Books About Historical Disasters

The Best Historical Disasters Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about historical disasters? 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.

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (Graphic Novel)
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2023

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (Graphic Novel)

By Lauren Tarshis, Cassie Anderson (Illustrator) · Book #7 in the I Survived: The Graphic Novel series

A young boy named Oscar travels to Chicago with his mother and new stepfather, but their arrival coincides with the Great Chicago Fire, which forces Oscar to navigate the treacherous city and find his missing mother.

160 pages· 4,700 words· Est. 53 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,447 ratings
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Summary: Oscar Starling's new life in Chicago is upended when a massive fire engulfs the city. As flames threaten everything, Oscar must navigate chaos and danger. Can he and his newfound friends escape the devastation of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871? This gripping graphic novel blends historical facts with intense storytelling, capturing a young boy's struggle for survival amidst one of history's most infamous disasters.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871

By Lauren Tarshis · Book #11 in the I Survived series

Can Oscar escape the inferno consuming Chicago?

112 pages· 12,245 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,363 ratings
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Summary: Oscar Starling never wanted to be in Chicago, but now he's trapped in a city engulfed by flames. As the fire rages, threatening to consume everything, Oscar must navigate the chaos and find a way to survive. With the city on the brink of destruction, can he escape the inferno, or will he become another victim of this historic disaster? Dive into a gripping tale of survival amidst one of history's most devastating fires, where every moment counts and courage is the only way out.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Titanic Young Survivors

Young lives hang in the balance as the Titanic faces disaster.

181 pages· 38,190 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 471 ratings
Summary: On April 14, 1912, a diverse group of young passengers aboard the Titanic confronts an unimaginable crisis. As the ship meets its fate, survival becomes their only goal. Can they navigate the chaos and find a way to endure the night? Each decision could mean life or death in this gripping tale of courage and resilience.
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