Books About Labyrinths

The Best Labyrinths Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about labyrinths? 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 Labyrinths

The Maze Runner
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2009

The Maze Runner

By James Dashner · Book #1 in the The Maze Runner series

A boy with no memory must escape a deadly, shifting maze to survive.

384 pages· 100,758 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 1,745,944 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Thomas wakes up with no memory, surrounded by boys in a mysterious enclosure. Beyond the towering walls lies a deadly, ever-changing maze. No one has ever escaped. When a girl arrives with a chilling message—Remember. Survive. Run—Thomas must confront the maze's lethal secrets. Can he find a way out before it's too late?
The Princess and the Goblin
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1872

The Princess and the Goblin

By George MacDonald · Book #1 in the Princess Irene and Curdie series

A young princess discovers a mysterious old lady living in the tower of her family's castle.

112 pages· 50,997 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Summary: In a remote mountain castle, Princess Irene stumbles upon a mysterious stairway leading to a labyrinth of forgotten passages. As she ventures deeper, she must confront the lurking threat of the boglins. With only a magical ring for protection, can Irene unravel the secrets at the top of the stairway and safeguard her kingdom? The stakes are high, and danger lurks in every shadow. Will courage and magic be enough to face the unknown?
The Battle of the Labyrinth: The Graphic Novel
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

The Battle of the Labyrinth: The Graphic Novel

By Rick Riordan, Robert Venditti (Adapter), Orpheus Collar (Illustrator), Antoine Dodé (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Graphic Novels series

Percy races through a deadly Labyrinth to stop Kronos's impending war.

128 pages· 2,004 words· Est. 18 min read
4.3 Goodreads · 5,901 ratings
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Summary: Percy Jackson faces his greatest challenge yet as the Titan lord Kronos threatens war. With Camp Half Blood's safety crumbling, Percy and his demigod friends must navigate the treacherous Labyrinth. Each twist and turn holds unexpected dangers and surprises. Can they outsmart Kronos's forces and save their world from destruction? Dive into this thrilling graphic novel filled with humor, action, and mythological intrigue.
Athena the Proud
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014

Athena the Proud

By Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams · Book #13 in the Goddess Girls series

Athena's labyrinth upgrade spirals into chaos. Can she fix her mistakes?

240 pages· 30,389 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 1,289 ratings
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Summary: Athena, eager to enhance King Minos's labyrinth, lets her arrogance lead to chaos. Her ambitious plans backfire, creating a maze of unexpected disasters. Can Athena navigate her own creation and rectify her blunders before it's too late? Dive into this thrilling adventure where pride meets peril, and every twist could be the last.
Recess Is a Jungle!
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

Recess Is a Jungle!

By Jack Chabert, Sam Ricks (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Eerie Elementary series

Three friends must navigate a mysterious jungle and a monstrous jungle gym to save their school from destruction

96 pages· 6,079 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 1,138 ratings
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Summary: Sam, Antonio, and Lucy are caught in a living, fog-filled jungle maze at Eerie Elementary. As the school grounds come alive, they must navigate the monstrous hedge to save their classmates. Will they find a way out before the maze traps them forever? The stakes are high, and time is running out in this thrilling adventure.
The Battle of the Labyrinth
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2008

The Battle of the Labyrinth

By Rick Riordan · Book #4 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series

Percy faces demon cheerleaders and a looming war as he navigates a perilous Labyrinth.

400 pages· 85,118 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 1,259,374 ratings
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Summary: Percy Jackson's freshman orientation turns chaotic with demon cheerleaders and a mysterious ally. As the Olympian war with Kronos looms, Camp Half-Blood's safety is at risk. Percy and his friends must brave the treacherous Labyrinth, an underground maze filled with unexpected dangers, to thwart Kronos's invasion. Will they succeed in their most thrilling adventure yet?
Dance Party
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Dance Party

By Pip Bird, David O'Connell (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Dave the Unicorn series

Can Mira and her unicorn escape a chaotic quest to make it to the school dance?

176 pages
4.2 Goodreads · 211 ratings
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Summary: Mira and her doughnut-loving unicorn, Dave, face a chaotic quest before the school dance. As they navigate the unpredictable Crystal Maze Mine with classmates, time ticks away. Will they escape in time to join the party, or will the quest derail their plans? In this whimsical adventure, Mira learns that friendship might just be the key to overcoming any challenge. Join them in a tale where the unexpected is the norm, and the dance floor awaits.
The Labyrinth of Doom
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

The Labyrinth of Doom

By Stuart Gibbs, Stacy Curtis (Illustrator) · Once Upon a Tim series

A young knight must navigate a treacherous labyrinth to rescue a princess.

150 pages· 16,568 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 685 ratings
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Summary: Tim, a knight-in-training, and his friend Belinda face a perilous quest to save Princess Grace from a treacherous maze. With Prince Ruprecht's revenge looming, they must outsmart beasts and navigate deadly traps. Can they rescue the princess and escape before time runs out?
The Quest for the Golden Fleas
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2019

The Quest for the Golden Fleas

By Crispin Boyer · Zeus the Mighty series

A hamster king must find the Golden Fleas before his fellow pets rebel.

192 pages· 24,261 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 410 ratings
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Summary: In a pet shop atop a hill in Athens, Georgia, Zeus, a hamster with delusions of grandeur, rules over a quirky band of animals. Named after Greek gods, these pets aren't just ordinary creatures. Zeus faces a monumental challenge: to find the mythical 'Golden Fleas' and secure his reign before his fellow critters rise against him. Will this tiny ruler succeed in his epic quest, or will his kingdom crumble? Join Zeus and his hilarious companions on a whimsical adventure that reimagines the legendary tale of the Golden Fleece.
The Fever Code
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2016

The Fever Code

By James Dashner · Book #5 in the Maze Runner series

A boy builds a maze amidst a world-ending plague, uncovering secrets and lies.

347 pages· 85,774 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 89,031 ratings
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Summary: In a world ravaged by plague and chaos, Thomas is chosen by WICKED to construct a mysterious maze. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Thomas must confront the truth behind the maze and his own role in its creation. What lies will be exposed, and where do Thomas and Teresa's true allegiances lie? Discover the origins of the Maze Runner saga in this gripping prequel, where every answer leads to more questions.
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Labyrinths Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about labyrinths for developing and independent readers.

Oh My Gods! II
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1299

Oh My Gods! II

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A demigoddess and friends face a maze to stop an online troll.

Mist's Maze
Series
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$599

Mist's Maze

Ages 7–10 · 2021

Can Clara help the Pegasus Princesses save their cloud maze party?

Dawn of the Light Dragon
#24 in Series
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Dawn of the Light Dragon

Ages 6–8 · 2023

Two boys embark on a mission to stop a Shadow Dragon from spreading darkness across the world by finding a Star Dragon with the help of a Light Dragon and its Dragon Master

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