Books About Science Gone Wrong

The Best Science Gone Wrong Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about science gone wrong? 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 2 Favorite Books About Science Gone Wrong

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2014

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Graphic Novel)

A potion unleashes a scientist's dark side, creating a monstrous alter ego.

72 pages· 2,650 words· Est. 24 min read
3.8 Goodreads · 649 ratings
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Summary: Dr. Henry Jekyll, a scientist obsessed with duality, concocts a potion to separate his good and evil sides. But when his darker half, Mr. Hyde, emerges, chaos ensues. As Hyde's malevolence grows, Jekyll struggles to regain control. Can he contain the monster within, or will Hyde's sinister nature consume him entirely? This gripping tale explores the battle between light and shadow within us all.
Frankenstein (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Frankenstein (Graphic Novel)

A scientist's creation becomes his relentless nightmare.

352 pages· 3,964 words· Est. 45 min read
3.6 Goodreads · 155 ratings
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Summary: Victor Frankenstein's ambition to create life spirals into horror when his creation becomes a monstrous force. Abandoned and shunned, the creature seeks vengeance, haunting Victor with a trail of terror. Can Frankenstein escape the nightmare he unleashed, or will his creation be his undoing? Dive into this gripping graphic novel where ambition meets its darkest consequences.