Books About Geniuses

The Best Geniuses Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about geniuses? 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.

Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society
#4 in Series
Death Note, Vol. 11
#11 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3
#3 in Series
The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges
Series
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Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society

By Stuart Gibbs · Book #4 in the Charlie Thorne series

A genius races to uncover Newton's secret treasure before her relentless pursuers do.

416 pages· 75,049 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,896 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Charlie Thorne, a brilliant and fearless adventurer, is on a high-stakes quest to find Isaac Newton's hidden treasure. With former CIA allies, she races across Europe and Australia, outsmarting foes and dodging danger at every turn. As she deciphers Newton's cryptic clues, Charlie must stay ahead of her relentless pursuers. Will she unlock the secrets of history's greatest mind, or will her enemies catch up? The chase is on, and the stakes have never been higher.
Supergifted
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Supergifted

By Gordon Korman · Book #2 in the Ungifted series

A genius seeks failure, a hero can't reveal himself, and a nerd becomes a school titan.

320 pages· 55,052 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,053 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Donovan Curtis isn't gifted, but his friend Noah Youkilis is supergifted. At Donovan's school, Noah dreams of failing but clashes with cheerleader Megan and jock Hashtag. When Donovan becomes an accidental hero, he can't claim it, so Noah steps in as 'Superkid,' transforming from nerd to school titan. Can Donovan navigate this new chaos?
Death Note, Vol. 11
Graphic Nov.
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$958
Chapter Book · 2006

Death Note, Vol. 11

By Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata (Illustrator) · Book #11 in the Death Note series

A notebook grants power over life and death. Will it corrupt or save?

216 pages· 17,660 words
4.2/5 Goodreads · 20,560 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Light Yagami, a brilliant but bored student, discovers the Death Note, a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. Determined to cleanse the world of evil, Light becomes a vigilante. But as criminals mysteriously die, detective L is on his trail. With the stakes rising, Light faces challenges from Near, L's successor, and personal distractions. Can Light outsmart his pursuers, or will his ambition lead to his downfall? The battle of wits intensifies as justice and morality collide.
Charlie Thorne and the Lost City
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Charlie Thorne and the Lost City

By Stuart Gibbs · Book #2 in the Charlie Thorne series

A young genius races to uncover Darwin's lost treasure before her enemies do.

416 pages· 73,233 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 4,002 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Charlie Thorne, a brilliant young fugitive, is drawn into a high-stakes hunt for Charles Darwin's lost treasure in South America. With a mysterious code in hand and dangerous foes in pursuit, Charlie must solve 200-year-old clues to uncover a secret that could change everything. As she navigates treacherous terrain and uncertain alliances, the question remains: can she outsmart those who would do anything to find the treasure first?
Saves the Future
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Saves the Future

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Beverly Johnson (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Max Einstein series

Time travel, danger, and a mystery from the past threaten Max's mission to end child hunger.

352 pages· 44,887 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 721 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Hardcover
Summary: Max faces a thrilling adventure involving time travel, sinister foes, and a quest to uncover her mysterious past. Constantly pursued by a shadowy Corporation, she races from New York to London. Her mission: ensure no child goes hungry. But as clues about her origins emerge, Max is torn between solving the mystery of her parents and the future of the Change Makers. Can she balance her personal quest with the world's needs, or will her past consume her? Dive into a world where the stakes are high, and every decision could change everything.
Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3

By Chris Grabenstein · Book #3 in the The Smartest Kid in the Universe series

A boy's genius fades as stolen jelly beans threaten a high-tech heist.

304 pages· 22,651 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 254 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Jake McQuade, once the smartest kid in the universe, faces a crisis when his knowledge-boosting jelly beans vanish. As his genius wanes, he must unravel the mystery, recover the beans, and thwart a looming high-tech heist. Racing from secret hideouts to New York's iconic landmarks, Jake encounters supervillains, spies, and puzzles. Can he outsmart the thieves before it's too late? Dive into a whirlwind adventure where every second counts and nothing is as it seems.
The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020

The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges

By Eoin Colfer · The Fowl Twins series

Twins crash a jet, face house arrest, and a kidnapping mystery unfolds.

336 pages· 73,803 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,023 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Myles and Beckett Fowl's joyride in a stolen jet ends in disaster, sparking a dangerous mystery. With Myles kidnapped, Beckett and their fairy ally Lazuli must race across continents and face perilous foes to rescue him. Can Beckett outsmart villains without his brother's genius?
The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020

The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity

By Amy Alznauer, Daniel Miyares (Illustrator)

A boy's passion for numbers leads him to redefine mathematics, seeking someone who understands his genius.

48 pages· 1,979 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo·3.7/5 Goodreads · 243 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: In 1887 India, young Ramanujan sees numbers everywhere, from temple towers to sandy floors. Struggling in school, he dreams of infinity and reinvents mathematics. But can he find someone who truly understands his groundbreaking ideas? This inspiring tale explores the journey of a boy whose love for numbers changes the world.
Connect the Dots
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Connect the Dots

By Keith Calabrese

Middle school chaos or destiny? A genius's plan unfolds, changing lives forever.

256 pages· 44,424 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 262 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Sixth graders Oliver and Frankie face bizarre events: a cardamom shortage, a giant dog, and a mysterious girl named Matilda. As they unravel these oddities, they uncover a genius's intricate plan. Is it all coincidence, or is destiny at play? With FBI hacks and angry clowns, their world spirals into a thrilling mystery that challenges their understanding of fate and friendship. Can they connect the dots before it's too late?
Albert Einstein
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2016

Albert Einstein

By Libby Romero, National Geographic Kids · National Geographic Readers series

Discover the genius and struggles of a world-changing physicist.

48 pages· 3,176 words· Est. 36 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 68 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Dive into the life of Albert Einstein, a brilliant physicist who reshaped our understanding of the universe. Uncover his groundbreaking achievements and the personal challenges he overcame. What drove his relentless curiosity, and how did he navigate the obstacles in his path? This engaging biography offers young readers a glimpse into the mind of a scientific icon, revealing the human side of a genius whose ideas transformed the world.
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