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The Best Betrayal Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about betrayal? 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.

Ace of Spades
Ship Breaker
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One of Us Is Lying
#1 in Series
Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper
Series
Graphic Nov.
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Betrayal

The Count of Monte Cristo
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$759
Chapter Book · 1846

The Count of Monte Cristo

A sailor's quest for revenge after wrongful imprisonment leads to a treasure and a reckoning with fate.

531 pages· 455,380 words
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,072,815 ratings
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Mass Market Paperbound
Summary: Imprisoned on his wedding day for a crime he didn't commit, young sailor Edmond Dantès escapes the island fortress of Chateau d’If. With a hidden treasure at his disposal, he embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against those who betrayed him. As Dantès transforms into the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo, he must confront the consequences of his obsession. Will his pursuit of justice lead to redemption or ruin? Set in post-Napoleonic France, this tale of betrayal, adventure, and fate challenges the boundaries of revenge and destiny.
An Ember in the Ashes
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$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

An Ember in the Ashes

By Sabaa Tahir · Book #1 in the An Ember in the Ashes series

A slave and a soldier defy an empire, risking everything for freedom.

480 pages· 124,141 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 361,338 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In a brutal empire where defiance means death, Laia, a slave, must spy for rebels to save her brother. At the military academy, she meets Elias, a soldier yearning for freedom. Together, they face impossible choices that could alter the empire's fate. Will their intertwined destinies ignite hope or lead to destruction?
Ace of Spades
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2021

Ace of Spades

By Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Two students face a dangerous game as an anonymous bully reveals their secrets.

422 pages· 101,898 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 103,916 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Devon and Chiamaka, top students at Niveus Academy, are thrilled to be senior prefects. But their dreams unravel when 'Aces' starts exposing their secrets through anonymous texts. As their futures hang in the balance, they must unmask this mysterious tormentor before the game turns deadly. Can they outsmart Aces, or will their lives be shattered?
Ship Breaker
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2010

Ship Breaker

By Paolo Bacigalupi · Book #1 in the Ship Breaker series

A teen scavenger must choose between survival and saving a wealthy shipwreck survivor.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2010)Michael L. Printz Award (2011)
326 pages· 74,322 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 45,149 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a future Gulf Coast ravaged by climate change, Nailer, a young scavenger, toils on grounded oil tankers. When a hurricane reveals a luxurious clipper ship, he faces a life-altering choice: strip it for parts or save its sole survivor, a rich girl who might offer a path to a better life. As loyalties clash and survival hangs in the balance, Nailer must decide what kind of future he truly desires. Will he seize the chance for change, or will the harsh realities of his world hold him back?
One of Us Is Lying
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

One of Us Is Lying

By Karen M. McManus · Book #1 in the One of Us Is Lying series

Five enter detention, four leave alive. Who killed Simon?

416 pages· 91,054 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,104,732 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In Bayview High, five students enter detention, but only four emerge. Simon, the outcast with a notorious gossip app, dies mysteriously. Bronwyn, Addy, Nate, and Cooper become suspects, each hiding secrets Simon planned to expose. As investigators close in, the question looms: are they guilty or pawns in a larger game? Unravel the truth behind Simon's death and discover how far these teens will go to protect their secrets.
Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper
Graphic Nov.
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper

By Ian Flynn, Evan Stanley (Illustrator) · Sonic: Tangle & Whisper series

A lemur seeks action, a wolf hunts Sonic. Can they solve their problems together?

144 pages· 2,383 words· Est. 22 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 484 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Tangle the Lemur craves excitement, while Whisper the Wolf is on a mission to capture Sonic the Hedgehog. As they team up, their clashing goals lead to unexpected challenges. Can they save a friend and find common ground, or will their differences create chaos? Join Sonic, Tails, and other beloved characters in a whirlwind of adventures, from high-speed chases to treasure hunts. Will Tangle and Whisper's partnership thrive, or will it unravel in the face of danger?
The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirate's Revenge
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirate's Revenge

By Mac Barnett, Shawn Harris (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the The First Cat in Space series

A marooned pirate seeks revenge and an unlikely alliance to reclaim a stolen treasure map.

272 pages· 6,501 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 346 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Captain Babybeard, marooned by his mutinous crew, must forge an unexpected alliance to reclaim a stolen treasure map. As First Cat, the Moon Queen, and LOZ 4000 race to recover it, the fate of the moon hangs in the balance. Can Babybeard outwit his betrayers and seize his golden dreams, or will a nefarious banana thwart them all? Adventure and intrigue await in this cosmic pirate tale.
Clash of the Creepers
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Clash of the Creepers

By Winter Morgan · Book #6 in the Unofficial Gamer's Adventure series

Can Steve and friends survive creeper attacks to uncover Mine Mountain's legendary treasure?

