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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1941
The Moffats
A family navigates the challenges of everyday life in a small town.
212 pages· 40,253 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,284 ratings
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Books About 1900-1949 · 640 titles considered
The Best 1900-1949 Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about 1900-1949? 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 1900-1949
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021
A Place to Hang the Moon
By Kate Albus
Three siblings seek a forever home amidst wartime chaos and secrets.
320 pages· 62,475 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.6/5 Goodreads · 24,793 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1999
Bud, Not Buddy
A boy's quest to find his father leads him on an unforgettable journey during the Great Depression.
245 pages· 52,497 words· Est. 6 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 116,544 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1976
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
A family's land is their lifeblood amidst racism and turmoil.
276 pages· 65,468 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 131,484 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018
The Story Collector
A library prank spirals into a quest to uncover a ghost and a missing stamp collection.
272 pages· 39,626 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,139 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2020
Echo Mountain
By Lauren Wolk
In the wilderness, Ellie seeks healing secrets to save her comatose father.
368 pages· 78,125 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 11,438 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1989
Number the Stars
By Lois Lowry
A young girl helps hide her friend from Nazi forces in occupied Denmark.
139 pages· 26,492 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 633,364 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15
The Boy on the Wooden Box
By Leon Leyson
A young boy's journey from a carefree childhood in rural Poland to surviving the Holocaust through resilience, family, and the unlikely protection of Oskar Schindler.
256 pages· 36,884 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 30,577 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
The War That Saved My Life
A girl escapes wartime London, seeking freedom from her mother's cruelty.
316 pages· 62,299 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 119,799 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1997
Out of the Dust
By Karen Hesse · Book #1 in the Newbery Medal Book series
A girl seeks solace amidst dust storms and personal tragedy.
227 pages· 19,706 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 80,574 ratings
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1900-1949 Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about 1900-1949 for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$1599
Marie Curie
Ages 2–4 · 2016
Discover Marie Curie's journey from childhood dreams to groundbreaking scientific achievements.
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$1099
Leah's Pony
Ages 4–8 · 1996
A girl and her pony face a drought threatening their family farm.
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$1599
Maria Montessori
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Discover a trailblazer who revolutionized education and changed children's lives.
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$1599
Mahatma Gandhi
Ages 0–3 · 2019
A rebellious youth becomes a symbol of peace, uniting a nation.
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$899
Black Jack
Ages 2–6 · 2010
A boxer defies odds to break the color barrier and claim the heavyweight title.
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$1199
The Adventures of John Muir
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Discover nature's wonders through the eyes of a legendary naturalist.
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$1199
Teddy Roosevelt Loved the Outdoors
Ages 0–3 · 2022
Discover how a determined child became a conservationist president.
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1900-1949 Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about 1900-1949 for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$599
Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt!
Ages 4–7 · 2015
Discover how a determined leader defied odds to protect nature.
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$899
Elizabeth Leads the Way
Ages 6–10 · 2008
A woman defies societal norms to fight for voting rights, changing history forever.
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$1999
The Crayon Man
Ages 6–9 · 2019
A man invents a new kind of colored crayon that brings joy to children all around the world.
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$1999
What Is Given from the Heart
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A young boy helps his mother put together a care package for a family in need, and finds a way to give something special to a girl his age.
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$1799
All Different Now
Ages 5–9 · 2013
A little girl witnesses the first Juneteenth, marking freedom's arrival.
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$1999
The House That Jane Built
Ages 6–9 · 2015
A woman transforms a Chicago neighborhood with a community center, impacting thousands.
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$1899
Hedy Lamarr's Double Life
Ages 5–10 · 2019
Discover the secret life of a movie star turned wartime inventor.
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$1795
Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot
Ages 7–9 · 2002
A pilot's candy drop brings hope to children in blockaded Berlin.
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$1699
Lumber Jills
Ages 3–5 · 2019
Women take up axes to save Britain during WWII.
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$1899
Before She Was Harriet
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Discover the many lives of Harriet Tubman, from slave to spy to liberator.
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$1899
A Bowl Full of Peace
Ages 6–11 · 2020
Survive the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and find hope in a miraculous discovery.
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$1799
Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code
Ages 9–12 · 2018
A young Navajo boy is forced to attend a boarding school where he is forbidden to speak his native language, but later uses it to help the US military during World War II.
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1900-1949 Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about 1900-1949 for developing and independent readers.
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$1900
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Ages 12–18 · 1943
A young girl navigates hardship and family drama in early 20th-century Brooklyn.
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
Catherine's War
Ages 7–12 · 2012
A young girl hides from the Nazis, capturing her journey through the lens of a camera.
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$999
An Elephant in the Garden
Ages 10–13 · 2009
A family flees a bombed city with an elephant, facing perilous challenges and unexpected allies.
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$799
War Horse
Ages 11–15 · 1982
A horse's journey through war tests loyalty and hope.
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$899
For Freedom
Ages 12–18 · 2003
A young opera singer becomes a daring spy in Nazi-occupied France.
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$499
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
Ages 8–11 · 2010
A young boy struggles to survive on the Dakota prairie during a severe blizzard
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$899
Honus & Me
Ages 8–12 · 1997
A boy discovers a baseball card that lets him time travel to meet legendary players.
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$999
Listening for Lions
Ages 8–12 · 2005
Orphaned in Africa, Rachel faces deception and danger in England. Can she reclaim her life and return home?
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$1799
Paper Wishes
Ages 9–12 · 2016
A girl clings to hope as her family is uprooted during wartime.
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$799
Moon Over Manifest
Ages 8–12 · 2010
A hidden past, a mysterious spy, and a town's secrets await discovery.
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$799
Esperanza Rising
Ages 12–15 · 2000
A privileged girl must adapt to harsh labor camp life during the Great Depression.
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$2395
I Capture the Castle
Ages 14–18 · 1948
A teen's journal unveils family chaos and unexpected love in a crumbling castle.