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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
The War That Saved My Life
A girl escapes wartime London, seeking freedom from her mother's cruelty.
316 pages· 62,299 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 119,799 ratings
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Books About London · 201 titles considered
The Best London Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about london? 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 London
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$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1887
A Study in Scarlet
By Arthur Conan Doyle · Book #1 in the Sherlock Holmes series
A penniless doctor and a brilliant detective unravel a dark murder mystery in Victorian London.
120 pages· 43,446 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 506,840 ratings
$24.99Save 5%
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011
The Name of the Star
By Maureen Johnson · Book #1 in the Shades of London series
A teen sees a killer no one else can. Can she escape becoming his next victim?
372 pages· 91,977 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 53,969 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1881
The Prince and the Pauper
Two boys swap lives, revealing the thin line between royalty and poverty.
240 pages· 66,817 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 126,797 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2006
The Case of the Missing Marquess
By Nancy Springer · Book #1 in the Enola Holmes Mysteries series
A young detective races against time to solve her mother's disappearance amidst danger and intrigue.
240 pages· 36,664 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 45,837 ratings
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$299
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1956
The 101 Dalmatians
By Dodie Smith · Book #1 in the The Hundred and One Dalmatians series
Dalmatians race to save their puppies from a sinister threat.
184 pages· 44,879 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 38,501 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
L Is for London
Explore London's iconic sights from A to Z with hidden surprises.
64 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 23 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
London
Discover London's iconic sights through charming illustrations and playful text.
22 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 64 ratings
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$858
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017
Jane Foster's London
Explore London's iconic sights through vibrant illustrations in this engaging board book.
26 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 18 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor
By Patricia Valdez, Felicita Sala (Illustrator)
A girl who loves reptiles grows up to design a zoo's Reptile House.
40 pages· 911 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,821 ratings
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London Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about london for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$999
All Aboard! London
Ages 0–3 · 2016
Embark on a train journey exploring iconic cities with your little one.
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$995
Oliver Twist
Ages 0–5 · 2013
An orphan navigates London's underworld seeking family and belonging.
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$799
London
Ages 0–2 · 2015
Discover London's contrasts through vibrant illustrations and playful opposites.
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$1999
Hello! London
Ages 2–5 · 2014
Explore London's landmarks with interactive fun for toddlers.
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$1299
The London Noisy Tube
Ages 0–3 · 2017
Explore London's sights with a tube train book that talks!
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$999
London
Ages 0–5 · 2019
Discover London's textures and surprises under every flap.
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London Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about london for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1599
Maisy Goes to London
Ages 2–5 · 2016
Join a whirlwind tour of London with friends exploring iconic sights and unique transport.
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$1795
This is London
Ages 7–10 · 1959
Explore London's iconic sights through vibrant illustrations and playful narratives.
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$1325
Paddington
Ages 3–6 · 1972
A bear from Peru causes delightful chaos in a new home.
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$1799
The Great Stink
Ages 4–8 · 2021
An engineer battles London's deadly pollution with an innovative sewer system. Can he save the city from cholera's grip?
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$999
Katie in London
Ages 5–8 · 2003
A Trafalgar Square lion comes to life, leading a magical tour of London's iconic sights.
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$1699
June Almeida, Virus Detective!
Ages 6–10 · 2021
A young scientist's discovery changes the world of virology forever.
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$1889
William Shakespeare & the Globe
Ages 4–8 · 1999
Explore Shakespeare's world from Elizabethan London to the Globe's rebirth.
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$999
Madeline in London
Ages 3–7 · 1961
Madeline helps a friend keep an unexpected birthday gift—a horse.
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$2495
Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away
Ages 6–8 · 2017
Embark on a magical journey through London with a beloved nanny's whimsical adventures.
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$599
Be Careful What You Sniff For
Ages 6–8 · 2013
A puppy digs up a magic bone and is whisked away to London.
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$1999
Madeline's Christmas
Ages 3–7 · 1956
Madeline must save Christmas when everyone else falls ill in Paris.
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$2099
A Boy Called Dickens
Ages 4–8 · 2012
A young Dickens faces hardship in London's streets, shaping his future tales.
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London Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about london for developing and independent readers.
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$1999
The Crown Heist
Ages 9–12 · 2021
A heist in London ties two friends to a mystery of a long-dead monarch.
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$899
The Case of the Disappearing Duchess
Ages 10–15 · 2010
Enola Holmes must solve a triple mystery involving her missing mother, a vanished lady, and her brother Mycroft.
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$699
The Castle Crime
Ages 6–9 · 2014
Three kids race to solve the mystery of stolen royal jewels in London.
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$695
A Little Princess
Ages 7–9 · 1994
A young girl is enrolled in a prestigious boarding school by her wealthy father, but her life takes a dramatic turn when he dies and she is forced to become a servant at the school.
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$1299
Top Secret Smackdown
Ages 7–10 · 2019
A young boy is recruited by the Queen of England to solve a mystery involving stolen birds from the Tower of London
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$1799
Addison Cooke and the Ring of Destiny
Ages 8–12 · 2019
A mysterious package thrusts young adventurers into a global chase against fortune hunters and ancient secrets.
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$799
Where Is the Tower of London?
Ages 8–12 · 2018
Discover the Tower of London's dark secrets and mysterious disappearances.
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$999
Ptolemy's Gate
Ages 10–14 · 2005
A conspiracy unfolds, threatening everything. Can they stop it?
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$999
Sweep
Ages 8–12 · 2018
An orphaned chimney sweep discovers a mysterious ally in a soot golem.
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$1799
The Ice Monster
Ages 7–12 · 2018
An orphan's quest to uncover the mystery of a frozen mammoth leads to an epic Arctic adventure.
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$1699
The Interrupted Tale
Ages 8–12 · 2013
A governess must prove her students' worth to save her school and job amidst chaos.
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$2199
The Beast of Buckingham Palace
Ages 7–12 · 2019
In 2120, a young prince must save his mother and a ruined London from mysterious threats.