Books About Trauma And Healing

The Best Trauma And Healing Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about trauma and healing? 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 Trauma And Healing

Tehanu
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1990

Tehanu

A wizard and a priestess must aid a scarred child with a mysterious fate.

270 pages· 69,164 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 62,712 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In Earthsea's fourth tale, Tenar, a former priestess, and Ged, a wizard stripped of his powers, reunite. Their peaceful lives are disrupted by a scarred child with an enigmatic destiny. As they confront new challenges, the trio's intertwined fates unfold, raising questions of power, healing, and the unknown paths ahead. Can they uncover the child's true purpose before it's too late?
I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived Graphic Novel #14) (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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$2469
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived Graphic Novel #14) (Graphic Novel)

A city kid faces fear and survival during the Pearl Harbor attack.

160 pages· 4,446 words· Est. 50 min read
4.5 Goodreads · 208 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Danny Crane, a tough city kid, dreams of returning to New York City from Hawaii. But when fighter planes fill the skies and bombs rain down on Pearl Harbor, his plans are shattered. As chaos erupts, Danny must confront his deepest fears and find a way to survive the infamous day. Will his street smarts be enough to navigate the devastation and protect his family? Dive into this gripping graphic novel that blends historical events with high-stakes drama, capturing the intensity of a pivotal moment in history.
Not Nothing
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2024

Not Nothing

A troubled boy's summer at a senior home reveals unexpected life lessons.

288 pages· 49,525 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 3,389 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Twelve-year-old Alex, burdened by a troubled past, is sentenced to volunteer at a senior living facility. There, he meets Josey, a 107-year-old Holocaust survivor who hasn't spoken in years. As Josey shares his harrowing story, an unexpected friendship blossoms, challenging Alex to confront his own mistakes. Can Alex find redemption and prove he matters in a world that seems indifferent? Discover the transformative power of unlikely bonds and the courage to face one's past.
Darkness on the Edge of Town
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$1710
Chapter Book · 2019

Darkness on the Edge of Town

A detective's past resurfaces, revealing secrets and a dangerous case in 1977 New York.

448 pages· 108,116 words
3.5 Goodreads · 6,983 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In 1984 Hawkins, Chief Hopper faces tough questions from Eleven about his mysterious past. Unveiling a hidden life as a detective in 1977 New York, Hopper recounts a perilous case involving unsolved murders and shadowy agents. As he delves into the city's underworld, a blackout threatens to engulf him in darkness. What truths will emerge from the shadows?