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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2010
Shadow
A boy's quest to reunite with his lost dog amidst war and captivity.
192 pages· 29,021 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,385 ratings
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Books About Afghanistan · 22 titles considered
The Best Afghanistan Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about afghanistan? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Afghanistan
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2012
Semper Fido
By C. Alexander London · Book #1 in the Dog Tags series
A Marine and his playful dog must bond to survive war's dangers.
224 pages· 41,078 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 605 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
Nasreen's Secret School
A silent girl in Afghanistan finds hope in a secret school.
40 pages· 563 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,091 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
The Library Bus
By Bahram Rahman, Gabrielle Grimard (Illustrator)
A young girl helps her mother bring books to villages where girls were once forbidden to learn.
32 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 647 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2015
The Edge
Book #2 in the Peak series
A teen climber must rescue his mother from captors in the Hindu Kush Mountains.
240 pages· 55,904 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,757 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2013
Navy SEAL Dogs
By Mike Ritland
A SEAL discovers his calling training elite military dogs on life-saving missions.
208 pages· 62,437 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,168 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021
Ground Zero
By Alan Gratz
Two kids, two eras, one fateful day. Can they survive the chaos and danger surrounding them?
336 pages· 60,218 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 28,215 ratings
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2000
The Breadwinner
By Deborah Ellis · Book #1 in the Breadwinner series
A girl disguises as a boy to save her family under Taliban rule.
152 pages· 28,510 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 32,728 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2003
Mud City
By Deborah Ellis · Book #3 in the Breadwinner series
A refugee girl risks everything on the streets to chase her dream of freedom.
168 pages· 26,734 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 5,656 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
One Half from the East
A girl disguised as a boy seeks freedom in a world of constraints.
288 pages· 53,627 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,847 ratings
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Afghanistan Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about afghanistan for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Mayor Pete
Ages 4–8 · 2020
Discover the journey of a groundbreaking candidate who dared to dream big.
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$1799
The Most Beautiful Village in the World
Ages 5–7 · 1995
A boy's idyllic village life is shattered by war's devastation.
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$1799
The Circus Comes to the Village
Ages 5–7 · 2009
A circus visit brings joy and change to a war-torn village, leaving hope amidst destruction.
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$2799
Ali's Story
Ages 8–9 · 2017
A young refugee escapes war-torn Afghanistan, seeking hope and safety.
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$1999
Waiting for the Owl's Call
Ages 6–9 · 2009
A young girl weaves rugs and dreams, finding solace in imagined landscapes.
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Afghanistan Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about afghanistan for developing and independent readers.
Graphic Nov.
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The Breadwinner (Graphic Novel)
Ages 10–14 · 2018
A girl must disguise as a boy to save her family under Taliban rule.
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$1999
Extra Credit
Ages 8–12 · 2009
A school project connects two worlds, challenging cultural norms and sparking unexpected friendships.
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$999
Three Cups of Tea
Ages 8–12 · 2006
A journey of building schools and hope in remote villages.
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Snowboard Hero
Ages 9–12 · 2015
Kaleb's reckless snowboarding mirrors his brother's battle scars. Can he find control?
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U.S. Special Forces: Ghosts of the Night
Ages 8–14 · 2016
A documentary turns deadly; can Special Forces save the stranded crew?
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$1999
Warrior Dog
Ages 8–13 · 2020
A SEAL and his dog face war's trials, forging an unbreakable bond.
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$1599
Navy SEALs
Ages 8–12 · 2018
Navy SEALs navigate treacherous caves, outnumbered and resource-strapped, fighting for survival.