Books About War And Conflict · 12 titles considered

The Best War And Conflict Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about war and conflict? 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 Burning Bridge
A Thousand Heartbeats
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About War And Conflict

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2005

The Burning Bridge

By John Flanagan · Book #2 in the Ranger's Apprentice series

Two envoys face a vanished town and a looming ambush. Can they thwart a dark lord's plans?

262 pages· 72,136 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 139,113 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Captive Kingdom

A king's past resurfaces as he's taken hostage, threatening his kingdom's peace.

400 pages· 87,810 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 11,462 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2010

Night Whispers

By Erin Hunter, Owen Richardson (Illustrator), Allen Douglas (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Warriors: Omen of the Stars series

Clans face rising tensions; one cat's choice could change everything.

368 pages· 64,200 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 16,144 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–14 · 1994

Eyes of the Storm

By Jeff Smith · Book #3 in the Bone series

Strange dreams and secrets threaten to uproot the Bones from their home.

174 pages· 9,491 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 16,348 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

The Shattered Castle

A secret could save a kingdom, but enemies threaten from within and without.

368 pages· 83,805 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 8,210 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Words on Fire

A girl flees with a secret package, joining a resistance against oppressive forces.

336 pages· 72,232 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 15,560 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2016

I Am Malala

A young girl defies oppression, risking her life for education and becomes a global symbol of peaceful protest.

256 pages· 41,788 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 37,361 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2022

A Thousand Heartbeats

A princess and a soldier defy fate and politics for forbidden love.

576 pages· 129,182 words· Est. 12 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 35,984 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1992

Thunder Rolling in the Mountains

A young Nez Perce girl recounts her tribe's struggles and battles with the US Army in the late 19th century.

144 pages· 23,539 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,790 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

The Persian Gulf and Iraqi Wars

Uncover the turbulent history of the Persian Gulf's conflicts.

96 pages· 20,711 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.0/5 Goodreads · 6 ratings
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