Re-visioning Historical Fiction for Young Readers

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The study examines how contemporary historical fiction for children and young adults shapes readers' interpretations of the past, emphasizing the influence of modern social and political ideologies. Over the past thirty to forty years, there has been a notable trend of reinterpreting history, with a focus on present perspectives and future implications. Key discussions include the emergence of living history fiction, narratives about Joan of Arc, agentic female characters, the Scholastic Press historical journal series, war stories, and multicultural themes in historical narratives.