Historical fiction for children and teens
Historical fiction for children and teens with titles by Ian McEwan, Tom Palmer, Satoshi Kitamura, Kieran Larwood, Ruta Sepetys, Malinda Lo, Yaa Gyasi, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Min Jin Lee, and Andrea Levy.
Recommended reading books for primary and secondary aged children in the UK
Joyce Efia Harmer is a British-Ghanaian author whose debut novel, How to Be a Revolutionary, was published by Faber & Faber in 2024. Harmer studied English Literature at the University of Cambridge and later completed an MA in Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her writing explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of family and cultural heritage.
Harmer’s work has appeared in various literary magazines and anthologies. She has also been involved in mentoring young writers and has contributed to workshops and literary events. Her debut novel, How to Be a Revolutionary, follows the story of a young woman navigating the intersections of personal and political change, drawing on Harmer’s interest in history and social justice.
In 2024, How to Be a Revolutionary was published by Faber & Faber.

Historical fiction for children and teens with titles by Ian McEwan, Tom Palmer, Satoshi Kitamura, Kieran Larwood, Ruta Sepetys, Malinda Lo, Yaa Gyasi, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Min Jin Lee, and Andrea Levy.
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