The Best Home Front Books for Kids

Summary: In 1942, Nazi U-boats are attacking ships off the Virginia coast near Louisa June's family farm. Her older brothers serve at sea, her sister welds ship hulls, and her mother sinks deeper into melancholy. When her father and her dearest brother are caught in an attack, Louisa June must find her way through her own sorrow while keeping her family afloat, with help from her quirky friend Emmett and the bold Cousin Belle.

Summary: Ten-year-old Charlie receives letters from his brother Joe, a soldier in World War II. As Joe faces perilous missions and a potential spy, Charlie learns about bravery and finds the courage to confront his own bully. Will Joe's experiences on the battlefield help Charlie stand strong at home? Discover the power of brotherhood and resilience in the face of danger.

Summary: During WWII, twins Charlie and Kate send their dog Buster to the Coast Guard, believing he can help protect the US from German U-boats. But when they stumble upon a coded Nazi sabotage plan in their hometown, the stakes rise. Can they unravel the mystery and thwart the enemy's plot before it's too late? With danger lurking, Charlie, Kate, and Buster must act swiftly to defend their shores.