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The Best Secret Societies Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about secret societies? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

The Red Pyramid

By Rick Riordan · Book #1 in the The Kane Chronicles series

Siblings must stop an ancient god to uncover their family's secrets.

519 pages· 124,541 words· Est. 14 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 432,486 ratings

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Summary: Carter and Sadie Kane, once estranged siblings, are thrust into a perilous adventure when their father's experiment at the British Museum unleashes the Egyptian god Set. With their father banished and the gods awakening, the Kanes must race across the globe to thwart Set's sinister plans. As they delve deeper into ancient mysteries, they uncover their family's hidden ties to a secret order dating back to the pharaohs. Can they stop Set before it's too late, or will their world be consumed by chaos?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

Secret Coders

By Gene Luen Yang, Mike Holmes (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Secret Coders series

A new student uncovers secrets and unexpected friendships at their school.

88 pages· 5,114 words· Est. 57 min read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,983 ratings

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Summary: At Stately Academy, mysteries abound. Hopper and Eni, armed with coding skills and sharp minds, dive into a world of puzzles left by the school's enigmatic founder. As they unravel each clue, the stakes rise. Can they solve the academy's secrets before it's too late? This thrilling adventure blends logic, programming, and mystery, challenging young minds to think outside the box. Join Hopper and Eni on a journey where every answer leads to more questions, and the truth is just a code away.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1974

The Chocolate War

By Robert Cormier · Book #1 in the Chocolate War series

A prep school student challenges conformity, facing corruption and peer pressure.

267 pages· 51,115 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.5/5 Goodreads · 47,392 ratings

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Summary: In a prestigious all-boys prep school, one student dares to defy the status quo, igniting a battle against the oppressive forces of conformity and corruption. As he navigates the treacherous waters of peer pressure and institutional power, the stakes rise, forcing him to confront the true cost of rebellion. Will he stand firm or succumb to the overwhelming forces against him? This gripping tale explores the dark side of elite education and the courage it takes to stand alone.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall

By Ali Standish · Book #1 in the The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall series

Young Arthur Conan Doyle faces danger and mystery at a secret school for gifted children.

336 pages· 69,142 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,314 ratings

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Summary: Arthur Conan Doyle, a young boy with a brilliant mind, is thrilled to attend Baskerville Hall, a secretive school for gifted children. There, he befriends the daring Irene and the clever Jimmie Moriarty. As they navigate a world of mysterious towers and prowling wolves, Arthur makes dangerous enemies. Invited to join the secret society, the Clover, they must pass daunting tests. But as Arthur delves deeper, he uncovers a mystery that promises thrilling adventures and perilous challenges. Will Arthur and his friends unravel the secrets before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2016

The Da Vinci Code

By Dan Brown

A professor races to solve cryptic clues to prevent an ancient truth from vanishing forever.

416 pages· 86,552 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.5/5 Goodreads · 34,492 ratings

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Summary: Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, finds himself in a deadly race against time when a Louvre curator is murdered. With cryptologist Sophie Neveu, he must unravel a series of cryptic clues left specifically for them. As they delve deeper, they uncover a conspiracy that could alter history. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late, or will they become its next victims? This thrilling chase from Paris to London promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning everything you thought you knew about history and truth.

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2016

Bad Blood

Book #4 in the The Naturals series

Cassie races against time to uncover deadly secrets as the hunters become the hunted.

509 pages· 74,676 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 179,308 ratings

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Summary: Cassie Hobbes joined the FBI's Naturals to solve her mother's murder. Now, her world shatters as she learns her mother is alive, held by a powerful group. As bodies pile up, Cassie and her team must unravel a deadly conspiracy before they become the next targets. Can they outsmart a secretive killer network, or will they fall victim to the very danger they sought to eliminate?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

Silverborn

By Jessica Townsend · Nevermoor series

Morrigan faces a deadly mystery and her own dark secret in Nevermoor.

480 pages· 155,266 words· Est. 21.5 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 9,149 ratings

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Summary: In Nevermoor's Silver District, Morrigan Crow uncovers a family mystery entwined with a murder investigation. As she delves deeper, her growing Wundersmith powers and a hidden secret threaten her friendships. With shadowy forces rising, Morrigan must solve the mystery and confront her past before time runs out. Will she find the killer and reveal her true self, or will the secrets consume her?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2023

Charlie Hernández & the Golden Dooms

By Ryan Calejo · Charlie Hernández series

Charlie must stop an army of the dead from invading the living world.

