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Books for Military Family for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Military Family for Ages 8–11

Navigating the constant cycle of deployments and relocations is a heavy load for kids who are just starting to value their own independence and social circles. This collection of over 200 books helps your child process the complicated mix of pride and loneliness that often comes with being part of a military family. These stories offer a safe space for them to see their own resilience reflected in characters who understand exactly what it feels like when home is always on the move.

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Surprising Facts about Being an Army Soldier

Kristin J. Russo

Satisfy a curious child's questions about what soldiers actually do all day. This high-interest guide uses fun facts and

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A Boy at War #1

A quiet fishing trip turns into a desperate search for survival when Adam is caught in the middle of the attack on Pearl

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For the child feeling the weight of a family member's absence or the anxiety of global news. This story bridges the gap

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Cover of Almost Forever

Almost Forever

Maria Testa

For children facing a long separation from a parent, this gentle story in verse captures the quiet ache of waiting and t

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Home-Front Heroes

For children navigating the quiet anxieties of a world at war or coping with a parent away on military duty, this story

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Military Vehicles

U.S. Military Warships

For the child captivated by massive machines and ocean exploration, this guide introduces the powerful ships that naviga

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Mr. Lincoln's Drummer

G. Clifton Wisler

For the child who wants to know if they are brave enough to make a difference. This true story follows a ten-year-old fa

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Peacebound Trains

Sumi listens to her grandmother's harrowing escape from Seoul during the Korean War as she waits for her own mother to r

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The Place at the Edge of the Earth

Lonely at a new school on a former Indian boarding school site, Jenny meets the base commander's son and the ghost of a

Cover of John McCain: Get to Know the Brave POW and Senator

Get to Know Your Government

John McCain: Get to Know the Brave POW and Senator

For children curious about what it means to be a hero, this accessible biography explores how one man turned hardship in

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Kevin Keller #1

Paul Kupperberg

For the child who feels different or is navigating a new school, follow Kevin as he finds his voice, deals with bullies,

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The Summer We Found the Baby

For the child curious about history and the power of small acts of kindness during difficult times, like when a loved on

Cover of Letters From Wolfie

Letters From Wolfie

For the child grappling with the weight of a difficult decision or the pain of saying goodbye to a beloved pet for a gre

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Stepping on the Cracks

Mary Downing Hahn

While her brother fights overseas in 1944, Margaret discovers a shocking secret about the school bully that forces her t

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Audrey Couloumbis

Four generations gather on a family farm in 1965, tethered together by worry for brothers and uncles caught in the draft

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10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War

For the student grappling with the human and political layers of war, this veteran-penned history provides a balanced, v

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The Thunderbirds: The U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron

For the child who gazes at the sky in awe of speed and precision, this book captures the high-stakes world of the Air Fo

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A Memorial Day Memory

For the child curious about the parades and flags of Memorial Day, this gentle story explains the holiday's true meaning

Cover of The Wall

A father and son take a quiet, meaningful journey to the Vietnam War Memorial to touch the engraved name of the grandfat

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Military Vehicles

For the child who marvels at big machinery and wonders what life is like on the high seas. This introduction uses real p

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On the Front Line

Fighting the Vietnam War

Brian Fitzgerald

For students curious about the realities of history, this guide explores the Vietnam War through the eyes of those who s

Cover of But No Candy

As her uncle fights overseas in World War II, Lee watches the candy jars empty and realizes her quiet life at the family

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Modern Military Aircraft #2

Supersonic Fighters: The F-16 Fighting Falcons

For the child who is fascinated by high speed machinery and military technology, this action-packed guide explores the p

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In 1951 Brooklyn, a nine-year-old Dodgers fan forms an unlikely bond with a Giants supporter through the shared language

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