Books About U-boats

The Best U-boats Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about u-boats? 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 2 Favorite Books About U-boats

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2023

Abandon Ship!

By Michael J. Tougias, Alison O'Leary · True Survival Stories series

Survivors of a torpedoed ship battle the sea and each other in a test of humanity during WWII.

272 pages· 39,328 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 140 ratings

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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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Shipwreck on the High Seas

By Marcus Sutter, Andie Tong (Illustrator) · Book #7 in the Soldier Dogs series

A ship sinks in WWII, leaving a boy and his dog battling the ocean's dangers.

192 pages· 21,738 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 34 ratings

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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.

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