Books About Immortality

The Best Immortality Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about immortality? 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 Immortality

The Alchemyst
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2007

The Alchemyst

By Michael Scott · Book #1 in the The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series

An ancient alchemist's secrets threaten the world. Can two teens unlock their powers in time?

369 pages· 85,668 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 169,565 ratings
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Summary: Nicholas Flamel, the legendary alchemist, is alive and guarding the Book of Abraham the Mage, a tome of unimaginable power. When the sinister Dr. John Dee steals it, the world teeters on the brink of destruction. Teenagers Sophie and Josh Newman are thrust into a battle of magic and prophecy. They must harness their newfound abilities to prevent catastrophe. Will they master their powers in time to save humanity, or will Dee's dark ambitions prevail? Dive into a world where myths come alive and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Tuck Everlasting
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1975

Tuck Everlasting

By Natalie Babbit

A girl discovers a spring granting immortality. Is eternal life a blessing or a curse?

148 pages· 27,577 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.8/7 Bookroo·3.9/5 Goodreads · 302,619 ratings
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Summary: Young Winnie Foster stumbles upon a secret spring that grants eternal life. The Tuck family, who have lived unchanged for decades, share their experiences with her. As Winnie grapples with the allure and burden of immortality, she must decide whether to keep the Tucks' secret and join their endless journey. Will she choose a life without end or embrace the natural cycle of life? This timeless tale explores the profound question of what it truly means to live.
Double Cross
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Double Cross

By Stuart Gibbs · Book #3 in the The Last Musketeer series

Time-traveling Musketeers must escape prison to save a king and history itself.

256 pages· 49,783 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.5 Goodreads · 1,513 ratings
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Summary: Greg Rich, a time-traveling Musketeer, faces his greatest challenge yet. Trapped in a seventeenth-century prison with his legendary friends, he must escape to save King Louis from a treacherous plot. With history hanging in the balance, Greg races against time to thwart a coup and return to the twenty-first century. Can he and his allies outsmart their captors and alter the course of history before it's too late? Adventure, danger, and the fate of the future await in this thrilling conclusion to the time travel saga.
Traitor's Chase
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Traitor's Chase

By Stuart Gibbs · Book #2 in the The Last Musketeer series

Time-traveling Greg faces betrayal and danger in 1615 Paris.

272 pages· 49,458 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 1,539 ratings
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Summary: Greg Rich, now a young D’Artagnan, navigates 1615 Paris, struggling to return home and thwart the sinister Michel Dinicoeur. As the Musketeers pursue Dinicoeur to Spain, they face ambushes and suspicion. Is there a traitor among them? Trust is fragile, and the stakes are high in this thrilling adventure.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 1
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · 2020

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 1

By Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End series

An elf mage embarks on a quest to understand life after her comrades' passing.

188 pages
4.5 Goodreads · 24,822 ratings
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Summary: Elf mage Frieren, having defeated the Demon King, faces a new challenge: understanding life and mortality. As her human friends age and pass away, Frieren embarks on a journey to fulfill their last wishes and discover what it truly means to live. Can she bridge the gap between her near-immortality and the fleeting lives of those she cherishes? This new adventure promises revelations and unexpected discoveries as Frieren seeks to connect with the world around her.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 19
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2020

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 19

By Koyoharu Gotouge · Book #19 in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series

A brother's quest to save his demon-turned sister and avenge his family.

192 pages· 4,324 words· Est. 33 min read
4.7 Goodreads · 17,647 ratings
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Summary: In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado's life is upended when a demon massacres his family, leaving his sister Nezuko cursed as a demon. Determined to restore her humanity and seek vengeance, Tanjiro embarks on a perilous journey as a Demon Slayer. As he battles formidable foes, including the elusive Muzan, allies like Kanao, Iguro, and Kanroji face their own deadly challenges. With shifting alliances and mysterious adversaries, can Tanjiro save Nezuko and avenge his family, or will the demons claim victory? Discover the fate of the Kamado siblings in this gripping saga.
Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality

By Roshani Chokshi · Book #5 in the Pandava series

Can the Pandavas stop the Sleeper from achieving immortality before the full moon rises?

373 pages· 88,304 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.5 Goodreads · 5,241 ratings
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Summary: Aru, Mini, and Brynne face their greatest challenge yet: stopping the Sleeper from obtaining immortality. With celestial weapons lost and a labyrinth to conquer, they must rally old friends and new allies. As the full moon approaches, Aru must decide who truly deserves eternal life—the devas or the asuras. Unexpected answers and thrilling trials await in this epic conclusion to the Pandava quintet. Will the sisters succeed, or will the Sleeper's power become unstoppable?
Tiger's Quest
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$1135
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2011

Tiger's Quest

By Colleen Houck · Book #2 in the Tiger Curse series

Kelsey's life is threatened, forcing her back to India on a perilous quest to break a tiger curse.

512 pages
4.3 Goodreads · 42,492 ratings
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Summary: Kelsey thought she left the magic behind in India, but danger follows her to Oregon. Forced to return, she joins Kishan, Ren's tiger-brother, on a treacherous journey to break an ancient curse. As they navigate mystical challenges, Kelsey must confront her feelings and the growing bond with Kishan. Will they succeed in freeing the brothers from their tiger forms, or will the curse claim them forever? Adventure, magic, and love intertwine in this thrilling quest.
The Toll
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$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2019

The Toll

By Neal Shusterman · Book #3 in the Arc of a Scythe series

Can anyone stop the immortal Scythe Goddard from ruling a deathless world?

625 pages· 143,966 words· Est. 13.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 186,905 ratings
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Summary: In a world where death is conquered, chaos looms as Scythe Goddard seeks ultimate power. With Citra and Rowan vanished and Endura destroyed, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. As the Thunderhead falls silent and the Great Resonance echoes, who will rise to challenge the immortal threat? The answer may lie in the mysterious Tone, the enigmatic Toll, and the silent Thunder. Dive into a gripping finale where the stakes are life, death, and the very essence of humanity.
Thunderhead
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2018

Thunderhead

By Neal Shusterman · Book #2 in the Arc of a Scythe series

Two rivals challenge a corrupt order, risking everything in a world on the brink of chaos.

504 pages· 119,985 words· Est. 11 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 252,905 ratings
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Summary: In a world ruled by the infallible Thunderhead, Rowan becomes a vigilante legend, targeting corrupt scythes. Meanwhile, Citra, as Scythe Anastasia, questions the new order with compassion. As threats loom and enemies gather, their opposing stances on the Scythedom's morality put them at odds. With corruption spreading, they face a dire choice: can they change the system, or will the Thunderhead's perfect world crumble? As old foes resurface and new dangers arise, the stakes are higher than ever. Will intervention come, or is hope lost?
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Immortality Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about immortality for developing and independent readers.

The Clockwork Dragon
Series
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$1799

The Clockwork Dragon

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young tracker races against time to stop a deadly conspiracy threatening his existence.

The Warlock
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The Warlock

Ages 12–15 · 2011

A divided prophecy, a looming battle. Can Sophie reunite with her twin to save the world from ruin?

The Name of this Book Is Secret
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$999

The Name of this Book Is Secret

Ages 8–11 · 2007

A young girl and her friend try to uncover the secrets behind a mysterious magician's death and a sinister plot to kidnap children with special talents.

Tiger's Curse
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Tiger's Curse

Ages 13–17 · 2011

Break a 300-year curse with a mysterious tiger. Will destiny change?

Gleanings
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$2199

Gleanings

Ages 13–17 · 2022

Uncover hidden tales and new Scythes in a world defying death.

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