Families who loved The Underground Railroad Twins by Lisa Tasca Oatway often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts asking difficult questions about fairness, history, or how they can help others when things feel wrong. This time travel adventure follows the Stonehart siblings as they journey back to the mid 1800s to assist twin girls escaping along the Underground Railroad. It balances the high stakes of historical injustice with themes of sibling cooperation and bravery. The story is a wonderful bridge for children aged 8 to 12 who are ready to engage with the reality of slavery through a lens of empathy and active allyship. It helps parents introduce complex historical truths while focusing on the courage of those who fought for freedom and the power of standing together against oppression.
