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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018
Rebound
A summer with grandparents changes young Charlie's life through basketball and family secrets.
416 pages· 27,564 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,361 ratings
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Books About 1990s · 25 titles considered
The Best 1990s Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about 1990s? 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 1990s
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
All the Way to the Top
By Annette Bay Pimentel, Nabi H. Ali (Illustrator)
A young girl climbs the Capitol steps to fight for disability rights.
32 pages· 1,003 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,503 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008
On the Court with... LeBron James
Explore the rise of a basketball legend from local prodigy to global icon.
176 pages· 21,851 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 220 ratings
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$2279
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2022
The Wolves of Yellowstone
Can wolves save Yellowstone's dying ecosystem?
48 pages· 4,285 words· Est. 33 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 335 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
World in Between
By Kenan Trebincevic, Susan Shapiro (Author/Illustrator)
A boy's life is upended by war, leading to a perilous escape and a new beginning.
375 pages· 84,129 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 296 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017
Flowers for Sarajevo
By John McCutcheon, Kristy Caldwell (Illustrator)
In war-torn Sarajevo, a boy finds hope through music after a tragic bombing.
32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 426 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Proud
A fencer breaks barriers, defying odds to achieve Olympic glory.
304 pages· 61,632 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 706 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2019
The Story of Rap
Discover rap's roots and legends in a playful baby book that inspires swagger.
24 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 342 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2001
Iqbal
By Francesco D'Adamo, Ann Leonori (Translator)
A boy's courage sparks hope and defiance among child slaves.
120 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 7,871 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018
Playing Atari with Saddam Hussein
A boy's world is upended by war, facing bombings and uncertainty in 1991 Iraq.
176 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,488 ratings
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1990s Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about 1990s for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Sisters
Ages 3–8 · 2019
Two sisters rise from Compton courts to tennis greatness.
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Game Changers
Ages 4–8 · 2018
Two sisters defy odds and prejudice to become tennis legends.
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$799
To the Stars!
Ages 5–8 · 2016
A girl defies norms to become the first woman to walk in space.
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River Friendly, River Wild
Ages 4–8 · 2000
A family flees a rising river, leaving behind their cat. Will they find safety and a home to return to?
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The True Story of Zippy Chippy
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A racehorse destined for greatness never wins, but captures hearts instead.
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The Cat Who Ruled the Town
Ages 5–7 · 2019
Discover the tale of a cat who became mayor in Alaska.
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$1695
Gervelie's Journey
Ages 7–18 · 2008
A family's escape from war to find peace in a new land.
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$1699
Neymar
Ages 2–6 · 2018
Discover Neymar's journey from dreamer to soccer superstar.
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1990s Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about 1990s for developing and independent readers.
Graphic Nov.
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A Year Without Mom
Ages 10–14 · 2015
A girl navigates life in Moscow without her mom, facing a life-changing move to America.
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The Future of Us
Ages 12–+ · 2011
Two teens discover their future on Facebook before it exists, altering their present with every click.
Graphic Nov.
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$1199
Sincerely, Harriet
Ages 9–14 · 2019
A summer of boredom, secrets, and a quest for storytelling power.
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$499
Kerri Strug and the Magnificent Seven
Ages 7–10 · 2016
Can one gymnast's determination lead Team USA to historic Olympic gold?
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$699
The Unabomber
Ages 8–12 · 2019
A lone bomber eludes capture for years. Can the FBI crack his mind and end the terror?
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$899
Serena Williams
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A tennis legend overcomes adversity to become the world's best.