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The Best Georgia Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about georgia? 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.

The Ethan I Was Before
My Jasper June
More to the Story
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Georgia

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2004

Kira-Kira

By Cynthia Kadohata

A sister's illness challenges Katie to find hope in a world that seems to dim without her light.

Newbery Medal (2005)
291 pages· 44,276 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 28,460 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Deep Zone

Two football prodigies face a dangerous web of deceit beyond the field.

272 pages· 49,840 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,233 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

The Ethan I Was Before

Ethan seeks healing in a new town, but secrets threaten his chance at friendship and redemption.

368 pages· 63,284 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,055 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Football Champ

A young football prodigy faces a media storm threatening his NFL dreams and family ties.

304 pages· 50,923 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,496 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Battle for the Park

By H.D. Hunter, Khadijah Khatib (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Futureland series

A boy must save a flying theme park from a sinister force threatening the world.

308 pages· 48,485 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 458 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–11 · 2003

My Brother Martin

A boy's realization in the segregated South sparks a journey to change history.

40 pages· 2,112 words· Est. 18 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,043 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2007

Football Genius

A boy's football foresight could save a team and his mom's job.

272 pages· 47,849 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,614 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

The Big Time

A football prodigy's world shifts when a stranger claims to be his father.

288 pages· 49,790 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,348 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

My Jasper June

Two lost girls find solace in a secret summer hideaway, but can their friendship withstand reality's return?

304 pages· 66,384 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,609 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

More to the Story

A young journalist's ambition clashes with family challenges and friendship dilemmas.

272 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,139 ratings
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Georgia Picture Books

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

Sewing Stories

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A former slave's quilts weave family stories into timeless art.

Summer in Savannah

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A family visits their grandparents in Savannah, Georgia, and learns about the city's history and their own heritage.

The Atlanta Alibi

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Legendary baseball bat and ball stolen. Can young sleuths recover them before they're lost forever?

The Twelve Days of Christmas in Georgia

Ages 4–8 · 2010

A Southern holiday adventure unfolds with hikes, history, and hidden surprises.

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Georgia Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about georgia for developing and independent readers.

Love Like Sky

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A sister must unite her fractured family to save her sibling from a mysterious illness.

Just South of Home
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Just South of Home

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Cousins uncover a hidden tragedy in their Southern town, revealing secrets that could heal their community.

Mary and the Trail of Tears

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A young girl fights to reunite her family during a harrowing forced journey.

Halfway to Harmony

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A boy seeks adventure and self-discovery after losing his brother.

The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines
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The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A girl must uncover the truth behind a haunted motel to save her missing mother.

My Name Is Sally Little Song

Ages 9–12 · 2006

A girl escapes slavery but struggles to find her place in a new world.

The Liberation of Gabriel King

Ages 9–14 · 2005

Two friends face fears in a town shadowed by prejudice.

Genuine Sweet

Ages 10–12 · 2015

A girl can grant wishes, but not her own. Can she solve problems beyond magic?

Each Tiny Spark

Ages 10–+ · 2019

A daughter seeks to reconnect with her distant father amidst community turmoil.

Sixteenth Summer

Ages 13–17 · 2011

A summer romance on a beachside island faces the ticking clock of August's end.

Turn Homeward, Hannalee

Ages 8–12 · 1984

A young girl fights to return home through a war-torn America.

Pieces of Georgia
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Pieces of Georgia

Ages 10–+ · 2006

A mysterious letter changes a young artist's life and her family's future.

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