Books About Poison

The Best Poison Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about poison? 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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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Poison

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2016

Song of the Poison Dragon

By Tracey West, Damien Jones (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Dragon Masters series

A young dragon master must learn to connect with her new dragon and save the kingdom's king from a deadly poison.

90 pages· 6,259 words· Est. 1 hour read

7.0/7 Bookroo·4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,472 ratings

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Summary: Petra, the newest Dragon Master, struggles to connect with her four-headed dragon. When the king is poisoned, Petra must overcome her fears and work with her dragon to find a cure. Can she unite with her fellow Dragon Masters in time to save the kingdom, or will her doubts lead to disaster? Dive into a world of magic and mystery as Petra faces her greatest challenge yet.

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2017

The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 1

By Natsu Hyuuga, Nekokurage · Book #1 in the The Apothecary Diaries series

A servant skilled in herbal medicine breaks a palace curse and lands amid court intrigue.

176 pages

4.5 Goodreads · 39,444 ratings

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Summary: Maomao, a young woman trained in herbal medicine, is stuck working as a lowly servant in the emperor's inner palace. When she quietly breaks a "curse" afflicting the imperial heirs, she catches the eye of the handsome eunuch Jinshi, who promotes her to food taster. Soon her knowledge of poisons and remedies draws her into one palace mystery after another.

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Chapter Book · 2018

The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 3

By Natsu Hyuuga, Nekokurage · Book #3 in the The Apothecary Diaries series

A herbalist's palace fame leads to freedom and a new mystery.

194 pages· 8,066 words

4.5 Goodreads · 16,588 ratings

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Summary: Maomao, a young herbalist, gains unexpected fame after a palace banquet. Her newfound notoriety grants her a brief escape to the pleasure district, where she reunites with family and friends. However, her return is shadowed by a new enigma. What mystery awaits her beyond the palace walls, and how will it intertwine with her past? As Maomao navigates this puzzling world, she must unravel secrets that could change everything. Will her skills and wit be enough to solve the mystery that awaits?

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2018

The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 2

By Natsu Hyuuga, Nekokurage · Book #2 in the The Apothecary Diaries series

A servant's herbal skills unravel palace secrets and intrigue.

178 pages· 5,763 words· Est. 43 min read

4.5 Goodreads · 20,134 ratings

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Summary: In a palace filled with secrets, a clever servant named Maomao uses her herbal knowledge to break a mysterious curse on the imperial heirs. Her success propels her from drudgery to the role of food taster, catching the eye of the enigmatic eunuch Jinshi. But as Maomao navigates her new position, she discovers that Jinshi has deeper plans for her talents. With each potion brewed, Maomao finds herself entangled in a web of palace mysteries. Can she uncover the truth before it's too late, or will the palace's secrets consume her?

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2020

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 19

By Koyoharu Gotouge · Book #19 in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series

A brother's quest to save his demon-turned sister and avenge his family.

192 pages· 4,324 words· Est. 33 min read

4.7 Goodreads · 17,792 ratings

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Summary: In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado's life is upended when a demon massacres his family, leaving his sister Nezuko cursed as a demon. Determined to restore her humanity and seek vengeance, Tanjiro embarks on a perilous journey as a Demon Slayer. As he battles formidable foes, including the elusive Muzan, allies like Kanao, Iguro, and Kanroji face their own deadly challenges. With shifting alliances and mysterious adversaries, can Tanjiro save Nezuko and avenge his family, or will the demons claim victory? Discover the fate of the Kamado siblings in this gripping saga.

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2016

A Torch Against the Night

By Sabaa Tahir · Book #2 in the An Ember in the Ashes series

Fugitives Elias and Laia race against dark forces to save her brother from a deadly prison.

464 pages· 124,808 words· Est. 11.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 209,611 ratings

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Summary: Elias and Laia are on the run, pursued by Martial soldiers through the Empire. Laia's mission: infiltrate the impenetrable Kauf prison to rescue her brother, vital to the Scholars' survival. Elias, sacrificing his freedom, aids her against formidable foes, including his former friend Helene, now tasked with hunting them down. As dark forces close in, can they outsmart their enemies and survive?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom

By Mac Barnett, Shawn Harris (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the The First Cat in Space series

The Moon Queen is poisoned. Can First Cat find the antidote in time?

272 pages· 7,229 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.4 Goodreads · 1,430 ratings

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Summary: The Moon Queen's life hangs by a thread after being poisoned by soup. With trust scarce in her court, she and First Cat embark on a perilous quest for the antidote. Meanwhile, LOZ 4000, a toenail-clipping robot, seeks new purpose, unaware of the secret forces plotting against them. Amid villainous cowboys, high-speed chases, and falling pianos, can this unlikely trio reunite and save the Moon Queen? And who is behind the sinister plot? Dive into a universe of chaos and laughter where nothing is as it seems.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Waste of Space

By Stuart Gibbs · Book #3 in the Moon Base Alpha series

A poisoned billionaire on the moon. Can Dash uncover the truth before it's too late?

368 pages· 66,273 words· Est. 9 hour read

4.5 Goodreads · 6,020 ratings

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Summary: On Moon Base Alpha, Dash Gibson's thirteenth birthday is anything but quiet when billionaire Lars Sjoburg is poisoned. With a potential killer on the loose, Dash must unravel the mystery before the base's oxygen runs out, forcing everyone back to Earth. As suspects emerge, Dash finds himself in danger, racing against time to reveal the culprit. Will he solve the case before becoming the next target?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–+ · 1996

Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal

By Emily Rodda · Rowan series

A poisoned mother, a deadly sea serpent, and a race against time to save a village.

224 pages· 36,924 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 2,980 ratings

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Summary: In the seaside village of Maris, Rowan faces a perilous mission. His mother, poisoned and near death, leaves him to choose the new Keeper of the village's Crystal. With time slipping away, Rowan must find an antidote and outsmart a menacing sea serpent. Can he save his mother and fulfill his family's duty, or will the village's fate be sealed? The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2027

Claw of the Diamond Dragon

By Tracey West, Matt Loveridge (Illustrator) · Book #33 in the Dragon Masters series

Young dragon masters must enter a dangerous realm to cure a poisoned dragon.

96 pages

5.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings

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Summary: The royal family of Bracken is still trapped by Agrona, the evil fairy queen. Drake, Ana and their dragons travel to the Diamond Palace for the next gem they need to repair the enchanted crown, but Agrona's fairy warrior poisons the Diamond Dragon and flees. To save it, Drake and his friends must enter the dangerous Fairy World and find an antidote.

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