $100 just this month on schooling books-which is not counting my own fiction addiction). My problem is-yes, there are a lot of historical fiction for kids but they are either dumbed down, historically inaccurate, or written with a specific doctrinal slant. Heads Up. There are many secular homeschoolers. I’m not one of them, but I actually don’t like letting my kids read books with a Christian slant. I’ll teach the faith, thank you. I want my children’s historical fiction to be well written, historically accurate and engaging. Many fantastic books were written years ago, but since new discoveries have been made and they’ve become outdated. Some fantastic picture books are out there for little guys but my 13 year old is not thrilled about reading them.
My husband tells me I should fill this gap. Maybe one day, but not now.
This site is a good start, but finding some of those books to purchase is hard, sometimes impossible.
Margaret Wetterer
I met her in Puerto Rico. She writes GREAT children’s books that tell well researched historical events.
OMG, I LOVE it. I cannot thank you enough. Really.
In the UK we’re under the impression that Pocahontas married Paul Revere and that Abraham Lincoln was their first child.
Are you telling me this isn’t true ?
M.
No, silly old bear.
Paul Revere married Florence Nightengale and shot Abraham Lincoln.
So – apart from that Mrs Lincoln did you enjoy the play ?
Paul Revere and Florence Nightingale got married at Abraxas right ?
M.
Eva, you said: “I want my children’s historical fiction to be well written, historically accurate and engaging.” I couldn’t agree with you more! Thanks for your post.