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The Best 18th Century Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about 18th century? 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.

George Washington and the General's Dog
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1882

Treasure Island

A young boy discovers a pirate's treasure map, but danger lurks on the high seas.

336 pages· 67,946 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 551,775 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8

George Washington and the General's Dog

By Frank Murphy, Richard Walz (Illustrator) · Step into Reading: History Reader series

A biography of George Washington's life, highlighting his love for animals and his role in the American Revolution.

48 pages· 756 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 398 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1955

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

A small man defies odds to revolutionize sea navigation.

Newbery Medal (1956)
251 pages· 59,495 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 21,015 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–16 · 2008

Chains

A young girl fights for freedom amidst the Revolutionary War's chaos.

316 pages· 75,381 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 59,770 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1976

Toliver's Secret

A young girl must navigate a treacherous journey to deliver a secret message to a tavern owner in a small town.

176 pages· 27,887 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,671 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1991

Meet Felicity

By Valerie Tripp, Dan Andreasen (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the American Girl: Felicity series

A girl fights to rescue a mistreated horse.

88 pages· 9,727 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 13,330 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2000

Fever 1793

A deadly fever engulfs 1793 Philadelphia, forcing a young girl to flee and survive.

252 pages· 51,233 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 135,431 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1943

Johnny Tremain

A young apprentice's accident thrusts him into the heart of the American Revolution.

300 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 52,254 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998

The Journal of William Thomas Emerson

A boy becomes a spy amidst pre-Revolutionary War tensions.

154 pages· 22,668 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 783 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1974

My Brother Sam Is Dead

A young boy must choose between family loyalty and revolutionary ideals.

216 pages· 49,683 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 19,689 ratings
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18th Century Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about 18th century for the youngest readers and listeners.

The Story of George Washington

Ages 2–4 · 2000

Discover George Washington's journey from a curious child to the first U.S. president.

I Love Mozart

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Discover Mozart's magic through interactive sounds that captivate young minds.

Johnny Appleseed

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover Johnny Appleseed's journey of planting kindness and apple trees.

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18th Century Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about 18th century for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Cinderella

Ages 1–12 · 2000

A mistreated girl finds magic and a chance at love.

Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover how a quiet girl transformed into a literary legend, crafting a new kind of novel.

A Picture Book of George Washington

Ages 4–8 · 1989

Discover the journey of America's first president from soldier to leader of a new nation.

Brave Jane Austen

Ages 7–10 · 2018

A girl defies societal norms to become a legendary novelist.

Mesmerized

Ages 6–9 · 2014

Can Franklin's science debunk Mesmer's mysterious powers?

Revolutionary Prudence Wright

Ages 7–10 · 2022

A daring woman leads a secret militia to defy British rule.

Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library

Ages 8–12 · 2013

Discover how Jefferson's book obsession rebuilt the Library of Congress.

Nothing Stopped Sophie

Ages 6–9 · 2018

A determined woman defies all odds to solve the unsolvable in mathematics.

Never Forgotten

Ages 9–12 · 2011

A boy's abduction into slavery tests a father's resolve and hope.

The Queen and the First Christmas Tree

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover how a queen's festive idea sparked a beloved holiday tradition.

When Washington Crossed the Delaware

Ages 5–9 · 2004

A daring Christmas night gamble could change the fate of a nation.

Meet George Washington

Ages 5–8 · 2001

Explore the journey of a leader from Virginia youth to founding president.

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18th Century Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about 18th century for developing and independent readers.

Revolutionary War on Wednesday

Ages 6–9 · 2000

Two siblings travel back in time to the Revolutionary War to help a magical librarian save Camelot

Night of Soldiers and Spies

Ages 7–10 · 2019

A young boy helps General Washington's troops escape from the British during the American Revolution.

The American Revolution

Ages 10–13 · 2017

Uncover daring acts and secret missions in the American Revolution's thrilling history.

Rush Revere and the American Revolution

Ages 8–12 · 2014

Time-traveling crew joins the American Revolution, facing danger and discovering heroism.

Escape from Monticello

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A stolen journal leads kids on a treasure hunt, shadowed by a vengeful figure from their past.

Rush Revere and the First Patriots

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A history teacher and his talking horse travel to 1765 Boston to witness the American Revolution's beginnings.

The Redcoats Are Coming!
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The Redcoats Are Coming!

Ages 7–9 · 2013

Two cousins travel back in time to the American Revolution to deliver a letter to Paul Revere.

What Is the Constitution?

Ages 8–11 · 2018

The story of the creation of the United States Constitution and the principles of government that shape the country.

Graphic Nov.
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Lafayette!

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A young nobleman seeks adventure in America's fight for independence, risking everything for a cause beyond borders.

The Wind Rises

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A girl seeks her lost brother amid the perils of the slave trade, while a thief hunts treasure on a ship.

The Mapmakers
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The Mapmakers

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A hidden map, a secret society, and a quest to save magic itself.

Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin

Ages 8–12 · 1947

A boy defies his family's beliefs to pursue his passion for painting.

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