Books About Scavenger Hunts

The Best Scavenger Hunts Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about scavenger hunts? 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 Scavenger Hunts

Night Owl
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Night Owl

By Emily Jenkins, Lauren Myracle, Sarah Mlynowski · Book #8 in the Upside-Down Magic series

A magical scavenger hunt tests friendships and powers on a night like no other.

176 pages· 22,630 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 964 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In Dunwiddle's annual magical sleepover, Nory hopes winning the scavenger hunt will keep her friend Elliott from leaving. Meanwhile, Sebastian struggles with his sound-sensitive powers. Can friendship prevail over challenges and rivalries in this enchanting night of surprises?
Seven Clues to Home
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Seven Clues to Home

By Gae Polisner, Nora Raleigh Baskin

A girl follows a scavenger hunt left by her late friend, seeking closure and a path forward.

208 pages· 38,019 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 453 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Joy Fonseca faces her 13th birthday haunted by her best friend Lukas's death. Determined to find closure, she embarks on a scavenger hunt he left behind. Each clue might reveal Lukas's final words and guide Joy toward a future she can embrace. Will she uncover the truth and find her way back to happiness, or will the past keep her trapped in grief? This poignant journey explores love, loss, and the enduring bonds of friendship, inviting readers to ponder the mysteries of the heart and the paths we take to heal.
Worse Than Weird
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Worse Than Weird

By Jody J. Little

A girl enters a citywide scavenger hunt to win her way out of a quirky family summer.

272 pages
4.1 Goodreads · 206 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Mac MacLeod is tired of chicken coops, kale and her parents' no-screens rules. She dreams of a summer coding camp, so she sets out to win a citywide scavenger hunt through Portland's food carts and earn the money herself. As she races across the city following clues, Mac discovers that her weird parents might not be so bad compared to what other families face, and that weird is relative.
The Amelia Six
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Amelia Six

By Kristin L. Gray

Amelia Earhart's goggles vanish. Can six girls solve the mystery before danger strikes again?

272 pages· 47,220 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 1,207 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Eleven-year-old Millie spends a night in Amelia Earhart's childhood home with five strangers. When Earhart's goggles disappear, suspicion and illness spread. Trapped by a blizzard, the girls must unite to uncover the thief before another falls victim. Can the Amelia Six solve the mystery in time?
Today Tonight Tomorrow
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2020

Today Tonight Tomorrow

By Rachel Lynn Solomon

Two bitter academic rivals team up for one last game across the city before graduation.

384 pages· 83,338 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 107,579 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: On the last day of senior year, Rowan Roth wants one final win over her longtime rival, Neil McNair. When Neil is named valedictorian, her last chance is Howl, a game that sends seniors all over Seattle. Targeted by other players, the two reluctantly team up, and over one long night Rowan starts to see the boy she claims to despise in a new light.
Eggstraordinary Easter: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Eggstraordinary Easter: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids

By Victoria Kann · Pinkalicious series

An Easter morning note leads to a thrilling family scavenger hunt.

24 pages· 1,079 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 220 ratings
Paperback
Summary: On Easter morning, Pinkalicious discovers a mysterious note from Edgar Easter Bunny, launching the Pinkerton family into an exciting scavenger hunt. Will they uncover all the hidden surprises? Join the adventure and enjoy the fun with included stickers, perfect for springtime excitement.
Pug on a Boat
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2027

Pug on a Boat

By Kyla May · Book #17 in the Diary of a Pug series

A storm threatens a pug's cruise scavenger hunt and his hopes of seeing a whale.

80 pages
3.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Bub the pug and his human, Bella, set sail on a cruise with their friends Jack and Luna. Bub wants to help Bella win the cruise's scavenger hunt and spot a real whale in the ocean, but a coming storm threatens to put a stop to the fun. Told in Bub's funny diary entries with color-coded speech bubbles.
Finders Keepers
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Finders Keepers

By Jeff Strand · Book #3 in the Eek! series

A summer scavenger hunt turns terrifying when quitting is no longer an option.

192 pages· 29,199 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 156 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In Farlow, a summer scavenger hunt lures twelve-year-old Maggie and her friends with the promise of a cash prize. But as the challenges grow darker, from school break-ins to cemetery visits, the game spirals into a nightmare. When the stakes escalate to retrieving a human head, the thrill turns to terror. Can Maggie escape the sinister game, or is it too late to quit?
I Spy Lightning in the Sky
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$379
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

I Spy Lightning in the Sky

Book #1 in the I Spy Readers series

Embark on a treasure hunt with riddles and picture clues.

32 pages· 259 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.7 Goodreads · 81 ratings
$3.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Dive into a treasure hunt adventure with simple words and picture clues. Solve riddles and search for hidden treasures in this engaging I Spy challenge. Can you find them all?
Scavenger Hunt
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Scavenger Hunt

By H. A. Rey · Curious George series

Curious George embarks on a scavenger hunt, facing unexpected challenges and surprises.

32 pages· 455 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 29 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Curious George is on a mission—a scavenger hunt through his neighborhood! With a list in hand, he eagerly searches for hidden treasures. But not everything is easy to find. As George navigates through unexpected challenges, he learns the value of patience and persistence. With the help of friends and neighbors, will he complete his quest and discover the surprise that awaits? Join George in this delightful adventure filled with fun, friendship, and a touch of mystery.
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