The Best The Home Front Books for Kids

Summary: Twelve-year-old Colton faces a harrowing choice after a Nazi U-boat attack nearly kills his brother. Stealing enlistment papers, he joins the Navy, determined to fight back. As he navigates the treacherous seas, Colton must conceal his age and confront the relentless threat of enemy submarines. Can he survive the dangers of war and protect his family? The stakes are high, and the enemy is closer than ever. Colton's courage will be tested as he embarks on a perilous journey, questioning if he and his shipmates can withstand the relentless assault of Hitler's forces.

Summary: In WWII-era California, Millie McGonigle navigates a world of rationed food, family tensions, and unspoken crushes. With a sickly sister demanding attention and a charming surfer boy she can't approach, Millie struggles to maintain control. As a new neighbor arrives with unexpected lessons, Millie must find her footing in a world teetering on the brink of war. Can she keep her family together and her spirit intact as everything around her shifts? Discover a tale of resilience, growth, and the search for stability in uncertain times.