Books About French Revolution

The Best French Revolution Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about french revolution? 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 2 Favorite Books About French Revolution

Bubble in the Bathtub
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Bubble in the Bathtub

By Jo Nesbo, Tara F. Chace (Translator), Mike Lowery (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Doktor Proktor series

A time-traveling bathtub sends two kids into history to fix an old heartbreak.

432 pages· 58,225 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 1,798 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Doctor Proctor's newest invention is a time-traveling bathtub: lather up with Time Soap and wish yourself anywhere in history. He plans to go back and stop his lost love, Juliette Margarine, from marrying an evil count. When things go wrong, his young friends Nilly and Lisa must follow him into the past, landing in the middle of the storming of the Bastille, with hippos, a scheming assistant and unreliable soap in the way. Luckily, there's still some fart powder.
Who Was Marie Antoinette?
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Who Was Marie Antoinette?

A queen's extravagance ignites revolution, leading to her dramatic downfall.

112 pages· 7,535 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 926 ratings
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Summary: Marie Antoinette, a young queen of France, indulges in opulence amidst a nation in turmoil. Her lavish lifestyle and controversial decisions spark outrage among the impoverished masses, fueling the flames of revolution. As tensions rise, the question looms: is she a victim of circumstance or the architect of her own demise? Discover the captivating tale of a royal life turned tragic, where luxury meets its ultimate price.