Looking for excellent children's books about missing persons? 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.
A boy's quest to find his father leads him on an unforgettable journey during the Great Depression.
A girl vanishes, and only her best friend notices. Can she uncover the truth?
A mysterious invitation leads to a thrilling adventure at Mouseford Academy.
A young woman must enter a perilous realm to find her missing father and confront her destiny.
Survive the deadly Testing or lose everything in a dystopian future.
A girl must master spy skills to find her missing mother.
A scientist vanishes in Antarctica. Can three young geniuses solve the mystery?
A girl ventures north to rescue a friend, facing betrayal and parallel worlds.
A girl and her dog embark on a magical quest to find her missing mother in a land where stories come alive.
Owen's world flips when he discovers Bethany can leap from books. Can they find her father without unraveling reality?
Illustrated read-alouds about missing persons for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A magic pebble grants wishes, but one wish traps Sylvester in an unexpected form.
Phillip loses his imaginary friend at the fair. Can they reunite?
A young mouse searches for her missing brother in the woods
A child lost, a promise to find them, a journey across worlds.
Lost in the woods, can a boy and his pony find their way home before the storm hits?
A curious monkey helps out at a pancake breakfast fundraiser and becomes an unlikely star.
Ellie hopes for a singing telegram while spreading Valentine cheer for charity. Will her wish come true?
Lola's fishing trip leads to unexpected challenges and a missing person mystery.
Freddy must learn to ride a bike to outpace a bully in a charity race.
A young polar bear drifts into unexpected adventures after a deep sleep on cracking ice.
Duck gets lost in the city while searching for soup ingredients.
Two friends miss their stop and must navigate a strange town to find their way home.
Longer stories about missing persons for developing and independent readers.
A girl's journey reveals secrets and a quest to find her missing mother.
A girl defies the odds to uncover the truth about her missing sister in 1871 Wisconsin.
A young detective races against time to solve her mother's disappearance amidst danger and intrigue.
A mysterious disappearance leaves clues for Quentin to unravel.
A stormy night, a mysterious stranger, and a quest through time to find a missing father.
A daring rescue in Rat Alley tests Henry's courage.
Sara's search for her missing brother leads her to confront her fears and unexpected alliances.
A prank traps a boy in a well, sparking an unexpected rescue and new friendships.
A young shark named Clark gets lost at the farmers' market during a field trip.
A young filmmaker seeks miracles to reunite her family.
Four girls' secrets are threatened by someone who knows everything. Can they keep their past hidden?
Two friends embark on a quest to find a missing wizard and save their world from eternal darkness.
