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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1956
Night
A teenager's harrowing survival in Nazi death camps challenges humanity's darkest depths.
120 pages· 31,141 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,394,550 ratings
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Books About Trauma · 90 titles considered
The Best Trauma Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about trauma? 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 Trauma
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2018
Monday's Not Coming
A girl vanishes, and only her best friend notices. Can she uncover the truth?
435 pages· 83,524 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 88,598 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020
The Canyon's Edge
A girl battles nature and inner demons to survive a desert disaster.
320 pages· 19,492 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,360 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2020
Fighting Words
Two sisters face trauma and silence. Can they find their voices and heal?
272 pages· 49,943 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.6/5 Goodreads · 14,309 ratings
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Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015
Nimona (Graphic Novel)
By ND Stevenson
A shapeshifter and villain challenge the kingdom's heroes, but hidden powers threaten chaos.
266 pages· 10,484 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 192,030 ratings
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1999
Speak
A silenced teen confronts her trauma and fights to reclaim her voice.
224 pages· 46,607 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 641,167 ratings
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2014
We Were Liars
By E. Lockhart · Book #1 in the We Were Liars series
A private island, a secretive family, and a friendship that turns destructive. What truth lies beneath the lies?
242 pages· 49,420 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,463,760 ratings
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$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2006
Pretty Little Liars
By Sara Shepard · Book #1 in the Pretty Little Liars series
Four girls' secrets are threatened by someone who knows everything. Can they keep their past hidden?
286 pages· 59,122 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 216,102 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1985
Ender's Game
By Orson Scott Card · Book #1 in the Ender Quintet series
A boy genius leads Earth's last stand against alien invaders, unaware of the true stakes.
253 pages· 100,609 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,496,493 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
My Own Lightning
By Lauren Wolk · Book #2 in the Wolf Hollow series
A missing dog leads Annabelle to confront past injustices and a familiar foe.
320 pages· 60,568 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,962 ratings
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Trauma Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about trauma for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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My Beautiful Birds
Ages 6–10 · 2017
A boy's journey from war-torn Syria to healing, guided by unexpected feathered friends.
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$1799
Our Roof Is Blue
Ages 4–7 · 2023
Two siblings rebuild their lives and find hope after Hurricane Maria's devastation.
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A Terrible Thing Happened
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A child struggles with trauma until a counselor helps him find peace.
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Trauma Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about trauma for developing and independent readers.
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Closer to Nowhere
Ages 10–13 · 2020
A cousin's arrival disrupts family harmony, revealing hidden truths.
Graphic Nov.
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I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 (Graphic Novel)
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A young boy navigates the aftermath of a traumatic event and finds solace in his relationships and hobbies.
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$799
Forever, or a Long, Long Time
Ages 8–12 · 2017
Adopted siblings fear a new baby will divide love, sparking a journey to uncover their past.
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$899
Stella
Ages 8–11 · 2021
A retired service dog must overcome fear to save a girl's life.
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As Good as Dead
Ages 14–18 · 2021
A podcaster faces real-life danger as threats escalate and a serial killer's case resurfaces.
Graphic Nov.
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$1695
A Survivor's Tale I: My Father Bleeds History
1986
A graphic novel explores a father's Holocaust survival and a son's struggle with their shared past.
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$1799
Tristan Strong Destroys the World
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Tristan must rescue his grandmother from a vengeful villain in a world of gods and heroes.
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How to Make Friends with the Sea
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A boy's fears are tested when his mother fosters an orphaned child.
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$699
Semper Fido
Ages 10–14 · 2012
A Marine and his playful dog must bond to survive war's dangers.
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$1999
The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn
Ages 10–+ · 2023
A summer with Dad, a secret to reveal. Can Maudie find the courage before it's too late?
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$1799
The Shape of Thunder
Ages 9–12 · 2021
Two estranged friends attempt time travel to heal their shattered lives.
Graphic Nov.
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$999
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 18
Ages 14–17 · 2019
A young warrior battles demons to save his sister and avenge his family.