Books About Loyalty · 185 titles considered

The Best Loyalty Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about loyalty? 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.

Shiloh
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Loyalty

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1991

Shiloh

By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor · Book #1 in the Shiloh series

A boy risks everything to protect a runaway dog from its abusive owner.

Newbery Medal (1992)
144 pages· 29,820 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 90,770 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

An Ember in the Ashes

A slave and a soldier defy an empire, risking everything for freedom.

480 pages· 124,141 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 359,981 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2015

Six of Crows

By Leigh Bardugo · Book #1 in the Six of Crows series

Six outcasts. One impossible heist. Can they survive each other and save the world?

465 pages· 134,876 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,198,969 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

Nimona (Graphic Novel)

A shapeshifter and villain challenge the kingdom's heroes, but hidden powers threaten chaos.

266 pages· 10,484 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 192,030 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2007

The Wednesday Wars

A boy navigates Shakespeare, a stern teacher, and family turmoil during a tumultuous school year.

264 pages· 74,058 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 48,738 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1958

Old Yeller

A boy's life changes when a stray dog becomes his unlikely hero in the Texas hills.

158 pages· 36,061 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 105,171 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1956

The 101 Dalmatians

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
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Secondhand Dogs

A new dog's arrival threatens a pack's harmony. Can they reunite before it's too late?

256 pages· 41,739 words· Est. 6 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 500 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

Roar of the Thunder Dragon

By Tracey West, Damien Jones (Illustrator) · Book #8 in the Dragon Masters series

A young dragon master must navigate the complexities of dragon ownership and loyalty when a rogue dragon master threatens the kingdom

96 pages· 6,094 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,676 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2006

The Sorcerer of the North

A Ranger faces treachery and time as the king fades and a friend is taken hostage.

295 pages· 79,727 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 85,133 ratings
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Loyalty Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about loyalty for preschool and elementary-age readers.

100 Dogs

Ages 2–5 · 2021

Discover 100 dogs in a lively, rhyming adventure full of surprises.

Dear Mrs. LaRue

Ages 4–8 · 2002

A dog plots escape from obedience school through humorous letters.

Hachiko

Ages 4–7 · 2004

A dog waits at a train station for ten years, changing lives with his loyalty.

Life Is Better with Friends

Ages 5–7 · 2021

Relive iconic moments with beloved friends in a charming picture book.

The Second-Best Friend

Ages 6–9 · 2010

Billie's friendship is tested when a new friend wants to join her circle.

Clifford Takes a Trip
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Clifford Takes a Trip

Ages 3–5 · 1966

Can Clifford find Emily Elizabeth on her faraway vacation?

Guji Guji

Ages 5–8 · 1999

A crocodile raised as a duck faces a dangerous identity crisis.

My Best, Best Friend

Ages 5–8 · 2010

A new classmate threatens a cherished friendship.

Winston & George

Ages 3–6 · 2014

A crocodile and bird navigate a unique friendship filled with pranks and danger.

Make a Trade, Charlie Brown!

Ages 5–7 · 2015

Will Charlie Brown trade Snoopy to finally win a baseball game?

Honey, the Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young Abe Lincoln's life is saved by a stray dog he once rescued.

Minions

Ages 3–7 · 2019

Minions seek a new villainous master at Villain-Con, sparking a comedic quest for the ultimate evil boss.

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Loyalty Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about loyalty for developing and independent readers.

Kid Normal and the Shadow Machine

Ages 10–13 · 2019

Supervillains escape, threatening chaos with a power-giving machine. Can the Super Zeroes stop them?

Forest of Secrets

Ages 10–13 · 2003

Secrets threaten the fragile peace among warrior cat Clans.

Thunder and Shadow
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Thunder and Shadow

Ages 10–13 · 2016

Rogues threaten ShadowClan's survival. Can Alderpaw save them?

The Mark of Athena

Ages 9–12 · 2012

Demigods unite to uncover the mystery of the Doors of Death and fulfill a perilous prophecy.

The Emperor of Nihon-Ja

Ages 10–14 · 2011

A mission gone awry leads to a battle for an empire's throne.

Darkness of Dragons

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A dragonet must stop an ancient evil before it destroys their world.

The Dark Secret
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The Dark Secret

Ages 9–12 · 2013

A dragonet must choose between his tribe and his friends as two kingdoms' fates hang in the balance.

Ginger

Ages 8–11 · 2013

A golden retriever puppy recounts her life story, from her birth in a puppy mill to her adoption by a loving family.

The Darkest Hour
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The Darkest Hour

Ages 10–13 · 2004

A leader must confront a deadly threat as prophecies unfold.

The Dark Secret (Graphic Novel)
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The Dark Secret (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A dragonet's discovery of dark secrets could decide the fate of two kingdoms.

Only the Good Spy Young

Ages 12–15 · 2010

A young spy faces betrayal and danger as she uncovers secrets that could change everything.

Crush

Ages 10–13 · 2018

Can Jorge balance friendship expectations with his own desires when dynamics shift?

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