Books About North Africa · 51 titles considered

The Best North Africa Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about north africa? 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 North Africa

Cat Detective
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Cat Detective

By A. B. Greenfield, A. B. Greenfield, Sarah Horne (Illustrator) · Ra the Mighty series

A royal cat and beetle sidekick hunt a thief in ancient Egypt.

240 pages· 28,792 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 835 ratings
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Summary: In ancient Egypt, Ra, a pampered palace cat, and Khepri, a diligent dung beetle, embark on a comedic quest to solve a jewelry theft. With a young servant girl wrongly accused, Khepri urges Ra to embrace his inner detective. As they unravel the mystery, Ra discovers the thrill of justice, earning the title 'Protector of the Weak.' Can this unlikely duo clear the girl's name and catch the real thief? Dive into a world of humor and history with this mismatched pair on their first adventure.
The Egypt Game
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1967

The Egypt Game

By Zilpha Keatley Snyder, Alton Raible (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Game series

A game inspired by ancient Egypt turns mysterious when strange events unfold.

Newbery Honor (1968)
240 pages· 42,223 words· Est. 6 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 36,976 ratings
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Summary: Melanie and April bond over their love for ancient Egypt, creating an imaginative game in a deserted storage yard. As their group of six 'Egyptians' grows, they immerse themselves in costumes and ceremonies. But when eerie occurrences disrupt their play, they must confront whether their game has awakened something real. What secrets lie within their Egypt Game?
The Red Pencil
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$3324
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

The Red Pencil

By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Shane W. Evans (Illustrator)

A young girl flees her ravaged village, finding hope in a red pencil.

336 pages· 20,420 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 7,484 ratings
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Summary: Amira dreams of school, but her Sudanese village is destroyed by the Janjaweed. Forced to flee, she embarks on a perilous journey to a refugee camp. Amidst the hardship, a red pencil ignites her imagination, offering a glimmer of hope and new possibilities. Can Amira find the strength to rebuild her life from the ashes of her past?
The Mission to Find Max
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

The Mission to Find Max

By Elizabeth Singer Hunt · Book #14 in the Secret Agent Jack Stalwart series

A brother's disappearance, a cursed crown, and a race against time in Egypt.

144 pages· 12,190 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.5 Goodreads · 246 ratings
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Summary: Jack's quest to find his missing brother, Max, leads him to Egypt, where clues suggest a stolen crown with magical powers is involved. Joined by his friend Kate, Jack must unravel the mystery of King Tut's diadem and stop a looming ancient curse. Can they save Max and prevent disaster, or will the secrets of the past doom them all?
Hunt for the Devil's Dragon
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2013

Hunt for the Devil's Dragon

By Marianne Hering, Wayne Batson · Book #11 in the The Imagination Station series

A dragon terrorizes a town, but is it the real threat?

144 pages· 11,575 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 283 ratings
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Summary: In 13th-century Libya, cousins Beth and Patrick face a terrifying dragon threatening the town of Silene. As Beth risks her life to save Sabra from becoming a sacrifice, Patrick teams up with Roman knight Georgius to slay the beast. But when Beth and Sabra plead for the dragon's life, they reveal a hidden truth: the dragon may not be the town's true enemy. Can they uncover the real danger before it's too late?
The Great Escape
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

The Great Escape

By M.J. Thomas · Book #3 in the The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series

Time-traveling siblings face plagues and danger in ancient Egypt.

128 pages· 12,776 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 532 ratings
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Summary: Siblings Peter and Mary, with their dog Hank, are whisked to ancient Egypt by a mysterious scroll. Befriending Pharaoh's daughter, they witness Moses' plea for freedom amidst devastating plagues. As they race to decode the scroll, they must outsmart a panther and the devious Great Magician. Can they survive the chaos and return home?
Mara, Daughter of the Nile
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 1953

Mara, Daughter of the Nile

By Eloise Jarvis McGraw

A slave girl becomes a double spy, risking everything for freedom and love in ancient Egypt.

279 pages· 86,380 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 14,115 ratings
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Summary: In ancient Egypt, Mara, a clever slave girl, dreams of freedom. To achieve it, she becomes a double spy for rival factions vying for the throne. As she navigates this perilous path, Mara unexpectedly falls for Sheftu, a noble with a daring plan to restore Thutmose III. But when her secret is exposed, Mara faces a deadly choice that could change Egypt's future. Will love and loyalty prevail, or will her dangerous game cost her everything? Dive into a world of espionage, romance, and high stakes where every decision could be her last.
The Red Pyramid (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2012

The Red Pyramid (Graphic Novel)

By Rick Riordan, Orpheus Collar (Adapter) · Book #1 in the The Kane Chronicles Graphic Novels series

Siblings must stop an ancient god from destroying the world.

