Books About Rebellions

The Best Rebellions Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about rebellions? 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 10 Favorite Books About Rebellions

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2017

Renegades

By Marissa Meyer · Book #1 in the Renegades series

A vengeful girl infiltrates a hero syndicate, risking everything for justice and betrayal.

576 pages· 149,698 words· Est. 14 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 170,206 ratings

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Summary: In a world where prodigies maintain order, Nova seeks revenge against the Renegades, the heroes who symbolize hope. Her mission is clear until she meets Adrian, a Renegade who believes in justice—and in her. As Nova's loyalties are tested, she must decide between vengeance and the possibility of a new path. Will her allegiance to the villains lead to the downfall of both her and Adrian, or can she find a way to reconcile her past with a future she never imagined? The stakes are high, and the lines between hero and villain blur.

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2015

Red Queen

By Victoria Aveyard · Book #1 in the Red Queen series

A common girl with hidden powers must navigate a deadly royal intrigue where betrayal is the only certainty.

388 pages· 111,688 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,214,899 ratings

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Summary: In a world divided by blood, Mare Barrow, a Red, discovers a hidden power that thrusts her into the Silver elite's dangerous world. Forced to pose as a lost Silver princess, Mare must navigate treacherous court politics while secretly aiding a Red rebellion. As she balances her new identity and her heart's desires, one misstep could mean her death. Can Mare survive the deadly game of power and betrayal, or will her secret be her undoing? The stakes are high, and the only certainty is that trust is a luxury she cannot afford.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2005

Uglies

By Scott Westerfeld · Book #1 in the Uglies series

Tally must choose: betray a friend or remain an 'Ugly' forever.

426 pages· 87,152 words· Est. 8 hour read

5.0/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 714,769 ratings

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Summary: In a world where turning sixteen means a transformation into beauty, Tally eagerly awaits her new life as a 'Pretty.' But when her friend Shay questions the system and disappears, Tally faces a dilemma. The authorities demand she betray Shay to secure her own future. As Tally uncovers the dark truths behind the facade of perfection, she must decide between loyalty and her dream. Will she risk everything for friendship, or conform to a society that values appearance above all? Tally's choice will redefine her world and her identity.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2010

Matched

By Ally Condie · Book #1 in the Matched series

In a controlled society, one girl's glimpse of another choice changes everything.

366 pages· 89,165 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

3.6/5 Goodreads · 820,590 ratings

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Summary: In a world where every decision is made for you, Cassia trusts the Society's choices. But when her best friend appears as her match, a fleeting glimpse of another face shatters her certainty. Torn between Xander and Ky, Cassia must choose between the life she's always known and a forbidden path. Will she follow the rules or seek the truth in a world where perfection is an illusion?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2019

Supernova

By Marissa Meyer · Book #3 in the Renegades series

Secret identities clash as anarchy threatens Gatlon City.

549 pages· 147,617 words· Est. 13.5 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 90,854 ratings

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Summary: Nova and Adrian face their greatest fears as they struggle to keep their secret identities hidden. With allies and enemies closing in, secrets and betrayals surface, threatening to plunge Gatlon City into chaos. Can they protect their world from anarchy, or will their hidden truths destroy everything they hold dear?

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2019

Defy Me

By Tahereh Mafi · Book #5 in the Shatter Me series

Juliette must choose: weapon or warrior, as she battles a war within her mind.

384 pages· 64,073 words· Est. 6 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 392,725 ratings

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Summary: Juliette Ferrars thought she had conquered her enemies and her past, but her world unravels with new revelations. As she faces a choice between being a weapon or a warrior, she must remember who she truly is. With Warner and Kenji by her side, Juliette fights for survival, love, and truth in a world built on lies. Can she reclaim her identity before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2021

Dragon Fury

By Lisa McMann · Book #7 in the The Unwanteds Quests series

A betrayal shatters trust as a desperate battle against a powerful foe looms. Can peace be restored?

480 pages· 82,156 words· Est. 9 hour read

4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,380 ratings

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Summary: Thisbe Stowe's mistake has shattered trust, leaving her brother Aaron devastated and their world on the brink of chaos. As the greatest army assembles to face the dragon-woman Revinir, Thisbe grapples with her own dark inclinations. With everything at stake, the people of Artimé must unite for a final stand. Can they overcome the Revinir's might and uncover the secrets that could change everything? The fate of their world hangs in the balance, and Thisbe must decide where her true loyalties lie.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Escape from Lucien

By Kazu Kibuishi · Book #6 in the Amulet series

A war-torn city holds a beacon; secrets in the Void threaten all.

220 pages· 10,382 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 21,250 ratings

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Summary: Navin and his friends venture to Lucien, a city besieged by war and strange creatures, in search of a crucial beacon to combat the Elf King. Meanwhile, Emily delves into the Void with Max, uncovering dangerous secrets that could change everything. As their paths diverge, the stakes rise, and both must confront their deepest fears to survive.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

Strike of the Sweepers

By Tyler Whitesides · Book #4 in the Janitors series

Can Spencer and Daisy stop the Sweepers and save education before time runs out?

384 pages· 80,124 words· Est. 9 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,586 ratings

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Summary: Spencer and Daisy face a new threat as Mr. Clean's terrifying Sweepers invade their school. With magical janitorial tools and the Manualis Custodem, they must summon the founding witches to combat the Toxites. As the Sweepers wreak havoc, the stakes rise, and the duo races against time to save education. Will they succeed, or will the Sweepers' chaos prevail?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Goldilocks: Wanted Dead or Alive

By Chris Colfer, Jon Proctor (Illustrator) · The Land of Stories Graphic Novel series

An outlaw's past threatens fairy-tale harmony. Can she save her home?

336 pages· 14,350 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,295 ratings

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Summary: Goldilocks, a fierce outlaw, faces a new threat as the Charming brothers' plot endangers the harmony of the fairy-tale world and her home. With a band of misfits, including Puss in Boots and Pinocchio, she must navigate a lawless land to protect those society has cast aside. Will she uphold justice or break the rules to save her world?

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