Books About Missionaries

The Best Missionaries Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about missionaries? 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 7 Favorite Books About Missionaries

Gladys Aylward
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1998

Gladys Aylward

By Janet Benge, Geoff Benge · Christian Heroes: Then & Now series

A London housemaid with no backing sets out alone to bring her faith to China.

205 pages· 43,904 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 7,330 ratings
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Summary: Without formal education or a missionary society behind her, Gladys Aylward, a housemaid from England, saved her own money for the long overland journey to China. This biography follows her life of faith and determination there, through hardship and danger, in one of the great missionary stories of the twentieth century.
In Fear of the Spear
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

In Fear of the Spear

By Marianne Hering · Book #17 in the The Imagination Station series

Lost in the Amazon, can Beth be found before it's too late?

144 pages· 10,827 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 177 ratings
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Summary: Patrick and Beth's adventure takes a perilous turn when Beth vanishes into the Amazon jungle. As Patrick and Eugene race to repair the Imagination Station, Beth encounters the mysterious Waodani people. Can Patrick reach her in time, and what secrets does the jungle hold? Dive into a thrilling journey of discovery and danger.
Battle for Cannibal Island
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2012

Battle for Cannibal Island

By Marianne Hering, Wayne Thomas Batson · Book #8 in the The Imagination Station series

Cousins face danger in 1850s Fiji as they try to prevent a deadly conflict.

144 pages· 12,590 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 319 ratings
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Summary: In 1852, time-traveling cousins Patrick and Beth arrive in Fiji amidst a fierce conflict between Christian and non-Christian Fijians. When Patrick is kidnapped by cannibals, Beth must team up with missionary James Calvert to prevent a village from being destroyed. As they navigate the perilous landscape, they learn about courage and sacrifice. Can they save Patrick and bring peace to the island, or will the tensions erupt into chaos? Discover the power of faith and determination in this gripping adventure.
Who Was Mother Teresa?
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

Who Was Mother Teresa?

By Jim Gigliotti, Who HQ, David Groff (Illustrator) · Who Was . . . ? series

A biography of Mother Teresa's life and her work with the poor in India and around the world

112 pages· 7,040 words· Est. 59 min read
4.2 Goodreads · 805 ratings
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Summary: Agnes Bojaxhiu, known as Sister Teresa, leaves her convent to walk the streets of Calcutta, tending to the destitute amidst famine and violence. Her journey of compassion transforms into a global mission, raising questions about the power of selfless devotion. How far will her commitment to the poor take her, and what legacy will she leave behind?
The Swiss Family Robinson (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2014

The Swiss Family Robinson (Graphic Novel)

By Johann David Wyss, Martin Powell (Adapter), Gerardo Sandoval (Illustrator) · Graphic Revolve series

Shipwrecked family battles nature's unknown perils on a deserted island.

72 pages· 2,138 words· Est. 20 min read
4.0 Goodreads · 252 ratings
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Summary: Stranded on a remote island, a Swiss family must navigate survival amidst strange flora and fauna. As they adapt to their new world, lurking threats challenge their unity and ingenuity. Can they turn isolation into opportunity, or will the island's mysteries prove too perilous?
Patrick
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1992

Patrick

By Tomie dePaola

Discover the legendary journey of Saint Patrick, from captivity to founding Ireland's first church.

32 pages· 1,322 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,168 ratings
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Summary: Follow Saint Patrick's incredible journey from noble birth in Britain to captivity in Ireland, where visions inspire him to return and establish the first Christian church. Explore legendary tales, including driving snakes from Ireland and the shamrock's significance, brought to life with vivid illustrations. What other secrets does his story hold?
Mik-Shrok
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998

Mik-Shrok

By Gloria Repp · Book #1 in the Adventures of an Arctic Missionary series

In a frozen wilderness, two missionaries face troubling questions and a missing friend.

133 pages· 31,012 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 89 ratings
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Summary: In 1950, Steve and Liz Bailey venture into the Alaskan wilderness, arriving in the Eskimo village of Koyalik. With a friend missing and unsettling questions looming, their mission takes a turn when a team of huskies, led by the formidable Mik-Shrok, becomes their unexpected allies. As they navigate the harsh terrain, will they uncover the truth and find their friend, or will the wilderness claim them too? The stakes are high in this gripping tale of survival and faith.
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