Books About Captivity And Escape

The Best Captivity And Escape Books for Kids

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.

The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Captivity And Escape

Kaya's Escape!
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2002

Kaya's Escape!

Captured by raiders, Kaya must escape and protect her sister.

96 pages· 10,882 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 2,275 ratings
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Summary: In 1764, Kaya faces a dire choice: flee with her blind sister or save her beloved horse. As raiders invade, hesitation leads to capture. Now, Kaya must find a way to escape and reunite with her family. Can she outsmart her captors and protect her sister, Speaking Rain, in a world fraught with danger? The journey home is perilous, and every decision could mean the difference between freedom and captivity. Will Kaya's courage and determination be enough to overcome the odds?
Super Potato's Galactic Breakout
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$858
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 Goodreads · 185 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.
Sing Down the Moon
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1970

Sing Down the Moon

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

144 pages· 26,236 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 8,996 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.
Fishin': Impossible
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$574
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 Goodreads · 56 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.