Books About Captivity And Escape

The Best Captivity And Escape Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about captivity and escape? 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.

Super Potato's Galactic Breakout
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Our 3 Favorite Books About Captivity And Escape

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

Super Potato's Galactic Breakout

Book #2 in the Super Potato series

A hero's daring escape from an alien's cosmic zoo.

56 pages· 1,185 words· Est. 14 min read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 180 ratings
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Summary: Captured by a space slug named Zort, Super Potato finds himself in a cosmic menagerie. With the reluctant aid of Zort's robot assistant, he plots a daring escape. Can Super Potato outwit his captor and return home, or will he become a permanent exhibit in Zort's collection? The galaxy's most unusual jailbreak is about to begin.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1970

Sing Down the Moon

A young girl narrates her tribe's harrowing forced march to Fort Sumner.

Newbery Honor (1971)
144 pages· 26,236 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 8,959 ratings
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Summary: Bright Morning, a young Navajo girl, faces the brutal reality of her tribe's forced relocation to Fort Sumner. As she navigates this perilous journey, her resilience and courage are tested. Will she find a way to preserve her spirit and hope amidst the struggle for survival? This gripping tale of endurance and bravery unfolds against the backdrop of historical events, challenging Bright Morning to fight for her people's future.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2017

Fishin': Impossible

A young shark investigates his enemy's mysterious disappearance underwater.

144 pages· 10,005 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 55 ratings
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Summary: Harry Hammer, inspired by his favorite TV detective, dives into a mystery when his nemesis, Rick Reef, vanishes. Is it a case of foul play or just a fishing trip? As Harry navigates the ocean's depths, he must unravel the truth before it's too late. With each clue, the stakes rise, and Harry finds himself in deeper waters than ever before. Can he solve the mystery, or will he become the next one to disappear? Dive into this underwater adventure and discover the secrets lurking beneath the waves.
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