Books About Hollywood

The Best Hollywood Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about hollywood? 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 Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Hollywood

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Hollywood, Dead Ahead

By Kate Klise, M. Sarah Klise (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the 43 Old Cemetery Road series

A ghostly trio heads to Hollywood, but fame threatens to tear them apart.

144 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 740 ratings

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Summary: Ignatius, Olive, and Seymour leave their haunted mansion for Hollywood, chasing movie stardom. But when Olive is cut from the script, she must confront a fame-hungry director and a terrifying new ghost. Can Olive reclaim her place and save her friends from Hollywood's dark side? Discover the spooky showdown that could change everything.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

I Totally Funniest

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Laura Park (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the I Funny series

A young comic faces fame's pressure and risks losing everything for a Hollywood win.

336 pages· 32,915 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,240 ratings

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Summary: Jamie Grimm, a rising kid comic, is on the brink of stardom after a TV success. But as fame grows, so does the pressure, threatening his friendships and creativity. With the Hollywood finals looming, can Jamie deliver his best performance without losing himself and those he loves? The stakes are high, and the laughs are fading. Will he find a way to balance ambition with loyalty, or will the spotlight prove too blinding?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014

Who Is George Lucas?

By Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ, Ted Hammond (Illustrator) · Who Was . . . ? series

Explore the visionary journey of the filmmaker who changed cinema forever.

112 pages· 7,786 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 941 ratings

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Summary: From a childhood love of comics and cars to revolutionizing cinema, George Lucas's journey is legendary. Discover how he built an empire with Star Wars and Indiana Jones, transforming special effects and storytelling. What drives the man behind these iconic adventures? Uncover the secrets of his success and the innovations that reshaped Hollywood.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

Thea Stilton and the Hollywood Hoax

By Thea Stilton · Book #23 in the Thea Stilton series

A stolen film reel threatens a Hollywood movie. Can the Thea Sisters solve the mystery?

159 pages· 13,144 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,461 ratings

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Summary: Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters are in California, visiting a friend who takes them to a Hollywood movie set. Amidst the glitz and glam, an essential film reel vanishes. With the movie's fate hanging in the balance, the sisters must unravel the mystery. Will their unique talents and teamwork be enough to catch the thief and save the production? Dive into a world of suspense and friendship as the sisters race against time in the heart of Hollywood.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2016

Lost in Hollywood

By Cindy Callaghan · Lost In series

A hidden fortune in Hollywood awaits discovery. Can Ginger find it in time?

240 pages· 34,201 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 181 ratings

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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Ginger Carlson's life takes a wild turn when her eccentric Aunt Betty faces losing her Hollywood home. With her best friend Payton, Ginger embarks on a thrilling quest to locate Aunt Betty's hidden fortune. As they navigate the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, the girls must solve the mystery before time runs out. Will they uncover the secret stash and save Aunt Betty's home, or will the fortune remain lost forever? Join Ginger and Payton on an unforgettable adventure filled with twists and turns.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Who Was Walt Disney?

By Whitney Stewart, Who HQ, Nancy Harrison (Illustrator) · Who Was . . . ? series

Walter Elias Disney was born in an upstairs bedroom of a two-story cottage on North Tripp Avenue in Chicago.

112 pages· 7,618 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,049 ratings

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Summary: Explore the life of Walt Disney, a visionary who transformed childhood dreams into reality. From humble beginnings in Missouri to creating beloved characters like Mickey Mouse, his journey was filled with creativity and challenges. How did a farm boy become the mastermind behind Disneyland? This unauthorized biography unveils the secrets of his success and the magic that continues to enchant the world. With vivid illustrations, delve into the story of a man whose imagination knew no bounds and whose legacy endures in every corner of the globe.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

Lights, Camera . . . Cats!

By Carolyn Keene, Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator) · Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew series

A famous cat vanishes on a movie set. Can the Clue Crew solve the mystery?

96 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 541 ratings

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Summary: The Clue Crew heads to Hollywood, thrilled to be on a movie set with the famous cat, Fluffington. But excitement turns to mystery when Fluffington disappears. With the film's star missing, the Clue Crew must unravel the clues to save the production. Can they find the feline before the cameras stop rolling?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2001

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy

By Wendelin Van Draanen · Sammy Keyes series

A teen detective uncovers danger and deception in Hollywood. Is her mother a victim or a suspect?

256 pages· 62,579 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,447 ratings

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Summary: Sammy Keyes, a sharp-witted teen detective, discovers her mother has reinvented herself in Hollywood. As her mom's glamorous facade crumbles, a rival actress is found dead next door. Sammy must unravel the mystery: is her mother a target or a suspect? With her mom's career and safety on the line, Sammy dives into a world of secrets and lies, where every clue could change everything. Can she solve the case before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Alien Superstar

By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver · Alien Superstar series

A six-eyed alien becomes a Hollywood star. Can he keep his secret?

254 pages

4.1/5 Goodreads · 202 ratings

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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Buddy Burger, a six-eyed alien refugee, crash-lands in Hollywood and is mistaken for an actor. Cast in a TV show, he becomes an overnight sensation. Amidst the glitz and glamour, Buddy must navigate fame while keeping his true identity hidden. Will the allure of stardom expose his secret, or can he maintain his alien disguise in a world where everyone is watching? Dive into this hilarious interstellar adventure where the stakes are high, and the laughs are endless.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2012

Pinch Hit

By Tim Green

Two lookalikes swap lives, chasing dreams. But what happens when their game goes too far?

336 pages· 59,424 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 711 ratings

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Summary: Trevor, a Hollywood star, craves the thrill of real baseball. Sam, a talented young player, dreams of the Major Leagues and helping his struggling screenwriter dad. When fate brings them together on a movie set, they seize the chance to switch lives, hoping to fulfill their deepest desires. As they navigate each other's worlds, everything seems perfect—until their daring game spirals out of control. Can they handle the consequences of their risky swap, or will their dreams shatter under the pressure? Discover the unexpected twists in this tale of ambition and identity.

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