Books About Secret Organizations

The Best Secret Organizations Books for Kids

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Secret Organizations

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2024

The Last Dragon on Mars

By Scott Reintgen · Book #1 in the The Dragonships series

A boy on Mars discovers a dragon that could save their doomed colony.

384 pages· 70,412 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,026 ratings

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Summary: Lunar Jones, a boy born on Mars, faces a bleak future on a planet cursed by a dying dragon. While scavenging in a restricted zone, he uncovers a living dragon that chooses him as its rider. With Mars on the brink of collapse, Lunar must embrace his new role to save his colony. Can he harness the dragon's power in time, or will Mars remain a barren wasteland? Discover the thrilling adventure where dragons hold the key to survival in a world where hope is scarce and danger lurks beneath the surface.

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Chapter Book · 2020

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba―Stories of Water and Flame

By Ryoji Hirano · Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series

Demon Slayers face deadly foes and hidden truths in Taisho-era Japan.

216 pages· 5,916 words

4.5/5 Goodreads · 5,822 ratings

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Summary: In Taisho-era Japan, Giyu Tomioka and Kyojuro Rengoku, elite Demon Slayers, confront terrifying demons. Giyu uncovers a chilling truth behind a hunter's death, while Kyojuro battles a vengeful demon tied to his father's past. Can they prove their worth and survive the darkness?

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2018

Jujutsu Kaisen

By Gege Akutami · Book #2 in the Jujutsu Kaisen series

A young sorcerer swallows a demon's fragment, igniting a battle against powerful curses threatening humanity.

192 pages· 5,844 words· Est. 44 min read

4.5/5 Goodreads · 37,969 ratings

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Summary: Yuji Itadori swallows a demon fragment to save a friend, plunging into a supernatural war. At Jujutsu High, he faces a deadly curse stronger than expected. With the world at stake, Itadori and his friends must choose: flee and survive or fight and perish. Meanwhile, sinister forces gather, targeting their school and its enigmatic protector, Satoru Gojo. Can Itadori balance his humanity with the monstrous power within, or will he become the very threat he fights against?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2015

Firefight

By Brandon Sanderson · Book #2 in the The Reckoners series

David's quest for truth about Epics leads him to a perilous, flooded city.

418 pages· 102,851 words· Est. 11.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 115,129 ratings

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Summary: David Charleston, driven by vengeance, killed the invincible Epic, Steelheart. Now, questioning the nature of superhumans, he follows Prof to a submerged New York. There, secrets threaten his very survival. What truths will he uncover, and at what cost?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2017

Recruit

By Chris Bradford · Book #1 in the Bodyguard series

Teen bodyguard faces terrorists to protect the First Daughter.

272 pages· 46,967 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 528 ratings

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Summary: Connor Reeves, a teenage kickboxing champion, joins a secret bodyguard squad. His first mission: protect the US President's daughter from a hidden terrorist threat. Can he outsmart the unseen danger?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Curse of the King

By Peter Lerangis, Torstein Norstrand (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Seven Wonders series

Unlock ancient secrets to stop a world-ending curse.

320 pages· 54,830 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,884 ratings

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Summary: Jack McKinley and his friends embark on a perilous quest to find the lost Statue of Zeus. As they confront ancient gods and relive epic battles, they must unravel secrets to prevent a catastrophic curse. Will they succeed in saving themselves and the world, or will destiny seal their fate? Dive into a thrilling adventure where ancient wonders and modern challenges collide.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Saves the Future

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Beverly Johnson (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Max Einstein series

Time travel, danger, and a mystery from the past threaten Max's mission to end child hunger.

352 pages· 44,887 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 720 ratings

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Summary: Max faces a thrilling adventure involving time travel, sinister foes, and a quest to uncover her mysterious past. Constantly pursued by a shadowy Corporation, she races from New York to London. Her mission: ensure no child goes hungry. But as clues about her origins emerge, Max is torn between solving the mystery of her parents and the future of the Change Makers. Can she balance her personal quest with the world's needs, or will her past consume her? Dive into a world where the stakes are high, and every decision could change everything.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Rebels with a Cause

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Beverly Johnson (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Max Einstein series

Kid geniuses tackle a global water crisis while evading a sinister corporation's kidnapping attempts.

320 pages· 41,092 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,286 ratings

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Summary: Max Einstein, a 12-year-old prodigy, juggles teaching college classes and dodging kidnappers. As part of the Change Makers Institute, she and her friends face a global water crisis in Ireland and India. But with a greedy corporation always one step ahead, is there a spy among them? Can Max outsmart her pursuers and save the day?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2009

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

By Trenton Lee Stewart, Diana Sudyka (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the The Mysterious Benedict Society series

A blackout in Stonetown leads to a dangerous mystery for four young adventurers.

391 pages· 92,117 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 45,996 ratings

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Summary: Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance face their toughest challenge yet when a mysterious blackout hits Stonetown. As they delve into a sinister plot, their quest for answers threatens to separate them from everything they hold dear. With danger lurking at every turn, can they solve the mystery before it's too late? This thrilling adventure is packed with action and puzzles that will keep you guessing.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Brainwashed

By Paul Aertker · Book #1 in the Crime Travelers series

A teen spy uncovers a sinister plot to brainwash kids in Paris. Can he stop it in time?

308 pages· 58,997 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 703 ratings

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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Lucas Benes discovers a baby on the roof of his father's hotel and uncovers a sinister plot by the Good Company to brainwash kids. Leading a team of international teenage spies, Lucas races through Paris, from the catacombs to the Eiffel Tower, to thwart a ceremony that could change them forever. Can they outsmart the villains and save themselves from becoming 'Good' kids? Dive into this thrilling adventure where every corner holds a new challenge and the stakes are as high as the rooftops they rappel from.

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