Books About Legends And Myths

The Best Legends And Myths Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about legends and myths? 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.

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Our 5 Favorite Books About Legends And Myths

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Tall Tales

By Jeff Smith (Author/Illustrator), Tom Sniegoski · Bone series

Discover Boneville's origins with wild tales of adventure and mythical creatures.

108 pages· 11,205 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 12,699 ratings
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Summary: Join Smiley Bone as he regales young scouts with the legendary exploits of Big Johnson Bone, the founder of Boneville. Dive into a world of daring adventures featuring Rat Creatures, Dragons, and a mischievous monkey. What secrets lie in the tales of the mighty explorer who discovered the Rolling Bone River? Uncover the hilarious and thrilling origins of Boneville in this captivating prequel to the beloved BONE saga.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

Trolls Don't Ride Roller Coasters

A mysterious woman threatens the carnival. Can kids outsmart her before chaos ensues?

80 pages· 6,181 words· Est. 52 min read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 478 ratings
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Summary: As the carnival arrives in Bailey City, a peculiar woman with wild red hair catches the kids' attention. She despises noise, claims trolls as friends, and seems to cause ride malfunctions. Convinced she's an evil troll intent on ruining their fun, the kids hatch a plan. Can they trick her into a good deed and save the carnival from disaster? The stakes are high as they navigate this whimsical mystery, where nothing is quite as it seems. Will their cleverness be enough to transform mischief into magic?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1962

The Clue of the Screeching Owl

Disappearances and eerie screams lead to a mystery in Black Hollow.

177 pages· 33,900 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,164 ratings
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Summary: In the eerie Pocono Mountains, Frank and Joe Hardy face a chilling mystery. Dogs and men vanish, and ghostly screams haunt the night. When their father's friend, Captain Maguire, goes missing, the Hardy boys, along with Chet Morton, must unravel the secrets of Black Hollow. A small puppy holds the key to a web of intrigue involving a mute boy, a reclusive hermit, and a daring puma trainer. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12

Ghost Beach

By R. L. Stine · Book #22 in the Goosebumps series

A boy and his sister spend the summer with their distant cousins in a small town near the beach, where they discover a mysterious cave and a legend about a ghost.

160 pages· 19,353 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 10,848 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Mystery of the Hidden Elves

Are Iceland's mischievous elves real or is there a logical explanation?

144 pages· 17,574 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 87 ratings
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Summary: The Alden children join Dr. Iris Perez in Iceland to explore tales of mischievous elves, known as huldufolk. As strange events unfold, they must determine if these hidden people are truly behind the chaos or if a more earthly cause is at play. Can they uncover the truth behind the legends, or will the mystery of the island's troubles remain unsolved?
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