Can you recommend essential historical fiction books for beginners?

Sure. 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupery is a great start. It has a simple yet profound story with beautiful illustrations. Another is 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White. It's a heartwarming story about friendship between a pig and a spider. 'Anne of Green Gables' by Lucy Maud Montgomery is also suitable for beginners, as it tells the story of an imaginative and lovable orphan girl.

Sure. 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells is a great start. It's an early and influential work about an alien invasion. 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury is also good. It's about a society that burns books and a man's journey to discover the importance of knowledge. And 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle, which has elements of science fiction along with adventure and a touch of the spiritual as kids travel through space and time.

Sure. 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is a great start. It's easy to follow and has a lot of exciting moments as the main character tries to survive on Mars using science. Another good one is 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. It has a relatable protagonist and explores interesting concepts like military training in space. 'Contact' by Carl Sagan is also suitable. It has a good balance between scientific ideas and an engaging story about making contact with extraterrestrial life.

Sure. 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' is a great start for beginners. It's set in colonial America and is easy to read. Another good one is 'Number the Stars' which is about the Holocaust in a way that's accessible to new readers of historical fiction. Also, 'Johnny Tremain' set during the American Revolution is a good pick.

For beginners, 'Johnny Tremain' by Esther Forbes is a wonderful choice. It's about a young apprentice in the time leading up to the American Revolution. The story is simple yet full of historical facts and it can introduce readers to the genre in an accessible way. Also, 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves. It gives a view into the Roman Empire in a way that is not too difficult to follow for those new to historical fiction.

Sure. For beginners in science fiction, 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury is a great start. It's about a future society where books are burned and one man's journey to discover the value of literature. In fantasy, 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a good choice. It's a more accessible story compared to 'The Lord of the Rings' and follows Bilbo Baggins' adventure. Also, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll has elements of fantasy that are both fun and thought - provoking.

For beginners, 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah is great. It tells a very relatable story of a family during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. The story is easy to follow and the historical background is well - integrated. Also, 'The Rose Code' by Kate Quinn is a good start. It has an interesting premise of female codebreakers in World War II and the characters are well - developed.

A good beginner - friendly action historical fiction book is 'The Bronze Bow' by Elizabeth George Speare. It's set in the time of Jesus and has elements of adventure and action as the main character struggles with his beliefs and the Roman occupation. Another option could be 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves. It gives an interesting look at the Roman Empire with some political intrigue and action, and it's not too difficult to understand.

Definitely 'The Great Gatsby'. It's a staple of American literature and Fitzgerald's most popular work. The language is beautiful but not too difficult to understand. You get to see the glamorous and yet somewhat hollow world of the 1920s upper class. It has themes that are still relevant today, like the pursuit of wealth and status and how it can corrupt. Reading this book can give you a good taste of Fitzgerald's historical fiction and might make you interested in exploring his other works.

A third option could be 'Baseball in April and Other Stories' by Gary Soto. It contains short stories related to baseball, which is great for beginners as they can read one story at a time and get a feel for the baseball - related historical fiction genre.