Books About High Schools

The Best High Schools Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about high schools? 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.

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2019

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

By Holly Jackson · Book #1 in the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series

A closed murder case reopens, revealing dark secrets and danger.

389 pages· 91,912 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,888,385 ratings
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Summary: Pip, a high school senior, reopens a closed murder case for her final project, questioning the guilt of Sal Singh, who allegedly killed Andie Bell. As she uncovers hidden truths, Pip realizes someone wants the past to stay buried. With her own safety at risk, can she prove Sal's innocence before it's too late? Dive into a gripping mystery where the past and present collide, and nothing is as it seems.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Restart

A boy with amnesia must uncover his past and decide his future.

256 pages· 59,501 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 54,055 ratings
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Summary: Chase wakes up with no memory after a fall, thrust into a life he doesn't recognize. As he returns to school, he faces mixed reactions—some see him as a hero, others fear him. One girl even dumps yogurt on his head. Who was he before the accident, and who will he become now? With a chance to redefine himself, Chase must navigate the complexities of his past and the possibilities of his future. Can he turn a blank slate into a fresh start, or will his past catch up with him?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

Battle of the Bands

A band battle looms, but will Gabriella step into the spotlight alone?

142 pages· 21,388 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 749 ratings
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Summary: East High's Battle of the Bands is heating up! Troy dreams of rock stardom, while Sharpay forms a girl group. Gabriella, left in the shadows, wonders why Troy won't team up with her again. As she tutors Ryan in algebra, she contemplates taking the stage solo. Can Gabriella find her own voice and shine in the spotlight?
Chapter Book · 2017

Miles Morales, Vol. 3

By Brian Michael Bendis, Patrick Brown (Illustrator), Szymon Kudranski (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Spider-Man series

Miles' world shifts after meeting Spider-Gwen, leaving his mother in a bewildering reality.

160 pages· 4,765 words
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,059 ratings
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Summary: Miles Morales' life spirals into chaos after meeting Spider-Gwen, but it's his mother, Rio, who faces the most bewildering changes. Thrust into a world she can't comprehend, Rio must navigate new challenges and find allies in unexpected places. As she grapples with this unfamiliar reality, questions loom: How will she adapt, and who can she trust? Dive into a tale of transformation and resilience as Rio seeks answers in a world turned upside down.
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