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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1843
The Tell-Tale Heart
Dive into chilling tales of murder, madness, and mystery.
224 pages· 2,188 words· Est. 13 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 245,429 ratings
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Books About Isolation · 90 titles considered
The Best Isolation Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about isolation? 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 Isolation
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2002
The House of the Scorpion
By Nancy Farmer · Book #1 in the The House of the Scorpion series
A clone's fight for freedom in a world that fears him.
432 pages· 100,586 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 97,800 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2013
The 5th Wave
By Rick Yancey · Book #1 in the The 5th Wave series
Survive the alien invasion: trust no one, not even those who look human.
457 pages· 116,770 words· Est. 11 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 484,174 ratings
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015
Everything, Everything
By Nicola Yoon
A girl allergic to the world risks everything for a forbidden love next door.
312 pages· 47,826 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 688,392 ratings
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996
The Moorchild
A changeling girl must confront her past to right a wrong and find her place between two worlds.
241 pages· 55,728 words· Est. 6 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 7,652 ratings
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$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2014
Cress
A hacker's freedom could save Earth from invasion, but at what cost?
552 pages· 137,743 words· Est. 13 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 412,350 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2021
Outside, Inside
By LeUyen Pham
A world goes quiet as everyone moves inside, finding strength and hope amid change.
48 pages· 272 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 2,268 ratings
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2013
Light
By Michael Grant · Book #6 in the Gone series
A mutant child seeks to destroy her nemesis and rule a world without adults. Can the kids survive the chaos?
448 pages· 92,561 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 43,419 ratings
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$2089
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2025
Watch Me
By Tahereh Mafi · Book #1 in the The Shatter Me Series: The New Republic series
Infiltrate the last refuge of a fallen regime. Can survival outwit surveillance?
368 pages· 70,192 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 73,972 ratings
$21.99Save 5%
Graphic Nov.
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$1139
Chapter Book · 2024
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 26
By Gege Akutami · Book #26 in the Jujutsu Kaisen series
A demon's power could save a friend or doom the world.
192 pages· 4,122 words
4.4/5 Goodreads · 6,845 ratings
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Isolation Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about isolation for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1499
I Spy Treasure Hunt
Ages 6–9 · 1999
Solve riddles and uncover hidden objects in captivating photos.
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$1899
The Longest Storm
Ages 4–8 · 2021
A family trapped indoors by a mysterious storm must find connection amidst conflict.
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$1899
The Legend of the Christmas Witch
Ages 5–8 · 2021
A witch's quest to find her brother threatens Christmas itself.
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$1799
Egg
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Three eggs hatch, but one remains a mystery. What surprise awaits?
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$599
And I Mean It, Stanley
Ages 4–8 · 1974
A girl builds a mystery creation, but where's Stanley?
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$995
Really, Rapunzel Needed a Haircut!
Ages 4–8 · 2013
Discover the untold truth behind Rapunzel's tower imprisonment.
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$1699
Smick!
Ages 3–5 · 2015
A big dog, a little chick, and a stick spark an unexpected friendship.
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$2750
The Raven
Ages 2–6 · 2016
A mysterious raven visits, unraveling a haunting tale of lost love and despair.
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Isolation Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about isolation for developing and independent readers.
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$999
The Forgotten Sisters
Ages 8–12 · 2015
Miri must uncover a royal secret while teaching reluctant princesses.
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$1199
Lizard Music
Ages 9–12 · 1976
A boy investigates mysterious lizard musicians appearing on TV, leading to a surreal adventure.
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$2999
Challenger Deep
Ages 13–17 · 2015
A teen's mind battles reality and fantasy on a voyage to the ocean's depths.
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$899
The Old Willis Place
Ages 10–12 · 2004
Two children must break mysterious rules to escape a haunted mansion's grip.
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$1699
A Warp in Time
Ages 9–12 · 2018
Survival turns perilous when kids discover they're not alone in the rift.
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$899
Every Soul a Star
Ages 10–13 · 2008
Three strangers' lives intertwine at a campground during a rare solar eclipse, revealing hidden truths and unexpected friendships.
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$1699
Cleo Porter and the Body Electric
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A girl must break isolation to deliver life-saving medicine in a sealed world.
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$699
The Yellow Wallpaper
1892
A woman battles confinement and her own mind in a room with haunting wallpaper.
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$799
I Am Slappy's Evil Twin
Ages 8–12 · 2017
Two sinister dummies come to life, threatening chaos. Can they be stopped?
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$1299
Frozen: Anna's Icy Adventure
Ages 6–9 · 2013
A kingdom trapped in eternal winter. Can a daring journey save it?
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$1199
Lies
Ages 14–+ · 2010
A dead boy returns, chaos reigns, and escape seems possible only through death.
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$1299
Five Nights at Freddy's
Ages 8–12 · 2023
Survive the night at a haunted pizzeria where animatronics come alive.