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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1955
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
A small man defies odds to revolutionize sea navigation.
251 pages· 59,495 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 21,015 ratings
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Books About Seas · 48 titles considered
The Best Seas Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about seas? 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 Seas
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2009
Dragonbreath
By Ursula Vernon · Book #1 in the Dragonbreath series
A young dragon named Danny goes on an underwater adventure with his friend Wendell to learn about the ocean for a school paper, encountering various sea creatures along the way.
160 pages· 9,852 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,921 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
The Sea Knows
Uncover the ocean's secrets and its mysterious creatures in a lyrical journey beneath the waves.
48 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 126 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2017
The Caldera
By John Flanagan · Book #7 in the The Brotherband Chronicles series
A daring rescue mission pits the Herons against pirates to save an empire's heir.
384 pages· 88,617 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 8,116 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2011
The Outcasts
By John Flanagan · Book #1 in the The Brotherband Chronicles series
Outcast boys face treacherous seas in a deadly race against rival bands.
434 pages· 104,934 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 33,528 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 1990
Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections: Man-Of-War
Explore the hidden world of an 18th-century warship.
32 pages· 1,925 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
4.6/5 Goodreads · 295 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020
The Mess That We Made
By Michelle Lord, Julia Blattman (Illustrator)
Witness the ocean's plight and join the fight against pollution in a rhythmic journey of change.
32 pages· 408 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 434 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2012
The Invaders
By John Flanagan · Book #2 in the The Brotherband Chronicles series
Outsiders must reclaim a stolen artifact from deadly pirates to clear their names.
448 pages· 106,182 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 25,966 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014
Scorpion Mountain
By John Flanagan · Book #5 in the The Brotherband Chronicles series
A princess's life hangs in the balance as a deadly cult closes in.
480 pages· 110,367 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 13,589 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016
The Ghostfaces
By John Flanagan · Book #6 in the The Brotherband Chronicles series
Stranded in unknown lands, a crew faces a fierce tribe's impending attack. Can they defend their new allies?
416 pages· 93,044 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 10,595 ratings
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Seas Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about seas for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1899
Whale Fall
Ages 4–8 · 2023
A whale's end sparks life in the deep sea, feeding a hidden world below.
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$1799
Ducks Overboard!
Ages 7–10 · 2021
A plastic duck's journey reveals ocean pollution's hidden truths.
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$1899
Pearl
Ages 3–6 · 2018
A mermaid's small task reveals her power to change the world.
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$1899
Little Turtle and the Changing Sea
Ages 3–7 · 2020
A turtle's ocean journey is threatened by plastic pollution.
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$1799
The Blobfish Book
Ages 4–8 · 2016
Discover the misunderstood Blobfish in a tale that challenges appearances and reveals ocean secrets.
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$1799
Oil
Ages 4–8 · 2020
An oil spill devastates the ocean. What are the consequences?
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$1799
Whale in a Fishbowl
Ages 4–8 · 2018
A whale in a fishbowl dreams of the distant sea. Will she find freedom?
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Seagull & Sea Dragon
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A seagull and sea dragon discover unexpected friendship across worlds.
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$1695
Under the Sea
Ages 4–8 · 2020
Pedal into an underwater world of wonder and sea treats.
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$1699
Water Sings Blue
Ages 5–8 · 2012
Dive into the ocean's mysteries through vivid poems and art.
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$1799
My Ocean Is Blue
Ages 4–7 · 2020
A girl's sensory journey reveals the ocean's wonders and colors.
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Captain Barbosa and the Pirate Hat Chase
Ages 5–9 · 2019
A pirate chases a seagull to reclaim his stolen hat.
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Seas Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about seas for developing and independent readers.
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$799
Captured on the High Seas
Ages 7–+ · 2014
Captured by British forces, two cousins plan a daring escape during the Revolutionary War.
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$999
Slaves of Socorro
Ages 10–14 · 2014
A crew must stop a rival turned pirate from selling villagers as slaves.
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$999
The Hunters
Ages 10–+ · 2012
A daring chase to reclaim a stolen artifact pits Hal against a ruthless pirate.
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$1999
The Nine Lives of Jacob Tibbs
Ages 8–12 · 2016
A kitten's high-seas adventure tests loyalty and courage amidst storms and mutiny.
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$1499
The Ultimate Quest
Ages 9–12 · 2022
Stranded at sea, siblings race to find treasure and save their kidnapped parents.
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$1699
The Girl Who Sailed the Stars
Ages 8–12 · 2019
A girl defies expectations, seeking adventure on her father's ship. Can she prove her worth?
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$1699
Lintang and the Pirate Queen
Ages 10–12 · 2017
Island girl joins a pirate crew, facing secrets and monsters.
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$2080
Bloody Jack
Ages 12–17 · 2002
A girl disguises as a boy on a pirate-hunting ship, risking exposure.
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$1699
Captain Pug
Ages 6–9 · 2017
A pampered pug gets lost and must find his way back to his owner while learning to be a brave captain
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$1800
Sword Song
Ages 12–17 · 1997
A Viking swordsman, exiled for unintended murder, navigates mercenary life and clan feuds.
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$1199
Seafire
Ages 12–+ · 2018
A captain seeks revenge on a warlord, but a defector's loyalty could change everything.
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$799
The Buccaneers
Ages 10–14 · 2001
A young sailor faces pirates and hidden dangers on a treacherous voyage.