If you were moved by Will's transformation as he learns to trust and find his place in a new home, you'll be drawn to Carrie's War. Carrie, like Will, is evacuated during World War II and must navigate unfamiliar surroundings, complicated adults, and her own sense of identity. Watching Carrie mature, make difficult choices, and develop resilience provides a similar emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.

If the warmth, kindness, and hope that blossom between Tom and Willie in Goodnight Mister Tom resonated with you, you'll find The War That Saved My Life equally uplifting. Ada's escape from her abusive mother during WWII and the compassion she finds with Susan mirrors the healing and hope at the heart of Willie's journey. The book beautifully balances hardship with optimism and the power of found family.

If you appreciated Will's path from fear and isolation to self-reliance and connection, I Am David offers a similarly powerful coming-of-age story. David, a boy escaping from a concentration camp, travels across Europe alone, learning about freedom, trust, and humanity. His gradual transformation and the friendships he forms echo the emotional resonance of Will's growth.

If you found yourself deeply invested in Willie's journey and the emotional highs and lows he experiences, Private Peaceful will tug at your heartstrings in a similar way. Following Tommo Peaceful through his memories of family, love, and the horrors of war, this novel builds to a powerful, poignant climax that leaves a lasting emotional impact.

If you valued the close, personal lens through which Willie's story is told—his private fears, daily routines, and evolving relationships—When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit provides a similarly intimate view. Anna's experiences as her family flees Nazi Germany are related with sensitivity and detail, immersing you in her world and emotional landscape.