8th grade books about World War, 1939-1945

4 books commonly assigned to 8th grade students explore world war, 1939-1945— every title’s grade range covers 8th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.

What this list holds: All 4 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 8th grade, first published between 1981 and 2011. Themes these books most often share besides world war, 1939-1945: 1939-1945 (4), world war (4).

4 8th grade books about world war, 1939-1945

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  1. Boxes for Katje

    Candace Fleming

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers generosity, civilian relief and world war.

  2. Good Night, Mr. Tom

    Michelle Magorian

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 6 to 8. Also covers child abuse, historical fiction and world war.

  3. Saving Zasha

    Randi G. Barrow

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers german shepherd dog, single-parent families and family life.

  4. Spying on Miss Müller

    Eve Bunting

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 6 to 8. Also covers world war, 1939-1945, fathers and daughters.

World War, 1939-1945 books at other grades

3rd grade · 4th grade · 5th grade · 6th grade · 7th grade

Other 8th grade themes

Family · Friendship · Identity · Courage · Survival · History · Mystery and Detective Stories · Schools

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Frequently asked questions

What world war, 1939-1945 books are good for 8th grade students?

4 books exploring world war, 1939-1945 have a grade range that covers 8th grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.

Are these world war, 1939-1945 books grade-appropriate for 8th grade?

Every title's grade range covers 8th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.

How many world war, 1939-1945 books are on the 8th grade list?

This page lists 4 8th grade titles about world war, 1939-1945, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.

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