Books About Sabotage

The Best Sabotage Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about sabotage? 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 Sabotage

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Chapter Book · 2008

Murder House

By Franklin W. Dixon · The Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers series

Uncover the truth behind reality show's eerie accidents.

160 pages· 31,631 words

4.3/5 Goodreads · 347 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: In the final days of the Deprivation House reality show, agents Frank and Joe Hardy race against time to unravel the truth behind a series of mysterious accidents. As secrets surface, the brothers face a shocking twist that could change everything. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?

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$858

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011

Thea Stilton and the Star Castaways

By Geronimo Stilton · Book #7 in the Thea Stilton series

A lunar trip turns chaotic with spaceship wrecks and rebellious robots.

176 pages· 12,527 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,910 ratings

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Summary: The Thea Sisters embark on a thrilling mission to the moon, invited by a professor from Mouseford Academy. But their lunar adventure takes a perilous turn with unexpected spaceship wrecks and rebellious robots. Can these brave mouselings navigate the chaos and save their mission? Join them in a cosmic escapade filled with mystery and excitement.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

The Boys Who Challenged Hitler

By Phillip Hoose

Teen rebels defy Nazi occupation, igniting a resistance movement in Denmark.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2015)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2016)

198 pages· 39,079 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 6,537 ratings

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Summary: In Nazi-occupied Denmark, fifteen-year-old Knud Pedersen and his friends refuse to stand by. Forming the Churchill Club, they launch daring sabotage missions against the Germans. Their youthful defiance and eventual capture inspire a national resistance. Can these young heroes change the course of history?

Graphic Nov.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1950

Land of Black Gold

By Hergé · The Adventures of Tintin series

Exploding engines lead to a perilous quest for the truth.

62 pages· 9,173 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 12,848 ratings

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Summary: Tintin embarks on a daring journey to the Middle East, joined by the bumbling detectives Thompson and Thompson. As car engines mysteriously explode across the nation, they must uncover the sinister plot behind the tampered oil. Will they unravel the truth before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Ghost of Grey Fox Inn

By Carolyn Keene · Book #13 in the Nancy Drew Diaries series

A haunted inn, missing rings, and a mystery to solve.

168 pages· 28,349 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 986 ratings

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Summary: Nancy Drew, along with friends Bess and George, attends a wedding in Charleston, only to find themselves in a haunted inn. Strange noises and eerie events unsettle the guests, and when the wedding rings vanish, Nancy must unravel the ghostly mystery. Can she solve it before the wedding is ruined?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Famous Mistakes

By Carolyn Keene · Nancy Drew Diaries series

A comedian's notebook vanishes, sparking a mystery. Can Nancy uncover the saboteur before it's too late?

176 pages· 27,476 words· Est. 4 hour read

5.0/7 Bookroo·3.9/5 Goodreads · 772 ratings

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Summary: Nancy Drew faces a new mystery when comedian Brady Owens' hotel room is trashed and his notebook of jokes disappears. With protests against Brady's viral outburst mounting, Nancy, alongside her friends Bess, George, and boyfriend Ned, dives into a tangled web of social media intrigue and hidden motives. As they navigate River Heights, Nancy must determine if Brady's critics are behind the sabotage or if there's a deeper plot at play. Can she solve the case and help Brady before his career is permanently derailed?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1992

The Mystery Cruise

Book #29 in the The Boxcar Children series

A cruise turns mysterious with false alarms and sabotage. Who's behind it?

128 pages· 14,509 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 931 ratings

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Summary: On a Caribbean cruise, the Alden children face unexpected sabotage. With the ship's phone lines cut and a fake 'man overboard' alert, they must uncover who is trying to derail their journey. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late, or will the saboteur succeed in steering them off course? Dive into this thrilling adventure as the Boxcar Children race against time to reveal the truth.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Peril at Granite Peak

By Franklin W. Dixon · Hardy Boys Adventures series

Stranded by a blizzard, two brothers face deadly sabotage at a ski lodge.

147 pages· 30,641 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 477 ratings

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Summary: Frank and Joe Hardy's winter break at Granite Peak Lodge turns perilous when a blizzard traps them with other guests. As mysterious accidents escalate—locked-out vacationers, power outages, and buried employees—the brothers must unravel the sabotage threatening the resort. Is the saboteur among them? With danger mounting, the Hardys race against time to uncover the truth before disaster strikes.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1941

Mystery of the Flying Express

By Franklin W. Dixon · Book #20 in the The Hardy Boys series

A hydrofoil's maiden voyage turns into a perilous chase against Zodiac-themed criminals.

177 pages· 32,596 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,155 ratings

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Summary: Frank and Joe Hardy are tasked with guarding a new hydrofoil, the Flying Express, amid threats of sabotage. When the vessel and a skilled operative vanish, the brothers embark on a high-stakes pursuit across sea, air, and land. They face Zodiac Zig, a cunning gang leader, and his ruthless crew. As danger looms at every turn, can the teenage detectives unravel the mystery and stop the criminals before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1989

Wipeout

By Franklin W. Dixon · Book #96 in the The Hardy Boys series

Mysterious accidents threaten a windsurfing competition's top contenders.

149 pages· 32,150 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 223 ratings

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Summary: Frank and Joe Hardy are on a mission in the South of France, where a prestigious windsurfing competition is marred by a string of suspicious accidents. As the Almanarre Cup approaches, the stakes rise, and the brothers must uncover the saboteur before it's too late. Can they solve the mystery and keep the competitors safe, or will the culprit succeed in their dangerous game?

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