The Best Amnesia Books for Kids

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Restart

By Gordon Korman

A boy with amnesia must uncover his past and decide his future.

256 pages· 59,501 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 54,395 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Chase wakes up with no memory after a fall, thrust into a life he doesn't recognize. As he returns to school, he faces mixed reactions—some see him as a hero, others fear him. One girl even dumps yogurt on his head. Who was he before the accident, and who will he become now? With a chance to redefine himself, Chase must navigate the complexities of his past and the possibilities of his future. Can he turn a blank slate into a fresh start, or will his past catch up with him?

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$1899

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2009

The Maze Runner

By James Dashner · Book #1 in the The Maze Runner series

A boy with no memory must escape a deadly, shifting maze to survive.

384 pages· 100,758 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,738,887 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Thomas wakes up with no memory, surrounded by boys in a mysterious enclosure. Beyond the towering walls lies a deadly, ever-changing maze. No one has ever escaped. When a girl arrives with a chilling message—Remember. Survive. Run—Thomas must confront the maze's lethal secrets. Can he find a way out before it's too late?

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$958

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2012

Out of Sight, Out of Time

By Ally Carter · Book #5 in the Gallagher Girls series

A spy school student races to recover lost memories while evading a relentless enemy.

320 pages· 67,025 words· Est. 6 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 59,318 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Cammie Morgan wakes in a convent with no memory of the past months, only bruises and dirt as clues. Returning to the Gallagher Academy, she finds more questions than answers. With her friends and enigmatic Zach, Cammie embarks on a global quest to uncover her lost summer. The Circle of Cavan, a dangerous organization, is determined to stop her at any cost. Can Cammie piece together her past before it's too late? The stakes are high, and time is running out in this thrilling tale of friendship, espionage, and mystery.

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$1597

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2017

The Van Gogh Deception

By Deron R. Hicks · The Lost Art Mysteries series

A boy with no memory races to uncover his identity and thwart a massive art fraud.

320 pages· 59,688 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,638 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: A boy wakes up in the National Gallery with no memory of who he is. As he navigates a world of art and deception, he must unravel the mystery of his past while preventing a colossal art fraud. With each clue, the stakes rise, leading him on a thrilling chase through the heart of Washington, DC. Can he piece together his identity before it's too late? This interactive mystery invites readers to explore famous paintings and solve the puzzle alongside him.

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$2522

Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2013

The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die

By April Henry

A woman wakes in a cabin, hunted by killers, with no memory. Can she survive?

240 pages· 51,265 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 14,202 ratings

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Library Binding

Summary: Waking in a ransacked cabin with no memory, a woman overhears a deadly decision: her life must end. Desperate to survive, she flees, joined by Ty, an unexpected ally. Together, they unravel a web of murder, identity theft, and biological warfare. As they race against time, each step uncovers more danger. Will they uncover the truth before it's too late? "The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die" is a gripping thriller that keeps you guessing at every turn.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001

Survival

By Gordon Korman · Book #2 in the Island series

Six kids stranded on an island must survive, but are they truly alone?

144 pages· 25,858 words· Est. 3 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 4,655 ratings

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Summary: Six shipwrecked kids find themselves stranded on a deserted island with no food or shelter. As they struggle to survive, they face the chilling possibility that they might not be alone. Can they overcome the island's challenges and uncover its secrets before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Crooked Sixpence

By Jennifer Bell · THE UNCOMMONERS series

Siblings uncover a magical underground city and race to protect a powerful family secret.

336 pages· 72,524 words· Est. 10 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,814 ratings

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Summary: Ivy and Seb Sparrow's world flips when their grandmother falls ill, and their home is invaded. Fleeing from a bizarre policeman, they discover Lundinor, a hidden city where everyday objects hold magical powers. As dark forces close in, the siblings must unravel their family's link to a legendary treasure. Can they unlock the secrets before time runs out?

The Best Amnesia Books for Kids

Our 7 Favorite Books About Amnesia

Restart

The Maze Runner

Out of Sight, Out of Time

The Van Gogh Deception

The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die

Survival

The Crooked Sixpence

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