112 pages· 18,202 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 352 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Steve and his friends embark on a perilous journey to find the legendary Mine Mountain, rumored to hold endless diamonds. With a dubious map in hand, they face relentless creeper attacks and must decide if their new allies can be trusted. As danger looms, will they uncover the mountain's secrets or fall victim to its mysteries? Join them in this thrilling adventure where trust and treasure are at stake.
One Piece, Volume 2: Buggy the Clown
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 1998

One Piece, Volume 2: Buggy the Clown

By Eiichiro Oda

A rubber-bodied pirate seeks the ultimate treasure, facing bizarre foes and thrilling challenges.

193 pages· 6,123 words· Est. 46 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 34,313 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Monkey D. Luffy, a rubber-bodied pirate, dreams of becoming King of the Pirates by finding the legendary One Piece. With his fearsome crewmate, Roronoa Zolo, Luffy faces cunning thieves like Nami and bizarre foes like Captain Buggy. Can Luffy's stretchy powers and determination overcome these challenges on the high seas? Adventure and danger await in this epic quest for the ultimate treasure.
Attack on Titan 8
Graphic Nov.
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 16–+ · 2012

Attack on Titan 8

By Hajime Isayama · Attack on Titan series

A failed mission leaves Eren facing a deadly Titan and a royal summons.

192 pages· 5,574 words· Est. 42 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 21,709 ratings
$10.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Eren's mission beyond the wall ends in disaster, leaving him with a royal summons and a deadly Titan on the loose. As his squad lies dead, Mikasa and Armin must decide if they will betray their king to save him. Can they unmask the female Titan before she strikes again, or will loyalty cost them everything?
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Betrayal Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about betrayal for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Ice Dragon
#6 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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Ice Dragon

Ages 5–9 · 2021

A group of dragons and their friends try to help an ice dragon who has fallen ill, while also uncovering a sinister plot to harm dragonkind

Attack of the Nindroids
#8 in Series
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Attack of the Nindroids

Ages 4–8 · 2014

Retired ninjas face a new threat in New Ninjago City.

Ananse and the Lizard
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Ananse and the Lizard

Ages 4–8 · 2002

A trickster spider must outwit a clever rival to win a royal prize.

Duel!
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Duel!

Ages 7–11 · 2008

Two rivals face off in a deadly duel, altering history forever.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin
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The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Ages 5–8 · 2013

A broken promise leads to unexpected consequences in Hamelin.

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Betrayal Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about betrayal for developing and independent readers.

The Mark of Athena (Graphic Novel)
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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The Mark of Athena (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Six heroes unite for a perilous quest. Who will fulfill the prophecy?

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 10
#10 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1199

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 10

2021

A devil hunter's rebirth as Chainsaw Man leads to a perilous path of despair and deception.

The Last Dragon on Mars
#1 in Series
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$1899

The Last Dragon on Mars

Ages 10–13 · 2024

A boy on Mars discovers a dragon that could save their doomed colony.

A Torch Against the Night
#2 in Series
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A Torch Against the Night

Ages 14–17 · 2016

Fugitives Elias and Laia race against dark forces to save her brother from a deadly prison.

The Queen of Nothing
Series
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$2299

The Queen of Nothing

Ages 14–17 · 2019

An exiled queen must choose between power and humanity as a curse threatens her world.

The Wicked King
Series
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$2299

The Wicked King

Ages 14–17 · 2019

A mortal must outwit a treacherous king and uncover a traitor to protect her brother in a perilous faerie realm.

Code of Honor
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$1899

Code of Honor

Ages 12–17 · 2015

Kamran races to clear his brother's name amid terror accusations.

The Iron Hand
#7 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1695

The Iron Hand

Ages 9–12 · 2016

A daring rescue turns into a dungeon escape. Can Dessa outwit her captors alone?

The Rise of Kyoshi
#1 in Series
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$1999

The Rise of Kyoshi

Ages 12–17 · 2019

A humble girl becomes a feared Avatar, shaping a legacy of justice and secrets.

Rise and Fall
#6 in Series
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$1399

Rise and Fall

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A shattered team must face betrayal and a fierce guardian to save their world.

One Piece, Vol. 9
#9 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$999

One Piece, Vol. 9

Ages 13–17 · 1999

A rubber-bodied pirate seeks the ultimate treasure, facing betrayal and ruthless foes.

Attack on Titan, Volume 11
Graphic Nov.
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$1840

Attack on Titan, Volume 11

Ages 15–18

Soldiers confront betrayal and survival as they battle monstrous titans and uncover hidden truths about their enemies and themselves.

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