Books About Post-apocalyptic

The Best Post-apocalyptic Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about post-apocalyptic? 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.

Darkness Falls
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Our 4 Favorite Books About Post-apocalyptic

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2013

Darkness Falls

By Erin Hunter · Book #3 in the Survivors series

A lone dog must navigate a treacherous world after being cast out by his pack.

320 pages· 58,108 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,105 ratings
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Summary: In a world reshaped by the Big Growl, Lucky, once a spy among the Wild Pack, finds himself exiled and alone. As a Lone Dog, he faces a perilous landscape where survival is uncertain. Desperate for companionship, Lucky must decide if he can trust others again or if his past actions have doomed him to solitude. Will he find a new pack to call home, or is it too late to mend the bonds he once broke? Discover the thrilling journey of survival and redemption in this gripping tale of loyalty and courage.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Battle Dragons

A boy must navigate dragon battles and gang wars to protect his family.

272 pages· 64,229 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 755 ratings
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Summary: In Drakopolis, where dragons rule the skies, Abel's life flips when his sister entrusts him with a stolen dragon. With his brother in law enforcement, Abel is torn between family loyalties and the dangerous world of underground dragon battles. As gangs vie for power, Abel must decide where his true allegiance lies. Can he protect his loved ones without losing himself in the process? The stakes are high, and every choice could shatter his world.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King

By Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the The Last Kids on Earth series

Jack must convince his friends to stay as a monstrous Nightmare King threatens their post-apocalyptic world.

265 pages· 26,101 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 5,404 ratings
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Summary: Jack's world is perfect—zombie battles, monster pals, and a tree fort. But when his friends discover other survivors, Jack fears losing them. As a Nightmare King hunts them, Jack must prove their life is the best. Can he keep his friends together while facing ancient evils threatening to devour Earth? Dive into this thrilling adventure where friendship and survival collide in a monster-filled apocalypse.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Last Kids on Earth

By Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Last Kids on Earth series

Can Jack and his friends defeat the cunning monster Blarg in a post-apocalyptic world?

256 pages· 22,282 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 19,155 ratings
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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan survives a monster apocalypse by fortifying his treehouse. But to defeat the cunning Blarg, he needs a team: his inventive friend Quint, tough Dirk, loyal pet Rover, and brave June. Together, they face zombies and winged beasts, aiming for the ultimate victory. Can Jack transform from average to hero in this thrilling adventure?
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