The Best Hackers Books for Kids

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

City Spies

By James Ponti · Book #1 in the City Spies series

A young hacker joins a secret spy team to stop a villain and save the world.

378 pages· 64,521 words· Est. 9 hour read

6.0/7 Bookroo·4.3/5 Goodreads · 18,795 ratings

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Summary: Sara Martinez, a skilled hacker, faces juvenile detention until a British spy offers her a new life with a secret MI6 team. Now, part of the City Spies, Sara must navigate espionage, teamwork, and danger. As she heads to Paris, she must prevent a rival from winning a fortune and stop a looming threat. Can Sara and her diverse team of young spies outsmart the villains and save the day?

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$759

Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2002

Feed

By M. T. Anderson

A hacker disrupts their feeds, sparking a fight against mind control.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2003)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2002)

308 pages· 51,998 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.5/5 Goodreads · 69,262 ratings

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Summary: Titus's spring break on the moon turns chaotic when a hacker crashes their feeds, leaving him and his friends in a mental void. Enter Violet, a rebellious girl determined to resist the feed's grip on human thoughts. As they navigate a world dominated by corporate control, Titus must decide whether to join Violet's fight or succumb to the feed's influence. Can they challenge a system that knows their every desire, or will they be consumed by it? Discover a future eerily close to our own in this sharp, satirical tale.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Drone Pursuit

By Victor Appleton · Book #1 in the Tom Swift Inventors' Academy series

A young inventor uncovers a hacker's identity while facing threats and a school virus attack.

144 pages· 22,953 words· Est. 3 hour read

5.3/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 94 ratings

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Summary: Tom Swift, a young inventor at a tech academy, suspects the custodian might be a notorious hacker. With his friend Noah, Tom uses a virtual reality drone to investigate. As they dig deeper, Tom receives threatening messages, and a virus hits the school servers, endangering Swift Enterprises. Can Tom and his friends solve the mystery before chaos ensues?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Cyber-Thief Showdown

By Geronimo Stilton · Book #68 in the Geronimo Stilton series

A mouse's identity is stolen online. Can he catch the thief in time?

128 pages· 8,239 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 889 ratings

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Summary: Geronimo Stilton's life turns upside down when mysterious packages arrive, revealing his identity has been stolen. With his reputation at stake, he teams up with Professor Margo Bitmouse, a savvy computer expert, to unmask the elusive hacker. As they delve into the digital underworld, can Geronimo outsmart the thief before his name is tarnished forever? Join this thrilling chase through cyberspace and discover if Geronimo can reclaim his identity and restore his peace of mind.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

George and the Unbreakable Code

By Stephen Hawking, Lucy Hawking, Garry Parsons (Illustrator) · George's Secret Key series

Earth's chaos leads two friends on a cosmic quest to uncover a mysterious hacker.

368 pages· 64,744 words· Est. 9 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 915 ratings

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Summary: George and Annie are thrust into a cosmic mystery when Earth's systems go haywire—banks give free money, supermarkets can't charge, and planes won't fly. As the world's top computers fall to a mysterious hacker, the duo must venture deeper into space than ever before. Can they uncover the source of the chaos and restore order, or will the universe's secrets remain hidden? Join their thrilling journey to find out what—or who—is behind the global disruption.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2017

Warcross

By Marie Lu · Book #1 in the Warcross series

A hacker enters a virtual game, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.

353 pages· 99,029 words· Est. 9 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 124,369 ratings

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Summary: Teen hacker Emika Chen accidentally glitches into the Warcross Championships, catching the eye of the game's creator. Hired to uncover a security threat, she dives into a world of fame and danger. As she navigates this high-stakes tournament, Emika discovers a plot that could shake the Warcross empire. Can she trust anyone in this virtual realm where reality blurs with illusion?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2019

Zenobia July

By Lisa Bunker

A trans girl uses her hacking skills to uncover a cyber mystery at her new school.

320 pages· 58,863 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,442 ratings

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Summary: Zenobia July, a trans girl with exceptional coding skills, starts anew in Maine. As she navigates life at Monarch Middle School, someone posts hateful memes online. Zenobia must solve this cyber mystery while embracing her true identity and finding her place in a new community. Can she uncover the culprit and find where she truly belongs?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Zap

By Martha Freeman

A city-wide blackout sparks a thrilling mystery as two kids uncover secrets someone wants to keep hidden.

304 pages

3.7/5 Goodreads · 123 ratings

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Summary: When a blackout plunges Hampton into chaos, eleven-year-old Luis and his ex-best friend Maura are drawn into a mystery. As they search for answers, they must navigate abandoned neighborhoods and find the elusive Computer Genius. But someone wants to keep the city in the dark, and the kids might know too much. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late? This high-tech adventure challenges them to uncover who turned out the lights and why.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2024

The Takeover

By Mandy Gonzalez · Fearless series

A young performer’s social media is hacked, threatening her Broadway dreams and online identity.

192 pages

4.4/5 Goodreads · 16 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old April DaSilva is on the brink of social media stardom, thanks to her role in a hit Broadway show. But when her account is hacked, her posts vanish, and a mysterious new one appears, she must race to reclaim her online identity. As April struggles to maintain her public image, she faces an even bigger challenge: her entire Squad might be replaced in the show. Can April uncover the hacker and save her Broadway dreams before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

LankyBox

By Lankybox, Alex Lopez (Illustrator)

A hacker kidnaps two friends to learn their secret to fame. Can their pals save them in time?

208 pages· 7,525 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 236 ratings

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Summary: When a hacker kidnaps Adam and Justin, demanding the secret to their online fame, their friends Foxy, Boxy, and Rocky must embark on a daring rescue mission. With the threat of all popular content being erased, the stakes couldn't be higher. Will they outsmart the hacker and reunite with their friends? And will there be enough donuts to go around? Dive into this thrilling graphic novel adventure where friendship and quick thinking are the keys to saving the day.

The Best Hackers Books for Kids

Our 10 Favorite Books About Hackers

City Spies

Feed

The Drone Pursuit

Cyber-Thief Showdown

George and the Unbreakable Code

Warcross

Zenobia July

Zap

The Takeover

LankyBox

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