Books About Outcasts

The Best Outcasts Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about outcasts? 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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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Ivy

By Katherine Coville, Celia Kaspar (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Ivy series

A contest for tidiness clashes with magical chaos at Ivy's grandmother's cottage.

144 pages· 15,601 words· Est. 2 hour read

5.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 537 ratings

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Summary: Ivy's grandmother, a healer for magical creatures, faces pressure from Broomsweep to tidy her garden for a kingdom-wide contest. As Ivy helps, unexpected arrivals—a griffin, a sick dragon, and pixies—turn the cottage into a whirlwind of chaos. Can Ivy balance the town's demands with the enchanting disorder that brightens her world?

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2000

Naruto

By Masashi Kishimoto · Book #1 in the NARUTO series

A mischievous ninja-in-training aims to become the greatest, but his destiny holds unexpected challenges.

187 pages· 8,057 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 249,033 ratings

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Summary: In the peaceful Village Hidden in the Leaves, Naruto, a spirited young ninja, dreams of becoming the Hokage. But as he struggles through Ninja Academy, a deeper destiny awaits. With a past shadowed by a nine-tailed fox spirit's attack, Naruto's journey is fraught with challenges and secrets. Can he rise above his mischievous nature to fulfill his true potential, or will the village's past haunt his future? Dive into a world where every classmate is a rival, and the path to greatness is anything but straightforward.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2011

The Outcasts

By John Flanagan · Book #1 in the The Brotherband Chronicles series

Outcast boys face treacherous seas in a deadly race against rival bands.

434 pages· 104,934 words· Est. 11.5 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 33,618 ratings

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Summary: Hal and his band of outcasts, lacking the typical Skandian might, must prove their worth in a perilous sea race. As they battle the Wolves and Sharks, courage and skill are their only allies. But in icy waters, not everyone plays fair. Can they outsmart their rivals and survive the ultimate test? Dive into a world of seafaring adventure and epic battles in the first book of The Brotherband Chronicles, where the stakes are high and the challenges are fierce.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012

Legends of Zita the Spacegirl

By Ben Hatke · Book #2 in the Zita the Spacegirl series

A brave spacegirl and her friend Mouse try to escape from a space station and outrun the law while trying to save a planet from a deadly swarm of space creatures.

224 pages· 3,769 words· Est. 42 min read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 10,559 ratings

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Summary: Zita, now an intergalactic star, faces a new challenge: a robot doppelganger causing chaos in her name. As her true self is overshadowed by fame, Zita must navigate mistaken identities and alien threats to return to Earth. Can she outsmart her double and reclaim her identity, or will the universe's chaos consume her? Join Zita in a thrilling quest where trust is scarce and the stakes are cosmic.

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2011

Attack on Titan

By Ryo Suzukaze, Thores Shibamoto (Illustrator)

A young smith battles giants, crafting humanity's first weapons against Titans.

200 pages· 52,302 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 883 ratings

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Summary: In a world threatened by Titans, young smith Angel Aaltonen faces an impossible challenge: creating the first weapons to combat these colossal foes. As he forges new tools, Angel's ingenuity and courage are tested. Can he succeed where others have failed, or will the Titans remain unstoppable? This gripping prequel unveils the origins of humanity's fight for survival, setting the stage for epic battles to come. Discover the story behind the legendary devices that changed the course of history.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Voyage of the Frostheart

By Jamie Littler · Book #1 in the Frostheart series

An outcast song weaver must save his friends from icy monsters or risk losing everything.

448 pages· 74,046 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,097 ratings

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Summary: In a land where monsters roam, Ash, a young song weaver, is seen as a threat. With his parents missing, he joins the Frostheart's crew, including a quirky navigator and a walrus captain, to find them. As Ash hones his powers, he must decide if his abilities will save his new friends or endanger them. Can he control the magic within before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

I Am Fartacus

By Mark Maciejewski · I Am Fartacus series

A middle school outcast plots to topple his nemesis, risking everything.

336 pages· 56,735 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 117 ratings

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Summary: Chub, a bald middle school outcast, rallies his misfit friends to take down his nemesis, Archer, who betrayed him. Armed with embarrassing secrets and a quirky mentor, Chub's mission to stop Archer from becoming class president uncovers dangerous truths. As the stakes rise beyond schoolyard antics, Chub might just become the unlikely hero Alanmoore Middle School never expected. Can he outsmart the popular crowd and save his reputation, or will his plan backfire spectacularly?

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013

Icebreaker

By Lian Tanner · Book #1 in the The Icebreaker Trilogy series

An outcast girl hides a mysterious boy on a ship with a dangerous secret.

302 pages· 61,859 words· Est. 7 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,111 ratings

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Summary: Petrel, a lonely outcast on a centuries-old icebreaker, finds a boy on an iceberg and hides him, hoping for friendship. But the ship harbors a dangerous secret, and the boy's mission threatens everything. As three tribes vie for control, Petrel must navigate treacherous waters to uncover the truth. Will she find an ally or an enemy in the boy she saved? Adventure and mystery await in this thrilling tale of survival and hidden dangers.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

Possess Me

Book #5 in the Scare Me series

Summon a spirit, risk losing your body to it.

192 pages· 25,868 words· Est. 3 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 276 ratings

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Summary: When a spirit is summoned, it seeks to reclaim life by inhabiting the living. As the line between the living and the dead blurs, the protagonist must confront the terrifying possibility of losing their own body. Will they find a way to banish the spirit, or will they become a mere vessel for the undead? Dive into a chilling tale where every choice could mean the difference between life and possession.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1997

The Schernoff Discoveries

By Gary Paulsen

A teen's theories lead to hilarious misadventures.

112 pages· 18,492 words· Est. 2 hour read

3.6/5 Goodreads · 214 ratings

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Summary: Harold, a 14-year-old science whiz, believes he has a theory for every problem. From dating to dodging bullies, he and his friend test these ideas with chaotic results. Whether it's a disastrous ski lesson or a fishing trip gone awry, Harold's plans never unfold as expected. Can his scientific mind navigate the unpredictable world of adolescence, or will his experiments lead to more trouble? Dive into a tale of friendship and laughter as Harold's theories collide with reality in unexpected ways.

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