5th grade books about Historical Fiction

3 books commonly assigned to 5th grade students explore historical fiction— every title’s grade range covers 5th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.

What this list holds: All 3 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 5th grade, first published between 1984 and 2013.

3 5th grade books about historical fiction

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  1. Barbed Wire Baseball

    Marissa Moss

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers japanese internment camps, japanese americans and wwii.

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  2. Lewis and Clark and Me

    Laurie Myers

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 6. Also covers seaman (dog), dogs and newfoundland dog.

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  3. The Fighting Ground

    Avi

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 4 to 8. Also covers history, united states in fiction and united states.

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Historical Fiction books at other grades

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Other 5th grade themes

Friendship · Family · Courage · Identity · Humor · Adventure · History · Schools

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Frequently asked questions

What historical fiction books are good for 5th grade students?

3 books exploring historical fiction have a grade range that covers 5th grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.

Are these historical fiction books grade-appropriate for 5th grade?

Every title's grade range covers 5th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.

How many historical fiction books are on the 5th grade list?

This page lists 3 5th grade titles about historical fiction, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.

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