Books About Gems

The Best Gems Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about gems? 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 Gems

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Sting

By Jude Watson · Book #2 in the Loot series

Twins must steal cursed sapphires to escape a deadly heist gone wrong.

272 pages· 57,112 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,688 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old March McQuin and his twin sister, Jules, are cat burglars caught in a dangerous game. After a heist goes awry, they escape with a cursed sapphire, drawing the attention of Interpol, the FBI, and ruthless criminals. To break the curse, they must steal two more sapphires. Can they outsmart their pursuers and survive the ultimate heist?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1968

The Spider Sapphire Mystery

By Carolyn Keene · Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series

A stolen sapphire, a jungle safari, and a detective's daring quest.

176 pages· 35,631 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 6,408 ratings

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Summary: Teen detective Nancy Drew embarks on a thrilling safari in East Africa, unraveling the mystery of a stolen sapphire. With her father's client accused and blackmailers on the prowl, Nancy must navigate danger and deceit. Can she uncover the truth behind the gem's theft and the disappearance of a jungle guide? Adventure and intrigue await as Nancy faces a web of secrets in the heart of the wild.

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