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Military Family
Books for Military Family
Books for Military Family – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
268 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
Smoky, the Dog That Saved My Life
Nancy Roe Pimm
A tiny four-pound dog found in a New Guinea foxhole becomes a WWII hero, saving hundreds of soldiers and eventually beco
Ages 8–12
Stars Above Us
Geoffrey Norman
A little girl finds comfort in the glowing stars on her ceiling, using them as a bridge to her father while he is away a
Ages 4–8
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Ruby in the Ruins
Shirley Hughes
After years of waiting through the London Blitz, Ruby finally meets her father at the train station, but the man who ret
Ages 5–9
Military Branches
Life in the U.S. Coast Guard
Mari Bolte
The Coast Guard patrols rivers, lakes, and oceans to keep people safe; learn all about their daily missions, specialized
Ages 6–9
Great Falls
Steve Watkins
For teens grappling with the reality of a loved one's PTSD or alcoholism, this gripping novel explores the desperate len
Ages 14–18
Bakers Mountain #2
Comfort
Joyce Moyer Hostetter
For the child learning to navigate life after a major illness or helping a family member cope with the invisible wounds
Ages 10–14
Patrol: An American Soldier in Vietnam
Walter Dean Myers
A young soldier faces the fear and intense reality of a mission in the jungle in this honest portrayal of life on the fr
Ages 8–12
Across the Blue Pacific: A World War II Story
Louise Borden
For the child curious about history or waiting for a loved one to return, this story explores the quiet bravery of those
Ages 8–12
Hollow Chest
Brita Sandstrom
Charlie's brother has returned from war with a hollow chest, sparking a journey to find the heart that was stolen by mys
Ages 8–12
Finding Winnie #1
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: The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows
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
Being LGBTQ in America
LGBTQ Service in the Armed Forces
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
For middle and high school students exploring the intersection of identity and service, this book traces the evolving ri
Ages 11–18
Rainy Season
Adele Griffin
Twelve-year-old Lane tries to find her footing on an army base in Panama as her family grapples with the quiet, heavy te
Ages 10–14
Rain of Fire
Marion Dane Bauer
When Matthew returns from World War II, his silence about the front lines makes his younger brother Steve question every
Ages 9–13
The Islanders #2
Search for Treasure
Mary Alice Monroe, Angela May
Jake Potter organizes a search for a hidden treasure box on Dewees Island to lift the spirits of his father and friends.
Ages 8–12
Shooting the Moon
Frances O'Roark Dowell
Twelve-year-old Jamie begins to see her military upbringing in a new light when her brother is sent to fight in the Viet
Ages 9–12
The Saturday Boy
David Fleming
For the child feeling the weight of a parent's absence and the quiet anxiety of waiting for news from far away.
Ages 9–12
A Boy at War #2
A Boy No More
Harry Mazer
Adam Pelko navigates the chaos and heartbreak of life in Hawaii following the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbo
Ages 10–14
Price of Duty
Todd Strasser
For the teen weighing a major life decision under family pressure. This story explores the complex reality of military s
Ages 14–18
A Boy at War #3
Heroes Don't Run
Harry Mazer
Adam Pelko's world changes forever during the attack on Pearl Harbor, sparking a journey of courage and survival during
Ages 10–15
The Mailbox
Audrey Shafer
Gabe hides his uncle's death to avoid foster care, but his plan unravels when an anonymous note appears in the mailbox.
Ages 9–13
