Books About Wartime America

The Best Wartime America Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about wartime america? 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 Wartime America

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

Step Up to the Plate, Maria Singh

By Uma Krishnaswami

A girl dreams of softball amid war and family struggles.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2018)

276 pages· 49,887 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 228 ratings

Summary: In 1945 California, nine-year-old Maria Singh dreams of joining a girls' softball team inspired by the All-American Girls' League. As World War II rages, her family faces prejudice and the threat of losing their farm. With her parents fighting for India's independence, Maria must find her voice in a world stacked against her. Can she balance her love for the game with the harsh realities of her multicultural heritage and the era's discrimination? Discover Maria's journey of courage and resilience in a pivotal moment of history.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Mask

By Kate Hannigan, Patrick Spaziante (Illustrator) · The League of Secret Heroes series

Young heroes face a spy and a sinister plot threatening their city and team.

266 pages· 40,331 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 153 ratings

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Summary: Akiko, Mae, and Josie, young superheroes, confront a spy leaking secrets to the enemy. In San Francisco, they join forces with code-crackers to unravel a mystery involving Akiko's mother and the villainous Side-Splitter. As danger looms, can they protect their city and uncover the truth?

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