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The Best Mind Control Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about mind control? 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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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2009

Hush, Hush

By Becca Fitzpatrick · Book #1 in the The Hush, Hush Saga series

Nora's drawn to Patch, but an ancient battle threatens her life.

391 pages· 85,313 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 751,159 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

The Flames of Hope

A dragon's quest to save her world from a hidden evil.

330 pages· 73,631 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 13,358 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2022

Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot

Two fourth-grade pranksters must stop their gym teacher from taking over the world with his mind-control formula

208 pages· 9,757 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,370 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2019

The Deceiver's Heart

A memory-stripped warrior must reclaim her past to defeat a tyrant and survive looming war.

384 pages· 96,982 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,679 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 9–14 · 2012

Zombie Makers

Discover nature's real-life zombie makers and their unsuspecting victims.

48 pages· 7,266 words· Est. 56 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 466 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

The Hypnotists

A boy's hypnotic eyes lead to a dangerous conspiracy.

232 pages· 52,570 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 4,506 ratings
$19.25Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Banana Fox and the Secret Sour Society

A detective must solve a mystery involving a missing turtle and a mind-controlling soda.

80 pages· 3,087 words· Est. 35 min read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 313 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Sonic and the Tales of Deception

Can Sonic outpace Dr. Eggman's latest schemes and save the world?

64 pages· 7,660 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 11 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

Mermaid You Look

By Andres Miedoso, Victor Rivas (Illustrator) · Book #16 in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series

Two friends visit an aquarium and discover a mysterious mermaid who is using her singing to control the minds of the grown-ups

128 pages· 4,531 words· Est. 35 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 124 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Cat on the Run in Hidden Layers! (Cat on the Run #3)

By Aaron Blabey · Book #3 in the Cat on the Run series

A famous cat must clear her name after being accused of a crime.

192 pages· 1,961 words· Est. 22 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 292 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
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Mind Control Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about mind control for developing and independent readers.

Forever Rogue

Ages 8–12

A corrupt leader's hypnotic grip threatens a nation. Can a team of young supers break the spell and restore justice?

Super Pancake and the Terrible Toast

Ages 7–10 · 2025

A pancake superhero battles a mind-controlling villain to save Breakfast Town.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Graphic Novel)

Ages 6–10 · 2016

Turtles face a zombie horde in a daring rescue mission.

Plants vs. Zombies (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Can Patrice and Nate stop zombies at a bizarre college campus?

The Deadly Dream Machine

Ages 8–12 · 2010

A villain from the future traps Superman to control Earth. Can he break free?

Sonic and the Tales of Terror

Ages 7–10 · 2018

Sonic races against time to outsmart Dr. Eggman's sinister traps.

Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome

Ages 9–12 · 2022

New rivals threaten to replace Sonic and Tails. Can they be stopped?

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