Books About Locks And Keys · 19 titles considered

The Best Locks And Keys Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about locks and keys? 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.

Shine of the Silver Dragon
Treasure of the Gold Dragon
Eye of the Earthquake Dragon
The Risky Rescue
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Locks And Keys

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Shine of the Silver Dragon

By Tracey West, Nina de Polonia (Illustrator) · Book #11 in the Dragon Masters series

A group of young Dragon Masters must stop a powerful wizard from stealing a magical key that could give him control over a legendary dragon

96 pages· 6,225 words· Est. 1 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,159 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2014

Secret of the Silver Key

By Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Nancy Clancy series

A young girl discovers a mysterious silver key in her new desk and sets out to uncover its secrets.

144 pages· 9,740 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 777 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Treasure of the Gold Dragon

By Tracey West, Sara Foresti (Illustrator) · Book #12 in the Dragon Masters series

A group of young dragon masters must stop a dark wizard from releasing a powerful dragon that could destroy the world

96 pages· 6,148 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,101 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

Eye of the Earthquake Dragon

By Tracey West, Daniel Griffo (Illustrator) · Book #13 in the Dragon Masters series

A young boy must stop an evil wizard from controlling a powerful dragon that can cause earthquakes and destruction.

96 pages· 6,115 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 2,063 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Franklin Endicott and the Third Key

A young boy named Frank Endicott tries to overcome his many worries and fears with the help of his friends and neighbors.

112 pages· 6,990 words· Est. 54 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,004 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1981

Alfie Gets in First

A boy is locked inside his house, sparking a neighborhood rescue effort.

32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,649 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

The Risky Rescue

By Eric Luper · Book #6 in the Key Hunters series

Lost in a jungle, two kids must find a key to escape danger.

128 pages· 12,190 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 176 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

The Wizard's War

By Eric Luper · Book #4 in the Key Hunters series

A friend is trapped in a book. Can Cleo and Evan find the key to save her?

128 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 242 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

The Haunted Howl

By Eric Luper, Lisa K. Weber (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Key Hunters series

A friend is trapped in a book. Can Cleo and Evan break the werewolf curse before it's too late?

128 pages· 10,021 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 296 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

The Titanic Treasure

By Eric Luper · Book #5 in the Key Hunters series

Two friends travel through a magical library and find themselves on the ill-fated Titanic, where they must solve a mystery and retrieve a valuable book before it's too late.

128 pages· 12,101 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 228 ratings
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Locks And Keys Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about locks and keys for developing and independent readers.

The Spy's Secret

Ages 7–10 · 2016

Two kids must become spies to rescue a friend trapped in a dangerous book.

The Mysterious Moonstone
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The Mysterious Moonstone

Ages 7–10 · 2016

Two students are transported into a book and must solve a mystery to escape.

The Mysterious Disappearance
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The Mysterious Disappearance

Ages 8–10 · 2020

A mysterious key leads Nola to a world of secrets and danger.

The Key to Every Thing

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A girl returns from camp to find her beloved neighbor missing. Can a mysterious key bring her back?

The Lock-Eater

Ages 10–+ · 2022

A girl with a unique gift unlocks secrets that could change the empire forever.

Battle of the Bots (Key Hunters #7)
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Battle of the Bots (Key Hunters #7)

Ages 7–10 · 2018

A dangerous book holds the key to stopping a rogue AI. Can they survive the showdown?

Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key

Ages 8–12 · 2023

A golden key, a ghost, and a city's future—can Monty solve the mystery?

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