Books About Hidden Treasures

The Best Hidden Treasures Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about hidden treasures? 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
The Secret of the Wooden Lady
Over Sea, Under Stone
A Dictionary of Scoundrels
The Shortlist

Our 8 Favorite Books About Hidden Treasures

Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society
Sale price
$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 · 1,871 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
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.
Empty Envelope (Turtleback School & Library)
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$1639
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9

Empty Envelope (Turtleback School & Library)

A boy receives mysterious letters meant for someone else, leading to a hidden stamp worth fifty thousand dollars and a scheme involving stolen mail and impersonation.

78 pages· 6,739 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,049 ratings
$17.25Save 5%
The Secret of the Wooden Lady
Sale price
$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1950

The Secret of the Wooden Lady

By Carolyn Keene · Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series

Nancy Drew unravels a ghostly mystery aboard an old ship, facing fire, theft, and hidden pasts.

176 pages· 33,725 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 6,376 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Summary: Nancy Drew and her friends, Bess and George, board the Bonny Scot to solve its ghostly mystery. As fires blaze and thefts occur, Nancy must uncover the ship's missing figurehead to help her father secure its history. But with no records of the ship's past and a suspect from a recent robbery shadowing them, danger lurks at every turn. Can Nancy piece together the clues before it's too late?
Over Sea, Under Stone
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1965

Over Sea, Under Stone

By Susan Cooper · Book #1 in the The Dark Is Rising Sequence series

Three siblings race to find a powerful grail before darkness consumes the world.

304 pages· 75,065 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 57,168 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Summary: On a family holiday in Cornwall, the Drew siblings—Simon, Jane, and Barney—uncover an ancient map leading to a legendary grail. As the Dark rises, they must embark on a perilous quest to secure this vital weapon for the Light. With sinister forces closing in, the Drews face a race against time that could cost them everything. Will they succeed in their mission, or will the world fall into shadow?
Arsène Lupin vs Sherlock Holmes
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$1140
Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 1908

Arsène Lupin vs Sherlock Holmes

By Maurice Leblanc, Thomas Muller (Illustrator), David Carter (Translator)

A cunning thief challenges a brilliant detective in a duel of wits.

288 pages· 64,954 words· Est. 9 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 9,983 ratings
$12.00Save 5%
Summary: In a thrilling clash of intellects, the elusive French thief Arsène Lupin faces off against the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. In 'The Blonde Lady', Holmes races to unmask a mysterious female thief tied to Lupin. Meanwhile, 'The Jewish Lamp' reveals a stolen lamp hiding a shocking secret. As these two iconic figures engage in a battle of wits, the stakes rise, and the tension mounts. Will Holmes outsmart Lupin, or will the gentleman thief prove too clever? Dive into these classic tales of mystery and intrigue, where every clue could lead to a surprising twist.
The Jewel in the Hub
Chapter Book · 2010

The Jewel in the Hub

By Roderick Hunt, David Hunt, Alex Brychta (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Time Chronicles series

Can they stop the Virans from erasing history?

40 pages· 1,551 words
3.8/5 Goodreads · 38 ratings
Summary: A mysterious box leads a group of friends into a battle across time. Guided by Mortlock, the Time Guardian, they must thwart the Virans' plan to destroy history. As they journey through Renaissance Italy and medieval Germany, meeting figures like Leonardo Da Vinci and Johann Gutenberg, they race to assemble the TimeWeb. But with the Virans always a step behind, can they find the missing key before it's too late? Dive into a world where the past is at stake and the future hangs in the balance.
A Dictionary of Scoundrels
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A Dictionary of Scoundrels

By Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell (Illustrator) · The Swifts series

A mischievous girl hunts a killer at a chaotic family reunion.

338 pages· 75,712 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 7,573 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Summary: Shenanigan Swift, a spirited troublemaker, faces her biggest challenge at the Swift Family Reunion. When a relative is murdered, she defies her mischievous label to unravel the mystery. Can she redefine herself and catch the killer amid a web of secrets and wordplay? Dive into a world where names shape destinies, and Shenanigan must prove she's more than her definition.
The Rescuers
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1977

The Rescuers

By Walt Disney Company

Orphan Penny's fate rests with daring mice rescuers.

94 pages· 2,874 words· Est. 24 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 118 ratings
$6.98Save 3%
Summary: When young orphan Penny is kidnapped, it's up to the brave mice of the Rescue Aid Society to save her. As they embark on a daring mission, will they outsmart the captors and bring Penny to safety? Adventure and courage collide in this thrilling rescue tale.
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