Books About Cold War America

The Best Cold War America Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about cold war america? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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The Enemy
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017

The Enemy

By Sara E. Holbrook

A girl faces Cold War fears and school drama, seeking truth amid secrets and rumors.

Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2018)
224 pages· 61,120 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 257 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: In 1950s Detroit, twelve-year-old Marjorie navigates a world shadowed by Cold War fears. With a volatile home life and a new German classmate, she must choose between friendship and loyalty. As rumors swirl and tensions rise, Marjorie struggles to discern truth from prejudice. Can she find her voice and identify the real threats in a world filled with suspicion and secrets?
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