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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2003
Inkheart
A girl must stop a villain brought to life from a book.
576 pages· 145,856 words· Est. 16 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 446,629 ratings
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Books About Kidnapping · 206 titles considered
The Best Kidnapping Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about kidnapping? 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 Kidnapping
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1958
Basil of Baker Street
A detective must solve the mystery of the missing twins and save the town from the Terrible Three, a gang of notorious criminals.
112 pages· 10,010 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,867 ratings
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Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2011
Zita the Spacegirl
By Ben Hatke · Book #1 in the Zita the Spacegirl series
A young girl's friend is kidnapped by an alien species and she must navigate a strange world to rescue him.
186 pages· 4,260 words· Est. 48 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 19,138 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010
The Dragon in the Library
A dragon's mysterious need leads to a daring rescue mission against a wicked foe.
240 pages· 41,865 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 691 ratings
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$1900
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1995
The Golden Compass
By Philip Pullman · Book #1 in the His Dark Materials series
A girl ventures north to rescue a friend, facing betrayal and parallel worlds.
399 pages· 116,792 words· Est. 11 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,639,235 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997
The Absent Author
A famous mystery writer goes missing after being invited to a book signing event in a small town.
96 pages· 8,685 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 10,069 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1903
The Call of the Wild
Kidnapped and thrust into the Yukon wilderness, Buck must fight to survive and reclaim his power.
150 pages· 31,827 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 483,950 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2001
Artemis Fowl
By Eoin Colfer · Book #1 in the Artemis Fowl series
A young mastermind's plan to ransom a fairy may spark a war.
271 pages· 52,507 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 565,471 ratings
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1990
The Face on the Milk Carton
By Caroline B. Cooney · Book #1 in the Janie Johnson series
A girl sees her childhood face on a missing child poster. Are her parents kidnappers?
192 pages· 41,588 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 66,259 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020
Kidnap on the California Comet
By M. G. Leonard, Sam Sedgman, Elisa Paganelli (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Adventures on Trains series
A missing billionaire's daughter on a train sparks a race against time.
256 pages· 50,747 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,675 ratings
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Kidnapping Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about kidnapping for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Graphic Nov.
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Heroes on the Side
Ages 5–7 · 2014
A hero must save kidnapped sidekicks before time runs out in New Yolk City.
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$1699
I Won't Go With Strangers
Ages 3–6 · 2009
A child waits in the rain, questioning who is truly safe to trust.
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$1799
Cats Get Famous
Ages 4–8 · 2015
Three singing cats face a scheming villain on their path to stardom.
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$3564
Murder of Crows
Ages 8–12 · 2017
A boy's search for his mom leads to unexpected dangers at an abandoned gas station.
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$3421
Book 3: Vision of a Star
Ages 8–12 · 2019
A psychic vision reveals a theater star's disappearance. Can Olivia and her friend prevent it?
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$3421
Hoodnapped
Ages 8–12 · 2018
Robyn must outsmart a villain to save her missing friends.
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$3279
The Locket
Ages 8–12 · 2016
A substitute teacher holds the key to Max's missing mom. Can he uncover the truth?
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$599
Family Harmony
Ages 5–8 · 2023
Trolls embark on a quest to reunite lost brothers, spreading joy and music along the way.
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$1695
Space Boy and His Dog
Ages 5–10 · 2016
A daring rescue mission turns into a battle of wits in space.
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$1795
Space Boy and the Snow Monster
Ages 3–7 · 2017
A boy must rescue his friends from a snow monster on Planet Ice.
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Kidnapping Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about kidnapping for developing and independent readers.
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The Templeton Twins Have an Idea
Ages 9–12 · 2012
Twins kidnapped to force their inventor dad's hand. Can they outsmart their captors?
Graphic Nov.
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$1499
Little Red Rodent Hood (Graphic Novel)
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A princess investigates the disappearance of weasel-wolves in the forest.
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$1699
Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas
Ages 8–12 · 2016
A boy races to outsmart kidnappers and find hidden treasure.
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$1899
The Icebound Land
Ages 10–14 · 2005
Will's rescue hinges on a defiant ranger and a skilled knight's perilous journey.
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$1799
Tristan Strong Destroys the World
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Tristan must rescue his grandmother from a vengeful villain in a world of gods and heroes.
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$1899
The Sorcerer of the North
Ages 10–14 · 2006
A Ranger faces treachery and time as the king fades and a friend is taken hostage.
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$699
Emily Windsnap and the Pirate Prince
Ages 8–12 · 2019
A pirate king seizes a ship, and Emily must choose between her mermaid life and a daring rescue.
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$999
Addison Cooke and the Tomb of the Khan
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A daring quest to stop a heist and rescue family from a dangerous gang.
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$1599
Big Trouble
Ages 8–12 · 2015
A girl genius must solve her mother's kidnapping amidst school chaos.
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$1799
Power Play
Ages 9–13 · 2018
A kidnapped game creator, a cryptic message, and a global conspiracy. Can Abby and her friends save the day?
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$999
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
Ages 9–13 · 2009
A dragon sanctuary holds a deadly secret. Can the Knights retrieve the artifact key before it's too late?
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$1199
When the Sea Turned to Silver
Ages 9–12 · 2016
A girl must find a mystical stone to rescue her kidnapped grandmother.