192 pages· 7,048 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 29,481 ratings
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Summary: Sadie and Carter Kane, once estranged siblings, are thrust into a perilous adventure when their father accidentally unleashes the Egyptian god Set. As they race across the globe, they uncover secrets about their family's ties to a mysterious ancient order. With the fate of the world at stake, can they stop Set before it's too late? Magic, danger, and family secrets collide in this thrilling journey.
Escape from Egypt
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Escape from Egypt

By Wendy Mass, Oriol Vidal (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Time Jumpers series

Time-traveling kids race to return a beetle to King Tut's tomb while evading a mysterious pursuer.

96 pages· 6,087 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 238 ratings
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Summary: Chase and Ava, young time travelers, find themselves in ancient Egypt after touching a mysterious beetle. Their mission: return the beetle to King Tut's tomb. But a man with mismatched eyes is hot on their trail, seeking the same objects. Can they outsmart him and uncover his motives before it's too late? Join their thrilling adventure filled with danger and discovery.
Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll

By Scott Peters · Zet Mystery Case series

Siblings chase a missing scroll in ancient Egypt, risking everything for a reward.

114 pages
4.2 Goodreads · 624 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Zet and his sister Kat run their family's pottery stall in ancient Egypt while their father fights invaders. Desperate for money, they pursue a missing scroll for a reward. Their quest leads them through temples and along the Nile, into a world of gods and danger. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?
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North Africa Picture Books

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

The Egyptian Cinderella
Series
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$1999

The Egyptian Cinderella

Ages 4–8 · 1989

A lost slipper leads a slave girl to the Pharaoh's palace and a chance to become queen.

The 5,000-Year-Old Puzzle
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$2199

The 5,000-Year-Old Puzzle

Ages 8–11 · 2002

Uncover a hidden tomb's secrets and solve the mystery of a missing mummy in 1924 Egypt.

Mummy Cat
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Mummy Cat

Ages 6–9 · 2015

A lonely cat roams a pyramid, uncovering secrets of a lost queen.

Pharaoh's Boat
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$1800

Pharaoh's Boat

Ages 7–10 · 2009

An ancient Egyptian boat embarks on a mysterious journey beyond imagination.

Tutankhamen's Gift
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$2499

Tutankhamen's Gift

Ages 6–9 · 1994

A young boy faces the challenge of becoming pharaoh amidst mystery and intrigue.

T. Rex Time Machine
Series
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$1699

T. Rex Time Machine

Ages 3–5 · 2019

Dinosaurs in Egypt face chaos when aliens reveal their true identity.

Fennec Foxes
Series
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$2565

Fennec Foxes

Ages 4–7 · 2013

Discover how fennec fox pups survive and thrive in the harsh desert landscape.

Yatandou
Series
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$1795

Yatandou

Ages 6–9 · 2007

A young girl must sacrifice to help her village achieve a dream of freedom from labor.

Magical Friends
#1 in Series
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$599

Magical Friends

Ages 5–7 · 2018

A magical kitten whisks friends to ancient Egypt to find a pharaoh's missing cat.

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North Africa Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about north africa for developing and independent readers.

Mummies and Pyramids
#3 in Series
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$799

Mummies and Pyramids

Ages 7–9 · 2001

Ancient Egyptians lived in a world of pharaohs and pyramids, where mummies and tombs held secrets of the afterlife.

The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid
#2 in Series
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$899

The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid

Ages 7–10 · 2004

A mouse journalist travels to Egypt to interview a professor about his new energy invention, but things take a turn when they visit the pyramids.

Who Was King Tut?
Series
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$699

Who Was King Tut?

Ages 8–12 · 2006

The life and death of King Tutankhamun is explored in this book.

Cleopatra VII
Series
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$1299

Cleopatra VII

Ages 8–12 · 1999

A young Cleopatra fears for her life and dreams of ruling Egypt.

The Cat of Bubastes
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$1195

The Cat of Bubastes

Ages 8–14 · 1889

A sacred cat's death forces two friends on a perilous escape from ancient Egypt.

The Golden Goblet
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$899

The Golden Goblet

Ages 9–12 · 1961

A boy discovers a stolen goblet, risking everything to escape his brother's grip.

Tut, Tut
#6 in Series
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$599

Tut, Tut

Ages 7–9 · 1996

Time-travelers face new adventures with a twist of humor.

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