Books About Apocalypses

The Best Apocalypses Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about apocalypses? 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 9 Favorite Books About Apocalypses

Life As We Knew It
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2006

Life As We Knew It

By Susan Beth Pfeffer · Book #1 in the Last Survivors series

A meteor shifts the moon, plunging Earth into chaos. Can Miranda's family survive?

337 pages· 95,201 words· Est. 9 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 135,084 ratings
Paperback
Summary: When a meteor shifts the moon closer to Earth, chaos ensues. High schooler Miranda and her family face tsunamis, earthquakes, and darkness. In their sunroom refuge, they battle for survival, clinging to hope. Can they endure the world's collapse?
The Zombie Chasers
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

The Zombie Chasers

By John Kloepfer, David DeGrand (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the Zombie Chasers series

Fleeing super zombies, a team races to find a cure in the Caribbean.

240 pages· 23,648 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 129 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Zack and his friends escape Florida's zombie-infested shores, pursued by relentless super zombies. Their only hope lies with a quirky explorer hiding in a Caribbean bunker. As they battle decomposing pirates and sea creatures, they must find the cure before their plan sinks. Can they outsmart the zombies of the Caribbean and save the world?
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 · 490 ratings
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Paperback
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.
New Dragon City
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

New Dragon City

By Mari Mancusi · Book #1 in the New Dragon City series

Can a boy and a dragon find peace in a world torn by fear?

343 pages· 72,300 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 1,600 ratings
$16.99
Hardcover
Summary: In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by dragons, young Noah survives with his father and a group of survivors. When Noah encounters a young dragon, he begins to question the 'kill or be killed' mentality. Rumors of humans living peacefully with dragons spark hope, but Noah's quest for harmony may cost him his family. As tensions rise, can Noah bridge the divide between humans and dragons, or will his dreams of peace crumble under the weight of fear and mistrust?
Crank Palace
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2020

Crank Palace

The Maze Runner Series series

A man battles madness and a deadly virus, seeking salvation in a world gone mad.

180 pages· 35,119 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 19,548 ratings
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Summary: Newt, burdened by a deadly virus, escapes his friends to spare them his descent into madness. As he navigates a perilous world, he finds himself in the Crank Palace, a refuge for the hopeless. There, amidst chaos and fear, he encounters Keisha and her son, Dante, who offer him an unexpected chance at redemption. Can Newt find peace in a world that seems determined to destroy him, or will his past catch up with him? Discover the gripping journey of survival and unexpected bonds in a world teetering on the brink.
Lally's Game
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2022

Lally's Game

By Scott Cawthon, Kelly Parra, Andrea Waggener · Book #1 in the Five Nights at Freddy's: Tales from the Pizzaplex series

Three chilling tales reveal hidden secrets with terrifying consequences.

256 pages· 56,161 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.6 Goodreads · 1,427 ratings
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Summary: Selena, Jessica, and Maya face haunting secrets in the world of Five Nights at Freddy's. A forbidden artifact, a double life, and an off-limits exploration lead them into sinister mysteries. Each story unveils a chilling truth, where curiosity comes at a terrifying price. Will they escape the shadows lurking in the uncharted corners of Freddy Fazbear's universe, or will the darkness consume them? Dive into these spine-tingling tales and discover the hidden horrors that await.
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 Goodreads · 343 ratings
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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?
The Last Comics on Earth: A Song of Swords and Stuffies
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The Last Comics on Earth: A Song of Swords and Stuffies

By Max Brallier, Joshua Pruett, Jay Cooper (Illustrator), Douglas Holgate (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Last Comics on Earth series

A monster threatens Apocalyptia's cuteness. Can heroes save it from permanent adorableness?

256 pages· 10,969 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 99 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In Apocalyptia, a monster attack leads to an unexpected alliance with the Laser Blade Hero Squad. As the land faces a mysterious cutification, Savage and his friends must unravel the threat before everything becomes permanently adorable. Can they reclaim their comic's top spot and save their world from overwhelming cuteness?
The Last Comics on Earth: Too Many Villains!
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

The Last Comics on Earth: Too Many Villains!

By Max Brallier, Joshua Pruett, Jay Cooper (Illustrator), Douglas Holgate (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Last Comics on Earth series

Kids race to stop a mysterious villain's ultimate evil plan.

256 pages· 12,950 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 173 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk are back, juggling their biggest challenge yet: crafting a sequel to their hit graphic novel. But their superhero alter-egos uncover a shocking truth—every villainous plot originates from one mysterious mastermind. As they race across Apocalyptia, the stakes skyrocket. Can they thwart the ultimate evil plan and create their greatest sequel ever? Dive into a world of puzzles, danger, and unexpected twists!
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