Books About Eccentric Families

The Best Eccentric Families Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about eccentric families? 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 Eccentric Families

Peril at Price Manor
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Peril at Price Manor

By Laura Parnum

A young actress and twins battle zombifying creatures in a mysterious manor.

304 pages· 48,356 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 393 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Halle, an aspiring scream queen, visits her idol's eerie manor, only to find real horrors lurking. Teaming up with Maximus Price's twins, Paisley and Argyle, they face squid-like creatures turning staff into zombies. Can their unique talents save the day and the world? Dive into this thrilling, humorous adventure where every scream counts.
A Dictionary of Scoundrels
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A Dictionary of Scoundrels

By Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell (Illustrator) · The Swifts series

A mischievous girl hunts a killer at a chaotic family reunion.

338 pages· 75,712 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 7,728 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Shenanigan Swift, a spirited troublemaker, faces her biggest challenge at the Swift Family Reunion. When a relative is murdered, she defies her mischievous label to unravel the mystery. Can she redefine herself and catch the killer amid a web of secrets and wordplay? Dive into a world where names shape destinies, and Shenanigan must prove she's more than her definition.
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