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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011
The Fenway Foul-Up
A baseball bat is stolen from a famous player and two kids try to solve the mystery.
112 pages· 9,681 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 955 ratings
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Books About Boston · 56 titles considered
The Best Boston Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about boston? 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 Boston
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1943
Johnny Tremain
A young apprentice's accident thrusts him into the heart of the American Revolution.
300 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 52,254 ratings
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998
The Journal of William Thomas Emerson
By Barry Denenberg · Book #1 in the My Name is America series
A boy becomes a spy amidst pre-Revolutionary War tensions.
154 pages· 22,668 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 783 ratings
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$1994
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1941
Make Way for Ducklings
A family of ducks searches for a safe place to live and raise their ducklings in the city of Boston.
64 pages· 1,260 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 91,522 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
The Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street
By Lauren Oliver · Book #1 in the Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street series
A girl must uncover the truth behind her father's disappearance and the vanishing of magical creatures.
348 pages· 69,215 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 773 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019
Her Fearless Run
By Kim Chaffee, Ellen Rooney (Illustrator)
A woman defies the odds to run the Boston Marathon, changing the sport forever.
40 pages· 1,233 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 401 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2013
Clementine and the Spring Trip
A third-grader navigates the challenges of growing up, including friendships, family, and self-discovery.
160 pages· 16,667 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,702 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
The Sword of Summer
By Rick Riordan · Book #1 in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series
A homeless teen discovers he's a Norse god's son and must stop Ragnarok.
544 pages· 117,670 words· Est. 16.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 246,104 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016
The First Step
A young girl challenges school segregation, sparking a historic fight for equality.
40 pages· 1,411 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 589 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018
Colossal Fossil
By Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator) · Book #10 in the A to Z Mysteries Super Edition series
A sleepover at a museum turns mysterious after a loud crash. What happened to the Spinosaurus?
144 pages· 14,562 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 328 ratings
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Boston Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about boston for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1995
The Stranger
Ages 4–7 · 1986
A mysterious stranger's arrival alters the weather. Is he Jack Frost?
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$1699
Waiting for Pumpsie
Ages 5–8 · 2017
A young fan witnesses history as the Red Sox integrate in 1959.
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$1799
Colonial Voices
Ages 9–12 · 2008
A young errand boy races through Boston, spreading word of rebellion against British rule.
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$1699
Busing Brewster
Ages 3–7 · 2010
A boy's first day at a new school challenges his courage and self-belief.
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$1695
F is for Fenway
Ages 5–10 · 2012
Explore the storied past of baseball's oldest ballpark.
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$3421
Boston Red Sox
Ages 8–11 · 2011
Discover the highs and lows of the Boston Red Sox's storied history.
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$2295
The Flying Squirrel Stowaways
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Two squirrels' home becomes a Christmas tree, leading to an unexpected journey.
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$1799
Ben's Revolution
Ages 7–9 · 2017
A boy witnesses the Revolutionary War's start, caught outside Boston as history unfolds.
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$1799
Larry Gets Lost in Boston
Ages 4–8 · 2013
A pup's adventure through Boston to reunite with his owner.
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$1699
Up & Down
Ages 6–9 · 2018
A scientist must outwit a tricky co-pilot and avoid disaster to fly across the English Channel.
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Boston Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about boston for developing and independent readers.
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$1499
The Liars Society
Ages 8–12 · 2024
Two students must solve a theft to join a secret society or risk losing everything.
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$2100
Rush Revere and the First Patriots
Ages 8–12 · 2013
A history teacher and his talking horse travel to 1765 Boston to witness the American Revolution's beginnings.
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$899
Last Man Out
Ages 10–+ · 2016
Tommy faces his toughest challenge yet when his hero firefighter dad is injured.
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$699
Clementine, Friend of the Week
Ages 7–9 · 2010
A third-grade girl navigates friendships and personal growth while dealing with the loss of her beloved pet.
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$599
I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919
Ages 8–11 · 2019
A young girl struggles to survive after a massive molasses tank explodes in her neighborhood, causing widespread destruction and chaos.
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$799
What Was the Boston Tea Party?
Ages 8–12 · 2013
The Boston Tea Party was a pivotal event in American history that helped spark the American Revolution
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$1899
My Family Divided
Ages 9–14 · 2018
A young girl's life shatters when her parents are deported.
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$599
Judy Moody Declares Independence
Ages 6–9 · 2005
A young girl named Judy Moody travels to Boston with her family and learns about American history and independence.
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$799
George Washington's Spy
Ages 9–12 · 2010
Seven kids are trapped in 1776 Boston, facing redcoats and rampant pox. Can they survive and return home?
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$1799
The Downward Spiral
Ages 8–12 · 2017
A mysterious death forces unlikely allies to uncover dark secrets and hidden betrayals.
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$1699
Loyalty
Ages 8–12 · 2022
A young Loyalist becomes a British spy, questioning loyalty and truth during the American Revolution.
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$599
The Boston Tea Party
Ages 7–10 · 2018
Caught between two sides, a young girl witnesses the Boston Tea Party's spark of revolution.