Books About Action

The Best Action Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about action? 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 Action

Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 3
Graphic Nov.
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$1235
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2010

Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 3

By James Patterson, NaRae Lee (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Maximum Ride: The Manga series

Can the flock find normalcy in a school without mad scientists?

246 pages· 2,450 words· Est. 19 min read
4.4 Goodreads · 11,110 ratings
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Summary: After escaping danger in New York, the flock heads to Washington, D.C., seeking answers about their origins. Instead, they find a surprising new challenge: a normal school. Can they adapt to a life without genetic experiments and lurking threats, or will their past catch up with them? As they navigate this unexpected twist, the flock must confront what it truly means to belong. Will they uncover the secrets of their past, or will the promise of a home prove to be another illusion?
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 4
Graphic Nov.
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2016

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 4

By Koyoharu Gotouge · Book #4 in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series

A young demon slayer seeks to save his sister and avenge his family against terrifying foes.

192 pages· 4,918 words· Est. 37 min read
4.5 Goodreads · 25,225 ratings
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Summary: In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado's life is shattered when demons slaughter his family, leaving his sister Nezuko transformed into one. Determined to save her, Tanjiro embarks on a perilous quest to restore her humanity and seek vengeance. Along the way, he encounters a mysterious swordsman in a boar-head mask and faces a chilling threat on Mt. Natagumo. Can Tanjiro navigate these dangers and uncover the truth behind the demons? The stakes are high as he battles to protect what remains of his family and confronts the darkness threatening their world.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 3
Graphic Nov.
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2016

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 3

By Koyoharu Gotouge · Book #3 in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series

A young man battles demons to save his sister and avenge his family in a perilous quest.

192 pages· 4,884 words· Est. 37 min read
4.5 Goodreads · 29,608 ratings
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Summary: In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado's life is shattered when a demon massacres his family, leaving only his sister Nezuko, now a demon herself. Determined to restore her humanity and seek vengeance, Tanjiro embarks on a perilous journey. Alongside Nezuko, he faces formidable demons wielding magical weapons, linked to the Twelve Kizuki, servants of the sinister Kibutsuji. With allies Tamayo and Yushiro, Tanjiro must confront these powerful foes. Can he uncover the secrets of Kibutsuji and save his sister, or will the darkness consume them both? The stakes are high, and the path is fraught with danger.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 5
Graphic Nov.
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2017

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 5

By Koyoharu Gotouge · Book #5 in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series

A brother battles demons to save his sister and avenge his family.

192 pages· 4,075 words· Est. 31 min read
4.6 Goodreads · 22,094 ratings
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Summary: In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado's life is shattered when demons slaughter his family, leaving his sister Nezuko transformed into one. Determined to save her, Tanjiro embarks on a perilous journey as a Demon Slayer. At Mt. Natagumo, he and his allies face a deadly family of spider demons. As the battle intensifies, the stakes rise, and not all will survive the web of danger. Can Tanjiro rescue Nezuko and avenge his family, or will the mountain claim more victims?
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 14
Graphic Nov.
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2019

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 14

By Koyoharu Gotouge · Book #14 in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series

A brother battles demons to save his sister and avenge his family.

192 pages· 4,935 words· Est. 37 min read
4.5 Goodreads · 17,108 ratings
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Summary: In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado's life is shattered when demons slaughter his family, leaving his sister Nezuko transformed into a demon. Determined to save her and seek vengeance, Tanjiro embarks on a perilous journey. As he battles formidable demons Hantengu and Gyokko, his sword remains unfinished, and the Mist Hashira Tokito's resurfacing memories add to the mystery. Can Tanjiro restore his sister's humanity and defeat the demons that haunt him?
The Zombie Chasers
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

The Zombie Chasers

By John Kloepfer, Steve Wolfhard (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Zombie Chasers series

Can a ragtag team stop the zombie apocalypse before the US becomes the US of Z?

206 pages· 24,480 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 489 ratings
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Summary: Zack Clarke, his buddy Rice, and queen bee Madison Miller thought they survived the worst of the zombie outbreak. But with the nation on the brink of becoming the US of Z, they must team up with Ozzie, a monster-fighting machine, to find a cure. As brain-gobbling ghouls threaten to overrun the country, the pressure mounts. Can these unlikely heroes save the day, or is the world doomed to a zombie fate? Dive into a hilarious, gore-filled adventure where the stakes are as high as the undead are hungry.
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder

By Dav Pilkey · Book #12 in the Dog Man series

A skunk-sprayed hero must save a city that shunned him from a new villain's robot army.

