Books About Coastal Towns

The Best Coastal Towns Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about coastal towns? 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 2 Favorite Books About Coastal Towns

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

The Girl in White

By Lindsay Currie

A girl confronts a ghost to break a town's ancient curse.

304 pages· 61,330 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,013 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old Mallory is new to Eastport, a town obsessed with its cursed history. Plagued by nightmares and a sense of being watched, she encounters a ghostly figure from her dreams. As Eastport prepares to celebrate its eerie past, Mallory must unravel the mystery of Sweet Molly, the town's most feared legend. Can she face her fears and stop the curse before it destroys everything? Dive into a chilling adventure of bravery and mystery, perfect for young fans of ghost stories and historical legends.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

The Stars Did Wander Darkling

By Colin Meloy

A sleepy town's dark secret awakens, and only the kids can stop it.

336 pages· 83,428 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 2,239 ratings

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Summary: In 1980s Oregon, Archie Coomes notices strange happenings in his quiet seaside town. A penny on a doormat, a mysterious man, and eerie night sounds hint at something sinister. When his dad's construction work disturbs a cursed site, adults begin acting oddly. As an ancient evil emerges, Archie and his friends must confront the darkness threatening their community. Can they unravel the mystery before it's too late?

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