Books About The 1800s

The Best The 1800s Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about the 1800s? 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.

Chasing Whales Aboard the Charles W. Morgan
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2011

Chasing Whales Aboard the Charles W. Morgan

By Baron Specter, Dustin Evans (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Ghostly Graphic Adventures series

Two boys find themselves on a ghostly whaling voyage. What are they truly chasing?

32 pages· 1,080 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
3.0/5 Goodreads · 5 ratings
$35.64Save 5%
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Summary: Joey and his friend Tank, despite their baseball rivalry, face a new challenge when a visit to a historic ship transports them to a whaling voyage. With a mysterious ghostly girl in pursuit, the boys must navigate this eerie adventure. Can they uncover the secrets of the past and find their way back home, or will the ghosts of the sea keep them forever? Dive into a tale where friendship and courage are tested against the backdrop of a haunting maritime mystery.
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