Books About Forbidden Knowledge

The Best Forbidden Knowledge Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about forbidden knowledge? 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.

A Path Begins: A Great Fall and Halloween Read for Kids
The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Forbidden Knowledge

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2015

A Path Begins: A Great Fall and Halloween Read for Kids

By J. A. White, Andrea Offermann (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Thickety series

A forbidden forest hides a powerful book that could change everything.

512 pages· 73,137 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,059 ratings
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Summary: Kara, shunned for her mother's witchcraft, ventures into the forbidden Thickety. There, she finds a mysterious grimoire with untold powers. As secrets unravel, will she harness its magic or unleash chaos? The forest's dark mysteries beckon, promising awe and danger. What will Kara discover in the shadows?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Wearle

Dragons and humans clash; a boy's daring act may prevent war.

320 pages· 58,709 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,437 ratings
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Summary: Gabrial, a young dragon, seeks his missing father but causes a baby dragon's disappearance, risking his place among the Wearle. Meanwhile, Ren, a curious human boy, defies fear to enter dragon territory. As tensions rise between dragons and humans, Ren's bold move could be the key to peace. Can he earn the dragons' trust and avert disaster?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The Town with No Mirrors

In a world without mirrors, Zailey seeks the truth beyond her reflectionless town.

284 pages· 52,544 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 1,402 ratings
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Summary: In Gladder Hill, mirrors and cameras are banned, ensuring happiness by erasing beauty and ugliness. Zailey, curious about her own face, secretly sketches others, risking punishment. When she escapes the town's confines, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her past and the world outside. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will the reality shatter her beliefs?
Picture Book · Ages 9–13 · 2007

The Eye in the Graveyard

A Librarian risks entrapment in a tower while disposing of a cursed book.

39 pages· 869 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 68 ratings
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Summary: In a world where some books are too evil to destroy, a Librarian faces a perilous task. Attempting to bury a cursed volume, he finds himself trapped in a mysterious tower. As he navigates its dark secrets, he must confront the legendary dangers within. Will he escape, or become another victim of the tower's sinister history? This special edition includes a prologue, epilogue, and more to deepen the mystery.
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