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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1941
The Moffats
A family navigates the challenges of everyday life in a small town.
212 pages· 40,253 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,284 ratings
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Books About Mischief · 190 titles considered
The Best Mischief Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about mischief? 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 Mischief
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1876
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
A murder witnessed, a secret oath, and a perilous cave. Can Tom Sawyer escape danger?
336 pages· 70,131 words· Est. 10 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,038,817 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
The Unteachables
A burned-out teacher meets a class of misfits. Can chaos lead to redemption?
304 pages· 50,930 words· Est. 7 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 20,419 ratings
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1984
The Very Bad Bunny
P.J. Funnybunny's family discovers true mischief when cousin Binky visits.
41 pages· 373 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 557 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1950
Henry Huggins
A young boy's life is forever changed when he finds a lost dog.
155 pages· 22,243 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 31,295 ratings
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1990
Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots
By Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator) · The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series
A group of students try to uncover the truth about their mysterious new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, who seems to have supernatural powers and a strange past.
80 pages· 8,367 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 8,516 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
Hi, Jack!
A story about a mischievous boy named Jack and his adventures with his friends Rex and the Lady.
80 pages· 319 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.4/5 Goodreads · 631 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015
The Bear Ate Your Sandwich
A bear eats a sandwich and then runs away.
32 pages· 412 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,203 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2002
Baghead
A boy hides under a paper bag. What secret lies beneath?
40 pages· 238 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 408 ratings
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$1699
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013
The Worst Princess
A princess defies tradition, seeking adventure over a prince's rescue.
32 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 989 ratings
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Mischief Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about mischief for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$799
When Your Llama Needs a Haircut
Ages 2–4 · 2018
It's picture day, and your llama's hair is a wild mess. Can you tame it in time?
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$1899
Giggle, Giggle, Quack
Ages 3–5 · 2002
Bob must manage mischievous farm animals while Farmer Brown is away. Can he handle the chaos?
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$795
Where Do Pants Go?
Ages 3–5 · 2019
Discover where clothes really belong in this playful dressing adventure.
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$795
Good Night, Baboon!
Ages 1–4 · 2020
A lively baboon disrupts bedtime with a playful countdown of sleepy animals.
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$699
Time-Out for Sophie
Ages 1–4 · 2013
A mischievous mouse tests her family's patience, leading to inevitable time-outs.
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$1295
The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit
Ages 1–3 · 2018
A daring rabbit's escape from a garden leads to unexpected adventures and narrow escapes.
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$799
When Your Monkeys Won't Go to Bed
Ages 2–4 · 2018
Can you outsmart two energetic monkeys at bedtime?
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$699
Cookie's Week
Ages 1–3 · 1988
A cat's daily antics lead to unexpected adventures.
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Mischief Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about mischief for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1999
Fox and the Jumping Contest
Ages 4–8 · 2016
A clever fox schemes to win a jumping contest despite his lack of skill.
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$1699
Nibbles
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A mischievous monster nibbles through a dinosaur book. Can he escape unscathed?
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$999
Curious George Gets a Medal
Ages 4–7 · 1957
A curious monkey gets into various misadventures before becoming the first space monkey
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Nibbles
Ages 2–5 · 2016
A mischievous monster escapes, devouring beloved fairy tales. Can he be stopped?
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$1399
A Is for Elizabeth
Ages 6–9 · 2019
Elizabeth tackles fairness and friendship in a school project.
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$1799
Inky the Octopus
Ages 4–10 · 2018
An octopus plots a daring escape from an aquarium to the open sea. Can he succeed?
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$599
Curious George and the Dump Truck
Ages 4–7 · 1984
A curious monkey gets into trouble when he follows a mother duck and her ducklings to the park.
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$1795
Dragons
Ages 8–12 · 2014
A young dragon must prove himself by starting a fire, but he's only ever roasted caterpillars.
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$1999
Mustache Baby
Ages 4–7 · 2013
A baby born with a mustache faces a good vs. evil dilemma.
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$1699
Maximillian Villainous
Ages 4–8 · 2018
A monster must choose between villainy and kindness to keep his beloved pet bunny.
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$899
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Ages 5–8 · 1988
A mischievous girl stirs trouble in the bears' home, defying expectations.
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$899
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers
Ages 3–7
A kitten stumbles upon a rat's secret lair in an old farmhouse.
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Mischief Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about mischief for developing and independent readers.
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$699
Miss Porter Is Out of Order!
Ages 6–10 · 2019
A fourth-grader navigates a week with a new substitute teacher, a personal digital assistant, that is taking over the school.
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$1299
Jurassic Carp
Ages 7–10 · 2015
Can a zombie goldfish save the day against a cloned Jurassic carp threat?
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot
Ages 7–9 · 2022
Two fourth-grade pranksters must stop their gym teacher from taking over the world with his mind-control formula
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$1299
Prank Wars
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A boy navigates a prank war with his rival while on a school camping trip.
Graphic Nov.
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$999
Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants
Ages 6–10 · 2000
Two fourth-grade pranksters accidentally create a superhero when they hypnotize their mean principal, who then battles a variety of villains, including a mad scientist and a giant robot.
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$1699
The World's Worst Children
Ages 8–12 · 2016
Meet ten kids with hilariously dreadful habits in these cautionary tales.
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
Big Nate Goes Bananas!
Ages 7–12 · 2018
Nate faces summer chaos with jealous friends, mascot contests, and overripe bananas.
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$799
Head in the Clouds
Ages 6–8 · 2018
A young girl navigates the challenges of childhood, including losing her first tooth and dealing with a mischievous villain, while learning valuable lessons about honesty and responsibility.
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$1699
Wizardmatch
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A magical competition turns into sabotage as Lennie fights for power and family loyalty.
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
Live and Let Swim
Ages 7–10 · 2014
A group of kids and their pets try to solve a mystery at a TV show audition.
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$1299
Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space (and the Subsequent Assault of the Equally Evil Lunchroom Zombie Nerds)
Ages 7–10 · 1999
Alien lunch ladies threaten the school. Can Captain Underpants save the day?
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$1699
Pinocula
Ages 9–12 · 2013
A mischievous creature emerges from Rob's closet, turning his life upside down with lies and chaos.