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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014
A Snicker of Magic
A girl must break a curse to restore magic and find a true home in a once-enchanted town.
336 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 14,192 ratings
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Books About Tennessee · 33 titles considered
The Best Tennessee Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about tennessee? 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 Tennessee
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Paperboy
By Vince Vawter · Book #1 in the Paperboy series
A boy's stutter challenges him during a life-changing summer paper route in the segregated South.
224 pages· 50,333 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,210 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019
Boy Meets Squirrels
A boy discovers two ancient squirrels who have been frozen in time for nearly 2,000 years and must navigate the challenges of modern life with their help.
128 pages· 7,701 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 430 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Willa of Dark Hollow
Can Willa save her forest from destruction by unleashing a mysterious force?
368 pages· 77,755 words· Est. 11 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,807 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018
Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop
By Alice Faye Duncan, R Gregory Christie (Illustrator)
A young girl witnesses a pivotal civil rights protest and Dr. King's final stand.
40 pages· 2,974 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 777 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2019
This Promise of Change
Twelve students integrate a high school, facing escalating tensions and personal challenges.
320 pages· 24,938 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,261 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Lorraine
By Ketch Secor, Higgins Bond (Illustrator)
A storm threatens, but can Lorraine find music within to weather it?
32 pages· 672 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 232 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
Hummingbird
A girl seeks a magical bird to grant her deepest wish, defying her brittle bone disease.
368 pages· 71,999 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,645 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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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
The Key to Extraordinary
Emma must find a legendary treasure in a haunted cemetery or let down her extraordinary ancestors.
240 pages· 47,118 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,826 ratings
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Browse by age
Tennessee Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about tennessee for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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John Philip Duck
Ages 6–9 · 2004
A boy must train ducks to secure their place at a grand hotel.
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The Places We Sleep
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A girl faces upheaval as her family and country are torn apart by war.
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$1899
Swamp Angel
Ages 5–8 · 1994
A fearless woman faces a ravenous bear in a legendary showdown.
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$1699
The Quickest Kid in Clarksville
Ages 5–8 · 2016
A race against a new rival tests Alta's speed and spirit.
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$1295
The Twelve Days of Christmas in Tennessee
Ages 4–8 · 2018
Explore Tennessee's wonders through Carly's festive adventure and unique gifts each day.
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$2500
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Ages 6–8 · 2017
Explore misty mountaintops and wildlife in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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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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$999
Santa is Coming to Tennessee
Ages 4–8 · 2013
Santa's sleigh races across Tennessee landmarks on Christmas Eve. Will he reach you in time?
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Tennessee Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about tennessee for developing and independent readers.
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Who Was Davy Crockett?
Ages 8–12 · 2013
A biography of Davy Crockett, a famous American frontiersman and politician, from his childhood to his death at the Alamo
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$1699
The Decomposition of Jack
Ages 8–12 · 2022
A boy juggles family turmoil and a mysterious cougar sighting in Tennessee.
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The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit
Ages 9–12 · 2013
A young girl solves mysteries in her small town.
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$799
Davy Crockett
Ages 8–12 · 1962
Discover the childhood of a legendary frontiersman.
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$899
The Hope Chest
Ages 9–11 · 2008
A girl searches for her sister and discovers a powerful cause in the women's suffrage movement.
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$899
Artichoke's Heart
Ages 12–+ · 2008
A teen's journey to self-discovery challenges her perceptions beyond physical appearance.
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$899
Greetings from Nowhere
Ages 10–13 · 2008
Unexpected guests at a rundown motel find friendship and hope in unlikely places.
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$799
Squirreled Away
Ages 6–10 · 2019
Two friends get lost in a cave in the Middle East while on a summer trip with one of their dads, a college professor studying ancient civilizations.
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$1495
Borrowed Children
Ages 9–12 · 1988
A girl discovers family secrets and her own identity during a life-changing visit.
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$599
Tippy Lemmey
Ages 7–10 · 2003
A relentless dog terrorizes kids until an unexpected twist changes everything.
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$1099
The Shade of the Moon
Ages 12–+ · 2013
In a shattered world, Jon's choices could endanger his family. Can he risk doing what's right?
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$595
Davy Crockett
Ages 10–12 · 2008
Frontier legend faces danger, politics, and a legendary final stand at the Alamo.