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Deuteronomy 4:10 KJV

 

Medieval Historical Fiction

Make you study of the middle ages come alive with historical fiction!  We have a nice selection of harder to find favorites.

I arranged these chronologically.  It is amazing to watch what happens to the Vikings as you read across this time period!  God does have a plan!

Middle Ages Books

Twelve Bright Trumpets

Margaret Leighton

Twelve stories that span the Middle Ages from the withdrawal of the Roman legions from Britain to the fall of Venice as Queen of the Sea.  Twelve Bright Trumpets is a good tool to teach the general timeline of the Middle Ages to children from ages 10-13.

0966706757

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From Bondage to Freedom

By Emma Leslie, Illustrated by Sheeres Symmons

From Bondage to Freedom "At a Syrian market two Christian women are sold as slaves. One of the slaves ends up in Rome where Bishop Gregory is teaching his new doctrine of “purgatory” and the need for Christians to finish paying for their own sins. The other slave travels with her new master, Mohammed, back to Arabia, where Mohammed eventually declares himself to be the prophet of God. In Rome and Arabia, the two women and countless others fall into the bondage of man-made religions—will they learn at last to find true freedom in the Lord Jesus Christ alone?"

From Bondage to Freedom,originally published in 1877, is reprinted by Salem Ridge Press. With a softcover, it has  272 pages. It is suitable for ages 12 to adult.

Story Setting:  Rome and Ariabia in 594 - 632 A.D.

9780977678686

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Augustine Came to Kent

By Barbara Willard

Rome, 597 A.D.

9781883937218

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Son of Charlemagne

By Barbara Willard

Up close and personal look at Charlemagne and his family.  Though not the main theme, it shows the tragic consequences of letting someone else raise and train your children.

Europe, Late 700’s

9781883937300

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Beorn the Proud

By Polland

Ireland, Another great book!  The story involves a captured princess from Christian Ireland and a Viking prince from pre-Christian Denmark.  You will learn about the time period, faith, and pride in this exciting tale.  Cleaver storyline and conclusion.

Ireland and Denmark, 800's

9781883937089

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The Dragon and the Raven Hardcover Edition

Set during the Viking invasions of England and France from AD 870 to 901, The Dragon and the Raven tells the story of a Saxon thane in the time of Alfred the Great.  It takes place in Britain and Norway.

9781887159012

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The Martyr's Victory-A Story of Danish England

By Emma Leslie, Illustrated by W. S. Stacey

The Martyr's Victory"Knowing full well they may die in the attempt, a small band of monks sets out to convert the savage Danes who have laid waste to the surrounding countryside year after year. The monks’ faith is sorely tested as they face opposition from the angry Priest of Odin as well as doubts, sickness and starvation, but their leader, Osric, is unwavering in his attempts to share the “White Christ” with those who reject Him. Then the monks discover a young Christian woman who has escaped being sacrificed to the Danish gods—can she help reach those who had enslaved her and tried to kill her?"

Originally published in 1886, The Martyr's Victory has a softcover and 266 pages. It is suitable for ages 12 to adult.

The story is set in Danish England around 879 - 883 A.D.

9781934671092

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The Vikings

Elizabeth Janeway

Landmark Books

Norway America 1000s

9780394848853

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The Story of Rolf and the Viking Bow

By Allen French

A great read-aloud for children!  We liked the story and learned about honor.  I would skip the part where Frodi has a fight in the buried Viking ship.  Otherwise, it is a great study of the Vikings in Iceland and the Orkneys  after they have been Christianized.

Iceland, 1010

9781883937010

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Gytha's MessageGytha's Message

By Emma Leslie, Illustrated by C. J. Staniland R. I.

"Having discovered God’s love for her, Gytha, a young slave, longs to escape the violence and cruelty of the world and devote herself to learning more about this God of love. Instead she lives in a Saxon household that despises the name of Christ. Her simple faith and devoted service bring hope and purpose to those around her, especially during the dark days when England is defeated by William the Conqueror. Through all of her trials, can Gytha learn to trust that God often has greater work for us to do in the world than out of it?"

Gytha's Message was originally published in 1885 and is reprinted by Salem Ridge Press.  It has 222 pages and a softcover.  It is suitable for ages 10 to adult.

Story Setting:  Saxon England in 1053 - 1066 A.D.

9780977678648

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Wulf the Saxon Hardcover Edition

A Story of the Norman Conquest around 1066A.D.  Takes place in Britain, Wales, and, Normandy.

  • Wulf the Saxon is also available in an abridged dramatized version read by Jim Weiss on CD.

9781887159173

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If All the Swords in England

By Barbara Willard

Twins serve two opposing forces:  Becket and Henry II in England, 1164. 

9781883937492

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The Red Keep

Allen French

We loved this book about a squire and his quest for the Red Keep.  Wonderful hero and heroine make great role models for teens.  Perseverance and faith are displayed.  The battle at the end is a great model for spiritual warfare: having done all to stand, stand!

Burgandy, France, 1167

9781883937294

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Winning His Spurs Hardcover Edition

In 1190 during the Third Crusade, young Cuthbert de Lance accompanies King Richard the Lion Hearted to the Holy Land as a page in Winning His Spurs.

9781887159135

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The Hidden Treasure of Glaston

By Eleanore Jewett

Taking place during the reign of King Henry II, this story is a Newberry Honor Book for ages 10+. England, 1171

9781883937485

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The Magna Charta

James Daugherty

Another great read!  If you want to know about the Magna Charta and wicked King John, this book will tell all.  Read it along with Winning His Spurs which focuses on King Richard the Lion Hearted.  History at its best!

England 1100-1200s

9780964380356

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The Lost Baron

Allen French

England, 1200

9781883937539

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The Scottish Chiefs

Jane Porter

First published in England in 1809, The Scottish Chiefs became enormously popular throughout all of Europe.  this sweeping epic depicts the 1296-1305 rebellion of the Scots against the tyrannical King Edward, a rebellion led by the gallant Sir William Wallace, Edward's "equal in all things but crown and his superior in being true to unblemished honor."  The heroic adventures of Wallace as he fights to return the throne of Scotland and restore peace to his homeland will enthrall a new generation of readers.  504 pages, Trade Paperback.

Advanced

9781893103214

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In Freedom’s Cause Hardcover Edition

In 1314, Wallace and Bruce fought the British in Scotland.  Learn about it by listening to In Freedom's Cause.

9781887159036

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St. George For England Hardcover Edition

A Tale of Cressy and Pointiers in Europe and France around 1340.

9781887159265

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The Lion of St. Mark Hardcover Edition

Tale of Venice in the 14th Century around 1380 in Europe and Italy.  War of Venice and Genoa.

9781887159524

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A March on London Hardcover Edition

Wat Tyler's Insurrection around 1381 in England and Flanders.

9781887159920

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Both Sides of the Border Hardcover Edition

1400 Shrewsbury

9781931587211

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At Agincourt Hardcover Edition

A Tale of the White Hoods of Paris around 1413-15 during the Battle of Agincourt.  France and England.

9781887159982

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A Knight of the White Cross Hardcover Edition

Tale of the Siege of Rhodes around 1480 in Europe.

9781887159241

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Revised 05/16/08