Books About Drug Addiction

The Best Drug Addiction Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about drug addiction? 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 Drug Addiction

Sadie
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2018

Sadie

A teen sets out alone to find the man she blames for her sister's death.

320 pages· 73,337 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 134,730 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: When her little sister Mattie is found dead, nineteen-year-old Sadie disappears, set on finding the man she believes killed her. Months later, radio host West McCray takes up her story in a true-crime podcast and follows her trail through small towns. Told in alternating chapters of Sadie's journey and the podcast's episodes, this dark, award-winning YA thriller deals with abuse and grief.
Shelter
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2011

Shelter

By Harlan Coben · Book #1 in the Mickey Bolitar series

Mickey's new girlfriend vanishes, leading him into a dark world of secrets and lies.

304 pages· 63,602 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 36,181 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Mickey Bolitar's life is in turmoil after his father's death and his mother's rehab stint. Living with his estranged uncle, he starts anew at a high school where he meets Ashley, a seemingly perfect girlfriend. But when Ashley disappears, Mickey uncovers a hidden world of deception, revealing that neither Ashley nor his father were who they seemed. As he delves deeper, Mickey faces a conspiracy that challenges everything he thought he knew. Can he unravel the truth before it's too late? Dive into a gripping mystery where high school drama is the least of Mickey's worries.