Books About Nevada

The Best Nevada Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about nevada? 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 Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Nevada

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2020

Harley in the Sky

By Akemi Dawn Bowman

A teen defies her family to chase her circus dreams, facing harsh truths and sacrifices.

432 pages

4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,687 ratings

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Summary: Harley Milano dreams of soaring as a trapeze artist, but her parents demand she stays grounded in school. After a heated argument, she leaves home to join a rival circus, Maison du Mystère. In this new world, Harley discovers the beauty and brutality of circus life, learning hard lessons about passion and teamwork. As she navigates this path, she must confront her family's truths and the sacrifices made in pursuit of her dreams. Will Harley find where she truly belongs, or will the cost of her ambition be too great?

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2015

All In

Book #3 in the The Naturals series

A teenage girl returns to her FBI training program after a break, only to be thrust into a new case involving a series of murders at casinos in Las Vegas

378 pages· 76,599 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 210,534 ratings

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Summary: Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals face a chilling mystery in Las Vegas: three murders, each with a cryptic number tattoo. As they decode the killer's pattern, Cassie confronts a personal case—her mother's disappearance. With tensions rising and time running out, can they solve both mysteries before more lives are lost?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Black Cloud

By Patricia Hermes, Astrid Sheckels (Illustrator) · Book #8 in the Horse Diaries series

A mustang colt's freedom is threatened by human intrusion, altering his wild life forever.

154 pages· 15,847 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 567 ratings

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Summary: In 1950s Nevada, Black Cloud, a spirited mustang colt, revels in the freedom of the wild. But when humans disrupt his idyllic life, everything changes. As he navigates this new reality, will Black Cloud find a way to preserve his freedom, or will he be forever altered by the encroaching world? Experience his journey through his own eyes, and uncover the untold stories of mustangs and their fight for survival.

Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2013

Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City

By Wendelin Van Draanen · Sammy Keyes series

A teen detective uncovers family secrets in a whirlwind Las Vegas adventure.

304 pages· 60,406 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 886 ratings

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Summary: Sammy Keyes faces her toughest case yet: unraveling the secrets of her own family. With her mother's hidden past and a mysterious father, Sammy's weekend in Las Vegas becomes a whirlwind of revelations. As she navigates Elvis impersonators and unexpected truths, Sammy must decide if the answers are worth the cost. Will she uncover the truth about her father and her mother's plans, or will the price of knowledge be too high? Dive into a fast-paced mystery where personal stakes are as high as the stakes in Vegas.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

Dark Sunshine

By Terri Farley · Phantom Stallion series

A girl rescues a troubled mare, but can she earn its trust and find it a home?

336 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,755 ratings

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Summary: Sam rescues a mistreated mare from horse rustlers, but her ranch is full, and her father forbids adopting another mustang. With a drought threatening their cattle, Sam faces a challenge: can she calm the skittish horse and secure it a safe haven? As she battles the mare's fears and her own limitations, Sam must find a way to give the horse a second chance. Will she succeed in taming the wild spirit and proving that love can heal even the deepest wounds?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019

Wild Horse Annie

By Tracey Fern

One woman's fight to save wild mustangs inspires a nation of children to join her cause.

48 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 128 ratings

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Summary: Velma 'Wild Horse Annie' Johnston sees mustangs being slaughtered and takes a stand. Her letters spark a movement, but she needs more voices. Rallying children to her cause, Annie's 'pencil brigade' writes to Congress, leading to laws that protect wild horses. Can one woman's passion and a generation's voice change the fate of these majestic creatures?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

The Wild One

By Terri Farley · Phantom Stallion series

A girl must face her fears when a mysterious mustang appears on her family's ranch.

320 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,456 ratings

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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Sam returns to her Nevada ranch, haunted by a past accident with her horse, Blackie. Struggling to connect with her new horse, Ace, and feeling out of place, Sam's world shifts when a wild mustang appears. Could it be Blackie, or the legendary phantom stallion? With the horse's fate in her hands, Sam must confront her fears and prove her courage. Will she discover the truth and find her place in the wild beauty of the West?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

Mustang Moon

By Terri Farley · Phantom Stallion series

A wild stallion is accused of theft. Can a girl save him?

336 pages

4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,942 ratings

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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Sam faces a daunting challenge when her friend, the wild mustang Phantom, is accused of stealing mares from local ranches. With a reward on his head, Sam must prove his innocence and protect his freedom. As tensions rise, she races against time to save the stallion from capture. Will Sam's determination be enough to outsmart those who seek to cage the untamed spirit of the American West?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

96 Miles

Two brothers trek 96 miles in a blackout, racing against time and questioning survival.

272 pages· 70,371 words· Est. 10 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,808 ratings

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Summary: In a Nevada blackout, brothers John and Stew are left without supplies. With their father away, they must trek 96 miles through the desert to find help. As they face the harsh sun and dwindling time, they question their father's lessons on self-reliance and the true meaning of survival. Will they reach safety, or will the desert claim them? This gripping tale of endurance and brotherhood explores the limits of human nature under desperate circumstances.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Where Is Area 51?

By Paula K. Manzanero, Who HQ, Tim Foley (Illustrator) · Where Is . . . ? series

What secrets lie within the mysterious Area 51? Discover the truth behind the conspiracy theories.

112 pages· 6,993 words· Est. 59 min read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 729 ratings

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Summary: Explore the enigma of Area 51, a secretive military base shrouded in mystery and conspiracy. Since 1947, when strange objects appeared in Roswell, New Mexico, questions have swirled about alien encounters and hidden technologies. This book delves into the origins and purpose of Area 51, challenging you to uncover the truth behind the government's silence and restricted airspace. Are extraterrestrial secrets being kept from the world? Dive into the mystery and decide for yourself what to believe.

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