Books About Guilt · 28 titles considered

The Best Guilt Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about guilt? 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 Shape of Thunder
You'd Be Home Now
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Guilt

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1843

The Tell-Tale Heart

By Edgar Allan Poe

Dive into chilling tales of murder, madness, and mystery.

224 pages· 2,188 words· Est. 13 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 245,429 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2025

Broken

A broken cup, a blamed cat, and a child's guilt unravel a heartfelt tale of forgiveness.

48 pages· 387 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,045 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

The Shape of Thunder

Two estranged friends attempt time travel to heal their shattered lives.

275 pages· 57,218 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,775 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022

The Last Fallen Moon

Riley must restore magic to her clan by venturing into the Spiritrealm.

363 pages· 96,382 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,716 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2014

The Paper Cowboy

A troubled boy's paper route uncovers a secret that could tear his community apart.

352 pages· 75,540 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,359 ratings
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Tears of a Tiger (Turtleback School & Library)
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18

Tears of a Tiger (Turtleback School & Library)

A high school basketball team grapples with loss, guilt, and responsibility after a fatal car crash involving drinking and driving.

180 pages· 31,896 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 16,660 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2021

You'd Be Home Now

A girl seeks her true self amid her brother's addiction and a town's secrets.

416 pages· 92,195 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 85,605 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Five Nights at Freddy's

Survive the night at a haunted pizzeria where animatronics come alive.

352 pages· 84,318 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 623 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2023

Fazbear Frights (Graphic Novel)

Three chilling tales reveal the dark side of seemingly innocent toys.

192 pages· 7,549 words· Est. 56 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 397 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2008

Paralyzed

A linebacker faces backlash and guilt after a controversial play.

169 pages· 24,633 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 143 ratings
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Longer stories about guilt for developing and independent readers.

Red Kayak

Ages 10–+ · 2004

A kayak accident reveals a dark secret, altering lives forever.

Ruby Lee & Me

Ages 8–12 · 2016

In 1969, a new teacher challenges a town's prejudices, testing a friendship between two girls.

Macbeth (Graphic Novel)

Ages 10–14 · 1623

A prophecy ignites ambition, leading to a bloody quest for power.

Twerp

Ages 9–12 · 2013

A suspended boy must confront a secret incident through journaling.

Burned

Ages 14–+ · 2012

A Caribbean cruise turns deadly as a stalker seeks revenge on four teens' dark secrets.

Wait Till Helen Comes (Graphic Novel)
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Wait Till Helen Comes (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2022

Siblings face a ghostly threat to save their stepsister from a vengeful spirit.

Prankster

Ages 13–17 · 2021

Three tales of courage lead to chilling consequences at Freddy Fazbear's.

On My Honor

Ages 10–12 · 1986

A boy grapples with guilt after a tragic accident in forbidden waters.

Unconventional Warfare
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Unconventional Warfare

Ages 13–17 · 2018

A troubled youth faces a choice: jail or a secret war.

The Haunting
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The Haunting

Ages 12–+ · 2023

A small town faces terror as a copycat killer strikes. Can Penny uncover the truth before it's too late?

This Is Where We Die
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This Is Where We Die

Ages 14–18 · 2025

Six survivors, one island, a killer seeking revenge. Who will make it out alive?

Meet Me in the Middle

Ages 13–+ · 2022

A kiss shatters their world. Can they rebuild amidst grief and secrets?

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