Books About Gold

The Best Gold Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about gold? 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.

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Our 5 Favorite Books About Gold

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

The Bakery Dragon

By Devin Elle Kurtz

A tiny dragon discovers the true value of shared treasures over stolen gold.

48 pages· 455 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 3,622 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Ember, a dragon with a sneeze-like roar, struggles to fit in with his kind. His fortunes change when he meets a baker, leading to a delicious discovery: creating and sharing gold is far more rewarding than hoarding it. Will Ember find his place in a world that values generosity over greed? Join this heartwarming adventure filled with magic, baked goods, and the joy of giving.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Tucket's Gold

Stranded in a wasteland, a family faces outlaws and discovers treasure.

112 pages· 17,490 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,025 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Francis Tucket and his adopted siblings, Lottie and Billy, are stranded in a desolate prairie, pursued by ruthless Comanchero outlaws. With no horses, water, or food, survival seems impossible. But when they uncover an ancient treasure, their fortunes could change. Can they outsmart their pursuers and hold onto their newfound wealth? As they band together, the promise of riches and a reunion with Francis's parents on the Oregon Trail beckons. Will teamwork and courage be enough to overcome the dangers that lie ahead?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1942

Snow Treasure

Children risk all to smuggle gold past Nazi guards.

196 pages· 33,820 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 8,535 ratings
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Summary: In 1940, Peter Lundstrom's Norwegian village falls under Nazi control. With a daring plan from Uncle Victor, Peter and his friends must outsmart the enemy. Their mission: smuggle nine million dollars in gold past Nazi guards using sleds. As they risk their lives and their country's treasure, will their courage be enough to succeed? This gripping tale of bravery and cunning will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1984

Mandie and the Ghost Bandits

Unravel the mystery of missing gold amidst ghostly robbers and a train wreck.

126 pages· 29,923 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,215 ratings
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Summary: Mandie faces a thrilling challenge as she and her friends investigate a mysterious gold shipment gone missing. With a train wreck under the moonlight and robbers disguised as ghosts, Mandie must use her wits and faith to uncover the truth. Can she solve the mystery before it's too late?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Artemis Fowl (Graphic Novel)

By Eoin Colfer, Michael Moreci (Adapter), Stephen Gilpin (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Artemis Fowl Graphic Novels series

A young mastermind battles fairies in a high-stakes siege.

128 pages· 9,067 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,118 ratings
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Summary: Meet Artemis Fowl, a twelve-year-old genius and criminal mastermind. As he orchestrates a daring plan against a hidden world of fairies, the stakes rise at Fowl Manor. Will his intellect outsmart the magical forces, or will the fairies prove too powerful? Dive into this vibrant graphic novel adaptation and witness the thrilling clash between human cunning and fairy magic.
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