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Chapter Book · Ages 11–16 · 1895
The Red Badge of Courage
A young soldier faces fear and self-doubt in the chaos of war.
215 pages· 44,126 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.3/5 Goodreads · 111,507 ratings
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Books About The American Civil War · 11 titles considered
The Best The American Civil War Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about the american civil war? 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 10 Favorite Books About The American Civil War
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012
Big Bad Ironclad!
By Nathan Hale · Book #2 in the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series
The story of the American Civil War and the development of ironclad warships.
128 pages· 10,441 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 4,464 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012
Tennessee Rose
A horse questions freedom and slavery as the Civil War looms.
160 pages· 13,449 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 465 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012
I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
By Lauren Tarshis · Book #7 in the I Survived series
A young boy and his sister escape from slavery and join the Union army during the American Civil War
112 pages· 10,189 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,537 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the American Civil War.
106 pages· 8,465 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 933 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1993
Meet Addy
By Connie Porter, Melodye Rosales (Illustrator), Dahl Taylor (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the American Girl: Addy series
A young girl escapes slavery, seeking freedom and family reunion.
69 pages· 9,416 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 10,817 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022
The Secret Battle of Evan Pao
Evan Pao faces prejudice and secrets in a town clinging to its past.
272 pages· 48,318 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 966 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000
Civil War on Sunday
Two siblings travel back in time to the American Civil War to help a magical librarian gather special writings to save the kingdom of Camelot.
96 pages· 5,986 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 10,726 ratings
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$1691
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17
Soldier's Heart
By Gary Paulsen
A boy enlists for adventure, but war changes him forever.
106 pages· 14,867 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 5,523 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Civil War Breakout
Union soldiers plot a daring escape from a notorious Civil War prison.
128 pages· 15,086 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 43 ratings
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