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19th Century LiteratureThis is a list of 19th century literature for children.There is a reason much of classical literature is from the 1800's. The culture and language is similiar to the modern era. Children can relate to the characters more readily than they might understand someone from the middle ages. But at the same time, the era is distant from us. They represent our ancestors who did not have cars, phones, or computers. Since there is an abundance of classical literature from that era, this list of 19th century literature will be under development for a while. You may also notice some overlap between these pages and the reading lists by grade. Sarah Whitcher's StoryBy Elizabeth Yates A true story1850's New Hampshire The story of a pioneer community that unites to find a girl lost in the wilderness, and the faith of her father to keep believing when hope seems lost Hans BrinkerPreviously titled "The Silver Skates"Mary Mapes Dodge Fictionearly 1800s Netherlands Hans hopes to win the coveted silver skates which will be awarded to the winner of the ice skating race. But the money he is saved to purchase skates is needed to pay the doctor to treat his ill father. A heroic story. The Black SchoonerBy Emma Gelders Sterne True story1839 Africa/Connecticut True story of the revolt on a slave ship and the trial of those involved Keep the Lights Burning AbbieBy Carol Ryrie Brink Based on a true story1856 Off the coast of Maine Story of a lighthouse and the light keepers daughter Old YellerBy Fred Gibson Fiction1860's Hill country of Texas Story of a pioneer family and their dog Little House BooksBy Laura Ingalls Wilder Biography1870's Kansas True story of a pioneer family, in a series of books about the family in the late 1800's. As the 19th century turned into the 20th century, Laura realized that the pioneer life was disappearing. She wrote these stories so her grandchildren could understand life in the 19th century. Movie and TV series More titles following this family are listed in sets of classic literture. Caddie WoodlawnBy Carol Ryrie Brink Historical fiction - based on author's grandmother1860's Wisconsin Entertaining story of a spirited pioneer tom-boy Little WomenBy Louise May Alcott Fiction1860's New England Four sisters grow to maturity, leaving their childhood home but staying about of each others' lives. Read more about the stories of the March sisters in sets of classic literture. HeidiBy Johanna Spyri Fiction1870's Swiss Alps An orphan is taken to live with her hermit grandfather on the Swiss Alps. Later she is moved to the city with a wealthy family where she yearns for her life on the mountain. Sarah Plain and TallBy Patricia MacLachlan Historical fictionLate 1800's Kansas Prairie Mail order bride, a widower and his two children A Little PrincessBy Francis Hodgkin Burnett Fiction1888 England A story of a British heiress attending a private boarding school in London who loses her father and her fortune. Little Lord FauntleroyBy Frances Hodgson Burnett Historical fictionLate 1800's England An orphan becomes the heir of an earl The Railway ChildrenBy E Nesbit Historical fictionTurn of the Century England Three happy siblings in a wealthy family lose their fortune when there father disappears. They move to the country near an old railway station. Anne of Green GablesBy Lucy Maud Montgomery FictionLate 1800's Prince Edward Island, Canada The delightful story of an orphan child who goes to live with on a country farm. More adventures of Anne await her fans. See her other stories in sets of classic literture. Rebecca of Sunnybrooke Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Maine, 1890'sThose who like Anne of Green Gables will also enjoy meeting Rebecca, the dark-haired dreamer from Sunnybrook Farm. Raised in poverty by her widowed mother, Rebecca leaves the farm to live with her spinster aunts who have little imagination or comprehension of their adventurous nieces. Kindle Edition: Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm PollyannaBy Eleanor Porter FictionLate 1800's Vermont An orphan girl moves in with her stern, wealthy aunt; and changes an entire town. Daddy Long LegsBy Jean Webster FictionLate 1800's New England This story illustrates the changing culture at the turn of the century. Judy was raised in an orphange, but now has the chance to go to college due to an anonymous donor. She describes her entrance into the wider world through a series of letters to him. Captains CourageousBy Rudyard Kipling Realistic FictionReading Level: 6th - 8th grade 1890's From the author of Jungle Book, Captain Courageous tells the story of a wealthy tycoon who falls overboard ship and is miraculously rescued by a fishing boat. But what happens when the boy who has never worked in his life is required to work for his passage? Thee HannahBy Marguerite de Angeli Young Hannah does not understand why her Quaker family does not allow some of the pretty clothing worn by other girls and desired by Hannah. However, when she is asked to help a mother and sick child trying to escape on the underground railroad, she begins to understand more of her family's ways.Moby Dick by Herman Melville
A large novel of the epic battle between a whale and mankind. This accurately portrays life on board ship in the early 19th century. The unabridged version is too weighty for elementary and many middle school students; making abridged versions famous with boys who enjoy the story of the indefeatable whale.
More 19th Century LiteratureCharles Dicken's Novels are 19th century stories from England. Starting in middle school, everyone should become familiar with these unforgettable characters.
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