Books About Religious Persecution

The Best Religious Persecution Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about religious persecution? 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 4 Favorite Books About Religious Persecution

King's Arrow
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2003

King's Arrow

A young Scot grapples with faith amidst war and persecution.

224 pages· 49,877 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 578 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In 1679 Scotland, sixteen-year-old Angus M'Kethe faces a harrowing choice: uphold his Covenanter faith or succumb to the violence of war. As Highlanders clash with Covenanters, Angus must reconcile his beliefs with the brutal reality of battle. Will he find a way to love his enemies, or will the conflict consume him? The stakes are high as Angus navigates a world where faith and survival are at odds, challenging his spirit and convictions.
Duncan's War
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2002

Duncan's War

A young boy must confront persecutors while trying to rescue his imprisoned father.

288 pages· 69,971 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 902 ratings
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Summary: A boy in seventeenth-century Scotland is drawn into the conflict between Covenanters and their persecutors, struggling to obey his father’s faith while attempting a rescue.
The Queen's Smuggler
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1991

The Queen's Smuggler

A daring mission to save a translator's life risks everything.

120 pages· 20,976 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 429 ratings
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Summary: Sarah embarks on a perilous mission to smuggle a New Testament into England, hoping to save William Tyndale, imprisoned for translating the Bible. With her family's safety hanging in the balance, can she succeed?
Courage at the Castle
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2024

Courage at the Castle

Time-traveling cousins face danger to protect the English Bible's legacy.

208 pages· 21,673 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 16 ratings
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Summary: Cousins Patrick and Beth embark on a time-traveling adventure, landing in fifteenth-century England. Tasked with uncovering the perilous journey of the English Bible, they encounter William Tyndale and a furious King Henry VIII. As they navigate this treacherous past, they realize the enduring struggle against those who oppose spreading faith and truth. Will they succeed in their mission, or will history's adversaries prevail? Discover the courage and sacrifice needed to bring the Bible to life in this thrilling historical journey.