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The Best Massachusetts Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about massachusetts? 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.

Shouting at the Rain
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Massachusetts

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Black Brother, Black Brother

By Jewell Parker Rhodes

A boy battles racism and injustice through fencing, seeking redemption and belonging.

240 pages· 29,078 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,903 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2019

Shouting at the Rain

Delsie faces life's storms, seeking family and friendship.

288 pages· 52,132 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 9,404 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy

Four sisters' summer adventures clash with a snobbish mother's disapproval.

262 pages· 52,813 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 66,082 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1955

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

A small man defies odds to revolutionize sea navigation.

Newbery Medal (1956)
251 pages· 59,495 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 21,015 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

The Fenway Foul-Up

By David A. Kelly, Mark Meyers (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Ballpark Mysteries series

A baseball bat is stolen from a famous player and two kids try to solve the mystery.

112 pages· 9,681 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 955 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2014

We Were Liars

By E. Lockhart · Book #1 in the We Were Liars series

A private island, a secretive family, and a friendship that turns destructive. What truth lies beneath the lies?

242 pages· 49,420 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,463,760 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1943

Johnny Tremain

A young apprentice's accident thrusts him into the heart of the American Revolution.

300 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 52,254 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998

The Journal of William Thomas Emerson

A boy becomes a spy amidst pre-Revolutionary War tensions.

154 pages· 22,668 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 783 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

What Miss Mitchell Saw

By Hayley Barrett, Diana Sudyka (Illustrator)

A young girl discovers a new comet, changing her life forever.

40 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 562 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1941

Make Way for Ducklings

A family of ducks searches for a safe place to live and raise their ducklings in the city of Boston.

64 pages· 1,260 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 91,522 ratings
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Massachusetts Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about massachusetts for the youngest readers and listeners.

Good Night Boston

Ages 0–3 · 2005

Explore Boston's iconic landmarks with your toddler before bedtime.

Little Women (BabyLit Storybook)

Ages 3–5 · 2019

Discover the March family's adventures as they grow and learn together.

Henry David Thoreau in the Woods
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Henry David Thoreau in the Woods

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Discover Thoreau's simple life at Walden Pond and its lasting impact.

Good Night Cape Cod National Seashore

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover Cape Cod's natural wonders from beaches to lighthouses in a soothing bedtime journey.

Hello, Cape Cod!
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Hello, Cape Cod!

Ages 2–5 · 2009

Join a seagull duo exploring Cape Cod's wonders and adventures.

Good Night Massachusetts
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Good Night Massachusetts

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Explore Massachusetts' iconic landmarks through a child's eyes in a rhythmic bedtime journey.

Larry Loves Boston!
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Larry Loves Boston!

Ages 0–3 · 2016

A lost pup explores Boston's iconic landmarks. Can he find his way home?

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Massachusetts Picture Books

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

The Book Rescuer

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A man embarks on a quest to rescue forgotten Yiddish books, preserving a fading culture.

Emily Writes

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young girl's imagination bridges reality and poetry's magic.

Girl Running

Ages 5–8 · 2018

A woman defies the odds to run the Boston Marathon.

Rose's Garden

Ages 5–9 · 2009

A woman plants seeds in a city, hoping for a garden to bloom.

The First Step

Ages 6–9 · 2016

A young girl challenges school segregation, sparking a historic fight for equality.

Keepunumuk

Ages 3–7 · 2022

Discover the untold story of the first Thanksgiving through the eyes of the Wampanoag tribe.

Revolutionary Prudence Wright

Ages 7–10 · 2022

A daring woman leads a secret militia to defy British rule.

Her Fearless Run

Ages 8–11 · 2019

A woman defies the odds to run the Boston Marathon, changing the sport forever.

Flying Deep

Ages 5–9 · 2018

Dive deep with Alvin to uncover ocean mysteries and explore life two miles below the surface.

Letting Swift River Go

Ages 4–8 · 1992

A young girl witnesses her hometown's transformation into a reservoir.

The Stranger

Ages 4–7 · 1986

A mysterious stranger's arrival alters the weather. Is he Jack Frost?

Rocks in His Head

Ages 4–8 · 2001

A man's rock obsession defies doubt, leading to an unexpected museum role.

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Massachusetts Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about massachusetts for developing and independent readers.

The Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A girl must uncover the truth behind her father's disappearance and the vanishing of magical creatures.

Graphic Nov.
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The Okay Witch and the Hungry Shadow

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A charm gives Moth confidence, but magic has a price.

Clementine and the Spring Trip

Ages 7–9 · 2013

A third-grader navigates the challenges of growing up, including friendships, family, and self-discovery.

The Redcoats Are Coming!

Ages 7–9 · 2013

Two cousins travel back in time to the American Revolution to deliver a letter to Paul Revere.

The Treasure of Maria Mamoun

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A lonely girl discovers a mysterious map and a summer of secrets on an island.

The Penderwicks on Gardam Street

Ages 8–11 · 2008

A family navigates the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world.

Pippa Park Raises Her Game
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Pippa Park Raises Her Game

Ages 10–13 · 2020

A scholarship offers Pippa a fresh start, but anonymous threats risk unraveling her new life.

Mayflower Treasure Hunt

Ages 7–9 · 2007

A lost sapphire necklace from the Mayflower sparks a thrilling treasure hunt.

The Mayflower

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Uncover the hidden truths behind the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving.

The Penderwicks in Spring
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The Penderwicks in Spring

Ages 8–11 · 2015

Spring brings surprises to the Penderwick family, unraveling plans and revealing hidden truths.

Marshfield Dreams

Ages 9–12 · 2005

A boy's life changes when his family moves from a small town to a big city.

The Line Tender

Ages 10–13 · 2019

A girl seeks meaning in her mother's unfinished shark research amidst new grief.

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