Books About Role-playing Games

The Best Role-playing Games Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about role-playing games? 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.

Buzzing
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The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Role-playing Games

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Buzzing

By Samuel Sattin, Rye Hickman

A boy battles his mind and finds solace in unexpected friendships.

224 pages· 12,912 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,655 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Isaac struggles with OCD, feeling trapped by his own thoughts. When new friends introduce him to a role-playing game, his world brightens. But with his grades slipping and his mother's disapproval, Isaac must find a way to silence the chaos within. Can he prove that the key to peace lies within himself?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Just Roll with It

Maggie's middle school survival hinges on a dice roll. What if it fails her?

336 pages· 13,145 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,899 ratings
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Summary: Maggie faces the daunting world of middle school, battling anxiety and OCD. With her trusty twenty-sided dice, she navigates friendships, clubs, and a mysterious school monster. But what if her luck runs out? Can Maggie find the courage to trust herself beyond the roll of the dice? Discover a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and resilience.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

Homerooms and Hall Passes

A group of adventurers is magically transported into a role-playing game set in a middle school, where they must navigate the perils of homework, social hierarchies, and cafeteria food to find a way home.

368 pages· 63,130 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 572 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

Game On!

A cloud-puppy and friend face a gaming challenge that tests their courage and friendship.

160 pages· 6,625 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 163 ratings
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Summary: Cloud Puppy, a whimsical mix of cloud and puppy, loves the cozy game Valley of Runes. Her friend Jack claims his games are superior, but he's never tried hers. When Cloud Puppy proposes a game swap, Jack surprises her with a scary simulator. Both unprepared for the fright, they must navigate their fears and find common ground. Will they discover a game that brings them together, or will their differences keep them apart? Dive into this playful adventure to find out!
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