Books About Obsession

The Best Obsession Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about obsession? 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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Our 5 Favorite Books About Obsession

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010

Moby-Dick

By Herman Melville, Eric Freeberg (Illustrator) · Classic Starts series

A captain's obsession with a white whale leads his crew into perilous waters.

160 pages· 17,405 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 687 ratings
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Summary: Join a young seaman aboard the Pequod, where Captain Ahab's relentless hunt for the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, drives the crew into a dangerous odyssey. Will obsession lead to their doom?
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2018

Truly Devious

A cold case haunts a prestigious academy as a new student seeks the truth.

420 pages· 94,766 words· Est. 9 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 188,389 ratings
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Summary: At Ellingham Academy, a prestigious school shrouded in mystery, Stevie Bell arrives with a mission: solve the infamous cold case of a tycoon's kidnapped family. But as she navigates her new life among brilliant peers, the past resurfaces with deadly consequences. Can Stevie unravel the riddles of Truly Devious before history repeats itself?
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

A gypsy girl, two suitors, and a hunchback's quest to save her.

160 pages· 17,923 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 256 ratings
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Summary: In 15th century Paris, Esmeralda, a captivating gypsy, becomes the center of a dangerous love triangle. An obsessed priest and a compassionate hunchback, Quasimodo, vie for her fate. As tensions rise, who will save her from the shadows of Notre Dame?
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2022

Gold!

A young boy's obsession with gold leads to unexpected consequences.

40 pages· 822 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 451 ratings
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Summary: Max Midas, a boy with an unusual obsession for gold, builds a life surrounded by golden treasures. But as his wealth grows, so does his isolation. In his glittering castle, Max discovers that riches can't replace the warmth of friendship and family. Will he find a way to fill the emptiness with something more valuable than gold? This whimsical retelling of the Midas myth explores the true meaning of wealth and connection.
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2024

I Will Follow

A fan kidnaps her TikTok idol to force a friendship and fame.

272 pages· 63,470 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.4/5 Goodreads · 340 ratings
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Summary: Nora is obsessed with TikTok star Shea, convinced they're destined to be best friends. But when fame eludes her, Nora takes drastic measures, kidnapping Shea to create her own viral moment. As Nora's plan unfolds, will Shea see the friendship Nora envisions, or will this nightmare spiral out of control? Discover the dark side of social media obsession in this gripping tale.
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