Books About Dystopia · 7 titles considered

The Best Dystopia Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about dystopia? 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 True Meaning of Smekday
Four
Steelstriker
The Shortlist

Our 7 Favorite Books About Dystopia

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2008

Los Juegos del Hambre

By Suzanne Collins · Book #1 in the JUEGOS DEL HAMBRE series

Survive a deadly game where losing means death.

400 pages· 100,051 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 10,187,662 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

The True Meaning of Smekday

By Adam Rex · Book #1 in the Smek series

A girl and an alien mechanic embark on a wild quest to save Earth from invasion.

423 pages· 86,086 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 10,122 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

City Under the City

In a screen-obsessed city, a girl discovers a hidden world of books and freedom.

68 pages· 639 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 296 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2022

Gleanings

Uncover hidden tales and new Scythes in a world defying death.

423 pages· 107,415 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 28,201 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2014

Four

Uncover Tobias's journey from Abnegation to Dauntless and his pivotal choices in a world on the brink of chaos.

285 pages· 56,333 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 263,059 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1945

Animal Farm

Animals seize a farm, but can they maintain their newfound freedom against human threats and internal challenges?

176 pages· 30,361 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,748,314 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2021

Steelstriker

By Marie Lu · Book #2 in the Skyhunter series

A lone warrior becomes a weapon to fight a fallen world.

400 pages· 113,646 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 11,659 ratings
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