Books About Assassins

The Best Assassins Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about assassins? 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 10 Favorite Books About Assassins

Mission Unstoppable
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011

Mission Unstoppable

By Dan Gutman · Book #1 in the The Genius Files series

Twins on a road trip face mysterious threats and secret codes.

304 pages· 51,368 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 7,815 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald thought their family vacation was ordinary until danger struck. Chased by mysterious foes and decoding secret messages, they must uncover the truth about The Genius Files. From California's quirky museums to Wisconsin's oddities, their journey is a thrilling race against time. Can they outsmart the threats and solve the mystery before it's too late?
Small Wonder
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2026

Small Wonder

By Ross Montgomery

A boy races against time to save a kingdom from impending doom.

224 pages· 44,818 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 364 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Tick, known as Small Wonder, must journey across perilous lands to warn the kingdom of an impending invasion. With his brother and loyal horse by his side, he faces assassins, bandits, and rogue knights. Can Tick fulfill his grandfather's dying wish and save the realm before time runs out?
The Arctic Railway Assassin
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$1899
Chapter Book · 2022

The Arctic Railway Assassin

By M. G. Leonard, Sam Sedgman, Elisa Paganelli (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the Adventures on Trains series

A night train journey to the Arctic turns deadly as a sinister figure shadows the passengers.

256 pages· 45,560 words
4.4 Goodreads · 877 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Young sleuth Hal embarks on a thrilling Arctic train journey with his uncle, Nat. Their holiday turns perilous when a deadly 'Kill Code' is sought by dangerous forces. As an old enemy resurfaces, Hal must navigate a web of intrigue and danger. Can they outsmart an assassin and protect the lethal secret? Join Hal in his most terrifying adventure yet, where every sketch could be a clue to survival.
Rebel Witch
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$1900
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2025

Rebel Witch

Book #2 in the The Crimson Moth series

A witch and a hunter must unite, risking love and betrayal, to save or doom their world.

464 pages· 107,743 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 312,162 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Rune Winters, betrayed and hunted, allies with a dangerous witch to survive. Gideon Sharpe, torn by lingering feelings for Rune, must decide between love and saving the world from a witch's reign. As they are forced to work together, their unresolved emotions resurface, leading to an impossible choice: sacrifice Rune or risk the world burning. In this thrilling conclusion, love and survival collide in a world where magic is both a weapon and a curse.
Traitor's Chase
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Traitor's Chase

By Stuart Gibbs · Book #2 in the The Last Musketeer series

Time-traveling Greg faces betrayal and danger in 1615 Paris.

272 pages· 49,458 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 1,553 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Greg Rich, now a young D’Artagnan, navigates 1615 Paris, struggling to return home and thwart the sinister Michel Dinicoeur. As the Musketeers pursue Dinicoeur to Spain, they face ambushes and suspicion. Is there a traitor among them? Trust is fragile, and the stakes are high in this thrilling adventure.
Naruto
Graphic Nov.
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2000

Naruto

By Masashi Kishimoto (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the NARUTO series

Young ninjas face unexpected peril while guarding a mysterious bridgebuilder.

216 pages· 8,263 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 32,485 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Naruto, a mischievous young ninja, dreams of greatness. Eager for a real challenge, he and his teammates, Sasuke and Sakura, take on a mission to protect Tazuna, a grumpy bridgebuilder. But as danger looms from the shadows, the trio discovers that their task is far more perilous than anticipated. Can they rise to the occasion and safeguard their charge, or will the threats from the Land of the Waves prove too formidable? Adventure, danger, and the quest for ninja glory await in this thrilling tale.
Russian Roulette
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2013

Russian Roulette

By Anthony Horowitz · Book #10 in the Alex Rider series

A teen spy's quest for revenge uncovers a mysterious assassin's mercy.

432 pages· 83,809 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 12,943 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Teen spy Alex Rider's life is upended when his uncle is killed by assassin Yassen Gregorovich. As Alex seeks revenge, he discovers Yassen's unexpected mercy. Why did Yassen spare him? Dive into the shadowy world of espionage and uncover the secrets behind Yassen's choices. This thrilling tale explores the darker side of spycraft, where every decision could mean life or death. Can Alex unravel the mystery before it's too late?
Eagle Strike
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2006

Eagle Strike

By Anthony Horowitz · Book #4 in the Alex Rider series

Teen spy must stop a famous pop star from global destruction, alone.

352 pages· 65,324 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 56,859 ratings
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Summary: Teen superspy Alex Rider faces his toughest mission yet: exposing the sinister plans of Sir Damian Cray, a beloved pop star with a dangerous agenda. Without government support, Alex must convince the world of Cray's true intentions before it's too late. Can he thwart a madman's plot to save the world from itself?
Queen of Faces
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$2184
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2026

Queen of Faces

By Petra Lord

A girl trapped in a dying body must kill for the magical elite or perish.

432 pages
3.9 Goodreads · 4,534 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Seventeen-year-old Anabelle Gage is trapped in a male body that is rotting from the inside out. Desperate to steal a new body, she is caught and given a choice: die, or become an assassin for the magical elite in exchange for a better life. A dark young adult fantasy with a transgender heroine.
Yellow Brick War
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2016

Yellow Brick War

By Danielle Paige · Book #3 in the Dorothy Must Die series

A girl trained to kill a tyrant failed, and now the war has followed her home.

304 pages· 66,841 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 24,020 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Amy Gumm was swept from Kansas to Oz, where the Wicked Witches trained her for one mission: kill Dorothy, who has turned the magical land into a nightmare. But Amy failed, others died for her mistake, and the portal between Oz and Kansas has been opened. Now Amy must find a way to close it, or Dorothy will make sure she never gets home again.
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