384 pages· 69,695 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.5/5 Goodreads · 171 ratings

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Summary: Charlie Hernández faces a new threat as the dead return, led by a mysterious calaca. With cryptic clues and a stolen map revealing the Golden Dooms' locations, Charlie and his friend Violet must unravel a sinister plot. As earthquakes, missing persons, and lizard-men complicate their quest, they race against time to prevent an invasion from the realm of the dead. Can they outwit an ancient evil before the living world is overrun?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2019

Charlie Hernández & the Castle of Bones

By Ryan Calejo · Charlie Hernández series

A preteen morphling battles sinister forces to rescue a kidnapped queen.

624 pages· 114,191 words· Est. 12.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 438 ratings

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Summary: Charlie Hernandez, a demon-slaying preteen with the power to morph animal traits, faces a new challenge when the Witch Queen Jo is kidnapped. Teaming up with his friend Violet Rey, Charlie embarks on a dangerous quest across a world filled with monstruos and magia. As they delve deeper, they encounter rumors of dead men walking and visions of an ancient necromancer. Can Charlie save the queen and unravel the mystery before it's too late? His abuela warned him: when dead men walk, the living must run. Charlie's about to find out why.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2021

The Desolations of Devil's Acre

By Ransom Riggs · Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series

Jacob races against time to stop an unstoppable enemy and save the peculiar world.

512 pages· 118,992 words· Est. 13 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 25,462 ratings

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Summary: Jacob Portman faces his greatest challenge as Caul returns, threatening the peculiar world with apocalyptic desolations. With Noor, he must decipher the secret location of the seven prophesied ones to thwart Caul's dark agenda. As they navigate dangerous loops and reunite with Miss Peregrine and the peculiar children, the stakes have never been higher. Can they uncover the mystery in time to save their world from destruction?

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Secret Societies Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about secret societies for preschool and elementary-age readers.

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The Mystery of the Secret Society

Ages 5–9 · 2016

Twins uncover a secret society in ancient Athens. What mysteries lie beneath the ruins?

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City of Secrets

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A shy orphan guards a city's secret, pursued by rogues in a mysterious building.

The Death Collector

2006

Teens and a curator face a madman's plan to revive the dead.

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The Door in the Alley

Ages 8–12 · 2017

An uninquisitive boy discovers a secret society, sparking a whirlwind of adventure and mystery.

The 39 Steps

2013

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Top Secret: Alphabeasts

Ages 4–8 · 2023

Join a secret group to uncover the world's most intriguing monsters from A to Z.

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Marvel Black Panther Wakanda Forever!

Ages 5–7 · 2021

Explore Wakanda and discover how Black Panther and his allies protect their world.

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Secret Societies Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about secret societies for developing and independent readers.

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Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A genius races to uncover Newton's secret treasure before her relentless pursuers do.

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Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt

Ages 8–12 · 2018

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The Blazing Bridge

Ages 9–12 · 2017

A boy must protect his friend from a sinister force threatening the world.

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The Liars Society

Ages 8–12 · 2024

Two students must solve a theft to join a secret society or risk losing everything.

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The Glass Gauntlet

Ages 9–13 · 2015

A secret society, deadly tests, and a father's betrayal. Who can Ronan trust?

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Clockwork Princess

Ages 14–17 · 2013

A girl must confront an army to save herself and those she loves.

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Clockwork Prince

Ages 14–17 · 2011

In Victorian London, Tessa's powers attract dark forces. Can she trust her allies as betrayal looms?

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Smells Like Treasure

Ages 8–12 · 2011

A secret society, a treasure hunt, and a rival. Can Homer and his dog outsmart them all?

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The Traitor's Blade

Ages 10–14 · 2021

A deadly conspiracy threatens the king; can Christopher unravel the coded riddles in time?

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The Assassin's Curse

Ages 10–14 · 2017

A coded message warns of more assassins. Can Christopher stop a royal curse before it's too late?

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Mark of the Plague

Ages 10–14 · 2016

A deadly plague, a mysterious cure, and a conspiracy threaten London. Can truth prevail?

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The Raven's Revenge

Ages 10–14 · 2023

Framed for a crime, Christopher must outwit the Raven in a deadly game across London.

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