Baheer, a studious Afghan teen, sees his family’s life turned upside down on September 11th, 2001, when they lose their livelihood as war rocks the country. A world away, Joe, a young Army private, has to put aside his dreams of becoming a journalist when he’s shipped out to Afghanistan. When Joe’s unit arrives in Baheer’s town, Baheer is wary of the Americans, and Joe doesn’t trust Baheer, but they discover they have a lot more in common than either could have realized. But can Joe and Baheer’s friendship survive the pressure that their families and countries put on them? Reading about war can be difficult, but it can also be hopeful and eye-opening. That’s why I present to you a list of eight YA books about war. So that you know the limitless horror some people go through. But also the inherent goodness that remains even in the darkest of times. One last thing. If you like war stories, specifically from World War II, we’ve got you covered. And if you’d like to know why war stories are so popular here’s a great article about it. But for now read on for a list of eight YA books about war.
8 YA Books About War
