Books About Rebels

The Best Rebels Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about rebels? 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.

Mockingjay
Reached
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Rebels

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Look

By Fiona Woodcock

Siblings explore the zoo, encountering baboons and balloons, in a playful, double-o word adventure.

40 pages· 34 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 516 ratings
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Summary: Join a brother and sister on a zoo adventure filled with kangaroos, baboons, and balloons. This playful journey, told entirely with double-o words, invites young readers to explore language in a fun, interactive way. As the siblings navigate their exciting day, vibrant illustrations bring each moment to life, culminating in a cozy bedtime story. What surprises await them at the zoo, and how will their day end? Discover the joy of words and wonder in this delightful tale perfect for emerging readers.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Wrath of the Dragon King

By Brandon Mull · Book #2 in the Dragonwatch series

Dragons wage war; can two young caretakers stop the Dragon King's deadly plan?

416 pages· 86,579 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 13,638 ratings
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Summary: Kendra and Seth face their greatest challenge as Celebrant, the Dragon King, seeks a talisman to dominate humanity. With dragon sanctuaries falling and a cursed castle looming, they must rally Wyrmroost's creatures to thwart his wrath. Can they outsmart traitorous foes and prevent draconic dominion, or will one misstep lead to their defeat? The fate of the world hangs in the balance as they confront the fury of dragons.
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2009

Catching Fire

Victors of the Games, Katniss and Peeta face Capitol's wrath as rebellion brews.

391 pages· 101,811 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 4,294,926 ratings
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Summary: Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have survived the Hunger Games, securing safety for their families. But their defiance has sparked rebellion, and now they are symbols of resistance. With the Capitol seeking revenge, can they navigate the dangerous political landscape, or will their victory cost them everything? As tensions rise, the stakes are higher than ever, and the future of the districts hangs in the balance.
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2009

Halt's Peril

Rangers pursue a deadly outlaw group threatening to divide and conquer the kingdom.

386 pages· 108,587 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 65,779 ratings
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Summary: Rangers Halt and Will, with young warrior Horace, chase the ruthless Outsiders who have fractured the kingdom and aim to seize Araluen. As they navigate treacherous alliances and deadly traps, survival demands every ounce of their skill and courage. Will they thwart the Outsiders' sinister plans, or will the kingdom fall into chaos? The stakes are high, and not everyone will make it out alive. Dive into a gripping tale of loyalty, strategy, and bravery where the fate of a kingdom hangs in the balance.
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2008

The Kings of Clonmel

A cult's sinister agenda threatens peace. Can the Rangers stop them?

358 pages· 100,949 words· Est. 11 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 66,120 ratings
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Summary: In Clonmel, a cult offers protection from marauders for gold, but their true motives are sinister. Halt, familiar with their deceit, enlists Will and Horace to confront this threat. As secrets unravel and battles rage, the Rangers face a perilous enemy. Will they succeed in saving the land from chaos, or will the cult's dark plans prevail? Dive into a gripping adventure where trust is scarce and danger looms at every turn.
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2010

Mockingjay

Katniss must lead a revolution against the Capitol, risking everything for Panem's future.

390 pages· 100,409 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,841,175 ratings
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Summary: Katniss Everdeen, the girl on fire, faces her greatest challenge yet as she becomes the symbol of rebellion against the oppressive Capitol. With District 13 emerging from the shadows, a revolution brews, and Katniss must decide if she will be the Mockingjay, the beacon of hope for a war-torn nation. As alliances shift and the stakes rise, can she navigate the treacherous path of leadership and sacrifice? The fate of countless lives and the future of Panem rest on her shoulders. Will she rise to the occasion, or will the Capitol's vengeance consume her?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

Mark of the Thief

A slave discovers a magical amulet, igniting a deadly conspiracy to overthrow Rome.

352 pages· 79,951 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 14,544 ratings
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Summary: Nic, a slave in ancient Rome, stumbles upon a magical amulet in Caesar's lost treasures. This discovery thrusts him into a deadly conspiracy to overthrow the emperor. With traitors lurking and the Praetor War looming, Nic must master the amulet's power to save Rome and secure his freedom. Can he outwit those who seek to exploit his newfound magic, or will he become a pawn in their ruthless game?
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2014

Dorothy Must Die

A girl from Kansas must overthrow a tyrannical Dorothy in a twisted Oz.

452 pages· 109,348 words· Est. 10 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 87,864 ratings
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Summary: Amy Gumm, swept into a crumbling Oz, joins the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked. Her mission: dismantle Dorothy's reign by targeting her allies—the Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, and Lion. In this dark land, where Good Witches deceive and Wicked Witches might be allies, Amy faces a perilous journey. Can she navigate this treacherous world and restore balance, or will Dorothy's power prove insurmountable? As the yellow brick road crumbles, Amy must decide who to trust in a land where nothing is as it seems. Will she succeed, or will Oz remain under Dorothy's shadow?
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2016

Glass Sword

A girl with forbidden powers must escape a vengeful king and find allies to fight oppression.

444 pages· 133,239 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 438,497 ratings
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Summary: Mare Barrow, with her rare lightning ability, flees from the treacherous King Maven. As she seeks others like her to join the rebellion, Mare faces a perilous journey. Can she resist becoming the monster she fights against, or will betrayal harden her heart forever? In a world where blood defines fate, Mare's quest for justice could cost her everything. Will she rise as a leader or crumble under the weight of her choices?
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2012

Reached

A rebellion ignites as a plague threatens a society's control over choice and freedom.

512 pages· 112,126 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 179,725 ratings
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Summary: Cassia stands on the brink of rebellion, defying a society that denies choice. As a deadly plague spreads, she must race against time to save her loved ones and secure their freedom. With Ky and Xander by her side, Cassia's fight for family, love, and autonomy reaches its explosive climax. Will they reclaim the power to choose, or will the society's grip tighten forever? The stakes have never been higher in this gripping conclusion to the Matched Trilogy.
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