Books About Island Settings · 3 titles considered

The Best Island Settings Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about island settings? 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.

We Were Liars
Scar Island
Lightlark
The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Island Settings

We Were Liars
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2014

We Were Liars

By E. Lockhart · Book #1 in the We Were Liars series

A private island, a secretive family, and a friendship that turns destructive. What truth lies beneath the lies?

242 pages· 49,420 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,463,760 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Scar Island
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Scar Island

By Dan Gemeinhart

Boys stranded on an island face freedom's dangers and past sins.

256 pages· 53,923 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,826 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Lightlark
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2022

Lightlark

By Alex Aster · Book #1 in the Lightlark series

A deadly game on Lightlark decides the fate of six cursed realms. One must die.

416 pages· 116,703 words· Est. 11 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 368,450 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
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