Books About Factories

The Best Factories Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about factories? 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.

Fortune's Magic Farm
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Series
Otto Tattercoat and the Forest of Lost Things
Fly Guy vs. the Flyswatter!
#10 in Series
Graphic Nov.
The Shortlist

Our 9 Favorite Books About Factories

Fortune's Magic Farm
Sale price
$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Fortune's Magic Farm

By Suzanne Selfors

A girl inherits a magical farm and must choose between two worlds.

304 pages· 54,880 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 886 ratings
$15.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Isabelle, a ten-year-old orphan from a dreary town, discovers she's the heir to a magical farm where cherries cure and fronds make you fly. As she embraces this enchanting world, a call to save her rain-soaked hometown tests her loyalty. Can she balance the magic of her new life with the needs of the place she left behind? Isabelle's journey is filled with quirky characters and whimsical challenges, leading her to a decision that could change everything. Will she find a way to bring sunshine to both worlds?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1964

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) · Charlie and the Chocolate Factory series

A poor boy finds a golden ticket to visit a mysterious and magical chocolate factory

164 pages· 31,115 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.9/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 948,941 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Charlie Bucket, a kind-hearted boy, wins a golden ticket to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. Alongside four other children, each with their own quirks, Charlie embarks on a fantastical adventure. As they explore the factory's wonders, unexpected challenges test their character. Will Charlie's honesty and bravery help him navigate the surprises within? What secrets does the factory hold, and who will emerge changed forever? Discover the magic and mystery behind the factory's doors.
Otto Tattercoat and the Forest of Lost Things
Sale price
$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Otto Tattercoat and the Forest of Lost Things

By Matilda Woods

A city darkens, a boy is lost, and a girl seeks answers in a magical forest.

256 pages· 48,458 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 423 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: In Hodorf, Nim lives by the Tattercoats' code, surviving with her rat, Nibbles. When Otto, a new boy, is ensnared by a fallen Tattercoat's schemes, Nim must save him. As the city grows colder and darker, Nim ventures into the mysterious woods, seeking Otto and the truth behind the vanishing sundragons. Can she uncover the secrets before the city freezes over?
The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase
Sale price
$958
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase

By Wendy Mass · Book #2 in the The Candymakers series

A candy bar's secret threatens four friends' journey to make things right.

560 pages· 152,235 words· Est. 17 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,220 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Logan, Miles, Philip, and Daisy return to the Life is Sweet factory, only to find the winning candy bar hides a troubling secret. As they embark on a tour to unveil the new treat, a fifty-year-old mystery emerges, challenging their friendship and courage. With hidden treasures and secret worlds awaiting, can they trust each other enough to uncover the truth and save their creation? Dive into a world of adventure and candy, where the stakes are sweeter and higher than ever before.
Fly Guy vs. the Flyswatter!
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Fly Guy vs. the Flyswatter!

By Tedd Arnold · Book #10 in the Fly Guy series

A boy and his pet fly go on a field trip to a factory that makes flyswatters.

32 pages· 394 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,491 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Fly Guy sneaks into Buzz's pocket for a school trip to a flyswatter factory. When a robotic swatter detects him, chaos ensues. Can Fly Guy escape the factory's clutches and turn disaster into the best field trip ever?
The Secret in the Old Attic
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1944

The Secret in the Old Attic

By Carolyn Keene · Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series

A race against time to find hidden manuscripts and thwart ruthless thieves.

192 pages· 32,191 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 12,489 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Nancy Drew must decipher a dead man's letters to save Philip March and his granddaughter from ruin. As she hunts for hidden musical manuscripts in a shadowy mansion, she faces dangerous adversaries. Can Nancy outsmart a trio of thieves and solve the mystery before it's too late?
Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory
Sale price
$474
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998

Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory

By H. A. Rey, Margret Rey · Curious George series

A curious monkey gets into trouble at a chocolate factory.

24 pages· 684 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.9/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,773 ratings
$4.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: George, the ever-curious monkey, visits a chocolate factory with the man in the yellow hat. His curiosity gets the better of him, leading to a chaotic adventure as he explores the candy-making process. When things go awry, George's quick thinking on the assembly line might just save the day. Will his mischief turn into a sweet success, or will the chocolate factory face disaster? Discover how George's curiosity leads to unexpected fun and a surprising resolution.
Monsters, Inc.
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$3386
Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2001

Monsters, Inc.

By Charles Bazaldua, Elisabetta Melaranci (Illustrator), Anna Merli (Illustrator) · Disney's New Classics series

Monsters must return a child to her world before chaos ensues.

48 pages· 2,224 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 24 ratings
$35.64Save 5%
Library Binding
Summary: In Monstropolis, top scarers Sulley and Mike face their biggest challenge yet: a human child named Boo has entered their world. As chaos looms, they must hide her and find a way to return her home. Can they navigate the dangers and keep their secret, or will Boo's presence upend everything they know?
Lucy Fights the Flames
Sale price
$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Lucy Fights the Flames

By Julie Gilbert, Alessia Trunfio (Illustrator) · Book #7 in the Girls Survive series

A factory fire traps Lucy, forcing her to fight for survival.

103 pages· 12,884 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 185 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: In 1911 New York, fourteen-year-old Lucy Morelli dreams of college, but her family's survival depends on her factory job. When a fire breaks out, locked doors trap Lucy and her friend Rosie inside. As flames engulf the building, Lucy must find a way to escape and save Rosie. Will she overcome the deadly inferno, or will her dreams be consumed by the blaze? Discover the harrowing true events of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in this gripping tale of courage and survival.
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