Books About Nazi Germany

The Best Nazi Germany Books for Kids

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Nazi Germany

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2005

The Book Thief

By Markus Zusak

In Nazi Germany, a girl steals books to survive and share hope amidst war.

Michael L. Printz Honor (2007)Sydney Taylor Book Award (2007)

552 pages· 118,732 words· Est. 11 hour read

4.4 Goodreads · 2,982,593 ratings

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Summary: In 1939 Nazi Germany, young Liesel Meminger finds solace in stolen books. As bombs fall, she shares these treasures with neighbors and a hidden Jewish man. With Death narrating, Liesel's story unfolds, revealing the power of words to illuminate even the darkest times. Will her love for books be enough to sustain her through the horrors of war?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Escape

By Andy Marino · The Plot to Kill Hitler series

Two kids flee across Europe after a failed plot to kill Hitler.

176 pages· 33,694 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 242 ratings

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Summary: In July 1945, Max and Gerta Hoffmann are thrust into a perilous escape across war-torn Europe after a failed assassination attempt on Hitler. With their father captured by the Gestapo, the siblings, their mother, and Kat Vogel must navigate a treacherous path from Berlin to Spain. As the Nazis enforce blood guilt laws, anyone linked to the plot faces death or imprisonment. Allies offer aid, but the Hoffmanns' family remains fractured. Will Max and Gerta reunite with their father, or will the Gestapo's reach prove too far? Their journey is fraught with danger and hope.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

War Games

By Alan Gratz

An Olympic gymnast uncovers a dark secret in 1936 Berlin, risking everything to thwart a sinister plot.

368 pages· 68,845 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 2,843 ratings

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Summary: In 1936 Berlin, young gymnast Evie Harris is thrilled to compete in the Olympics. But beneath the spectacle, she uncovers a chilling secret: the Nazis' grip on the city is tightening. As war looms, Evie is drawn into a daring plot to steal Nazi gold. Navigating treacherous alliances and hidden dangers, she must decide between her Olympic dreams and confronting evil. With her family's future at stake, can Evie outmaneuver the shadows before time runs out?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

The Faithful Spy

By John Hendrix

A pastor risks everything to stop Hitler's rise.

Cybils Award (2018)

176 pages· 23,844 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.4 Goodreads · 5,112 ratings

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Summary: In a world overshadowed by Hitler's tyranny, Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer grapples with faith and morality. As the Nazi threat grows, he forms a resistance, risking his life to thwart evil. Can he reconcile his beliefs with the need for radical action? Explosive plots and moral dilemmas unfold in this gripping tale of courage and conviction.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2016

Projekt 1065

By Alan Gratz

A young spy in the Hitler Youth must uncover a secret mission, risking everything, even his life.

320 pages· 62,253 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 24,062 ratings

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Summary: In 1943 Berlin, thirteen-year-old Michael O'Shaunessey, son of the Irish ambassador, secretly spies for the British. As a member of the Hitler Youth, he loathes their brutal ways but plays along to gather intelligence. When he discovers Projekt 1065, a covert Nazi operation, the stakes skyrocket. Michael must navigate a perilous path, balancing his undercover role with the threat to his family and his own life. Can he sabotage the mission without losing everything? Dive into a gripping tale of courage and deception in the heart of World War II.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

What Was D-Day?

By Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ, David Grayson Kenyon (Illustrator) · What Was . . . ? series

The Allied forces launch a massive invasion of Nazi-occupied France on June 6, 1944, known as D-Day, in an effort to liberate Western Europe from German control.

112 pages· 7,263 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.4 Goodreads · 1,163 ratings

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Summary: On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops storm Nazi-occupied France in a daring assault that marks a pivotal moment in World War II. Discover the meticulous planning and deception that led to this historic invasion, as the Allies aim to end Nazi Germany's reign. Will their bold strategy succeed against formidable defenses?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2012

I Am Albert Einstein

I Am series

Discover the genius who reshaped science after being expelled from school.

112 pages· 7,815 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 174 ratings

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Summary: Explore the life of a young boy expelled from school who became a Nobel Prize-winning physicist. Uncover the journey of Albert Einstein, a mind that transformed our understanding of the universe. What challenges did he face, and how did he overcome them to achieve greatness? This biography offers a vivid glimpse into his remarkable accomplishments and the legacy he left behind. Dive into a world of discovery and innovation, and see how one man's curiosity changed the course of history.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008

The Boy Who Dared

By Susan Campbell Bartoletti

A teen in Nazi Germany risks all to reveal the truth.

208 pages· 32,129 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 16,398 ratings

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Summary: In Nazi Germany, 16-year-old Helmut Hubner uncovers government lies through forbidden radio broadcasts. As he bravely spreads the truth with leaflets, he faces a treason trial and a death sentence. Helmut's journey from naive patriotism to courageous defiance unfolds in gripping flashbacks, revealing a young man determined to think for himself. Will his sacrifice inspire others to see beyond the propaganda?

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2019

White Rose

By Kip Wilson

A young woman defies a brutal regime, risking everything for truth.

493 pages· 18,980 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 5,649 ratings

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Summary: Sophie Scholl, a German college student, bravely challenges the Nazi regime with her brother and friends through the White Rose, a non-violent resistance group. As they distribute anonymous letters urging action, they face arrest and interrogation. Will their courage inspire change, or will they pay the ultimate price for defying tyranny? This poetic novel captures their heroic stand against fascism, echoing the timeless power of words and resistance.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Conspiracy

By Andy Marino · Book #1 in the The Plot to Kill Hitler series

Two siblings uncover a deadly plot to kill Hitler amidst WWII chaos.

192 pages· 35,748 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 666 ratings

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Summary: In 1943 Berlin, siblings Gerta and Max Hoffmann's lives change when a dying man delivers a message to their father: "The Fuhrer must die." Thrust into a dangerous conspiracy, they must navigate a world where the stakes are nothing less than the soul of Germany. Can they help stop one of history's greatest tyrants, or will they become casualties in a war of shadows? As bombs fall and secrets unravel, the children's courage is tested in a fight between good and evil. Discover the thrilling journey of two young heroes in a battle for humanity.

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