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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
Inside Out & Back Again
A young girl flees war-torn Vietnam, seeking hope in America.
262 pages· 14,925 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 68,447 ratings
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Books About Vietnam War · 18 titles considered
The Best Vietnam War Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about vietnam war? 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 Vietnam War
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2007
Cracker!
A soldier and his dog must trust each other to survive Vietnam.
308 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 6,914 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Maya Lin
By Jeanne Walker Harvey, Dow Phumiruk (Illustrator)
Discover the journey of the visionary behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 935 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019
What Was the Vietnam War?
This book tells the story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of the Vietnamese people and the US soldiers who fought in it.
112 pages· 8,912 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 534 ratings
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2002
The Journal of Patrick Seamus Flaherty
A marine fights in Vietnam while his sister battles for peace at home.
192 pages· 37,769 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,393 ratings
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Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2023
Family Style
By Thien Pham
A Vietnamese boy's journey through food reveals his quest for belonging in America.
240 pages· 7,501 words· Est. 56 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,313 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Rolling Thunder
By Kate Messner, Greg Ruth (Illustrator)
A boy joins his grandfather on a powerful ride honoring veterans' sacrifices.
32 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 473 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2010
I Pledge Allegiance
By Chris Lynch · Book #1 in the Vietnam series
Four friends pledge to survive Vietnam War and return home together.
183 pages· 37,075 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,561 ratings
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1990
The Wall
By Eve Bunting, Ronald Himler (Illustrator)
A boy visits a memorial to find his grandfather's name.
32 pages· 748 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,644 ratings
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Dogs of War
By Sheila Keenan, Nathan Fox (Illustrator)
Canine heroes brave war's chaos to save lives.
208 pages· 7,092 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,993 ratings
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Browse by age
Vietnam War Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about vietnam war for developing and independent readers.
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$899
All the Broken Pieces
Ages 10–13 · 2009
A boy must face his past and choose between silence and truth in a new land.
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$1099
Fallen Angels
Ages 12–18 · 1983
A Harlem teen faces war's horrors and questions his role in Vietnam.
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Listen, Slowly
Ages 8–12 · 2015
A reluctant journey to Vietnam reveals family secrets and cultural roots.
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$1699
Shooting the Moon
Ages 10–14 · 2008
A young girl discovers harsh truths about war and family through her brother's photos from Vietnam.
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$1799
Unconventional Warfare
Ages 13–17 · 2018
A troubled youth faces a choice: jail or a secret war.
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$599
Vietnam War Heroes
Ages 8–12 · 2014
Witness the bravery of soldiers facing overwhelming odds in Vietnam's fiercest battles.