- Adventure stories: Children were often drawn to stories about brave heroes who fought against evil forces. Some popular adventure books from this era included "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson, and "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling.
- Historical fiction: Children were also interested in learning about the history of the world around them. Many historical fiction books from this era focused on the events of World War 2, such as "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Anne Frank and "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom.
- Fantasy stories: Children often found escape from the realities of war through fantasy stories. Some of the most popular fantasy books from this era included "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien and "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis.
- Mystery stories: Children were also drawn to mystery stories, which often featured detective characters who solved crimes. Some popular mystery books from this era included "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett and "Nancy Drew" by Carolyn Keene.
- Comic books: Comic books were also very popular among children during World War 2. Some of the most popular comic books from this era included "Superman" and "Batman."