Books About Impostors

The Best Impostors Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about impostors? 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 4 Favorite Books About Impostors

Mask of the Sensei
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Mask of the Sensei

By Greg Farshtey, Paulo Henrique (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Lego Ninjago series

Ninjas face their greatest challenge: battling their own master.

58 pages· 4,100 words· Est. 46 min read
4.3 Goodreads · 468 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: After defeating Garmadon, ninjas Cole, Zane, Jay, and Kai return home seeking rest. Instead, they confront an unexpected adversary: their mentor, Sensei Wu. Can they overcome the master in this ultimate showdown?
Dead Girls Don't Write Letters
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2003

Dead Girls Don't Write Letters

A girl's sister dies in a fire, then a letter arrives saying she's coming home.

126 pages· 24,941 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.6 Goodreads · 2,726 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Sunny always lived in the shadow of her perfect older sister, Jazz. When Jazz is presumed dead in a New York apartment fire, Sunny's already broken family falls apart: her father drinks and her mother sinks into depression. Then a letter arrives from Jazz saying she is coming home. When a girl claiming to be Jazz turns up, Sunny has to work out who she really is, and what the family has been hiding.
Who's the Impostor?
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2026

Who's the Impostor?

Unmask the Impostor before the mission is sabotaged.

32 pages
4.2 Goodreads · 27 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Library Binding
Summary: Embark on a mission with your vibrant Crewmates, but beware—one hides a dangerous secret. Can you uncover the Impostor before they sabotage everything? Dive into this thrilling mystery inspired by the popular game Among Us, perfect for young readers ready to solve the ultimate whodunnit.
Paws Off, Cheddarface!
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$958
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2020

Paws Off, Cheddarface!

Geronimo Stilton's bizarre behavior baffles New Mouse City. Can his friends uncover the truth?

56 pages· 10,343 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 92 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Geronimo Stilton, once a respected editor, is causing chaos in New Mouse City—insulting chefs, cutting lines, and stealing ice cream. Has he lost his memory, fallen under mind control, or turned rogue? As his reputation crumbles, it's up to Benjamin, Thea, and Trap to unravel the mystery and restore his good name. Can they uncover the truth behind Geronimo's strange actions before it's too late?
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