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.

Tall Tales
Graphic Nov.
Pirates
#4 in Series
Trolls Don't Ride Roller Coasters
Series
Mystery of the Hidden Elves
Series
The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About Legends And Myths

Tall Tales
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Tall Tales

By Jeff Smith (Author/Illustrator), Tom Sniegoski

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 · 12,706 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Paperback
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.
Pirates
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001

Pirates

By Mary Pope Osborne, Will Osborne (Illustrator), Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Magic Tree House: Fact Tracker series

Uncover pirate secrets with Jack and Annie's fact-finding adventure.

117 pages· 5,337 words· Est. 45 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,888 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Join Jack and Annie as they dive into the world of pirates, unraveling mysteries like walking the plank and hidden treasures. Discover the truth behind pirate legends with fascinating facts, photos, and illustrations. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the real stories behind their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. Will they uncover the secrets of pirate life and language? Embark on this educational journey and find out!
Trolls Don't Ride Roller Coasters
Sale price
$379
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

Trolls Don't Ride Roller Coasters

By Debbie Dadey, Marcia T. Jones, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator) · The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series

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
$3.99Save 5%
Paperback
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?
The Clue of the Screeching Owl
Sale price
$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1962

The Clue of the Screeching Owl

By Franklin W. Dixon · Book #41 in the The Hardy Boys series

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 · 2,168 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Hardcover
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?
Ghost Beach
Sale price
$759
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 · 10,885 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Paperback
Mystery of the Hidden Elves
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Mystery of the Hidden Elves

By Thomas Girard (Illustrator) · The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend series

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 · 89 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Paperback
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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