224 pages· 4,052 words· Est. 46 min read
4.5 Goodreads · 7,506 ratings
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Summary: Dog Man, now scarlet after a skunk encounter, faces exile from the very citizens he protects. As a new villain threatens with an army of A.I. robots, Dog Man must navigate his altered identity and unexpected alliances. Petey, torn between past misdeeds and loyalty, grapples with his own moral dilemmas. Can Dog Man overcome his colorful predicament and save the day, or will the city fall to this unprecedented threat? Discover the twists and turns as unlikely heroes rise and friendships are tested in this thrilling adventure.
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Graphic Nov.
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 1998

For Whom the Bell Tolls

By Eiichiro Oda · Book #5 in the One Piece series

A rubber-powered pirate seeks the ultimate treasure while defending a village from legendary foes.

189 pages· 7,811 words· Est. 58 min read
4.4 Goodreads · 23,145 ratings
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Summary: Luffy, a rubber-powered dreamer, sets sail to find the legendary One Piece treasure. Alongside him, Usopp, a storyteller turned defender, faces real pirates threatening his village. With allies Nami and Zolo, they must prove their mettle against the feared Black Cat Pirates. Can these unlikely heroes protect the village and chase their dreams of piracy? Adventure and danger await as they discover what it truly means to be a pirate.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 23
Graphic Nov.
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2020

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 23

By Koyoharu Gotouge · Book #23 in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series

A brother battles demons to save his sister and avenge his family.

232 pages· 6,442 words· Est. 48 min read
4.7 Goodreads · 18,299 ratings
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Summary: In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado's life is shattered when a demon massacres his family, leaving his sister Nezuko transformed into a demon. Determined to save her and seek vengeance, Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayers. As dawn approaches, he faces the ultimate showdown against Muzan Kibutsuji, the King of Demons. With Muzan's relentless power threatening to destroy them from within, Tanjiro and his allies must hold on until sunrise to end the centuries-long battle. Will they triumph, or will Muzan's dark influence tear them apart?
Legends of Zita the Spacegirl
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012

Legends of Zita the Spacegirl

By Ben Hatke · Book #2 in the Zita the Spacegirl series

A brave spacegirl and her friend Mouse try to escape from a space station and outrun the law while trying to save a planet from a deadly swarm of space creatures.

224 pages· 3,769 words· Est. 42 min read
4.3 Goodreads · 10,582 ratings
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Summary: Zita, now an intergalactic star, faces a new challenge: a robot doppelganger causing chaos in her name. As her true self is overshadowed by fame, Zita must navigate mistaken identities and alien threats to return to Earth. Can she outsmart her double and reclaim her identity, or will the universe's chaos consume her? Join Zita in a thrilling quest where trust is scarce and the stakes are cosmic.
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Action Picture Books

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

The Ninjabread Man
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$1899

The Ninjabread Man

Ages 3–5 · 2016

A runaway cookie challenges ninja animals in a daring escape.

This Is Wolverine
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$3422

This Is Wolverine

Ages 0–8 · 2013

Uncover Wolverine's thrilling adventures and secrets.

Jump
Series
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Jump

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A series of statements about various animals and people jumping.

The Might of Doom
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$399

The Might of Doom

Ages 4–8 · 2012

Iron Man faces off against the cunning Dr. Doom in a battle of wits and armor.

This Is Black Widow
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$2993

This Is Black Widow

Ages 4–6 · 2017

A spy's mission unravels secrets that could change everything.

How to Be a Ninja
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$1799

How to Be a Ninja

Ages 5–7 · 2019

Join Ninjago's heroes on thrilling adventures while mastering reading and Spinjitzu skills.

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Action Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about action for developing and independent readers.

Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas
#5 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1299

Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas

Ages 7–10 · 2018

Two friends create a comic book about a part-dog, part-policeman superhero who must stop a villainous cat from taking over the city

The Parasite
#8 in Series
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$1299

The Parasite

Ages 11–16 · 2022

A new, more powerful threat challenges Michael and the Electroclan's peace.

Cat Crusader
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1499

Cat Crusader

Ages 7–10 · 2020

A cat named Max Meow becomes a superhero known as the Cat Crusader and battles various villains in the city of Kittyopolis.

When Pigs Fly
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1499

When Pigs Fly

Ages 7–11 · 2021

A pig gains superpowers and battles villains, balancing justice with mud baths.

Fantastic Four
Graphic Nov.
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$3422

Fantastic Four

Ages 7–11 · 2006

A group of superheroes must stop a villainous mastermind from carrying out a nefarious plan.

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