Books About Bank Robberies

The Best Bank Robberies Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about bank robberies? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Bank Robberies

Baby's First Bank Heist
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

Baby's First Bank Heist

By Jim Whalley, Stephen Collins (Illustrator)

A baby plans a bank heist to buy a pet. Chaos ensues.

32 pages· 622 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo·3.7/5 Goodreads · 262 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Baby Frank is on a mission: rob a bank to afford a pet his parents refuse to buy. This adorable yet audacious plan leads to a hilarious adventure. Will Frank succeed in his fluffy quest, or will his criminal caper be foiled? Discover the mischief and mayhem as this pint-sized mastermind takes on the world of crime, proving that even the smallest among us can dream big.
The Chocolate Fudge Mystery
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1993

The Chocolate Fudge Mystery

By David A. Adler, Susanna Natti (Illustrator) · Book #14 in the Cam Jansen series

Two kids help the police solve a bank robbery case.

58 pages· 5,707 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 1,340 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Cam Jansen, a young detective with a photographic memory, and her friend Eric are selling candy for a school fundraiser. When they notice a full trash can outside an empty house, Cam suspects someone is hiding inside. With her keen eye for detail, Cam is determined to uncover the truth. What secrets lie behind the door, and can Cam solve the mystery before it's too late? Join Cam on this intriguing adventure where every clue counts and nothing is as it seems.
The Movie Star Mystery
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

The Movie Star Mystery

Book #69 in the The Boxcar Children series

Four siblings try to solve a mystery involving a movie star and a bank robbery.

128 pages· 15,477 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 527 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In Greenfield, a movie star seeks anonymity while filming, but chaos ensues. The Boxcar Children must unravel the mystery behind the mishaps threatening his career. Who's behind the sabotage, and why?
Calling All Cars!
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$379
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2010

Calling All Cars!

By Sonia Sander · Book #3 in the LEGO City Adventures series

A bank heist unfolds. Can the police catch the robbers in time?

32 pages
3.9 Goodreads · 202 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In LEGO City, chaos erupts as a daring bank heist unfolds. The police are on high alert, racing against time to catch the cunning robbers. Will justice prevail, or will the criminals escape with their loot? Dive into this thrilling chase and discover if the law can outsmart the lawbreakers in this action-packed adventure.
Turn Left at the Cow
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2013

Turn Left at the Cow

By Lisa Bullard

A boy's quest to uncover his father's past leads to a dangerous hunt for missing loot.

304 pages· 59,496 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 1,012 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Trav, a curious thirteen-year-old, visits his grandmother in Minnesota to learn about his father, who vanished after a bank heist. With friends Kenny and Iz, Trav searches for the missing loot. But their adventure turns perilous when they realize someone else is after the treasure, and they won't stop until they find it. Can Trav uncover the truth about his father before it's too late?
What Goes Up... (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

What Goes Up... (Graphic Novel)

By Stefan Petrucha, Sarah Kinney, Sho Murase (Illustrator) · Nancy Drew, Girl Detective series

A heist, a storm, and a balloon lead to a shocking betrayal.

96 pages
3.7 Goodreads · 141 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Nancy and her friends secretly join a mountain expedition to recover stolen cash after a robber vanishes in a storm with a hot air balloon. But as they uncover the balloon's fate, they realize their allies are actually the culprits. Can they outsmart the deceitful bankers and retrieve the money before it's too late?
Jack Goes West
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Jack Goes West

By Mac Barnett, Greg Pizzoli (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the A Jack Book series

A rabbit is accused of robbery. Can he prove his innocence?

80 pages· 722 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.4 Goodreads · 290 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Jack, a mischievous rabbit, and a cranky old lady head West to a dude ranch. When a bank robbery occurs, Jack is blamed. With clever rope tricks, he must catch the real thief to clear his name. Will Jack's secret be revealed, or will he leave the Wild West a free rabbit? Dive into this laugh-out-loud adventure where nothing is as it seems, and surprises await at every turn.
Unsolved Crime Mysteries
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$2912
Picture Book · Ages 8–14 · 2015

Unsolved Crime Mysteries

By Sean Stewart Price · Unsolved Mystery Files series

Unravel the secrets behind the world's most baffling heists and unsolved crimes.

32 pages· 2,990 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud
3.0 Goodreads · 12 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Explore the enigma of the world's most notorious heists, from Boston's art theft to Amsterdam's diamond heist. Delve into the minds of elusive criminals and the mysteries they leave behind. Can these perfect crimes ever be solved, or will they remain unsolved enigmas? Journey through dramatic photos and theories that challenge our understanding of crime and justice.
Currency Control
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$2342
Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2021

Currency Control

By Shawn Pryor, Francesca Ficorilli (Illustrator) · The Gamer series

A young gamer battles a villain's plan to control humanity.

37 pages· 1,060 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
2.9 Goodreads · 13 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Tyler Morant transforms into The Gamer to thwart Cynthia Cyber's sinister plot. With her creation, Currency, robbing banks, Cynthia aims to build a machine to control humanity. Can Tyler stop her before it's too late?
How to Catch a Dino Thief
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2017

How to Catch a Dino Thief

By Will Dare, Mariano Epelbaum (Illustrator) · Dino Riders series

In a dino-filled Wild West, can Josh catch a bandit to save his ranch?

128 pages· 9,477 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 28 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In the untamed Lost Plains, where dinosaurs roam, young Josh Sanders faces a dire challenge. His family's ranch lies in ruins after a tornado, and the only hope is capturing the elusive Blood Claw Bandit for a $500 reward. With his loyal triceratops, Charge, by his side, Josh embarks on a daring quest. Can he outsmart the bandit and save his home, or will the Wild West prove too wild? Adventure, danger, and dinosaurs await in this thrilling tale of courage and friendship.
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