Books About Academy Life

The Best Academy Life Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about academy life? 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 3 Favorite Books About Academy Life

Fizz and the Dog Academy Rescue
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Fizz and the Dog Academy Rescue

By Lesley Gibbes, Stephen Michael King (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Fizz series

A rookie dog faces tough training to become an undercover detective. Can he succeed?

80 pages· 4,975 words· Est. 42 min read
4.4 Goodreads · 148 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Fizz embarks on a challenging journey to become an undercover police dog. With the tryouts behind him, he now faces intense skills training alongside his new friend, Remi. As they tackle an unexpected challenge, will their detective instincts be enough to succeed? Dive into this action-packed adventure filled with humor and heart.
Science Fair Crisis
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Science Fair Crisis

A mysterious text offers help to win the science fair. Can young heroes uncover the truth?

176 pages· 13,783 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 301 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: At Justice Prep, Clark, Bruce, and Diana face a new challenge: a science fair with a mysterious twist. A cryptic text promises victory, but who is behind it? As the Junior Detectives Club investigates, they encounter familiar faces like Arthur and Lex, and new threats like Black Manta. With a trip to S.T.A.R. Laboratories at stake, can they solve the mystery before it's too late? Dive into this thrilling adventure where friendship and courage are tested, and secrets abound.
The Last Ember
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2025

The Last Ember

A hidden egg could unleash a powerful creature, sparking a race against time and danger.

352 pages· 74,604 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 528 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Twelve-year-old Eva stumbles upon the last aerimander egg, igniting a thrilling chase across the Kingdom of Glaucus. With the Thieves’ Union and the sinister Eoin Parnassus on her trail, Eva must team up with Dusty, a young thief, to protect the egg. As they navigate crime syndicates and elite schools, the stakes rise: what happens when the egg hatches? Their journey is fraught with danger, humor, and unexpected alliances, as the fate of their world hangs in the balance. Will they succeed in safeguarding the creature, or will it fall into the wrong hands?