Books About Syrians · 6 titles considered

The Best Syrians Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about syrians? 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.

Nowhere Boy
Tagging Freedom
The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About Syrians

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Other Words for Home

By Jasmine Warga

A girl leaves Syria for America, facing new challenges and discovering herself.

Newbery Medal (2020)
342 pages· 30,125 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 35,356 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

Nowhere Boy

A Syrian refugee and an American boy forge an unlikely friendship in Brussels, defying the odds together.

368 pages· 76,534 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 6,914 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Flying Over Water

Two girls navigate friendship and prejudice amid a controversial Muslim ban.

272 pages· 46,911 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 400 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

The Boy at the Back of the Class

A class unites to reunite a refugee boy with his family.

304 pages· 55,556 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 15,206 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Strange Boarders

A refugee's skateboard is stolen. Can he out-skate the thief to reclaim it?

72 pages· 2,465 words· Est. 28 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 16 ratings
$27.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Tagging Freedom

Graffiti unites two cousins across continents, challenging their courage and convictions.

288 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 224 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
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