Can you recommend some WW2 realistic fiction books for young readers?

For young readers, 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry is a great choice. It's about a young girl in Denmark during the Nazi occupation and her family's efforts to help Jews escape. It's both educational and engaging.

For young readers, 'The Magic Tree House' series can be considered. Jack and Annie's time - traveling adventures are exciting and educational. 'Mercy Watson' series is also very cute. Mercy, the pig, gets into all sorts of fun situations in her small town. Another one is 'Henry Huggins'. Henry's everyday life, his pet Ribsy, and his neighborhood friends create a warm and funny story for kids.

Sure. 'Sarah, Plain and Tall' is a good one. It's set in a rural area which could be considered over the mountain in a sense. It tells a heartwarming story of a family's life and how a new person, Sarah, comes into their lives. It has simple yet engaging language for young readers.

Definitely. 'Grandfather's Journey' is a Caldecott - honored book in realistic fiction. It tells the story of a man's journey from Japan to the United States and back, exploring his love for both countries. The illustrations are detailed and give a real sense of the places and the emotions involved in the story.

'The Basket Counts' is a good choice. It's about a girl who tries to make the boys' basketball team. It shows her determination and the obstacles she has to overcome in a realistic way that young readers can relate to.

Yes, 'Aru Shah and the Song of Death' by Roshani Chokshi is a great 2019 fiction book for young readers. It's full of adventure and mythology. Another is 'The Gutsy Girl' by Caroline Paul, which can inspire young girls to be brave and adventurous.

Young adult realistic fiction books can have a profound impact on young readers. They can make them feel less alone. For example, if a teen is going through a difficult family situation, reading about a character in a similar situation in a book can be comforting. It can also expand their understanding of different cultures and lifestyles. By reading about characters from diverse backgrounds, they learn about the world outside their own small bubble.

Some popular scholastic realistic fiction books include 'Ramona Quimby, Age 8' by Beverly Cleary. Ramona is a beloved character who gets into all sorts of everyday adventures that kids can relate to. 'Holes' by Louis Sachar is also excellent. It combines a modern - day story with a historical mystery at a boys' detention camp. And don't forget 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson. It beautifully explores friendship and loss in a realistic yet magical way.

One great young adult WW2 historical fiction book is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It tells the story from the perspective of Death and follows a young girl in Nazi Germany who steals books. Another is 'Code Name Verity' which has a gripping narrative about female spies during the war. 'Between Shades of Gray' is also a good one, focusing on a Lithuanian girl's experience in a Soviet labor camp during WW2.

One great WW2 realistic fiction book is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It tells the story from the perspective of a young girl in Nazi Germany and shows how books can be a source of comfort and resistance. Another is 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. It follows a blind French girl and a German boy whose lives intersect during the war in a very moving way. And 'Code Name Verity' by Elizabeth Wein is also excellent, with its complex and gripping tale of female friendship in the context of the war.