Can you recommend action historical fiction books for beginners?

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins can be a good start. It has action, a bit of a thriller aspect as the characters fight for their lives in the arena. Another one is 'I Am Number Four' by Pittacus Lore. It has an exciting plot about a boy on the run from aliens. And 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner is also great. It's full of mystery and action as the characters try to escape the maze.

Sure. 'The Bodyguard' is a good one. It's a simple yet engaging story with a bodyguard (lots of action there) falling in love with the person he is protecting. It's easy to follow and has a good mix of action, thriller and romance.

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.

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.

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.

A good starting point could be 'Number the Stars' for beginners. It's about a girl in Nazi - occupied Denmark during World War II. It's written in a way that's accessible for young readers but still gives important historical insights. 'Catherine, Called Birdy' is also suitable. It gives a peek into medieval England through the eyes of a young girl, with humor and interesting historical tidbits.

For beginners, 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon is a great choice. It combines historical elements of Scotland with a passionate love story. The relationship between the main characters is full of heat and the historical backdrop makes it all the more interesting.

Sure. 'The Sea Road' is a great start for beginners. It has an easy - to - follow story about a Viking woman's journey. Another good option is 'The Long Ships'. It's written in a way that makes it accessible for those new to viking historical fiction.