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Books About Fear & Bravery for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Fear & Bravery for Ages 8–11

Fear at chapter book age gets more abstract and harder to talk about. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of not being good enough. These 12,299 books feature characters pushing through exactly those fears, and discovering what's on the other side.

12,299 books

Cover of Stranger in the Woods: A Photographic Fantasy

Stranger in the Woods: A Photographic Fantasy

Carl R. Sams II

For the child who marvels at the first snowfall. This gentle photographic journey explores the wonder of wildlife and th

Cover of Abigail Takes the Wheel

I Can Read Chapter Book

Abigail Takes the Wheel

For the child who needs to see that even when adults are overwhelmed, they have the inner strength to step up and handle

Cover of One Eyed Rex: Double Feature

One Eyed Rex #2

One Eyed Rex: Double Feature

For the child who feels nervous about the deep end or jumping into the water for the first time.

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Cover of Hensel and Gretel: Ninja Chicks

Ninja Tales #3

Hensel and Gretel: Ninja Chicks

Corey Rosen Schwartz, Rebecca J. Gomez

For the child who needs to see that even little ones can be brave, this energetic story shows how preparation and teamwo

Ages 4–8

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Theo and the Six Seals #1

Theo and Morpheus' Medallion

For the child who experiences vivid dreams or nighttime fears, this magical quest offers a sense of agency over the hidd

Cover of The Adventures of Joe Fenek

The Adventures of Joe Fenek

For the child who feels a pull toward the horizon, this story of a desert fox venturing far from home celebrates the cou

Cover of Isabel: Jewel of Castilla, Spain, 1466

Young Royals #2

Isabel: Jewel of Castilla, Spain, 1466

For the young reader navigating high stakes and family pressure, this diary explores the courage needed to stand firm in

Cover of The Amazing World of Stuart

The Amazing World of Stuart

Sara Pennypacker

For the child who meets every new situation with a case of the 'what-ifs.' A whimsical look at navigating school nerves

Cover of Blood, Blood Everywhere

Nicu: The Littlest Vampire #3

Blood, Blood Everywhere

For the child who loves gross-out humor and weird stories, this absurdist tale turns a household mess into a hilarious,

Cover of The End of Time

The End of Time

For the child who enjoys untangling complex riddles and wonders about the intersection of science and superstition in th

Cover of Inspiring Children to Never Give Up

The Adventures of Bentley Hippo #1

Inspiring Children to Never Give Up

For the child facing a tough new challenge or feeling discouraged. This gentle story of an olive tree's grit helps littl

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Sensory Stories #2

Alexander the Avoider

Nicole Filippone

For the child who feels overwhelmed by loud noises, bright lights, or busy places. A supportive look at sensory sensitiv

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How to Train Your Dragon #3

The Hidden World

Devra Newberger Speregen

For the child learning that growing up sometimes means saying goodbye to a best friend and finding your own path to inde

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Malia & Teacup #1

Awesome African Adventure

For the child who loves exploring the wild and wonders what a real safari is like. Discover the beauty of the African sa

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Beowulf (Szobody) #1

Grendel the Ghastly

Michelle L. Szobody

For the early reader fascinated by legends and looking for courage. This approachable retelling helps children face the

Cover of Inkdeath

For the reader grappling with heavy themes of mortality and the courage required to finish a difficult journey, this epi

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Tales of Friendship Bog #1

Pibbin the Small

For the child who feels too small to make a difference or feels nervous about trying something new. A tiny frog discover

Cover of Scary Stories for Kids: Spooky, creepy, eerie, hair-raising true tales

Scary Stories for Kids: Spooky, creepy, eerie, hair-raising true tales

For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire tale and wants to explore the line between reality and the supernatural

Cover of Thief of Hades

For the child who loves uncovering secrets and testing their courage, this modern spin on Greek myths explores what it m

Cover of What There Is Before There Is Anything There: A Scary Story

What There Is Before There Is Anything There: A Scary Story

For the child who experiences nighttime jitters when the lights go out. This surreal story explores how imagination can

Cover of Ruby, Head High: Ruby Bridges' First Day of School

Ruby, Head High: Ruby Bridges' First Day of School

Irène Cohen-Janca

For the child learning about fairness and the courage it takes to stand alone. A poetic, evocative look at Ruby Bridges'

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Scholastic First Biographies

Ruby Bridges, Grace Maccarone

For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair. This simple autobiography helps young readers understand courag

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Uncle Arnel and the Swamp Witch

Alison Hoffman Lane

For the child learning to look past scary appearances and discover the value of unusual neighbors. A story about courage

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The Onis Chronicles #2

For the child who feels the weight of high expectations or wonders if they have the strength to face a daunting challeng

Fear & Bravery for Other Ages

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