Books About Apocalyptic Events

The Best Apocalyptic Events Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about apocalyptic events? 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 4 Favorite Books About Apocalyptic Events

The Warlock
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2011

The Warlock

A divided prophecy, a looming battle. Can Sophie reunite with her twin to save the world from ruin?

380 pages· 82,380 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 62,671 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In a world teetering on the brink of destruction, Sophie Newman must find her twin, Josh, who has allied with dark forces. As San Francisco faces chaos and allies are trapped in another realm, the stakes are higher than ever. Will Sophie reunite with Josh and prevent the end, or will betrayal seal their fate? Dive into a tale of magic, mystery, and the ultimate battle between good and evil in the fifth installment of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series.
Second Chance
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1998

Second Chance

Four kids navigate a world post-Rapture, grappling with faith and survival.

160 pages· 28,167 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 2,445 ratings
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Mass Market Paperback
Summary: Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan are left behind after the Rapture, facing a world in chaos. As they struggle with faith and loss, Lionel receives a desperate message from his Uncle Andre, prompting a race against time to Chicago. Will they find hope and redemption, or succumb to despair in a world turned upside down?
Gone Dark
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2022

Gone Dark

A teen leads friends to safety after a nationwide power failure plunges the country into chaos.

448 pages· 109,523 words· Est. 12 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 762 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Zara, a seventeen-year-old who fled her father's survivalist compound, must now return to it after a malware attack cripples the nation's power. Leading her friends across a chaotic landscape, Zara confronts her past and the father she left behind. As they journey through a crumbling world, Zara's survival skills are tested, and she must decide if facing her past is worth the risk. Will she find salvation at the compound, or is she better off in the shadows of a powerless world?
Apocalypse Meow Meow
Graphic Nov.
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Apocalypse Meow Meow

Stray dogs face a giant cat to claim a Twonkies factory in a post-apocalyptic world.

224 pages· 1,867 words· Est. 21 min read
3.5 Goodreads · 235 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a world where food is scarce, Brownie, Apollo, and their stray dog crew stumble upon a Twonkies factory, seemingly a paradise of endless treats. But a colossal, cunning cat guards this treasure. Can these determined dogs outsmart their feline foe and secure their survival? Join this hilarious, action-packed adventure as the Proimos duo delivers a graphic novel filled with unexpected twists and canine courage. Will the dogs' hunger drive them to victory, or will the cat prove too formidable? Dive into this lively tale where every page promises laughter and suspense.
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