Books About Conspiracy

The Best Conspiracy Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about conspiracy? 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2010

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By Gabrielle Lord · Book #7 in the Conspiracy 365 series

A fugitive teen races against time to uncover a deadly secret while evading relentless pursuers.

181 pages· 35,608 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,304 ratings
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Summary: Fifteen-year-old Cal is thrust into a perilous race against time after a cryptic warning on New Year's Eve. With his father's mysterious death looming over him, Cal must navigate a world where danger lurks at every turn. As he dodges law enforcement and ruthless criminals, he seeks answers about a history-changing secret. Can he trust anyone, or will betrayal be his downfall? With each passing second, the stakes rise, and Cal's survival hangs in the balance. Will he uncover the truth before it's too late, or will the clock run out on his desperate quest?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Hunting the Hunter

By Gordon Korman · Book #6 in the On The Run series

Two siblings must outsmart a killer to free their parents.

160 pages· 26,493 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,348 ratings
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Summary: Aiden and Meg Falconer are on a desperate mission to clear their parents' names. They've tracked down Hairless Joe, the dangerous man who framed them. But capturing a professional killer is no easy task. As they close in, the stakes rise—will they succeed, or will Joe escape, leaving their family in ruins? The ultimate showdown awaits, and only one side can prevail.
Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2006

Eagle Strike

By Anthony Horowitz · Book #4 in the Alex Rider series

Teen spy must stop a famous pop star from global destruction, alone.

352 pages· 65,324 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 56,551 ratings
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Summary: Teen superspy Alex Rider faces his toughest mission yet: exposing the sinister plans of Sir Damian Cray, a beloved pop star with a dangerous agenda. Without government support, Alex must convince the world of Cray's true intentions before it's too late. Can he thwart a madman's plot to save the world from itself?
Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2012

Seconds Away

By Harlan Coben · Book #2 in the Mickey Bolitar series

A teen uncovers dark secrets while solving a classmate's shooting.

395 pages· 67,039 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 20,575 ratings
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Summary: Mickey Bolitar faces a deadly mystery when his classmate Rachel is shot. With danger lurking, he and his friends, Ema and Spoon, must unravel secrets tied to the Abeona Shelter and his father's death. As they delve deeper, Mickey must protect those he loves from an unseen threat. Can he solve the mystery before it's too late?
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2021

The Betrayed

By Kiera Cass · Book #2 in the The Betrothed series

A broken heart, a tyrant king, and a choice that could change everything.

320 pages· 66,095 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 21,936 ratings
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Summary: Hollis, fleeing a shattered past, finds refuge with the Eastoffe family in Isolte. As tensions rise, she faces a choice: help unseat a tyrannical king or follow her heart's secret desires. With a surly cousin complicating matters, can Hollis balance her new loyalties with her own longings? The fate of her adopted homeland hangs in the balance, and Hollis must decide if she can risk everything for a chance at peace and love.
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

What REALLY Happened to Humpty?

Detective Dumpty investigates if Humpty's fall was an accident or foul play.

32 pages· 1,994 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
4.3/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 444 ratings
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Summary: Detective Joe Dumpty is on a mission to uncover the truth behind his brother Humpty's fall. Was it an accident or something more sinister? With suspects like Little Miss Muffet and Chicken Little, Joe navigates a world of nursery rhyme intrigue. As he delves deeper, the stakes rise, and the truth becomes more elusive. Can Joe crack the case before it's too late? Dive into a whimsical mystery where nothing is as it seems and every clue leads to more questions.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

A Test of Courage

A young Jedi's mission turns perilous when a cruiser is sabotaged, forcing a crash landing on a mysterious moon.

230 pages· 41,432 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 7,299 ratings
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Summary: Sixteen-year-old Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh faces her first daunting mission: escorting young inventor Avon Starros. When their cruiser is bombed, they crash-land on a desolate moon. With communication cut and supplies dwindling, Vernestra must lead her group, including a droid and a Padawan, through unknown dangers lurking in the forest. Can they survive the threats of this mysterious world and find a way back to safety? As tensions rise, Vernestra's leadership and the group's ingenuity are put to the ultimate test in this thrilling Star Wars adventure set in the High Republic era.
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