Books About Drugs

The Best Drugs Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about drugs? 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 Drugs

Jude
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2004

Jude

After his father's murder, a teen is pulled into a crime he didn't commit.

277 pages
4.2 Goodreads · 1,617 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: After Jude watches his drug-dealer father get gunned down at the kitchen table, he is taken from his dangerous neighborhood to a comfortable home and an elite private school with the mother he never knew. But his new life soon falls apart when he is accused of a crime, and Jude must decide whom he can trust.
That Was Then, This Is Now
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$2199
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1971

That Was Then, This Is Now

Two friends face growing tensions as they drift apart, testing their bond and loyalty.

36,250 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 42,593 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Bryon and Mark have been inseparable, but as they navigate the challenges of growing up, their friendship is tested. With new pressures and diverging paths, can their bond withstand the strain, or will the changes tear them apart? As they confront the realities of life, choices must be made that could alter their relationship forever. Dive into a gripping tale of friendship, loyalty, and the inevitable changes that come with growing up.
The Berenstain Bears and the Drug Free Zone
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$379
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1993

The Berenstain Bears and the Drug Free Zone

Siblings uncover a drug issue but learn solving mysteries isn't as simple as it seems.

112 pages· 8,996 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 210 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Brother and Sister Bear face a daunting challenge: uncovering how drugs are infiltrating their school. As they dive into the mystery, their determination leads them to unexpected twists. Can they solve the case without jumping to conclusions, or will their assumptions lead them astray? The stakes are high as they navigate the complexities of truth and justice in Bear Country.
The DH
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The DH

A pitcher's rival returns after a doping scandal, on the field and off it.

304 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: After controversy in football and basketball season, Alex Myers just wants to work on his fastball and spend time with Christine. Then Matt Gordon, suspended for taking performance-enhancing drugs, is let back on the baseball team, and he becomes Alex's rival for both. Alex has to decide what fair play really means.
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