Books About Home Front

The Best Home Front Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about home front? 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 Home Front

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$474

Chapter Book · 2016

Brave Like My Brother

By Marc Tyler Nobleman

A soldier's letters reveal wartime secrets and inspire courage at home.

10,536 words

3.7/5 Goodreads · 350 ratings

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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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Heroes on the Home Front

By Marcus Sutter, Andie Tong (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the Soldier Dogs series

Twins enlist their dog in WWII, uncovering a Nazi threat at home.

192 pages· 24,260 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 27 ratings

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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.

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