Books About Deadly Games

The Best Deadly Games Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about deadly games? 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 Deadly Games

Salt & Stone
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2015

Salt & Stone

Survive a deadly race where trust is scarce and secrets abound.

320 pages· 90,993 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 6,823 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Tella Holloway races against time in the Brimstone Bleed, battling ocean depths and icy peaks to win a cure for her brother. With only forty-one contenders left, trust is fragile, and secrets threaten her every move. As the final leg looms, Tella must navigate treacherous alliances and unforeseen dangers. Who can she rely on when allies falter, and how far will she go to save her brother? The stakes are life and death, and only one can emerge victorious. Will Tella's determination be enough to conquer the ultimate challenge?
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2020

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

A mentor's ambition clashes with survival as the Hunger Games loom.

528 pages· 150,327 words· Est. 14 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 1,307,439 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Coriolanus Snow, a young mentor in the Capitol, faces a daunting challenge: guide a tribute from the lowest district to victory in the deadly Hunger Games. As he navigates the treacherous politics and brutal arena, his fate becomes entwined with his tribute's. Will he follow the rules or risk everything for survival? The stakes are high, and every decision could lead to triumph or ruin. In a world where power comes at a steep price, Coriolanus must decide what he's willing to sacrifice.