Historical Fiction with a focus on Canada:
* "The Story of Canada" by Pierre Berton: This series provides a comprehensive look at Canadian history, but might be better suited for older readers.
* "The Canadian Girls" by Monica Hughes: This series explores historical periods in Canadian history through the experiences of girls.
* "The Canadian Historical Fiction Series" by various authors: Published by Annick Press, this series offers various titles covering different periods and events in Canadian history.
Historical Fiction for Young Adults:
* "The American Girl" series: While focused on American history, this series shares the "Dear Canada" format of historical fiction told through the perspective of a young girl.
* "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis: While not strictly historical fiction, this series uses fantasy to explore themes of good versus evil, courage, and sacrifice, which resonate with historical fiction.
* "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: This novel, set in Nazi Germany, portrays the horrors of war through the eyes of a young girl and explores themes of compassion and resilience.
Series focusing on specific historical periods:
* "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank: This firsthand account of life during the Holocaust offers a powerful and personal perspective on historical events.
* "The War That Saved My Life" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley: This series follows a young girl's journey during World War II, exploring themes of loss, courage, and finding hope in difficult times.
Beyond historical fiction:
* "The Giver" by Lois Lowry: While not strictly historical fiction, this novel explores a dystopian future and questions societal values, similar to some "Dear Canada" themes.
* "The Hunger Games" trilogy by Suzanne Collins: This series features a young protagonist fighting for survival in a dystopian society, exploring themes of resilience and rebellion.
Remember, the best book series for you will depend on your specific interests and the historical periods or themes that resonate with you. You can explore the options above or search for books by keywords like "Canadian historical fiction", "young adult historical fiction", or "historical fiction for kids" to find more recommendations.