As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
A gripping, heart-breaking story of a girl amidst the Syrian War. For a slightly older audience (disturbing scenes of war and death).
A Night Divided by Jennifer Nielsen
Historical fiction book about escaping East Germany through the Berlin Wall.
Orange for the Sunsets by Tina Athaide
Beautiful story about two friends caught on the opposite sides of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin’s campaign: one African, the other Indian.
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Haunting but evocative story of three refugees whose fates are intertwined. Has a few violent/disturbing scenes of war.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Very popular novel with a plot that takes place in WW2. For slightly older audiences (Some violence, mature content)
When Stars Are Scattered by Omar Mohamed
Thought-provoking nonfiction graphic novel about a boy living in Dadaab Refugee Camp after escaping war-ridden Somalia as a child.
The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Bradley
The story of a girl who learns to accept love and kindness in the midst of WW2 and moving away from her ever-angry, abusive mother.
The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Bradley
Sequel to The War that Saved My Life. Slightly darker in terms of themes and events.
The Idols Will Fall by Muhammad Saeed Bahmanpour
The true story of the seven sleepers of the cave. Very well-written, but has graphic descriptions of the punishments inflicted on Christians in the Roman empire.
Cloud and Wallfish by Anne Nesbet
The story of two friends and the Berlin Wall.
