Books About Dystopian · 160 titles considered

The Best Dystopian Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about dystopian? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

An Ember in the Ashes

By Sabaa Tahir · Book #1 in the An Ember in the Ashes series

A slave and a soldier defy an empire, risking everything for freedom.

480 pages· 124,141 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 359,981 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011

Legend

By Marie Lu · Book #1 in the Legend series

A prodigy and a criminal collide in a deadly game, uncovering dark secrets of their war-torn nation.

305 pages· 75,697 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 571,926 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2007

Unwind

In a world where teens are dismantled for parts, three runaways fight for survival.

335 pages· 95,147 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 254,076 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1993

The Giver

By Lois Lowry · Book #1 in the Giver Quartet series

A boy uncovers dark secrets in his perfect world.

Newbery Medal (1994)
246 pages· 43,655 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,879,912 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2012

The Selection

By Kiera Cass · Book #1 in the The Selection series

A girl must choose between love and a crown in a life-changing competition.

336 pages· 79,732 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,804,670 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2002

The House of the Scorpion

A clone's fight for freedom in a world that fears him.

432 pages· 100,586 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 97,800 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2013

The Testing

Survive the deadly Testing or lose everything in a dystopian future.

325 pages· 95,038 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 85,295 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2015

Red Queen

By Victoria Aveyard · Book #1 in the Red Queen series

A common girl with hidden powers must navigate a deadly royal intrigue where betrayal is the only certainty.

388 pages· 111,688 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,210,121 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

The Marrow Thieves

In a world where dreams are stolen, survival means staying hidden.

234 pages· 65,500 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 46,037 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2008

Little Brother

A teen hacker battles a surveillance state after a terrorist attack changes everything.

382 pages· 106,188 words· Est. 10 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 53,893 ratings
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Dystopian Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about dystopian for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Last Zookeeper

Ages 5–9 · 2024

A robot builds an ark to save zoo animals in a flooded world.

The Feather

Ages 3–5 · 2018

In a bleak world, two children discover a magical feather that could change everything.

I Have A Dream Too

Ages 0–12 · 2021

Uncover the power within dreams and awaken to your true potential.

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Dystopian Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about dystopian for developing and independent readers.

Life As We Knew It

Ages 12–18 · 2006

A meteor shifts the moon, plunging Earth into chaos. Can Miranda's family survive?

The Adoration of Jenna Fox

Ages 12–18 · 2008

A girl awakens from a coma with no memory. Are her memories truly hers?

Matched

Ages 12–18 · 2010

In a controlled society, one girl's glimpse of another choice changes everything.

Divergent
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Divergent

Ages 14–18 · 2011

In a divided society, one choice changes everything, revealing a dangerous secret.

The Last Human

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A robot finds a human girl in a world where humans are extinct. What will they discover together?

The Giver (Graphic Novel)
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The Giver (Graphic Novel)

Ages 12–18 · 2019

A boy uncovers dark secrets in his perfect world, challenging everything he knows.

Island of Fire

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A vanished world, a desperate quest, and a hidden enemy threaten everything.

Island of Silence

Ages 9–13 · 2012

Twin brothers clash as peace teeters between magical realms.

The Last Cuentista

Ages 10–14 · 2021

A girl awakens on a new planet, the sole keeper of Earth's forgotten stories. Can she revive humanity's past?

The Endless Lake

Ages 10–13 · 2014

Dogs face new dangers by a mysterious lake, battling fierce rivals and an impending storm for survival.

UnSouled
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UnSouled

Ages 13–17 · 2013

Teens on the run seek a woman erased from history to end a sinister process.

Catching Fire

Ages 12–17 · 2009

Victors of the Games, Katniss and Peeta face Capitol's wrath as rebellion brews.

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