Books About Traumas

The Best Traumas Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about traumas? 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 3 Favorite Books About Traumas

Full Tilt
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2003

Full Tilt

A teen must conquer his deepest fears in a sinister carnival to save his brother.

201 pages· 50,085 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 10,105 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Blake, the responsible sibling, faces a nightmare when he and his thrill-seeking brother, Quinn, enter a ghostly carnival where their souls are at stake. To save them both, Blake must endure seven harrowing rides, each exposing his darkest fears. As dawn approaches, the final ride forces Blake to confront a haunting secret from his past. Will he overcome his fears in time, or will the carnival claim them forever? Dive into this chilling tale of courage and redemption, where every ride is a test of survival and the ultimate challenge awaits.
Silent Sister
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2024

Silent Sister

Two sisters vanish on a class trip; one returns with no memory and bloody clothes.

352 pages· 77,128 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 9,044 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Grace and Maddy have nothing in common until both disappear on a class trip. Grace is found days later, injured and with no memory of what happened, and Maddy's blood is on her clothes. With everyone doubting her, Grace follows her sister's journal to clear her name and find Maddy, but her own secrets may be the most frightening of all.
Jumping the Scratch
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Jumping the Scratch

A boy seeks to mend his aunt's memory, uncovering secrets that could change everything.

192 pages· 30,399 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 878 ratings
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Summary: Jamie Reardon faces a series of unfortunate events: his cat dies, his father leaves, and his aunt Sapphy suffers memory loss. Desperate to restore normalcy, Jamie searches for a way to fix Sapphy's memory. But as he delves deeper, he uncovers a haunting secret he'd rather forget. With the help of a curious girl named Audrey, Jamie embarks on a journey to unravel the mysteries of memory and heal his own fractured past. Can Jamie find the courage to confront the truth and jump the scratch in his life?