Books About Alternate Dimensions

The Best Alternate Dimensions Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about alternate dimensions? 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 Doomsday Vault
#1 in Series
Stinetinglers 3
Series
Out of the Blue
#8 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Battle for Angel Island
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Alternate Dimensions

The Mother Goose Diaries
Sale price
$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

The Mother Goose Diaries

By Chris Colfer · Adventures from the Land of Stories series

Uncover Mother Goose's secret adventures through history's iconic moments.

128 pages· 14,292 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,801 ratings
$13.99Save 4%
Hardcover
Summary: Join the mischievous Mother Goose as she reveals her untold adventures across centuries. From gossiping with Queen Elizabeth I to inspiring Andy Warhol, her escapades are legendary. Discover how she taught Napoleon geography and marched with Martin Luther King Jr. What other secrets does she hold? Dive into a world where history and fantasy collide, filled with wit and humor. Will you uncover all her mysteries?
The Doomsday Vault
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The Doomsday Vault

By Thomas Wheeler · Book #1 in the EverWhen School of Time Travel (and Other Odd Sciences) series

A black hole leads to a school for time travelers. Can they solve its mysteries?

304 pages· 60,516 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Bertie Wells, after creating a black hole in 1878, finds himself at the EverWhen School of Time Travel. Joined by math genius Zoe Fuentes from the future and Amelia da Vinci from the past, they face a year of time paradoxes, a vanishing dean, and a shadowy intergalactic society. Can they unravel the mysteries and survive the semester?
The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor's Lair
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2025

The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor's Lair

By Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate (Illustrator) · Book #10 in the The Last Kids on Earth series

Trapped in a monster realm, two friends race to stop Earth's destruction.

272 pages· 25,646 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 320 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Hardcover
Summary: Jack and Quint are stuck in the Monster Dimension, tasked with stopping Rezzoch, the Destructor of Worlds, from reaching Earth. To succeed, they must find a mysterious creature. As time runs out, Jack faces a life-altering confrontation. Can they save their world and return to their friends, June and Dirk, before it's too late?
Welcome to the Overworld!
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2025

Welcome to the Overworld!

By Random House

Survive a blocky world of danger and creativity in Minecraft's thrilling adventure.

24 pages· 487 words· Est. 6 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 64 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Transported into Minecraft, stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Emma Myers must navigate a pixelated world filled with explosive creepers and fierce piglins. As they learn to build and craft, survival becomes a thrilling adventure. Will they master the skills needed to escape, or will the blocky dangers prove too much? Join familiar faces like Steve and a tamed wolf named Dennis in this vibrant, action-packed journey. Perfect for young readers ready to dive into a world where creativity and courage are key. Discover if they can outsmart the game's challenges and find their way home.
Stinetinglers 3
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Stinetinglers 3

Stinetinglers series

Ten tales blur the line between dreams and nightmares, leaving you questioning reality.

224 pages· 41,289 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 195 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: In a collection of ten spine-chilling tales, a boy's quest for thrilling dreams turns nightmarish, two kids discover a not-so-abandoned shack, and a young magician's tricks take a dark turn. Each story, introduced by the master of horror himself, R.L. Stine, promises to keep you on edge. Will these characters escape their eerie predicaments, or will the darkness consume them? Dive into 'Stinetinglers 3' for a night of unsettling surprises and haunting mysteries that linger long after the last page.
Stranger Things: We Can Count on Eleven
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$574
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2022

Stranger Things: We Can Count on Eleven

By Geof Smith, Meg Dunn (Illustrator)

Count from one to eleven with Stranger Things' Funko Pop! characters in a whimsical adventure.

24 pages· 192 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 95 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Hardcover
Summary: Join Eleven, Dustin, and friends in a delightful counting journey through Hawkins. With waffles, walkie-talkies, and Demogorgons, this Little Golden Book brings Stranger Things' charm to life in Funko Pop! style. Discover the fun of numbers as you explore the supernatural mysteries of the 1980s. Will you find all the hidden surprises?
Minecraft #10
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$3251
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Minecraft #10

Grace faces unexpected challenges in a Minecraft portal adventure with piglins.

24 pages· 623 words· Est. 7 min read
$34.22Save 5%
Library Binding
Summary: Grace stumbles upon a mysterious portal in Minecraft, thrusting her into a world where piglins roam and everyone looks to her for guidance. Can she navigate this digital realm and its demands, or will the pressure prove too much? As the stakes rise, Grace must confront her own limits and discover what it truly means to lead.
Out of the Blue
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Out of the Blue

By Ian Flynn, Adam Bryce Thomas (Illustrator), Priscilla Tramontano (Illustrator) · Book #8 in the Sonic the Hedgehog series

A missing hero, new threats, and a world in chaos. Can the Resistance endure?

120 pages· 665 words· Est. 6 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 694 ratings
$15.99Save 6%
Paperback
Summary: After the Metal Virus, Sonic's world is in turmoil. As heroes and villains regroup, a key ally is missing. Dr. Eggman seizes the moment, launching a relentless new attack. With the Resistance fractured and facing fresh challenges, can they overcome the legacy of loss and betrayal? Discover untold tales of courage and tragedy as the battle for survival continues. Will the heroes unite in time to thwart Eggman's ultimate plan, or will the absence of a crucial friend spell their doom? Dive into a saga of resilience and hope in a changed world.
Recipe for Disaster
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

Recipe for Disaster

By Megan Brennan, Katy Farina (Illustrator) · The Amazing World of Gumball series

A bake-off win could lead to a future where food is banned. Can they stop it?

144 pages· 7,827 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 171 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Paperback
Summary: In the Annual Elmore Bake-Off, Darwin and Richard's victory could spell disaster. Future Gumball warns Anais and present-day Gumball of a world where food is outlawed if they defeat champion Bobert. Will they let dreams soar or save the world from a culinary apocalypse? The stakes are high in this dimension-bending baking showdown.
Battle for Angel Island
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Battle for Angel Island

By Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley (Illustrator), Evan Stanley (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Sonic the Hedgehog series

Sonic faces a robotic menace threatening Angel Island's future.

96 pages· 3,913 words· Est. 35 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,021 ratings
$15.99Save 6%
Paperback
Summary: Sonic and his friends face their toughest challenge yet as Neo Metal Sonic, a formidable robot with unmatched speed and intellect, seizes Angel Island. With the island's fate hanging in the balance, Sonic must rally the Resistance to confront this mechanical adversary. Can Sonic outsmart and outpace a foe designed to be his ultimate rival, or will Neo Metal Sonic's conquest spell doom for all? The battle for Angel Island is on, and the stakes have never been higher.
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