Tracy Barrett, Dark of the Moon (2011), a retelling of the Minotaur legend, as told by the Minotaur's sister, Ariadne, and his killer, Theseus. Tracy Barrett, King of Ithaka (2010), a retelling of Homer's Odyssey narrated by Telemachos, the son of Odysseus. Purchase from the Book Depository, Amazon or Powell's Books SOA = Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction IBBY = International Board on Books for Young People Honour Book See also the article Rosemary Sutcliff, about Sutcliff's books for young people.Īncient Britain and Ireland (various ages)īiblical Times and the Ancient Middle East (teens)īiblical Times and the Ancient Middle East (preteens)ĪLANCB = American Library Association Notable Children's BookīBYA = An American Library Association "Best Books for Young Adults" pickīFYA = An American Library Association "Best Fiction for Young Adults" pick (replaced the BBYA after 2010) Many of these novels are also read and enjoyed by older adults. This page lists historical novels for young readers set in ancient times, from times as early as the fourteenth century B.C. Historical Novels for Teens and Preteens: Ancient History
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