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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012
Escape to the Hiding Place
Smuggle a baby through Nazi-occupied Holland. Will they succeed?
128 pages· 10,198 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 325 ratings
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Books About Children In War · 8 titles considered
The Best Children In War Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about children in war? 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 8 Favorite Books About Children In War
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2023
Stars of the Night
By Caren Stelson, Selina Alko (Illustrator)
Children escape war-torn Prague, seeking safety and uncover a hero's identity decades later.
40 pages· 1,652 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 634 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–14 · 2019
Torpedoed
A ship of children is torpedoed during WWII. Who will survive?
304 pages· 56,881 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,623 ratings
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Chapter Book · 1999
Woeful Second World War
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144 pages· 19,564 words
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,828 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1942
Snow Treasure
Children risk all to smuggle gold past Nazi guards.
196 pages· 33,820 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 8,510 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998
If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution
Experience the struggle for independence during the American Revolution.
80 pages· 6,683 words· Est. 56 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 262 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
Standoff (Kidnapped from Ukraine #2)
By Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch · Book #2 in the Kidnapped From Ukraine series
Separated by war, twin sisters fight to reunite amidst chaos.
288 pages· 55,177 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 92 ratings
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Chapter Book · 2010
The Enigma Plot
Can they stop the Virans from rewriting history?
40 pages· 2,177 words
3.7/5 Goodreads · 6 ratings
