Books About Wwii

The Best Wwii Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about wwii? 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 Book Thief
The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Wwii

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2005

The Book Thief

By Markus Zusak

In Nazi Germany, a girl steals books to survive and share hope amidst war.

552 pages· 118,732 words· Est. 11 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,954,578 ratings
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Summary: In 1939 Nazi Germany, young Liesel Meminger finds solace in stolen books. As bombs fall, she shares these treasures with neighbors and a hidden Jewish man. With Death narrating, Liesel's story unfolds, revealing the power of words to illuminate even the darkest times. Will her love for books be enough to sustain her through the horrors of war?
Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2021

Sakamoto's Swim Club

By Julie Abery, Chris Sasaki (Illustrator)

A teacher transforms plantation kids into Olympic swimmers using innovative techniques.

40 pages· 165 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 487 ratings
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Summary: In 1930s Maui, science teacher Soichi Sakamoto turns irrigation ditches into training grounds, coaching plantation children to Olympic glory. Can his unique methods and their determination defy the odds?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1995

The Rock Jockeys

Trapped on Devil's Wall, climbers face a chilling survival dilemma after discovering a bomber's dark secret.

55 pages· 7,222 words· Est. 49 min read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 48 ratings
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Summary: Three young climbers, known as The Rock Jockeys, are trapped on Devil's Wall, a mountain hiding a sinister secret. They uncover a crashed B-17 bomber and a diary revealing a crew member's desperate act of survival. As eerie clues surface, the boys confront a haunting question: what would they do to survive? With sheer cliffs and wild woods surrounding them, the stakes are high, and the mountain's dark history looms large. Will they find a way out, or will the past repeat itself? The chilling mystery of Devil's Wall challenges their courage and morality.
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