Books About Missing Animals

The Best Missing Animals Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about missing animals? 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 2 Favorite Books About Missing Animals

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2019

The Line Tender

By Kate Allen

A girl seeks meaning in her mother's unfinished shark research amidst new grief.

384 pages· 62,327 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,426 ratings

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Summary: Lucy Everhart faces a summer of loss and discovery in Rockport. After a great white shark appears, another tragedy strikes, leaving Lucy grappling with grief. To find healing, she must connect her father's depression, a fisherman's stubbornness, and a widower's curiosity to her late mother's shark research. Can Lucy uncover the mysteries her mother left behind and find hope in the depths of the ocean?

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2010

Find the Cat!

By Gwendolyn Hooks, Mike Byrne (Illustrator)

A missing cat unites a club of friends in a thrilling search.

32 pages· 277 words· Est. 4 min read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 31 ratings

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Summary: When Kayla's beloved cat, Daisy, vanishes, she rallies her friends from the Pet Club to help find her. As Jake, Andy, Lucy, and their pets join the search, they uncover unexpected clues and face surprising challenges. Will their teamwork and determination be enough to solve the mystery and bring Daisy home? Dive into this heartwarming adventure where friendship and courage lead the way.

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