Character Building Classics
Books that explicitly teach virtues like courage, perseverance, honesty, loyalty, and self-sacrifice. These are the stories that build strong character.
6 books in this list
Number the Stars
Lois Lowry
Courage in the face of evil
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Elizabeth George Speare
Standing for truth against the crowd
The Bronze Bow
Elizabeth George Speare
Love conquers hatred
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Jean Lee Latham
Excellence through perseverance
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Scott O'Dell
Survival through courage and ingenuity
Abel's Island
William Steig
Resourcefulness and appreciation