Books About Secret Laboratories

The Best Secret Laboratories Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about secret laboratories? 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 Cure
#10 in Series
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Infection
#4 in Series
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The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About Secret Laboratories

Chapter Book · 2010

Time Runners

By Roderick Hunt, David Hunt, Alex Brychta (Illustrator) · TreeTops Time Chronicles series

Can they stop the Virans from rewriting history?

40 pages· 1,992 words
3.5/5 Goodreads · 11 ratings
Paperback
Summary: Biff, Chip, Kipper, and friends embark on thrilling time-travel adventures to thwart the sinister Virans. From Ancient Rome to Bletchley Park, they must protect history's integrity. Will they succeed in preserving the past, or will the Virans alter the course of time forever? Each journey reveals new challenges and secrets, testing their courage and ingenuity. As they uncover their true destinies, the stakes have never been higher. Can they prevent the unraveling of history, or will the Virans' plots succeed?
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

Dino-Mike and the Underwater Dinosaurs

Dive into an ocean adventure where dinosaurs might just come to life.

128 pages· 8,100 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 69 ratings
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Summary: Young Michael Evans and his dad embark on an ocean expedition to explore an underwater dinosaur habitat. What starts as a thrilling adventure turns into a shocking discovery when dinosaurs come to life, revealing a portal to the Jurassic period. Can Dino-Mike navigate this prehistoric world and uncover its secrets? Dive into this captivating journey filled with unexpected twists and ancient wonders.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The Cure

Survivors race against time to find a cure and escape the Infected horde.

176 pages· 24,192 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 63 ratings
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Summary: In a world overrun by the Infected, a small group of survivors must solve a mystery and find a cure before their island is lost. As the horde grows, they face relentless danger and uncertainty. Can they uncover the truth behind the infection, or is it too late to save themselves and their world? The clock is ticking, and every decision could mean life or death in this pulse-pounding survival horror adventure.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

Test Run!

By Evan Stanley, Adam Bryce Thomas (Illustrator), Bracardi Curry (Illustrator) · Book #10 in the Sonic the Hedgehog series

Sonic and friends face a mysterious maze. Can they outsmart Eggman's latest scheme?

96 pages· 5,375 words· Est. 48 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 502 ratings
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Summary: Sonic, Tails, and Amy confront a mysterious tower filled with twisting corridors and daunting challenges. As they navigate this perplexing maze, Tangle introduces Belle to the Restoration. With Dr. Eggman's latest plan looming, can they unravel the secrets of the tower and thwart his sinister plot? New alliances and unexpected tests await in this thrilling adventure.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Turtles face their origins in an epic animated adventure.

144 pages· 15,657 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 14 ratings
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Summary: Join Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello as they embark on a thrilling journey to uncover their origins. In this animated adventure, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles must confront their past to shape their future. As they navigate the challenges of growing up, will they embrace their destiny or be overwhelmed by it? Dive into this action-packed tale filled with mystery, excitement, and the bonds of brotherhood.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Infection

By Ian Flynn, Adam Bryce Thomas (Illustrator), Tracy Yardley (Illustrator), Jack Lawrence (Illustrator), Diana Skelly (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Sonic the Hedgehog series

Sonic faces old foes and a world-threatening virus. Can he save the day?

104 pages· 4,629 words· Est. 42 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 850 ratings
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Summary: Sonic craves a break, but Rough and Tumble are back for revenge. As old enemies unite with new allies, a world-threatening virus emerges. Can Sonic outpace this deadly threat and save his friends, or will this be the end of his high-speed heroics?
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