Books About Arson

The Best Arson Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about arson? 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 3 Favorite Books About Arson

The Stranger Next Door
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

The Stranger Next Door

A cat detective uncovers secrets behind neighborhood fires and vandalism.

162 pages· 32,422 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 891 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In a new neighborhood, Alex's only friend is his cat, Pete. When mysterious fires and vandalism strike, Pete suspects the unfriendly new neighbor, Rocky, is hiding something. Can this feline detective uncover the truth and save the community from chaos? Dive into a world where a clever cat takes on a puzzling mystery, revealing secrets that could change everything.
Burning Up
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1999

Burning Up

A school project about an old barn fire uncovers a town's buried prejudice.

240 pages· 53,800 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.6 Goodreads · 1,455 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Fifteen-year-old Macey is spending the summer near her grandparents' quiet Connecticut town when a history project leads her to a barn that burned across the street decades ago. Nobody wants to talk about who set the fire, or why. As she digs into the past and loses someone close to her, Macey confronts racism in the town she loves, in her own family and in herself, and learns what it costs to look away.
I Know You Started It
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2026

I Know You Started It

A school fire ignites suspicion. Can four students uncover the truth before one is blamed?

240 pages· 37,540 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 352 ratings
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Summary: When a fire erupts at their middle school, Eva, Dani, Liam, and Gabe must unravel the mystery before one of them is accused. As they delve into rumors and secrets, the arsonist seems to anticipate their every move. With scarce evidence and mounting tension, can they solve the mystery in time? This thrilling whodunit challenges them to navigate a web of deceit and danger, where every lead could be a trap. Will they uncover the truth, or will the real culprit remain hidden in the shadows?
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