Books About Evacuations

The Best Evacuations Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about evacuations? 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 5 Favorite Books About Evacuations

A Place to Hang the Moon
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

A Place to Hang the Moon

Three siblings seek a forever home amidst wartime chaos and secrets.

320 pages· 62,475 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo·4.6/5 Goodreads · 25,340 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1940, siblings William, Edmund, and Anna are evacuated from London, hoping to find a new family in the countryside. As they navigate foster homes and wartime challenges, they find solace in a village library and its kind librarian, Nora. But with the war's shadow looming and Nora's husband's mysterious absence, can they find the family they long for? Discover a tale of resilience and the search for belonging in a world turned upside down.
Lifeboat 12
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–13 · 2018

Lifeboat 12

By Susan Hood · Book #1 in the Lifeboat series

A torpedo attack leaves a boy stranded on a lifeboat. Can he survive?

326 pages· 26,260 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 5,587 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Ken escapes war-torn London aboard the SS City of Benares, bound for safety in Canada. Life on the ship is luxurious until a torpedo strikes, plunging Ken into a desperate fight for survival on Lifeboat 12. With only five other boys, he must navigate the treacherous sea, facing fear and uncertainty. Will they find rescue, or will the ocean claim them? This gripping tale of courage and hope, based on true events, explores the power of unity in the face of adversity. Can Ken and his companions hold on long enough to see another day?
Torpedoed
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$1899
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 Goodreads · 1,638 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1940, the SS City of Benares, carrying children escaping war-torn England, is torpedoed by a German submarine. As chaos ensues, ordinary passengers must become heroes. Can they save the children amidst the Atlantic's perilous waters? Discover the courage and resilience that emerge from this harrowing true story of survival and heroism.
In the Shadow of the Volcano
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

In the Shadow of the Volcano

A volcanologist races against time to save a village from an erupting volcano.

128 pages· 10,255 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 13 ratings
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Summary: As Mount Vesuvius threatens to erupt, a determined volcanologist and her son face a race against time. With the village festival in full swing, the mayor refuses to heed her warnings. Can they convince the villagers to flee before disaster strikes? Dive into this thrilling tale of courage and urgency, where every second counts and the stakes are as high as the fiery mountain itself. Will they escape the shadow of the volcano in time?
Flood!
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$1259
Picture Book · 2008

Flood!

Fantasy and reality blend as young readers build skills and confidence.

32 pages· 1,150 words
4.2 Goodreads · 32 ratings
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Summary: Join Biff, Chip, and Kipper on thrilling adventures where fantasy meets reality. As they navigate complex sentences and intriguing scenarios, young readers will enhance their language skills and reading stamina. Will they conquer the challenges and unlock new worlds of understanding? Dive into these captivating tales and find out!