The Best U-boats Books for Kids

Summary: In 1942, Nazi U-boats are attacking ships off the Virginia coast near Louisa June's family farm. Her older brothers serve at sea, her sister welds ship hulls, and her mother sinks deeper into melancholy. When her father and her dearest brother are caught in an attack, Louisa June must find her way through her own sorrow while keeping her family afloat, with help from her quirky friend Emmett and the bold Cousin Belle.

Summary: In 1942, the RMS Laconia is torpedoed by a German submarine off Africa's coast, sparking a desperate struggle for survival. Amidst shark-infested waters, survivors face starvation and madness. As allies and enemies clash, a surprising act of compassion emerges. Will humanity prevail in the chaos of war? Discover the untold story of courage and survival.

Summary: Julio, a cabin boy, and his dog Jack face peril after their WWII merchant ship is sunk by Nazi submarines. Stranded in a lifeboat, they must navigate storms, sharks, and starvation. Can they save their crew and survive the vast South Atlantic? Adventure and danger await in this gripping tale of courage and survival.