Books About Children In Wartime

The Best Children In Wartime Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about children in wartime? 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 Safest Lie
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Our 1 Favorite Books About Children In Wartime

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Safest Lie

By Angela Cerrito

A young girl is given a new identity and must leave her parents behind in the ghetto to survive.

192 pages· 48,468 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 387 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Summary: In 1940 Warsaw, nine-year-old Anna Bauman faces a perilous choice: assume a new identity or risk her life. Under the watchful eye of resistance spy Jolanta, Anna becomes Anna Karwolska, a Roman Catholic orphan. As she navigates her new life in a Christian orphanage, Anna grapples with the fear of forgetting her past. Can she hold onto her true self while hiding from danger? This gripping tale explores the hidden lives of children who escaped the ghettos, only to face the loss of their heritage and identity.
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