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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1983
Mill
Explore the rise of a 19th-century New England textile mill.
128 pages· 12,548 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 350 ratings
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Books About 19th Century America · 14 titles considered
The Best 19th Century America Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about 19th century america? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About 19th Century America
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe?
A novel ignites a nation, challenging the horrors of slavery and sparking a war for freedom.
112 pages· 6,864 words· Est. 58 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 328 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004
The Claim
By Jennifer L. Holm · Book #3 in the Boston Jane series
A debutante threatens Jane's frontier life and love.
224 pages· 46,793 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,017 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1963
By the Great Horn Spoon!
By Sid Fleischman, Brett Helquist (Illustrator)
A boy and his butler seek gold in California to save his family from ruin.
224 pages· 39,276 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 8,606 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1980
Freedom Crossing
A girl discovers her home is a stop on the Underground Railroad.
160 pages· 31,032 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 898 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2001
An Adventure
By Jennifer L. Holm · Book #1 in the Boston Jane series
A young lady faces untamed wilderness and unexpected challenges in the Pacific Northwest.
272 pages· 56,501 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,831 ratings
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$2375
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1869
Good Wives
By Louisa May Alcott · Book #2 in the Little Women series
Four sisters face love, ambition, and heartache in their quest for happiness.
302 pages· 98,230 words· Est. 13.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 51,279 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2017
The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming
Jane's journey west promises new beginnings, but frontier life tests her resilience and wit beyond expectations.
288 pages· 57,528 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 772 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
The Detective's Assistant
An orphaned girl aids her detective aunt in solving mysteries and saving Lincoln.
368 pages· 60,394 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,919 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1995
Amazing Impossible Erie Canal
A daring canal project defies skeptics, transforming travel from prairie to Europe.
32 pages· 2,947 words· Est. 33 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 173 ratings
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19th Century America Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about 19th century america for developing and independent readers.
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Curiosity
Ages 9–12 · 2014
A young chess prodigy is trapped in a dangerous game of deception and secrets.
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Lyddie
Ages 8–12 · 1991
A young girl battles harsh mill conditions to reunite her family.
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Abraham Lincoln
Ages 10–12 · 2007
From rail splitter to President, Lincoln's journey through war and justice unfolds.
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$995
The Squatter and the Don (Core Classics)
Ages 10–12
A family's quest for land in Southern California collides with the legacy of a Mexican land grant and the personal bonds that form across cultural and legal divides.