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Chapter Books About Military Family
Explore chapter books books about military family for children.
144 books
Serving in the Armed Forces
The U.S. Army Golden Knights
Carrie A. Braulick
Witness the incredible precision of the U.S. Army's elite parachute team, from their specialized planes to their daring
Ages 7–10
Captain Rosalie
Timothée de Fombelle
For the child grappling with a parent's absence or the weight of a family secret. This poignant tale follows a girl find
Ages 8–12
After Eli
Rebecca Rupp
For the child grappling with the 'why' behind loss. This story follows a boy using history's unusual deaths to process h
Ages 9–12
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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
Lindsay Mattick
A veterinarian rescues a bear cub in 1914 and brings her to the front lines of WWI, beginning a journey that eventually
Ages 4–9
Blitzcat
Robert Westall
A brave black cat crosses the dangerous, war-torn landscape of England during World War II to reunite with her beloved o
Ages 10–14
Dear America #28
Early Sunday Morning
Barry Denenberg
Amber's new life in 1941 Hawaii is shattered when she witnesses the attack on Pearl Harbor, forcing her to find immense
Ages 8–12
Purple Heart
Patricia McCormick
Waking up in an army hospital with a foggy memory, Private Matt Duffy struggles to piece together the truth behind a tra
Ages 13–18
Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam
Cynthia Kadohata
Cracker is a bomb-sniffing German shepherd who must learn to trust her new handler, Rick, so they can survive the danger
Ages 10–14
Vietnam #5
Walking Wounded
Chris Lynch
Grief and a heavy shared secret haunt three friends who return from the Vietnam War after making a pact to bring every m
Ages 12–18
Serving Your Country #1
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds: 431 Air Demonstration Squadron
Lora Polack Oberle
Witness the high-flying history and precision maneuvers of the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, from their iconic aircraf
Ages 8–12
Year of the Jungle
Suzanne Collins
First grade feels like a jungle for Suzy as she waits for postcards from her father in Vietnam and wonders when he will
Ages 4–8
100 Days and 99 Nights
Alan Madison
Waiting for a father to return from a military tour is a big job for Esme, who tries her best to be brave and good while
Ages 8–12
The Outside of a Horse
Ginny Rorby
Hannah finds solace among rescued horses while her father struggles with the invisible wounds of the Iraq War, leading t
Ages 10–14
Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Jeff Gottesfeld
In every kind of weather, sentinel guards maintain an uninterrupted vigil at Arlington to honor the fallen with absolute
Ages 7–10
The Rescue
Elizabeth Faucher
For the child feeling the weight of a parent's absence, this high-stakes adventure celebrates the courage found in famil
Ages 8–12
Everything Else in the Universe
Tracy Holczer
Lucy is overjoyed that her father is returning home from the Vietnam War early, but she must learn to love the different
Ages 8–12
Camp X #6
Shell Shocked
Eric Walters
For the child trying to understand a loved one's change in personality. Explore the emotional impact of a parent returni
Ages 9–12
Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle
Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson, Mary Nethery
Loyalty drives a wild dog in Iraq to trek seventy miles across a freezing desert to reunite with the Marine who showed h
Ages 6–10
Bloodlines #1
A Time for War
M. Zachary Sherman
For the child curious about history's biggest moments, this fast-paced story explores the bravery and chaos of the Pearl
Ages 9–12
Rolling Thunder
Kate Messner
Roar through Washington, DC on the back of a motorcycle during a rhythmic, rhyming tribute to veterans and the powerful
Ages 4–8
Dogs of World War II #4
Code Word Courage
Kirby Larson
While her brother and his friend go to war in 1944, Billie looks for her lost father and finds comfort in a rescued dog
Ages 8–12
Who HQ
Who Was John McCain?
Michael Burgan
For the curious child interested in history and leadership, this biography explores the grit and integrity of a Navy pil
Ages 8–12
Ginny Off the Map
Caroline Hickey
For the child navigating a big move or a parent's military deployment while managing social anxiety and a need for predi
Ages 8–12
World War II #3
Alive and Kicking
Chris Lynch
For the young reader grappling with the stress of a loved one's absence, this gripping story explores finding strength i
Ages 10–14
More Formats for Military Family
Young Adult
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Middle Grade
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Graphic Novels
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Books for Military Family for Ages 12–18
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Books for Military Family for Ages 4–7
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Books for Military Family for Ages 8–11
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