Books About War Stories

The Best War Stories Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about war stories? 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1982

War Horse

By Michael Morpurgo · Book #1 in the War Horse series

A horse's journey through war tests loyalty and hope.

176 pages· 37,433 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 60,864 ratings

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Summary: In 1914, Joey, a farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the chaos of World War I. Amidst the horrors of battle, Joey's courage inspires soldiers, yet his heart longs for Albert, the farmer's son he left behind. As he charges into enemy lines and carries the wounded, Joey wonders if the war will ever end and if he will reunite with Albert. Can hope and loyalty survive the ravages of war, or will Joey's journey lead him further from home?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 1986

Going Solo

By Roald Dahl · Book #2 in the Roald Dahl's Autobiography series

A pilot's daring WWII adventures unfold in a world of danger and intrigue.

210 pages· 57,477 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 34,419 ratings

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Summary: Roald Dahl, famed storyteller, embarks on a real-life adventure as a WWII pilot. Facing perilous air battles, exotic African landscapes, and life-threatening injuries, Dahl's journey is as thrilling as his fiction. Will he survive the chaos of war and the bizarre encounters that await? Discover the true tales behind the imagination of one of the world's beloved authors in this gripping autobiographical account.

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