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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Caterpillar Summer
A summer trip reveals family secrets and tests sibling bonds.
320 pages· 55,933 words· Est. 8 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,558 ratings
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Books About North Carolina · 69 titles considered
The Best North Carolina Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about north carolina? 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 Carolina
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Where the Watermelons Grow
A girl seeks magic honey to heal her mother's mind, but discovers the true cure lies within her own heart.
256 pages· 51,447 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,004 ratings
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
Stella by Starlight
A young girl confronts prejudice and fear as the Klan resurfaces in her town.
320 pages· 51,587 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 15,665 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2012
Three Times Lucky
By Sheila Turnage · Book #1 in the Mo & Dale Mystery series
A girl and her friend investigate a murder to protect their makeshift family in a small town.
312 pages· 62,211 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 26,344 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002
Surviving the Applewhites
By Stephanie S. Tolan · Book #1 in the Applewhites series
A rebellious boy meets his match in a quirky family's home school. Can he survive the chaos?
240 pages· 44,937 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 11,756 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Overground Railroad
By Lesa Cline-Ransome, James E. Ransome (Illustrator)
A young girl journeys north, seeking freedom and new beginnings.
48 pages· 901 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 966 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Willa of the Wood
An orphaned girl with forest powers must confront her beliefs to save her world.
384 pages· 86,486 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,938 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016
Wish
A wish, a stray dog, and an unexpected family redefine what matters most.
256 pages· 42,000 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 23,797 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Every Missing Piece
A girl seeks truth about a missing boy, uncovering secrets and facing her own past.
288 pages· 53,017 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 744 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1987
The Mandie Collection
By Lois Gladys Leppard · Book #1 in the Mandie Collection series
Mandie uncovers family secrets and solves mysteries in a thrilling journey.
544 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 900 ratings
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North Carolina Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about north carolina for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$995
Good Night Outer Banks
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Explore Outer Banks' wonders from beaches to lighthouses in a soothing bedtime journey.
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$795
The Great Smoky Mountain Salamander Ball
Ages 1–10 · 1997
A girl's secret night adventure leads to an unexpected discovery.
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$995
Little North Carolina
Ages 2–4 · 2011
Discover state secrets through rhyming riddles and vibrant clues.
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North Carolina Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about north carolina for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$799
Freedom on the Menu
Ages 4–8 · 2004
A young girl witnesses a pivotal stand for equality, sparking hope for change.
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$1799
Ernestine's Milky Way
Ages 3–7 · 2019
A five-year-old braves the wilderness to deliver milk, facing unexpected challenges.
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$499
First Flight
Ages 4–8 · 1997
A boy helps pioneers test a flying machine against all odds.
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$1699
Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile
Ages 4–8 · 2011
A librarian brings books to remote communities, transforming lives with her bookmobile.
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$999
Santa Is Coming to the Great Smoky Mountains
Ages 4–8 · 2013
Santa's sleigh soars over the Smoky Mountains. Have you been good this year?
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$3428
Carolina Panthers
Ages 9–12
The Carolina Panthers' journey from expansion team to Super Bowl contender is chronicled through key players, coaches, and moments in the franchise's history.
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$1489
Back Home
Ages 7–9
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The Flyers
Ages 4–8 · 2003
Five kids dream of flight as the Wright brothers make history.
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$2260
North Carolina
Ages 8–4 · 1997
Discover North Carolina's rich history and vibrant culture.
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$1499
Blackbeard
Ages 4–7 · 2018
Discover how Blackbeard's fearsome image ruled the seas.
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$3095
North Carolina
Ages 8–13 · 2021
Explore North Carolina's evolution from tobacco farms to tech hubs.
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Aim
Ages 9–12 · 2016
In 1941, a boy battles inner turmoil while seeking solace in the woods and cars.
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North Carolina Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about north carolina for developing and independent readers.
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$1299
Young Whit and the Traitor's Treasure
Ages 10–12 · 2018
A young boy uncovers secrets of missing Confederate gold and his family's past.
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$1799
Willa of Dark Hollow
Ages 8–12 · 2021
Can Willa save her forest from destruction by unleashing a mysterious force?
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$999
The Odds of Getting Even
Ages 10–+ · 2015
A trial turns chaotic as a kidnapper escapes, leaving a town in lockdown.
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$899
Serafina and the Splintered Heart
Ages 8–12 · 2017
A mysterious force threatens Biltmore. Can Serafina harness her powers in time?
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$899
The Law of Finders Keepers
Ages 10–+ · 2018
A treasure hunt for Blackbeard's gold leads to secrets and life-changing decisions in Tupelo Landing.
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$899
Poet
Ages 6–10 · 2015
An enslaved poet's words spark hope and challenge his chains.
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$899
Serafina and the Seven Stars
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Serafina faces unseen terrors at Biltmore, questioning reality and her own heart.
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$1799
The Mandie Collection
Ages 9–12 · 1988
Mandie faces kidnappings, treasure hunts, and phantoms in thrilling mysteries.
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$999
A Dog's Way Home
Ages 9–12 · 2011
Separated by fate, can a girl and her dog find their way back to each other across mountains and time?
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$899
The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing
Ages 10–12 · 2014
A ghost haunts an old inn, and Mo must uncover its secrets before the past consumes Tupelo Landing.
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$699
Who Was Blackbeard?
Ages 8–11 · 2015
Unravel the mystery of Blackbeard's rise from sailor to legendary pirate.
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$1799
Not an Easy Win
Ages 9–12 · 2023
A boy's chance at redemption lies in mastering chess against all odds.