Books About Secrets And Lies

The Best Secrets And Lies Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about secrets and lies? 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.

Masterminds
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Our 4 Favorite Books About Secrets And Lies

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

Masterminds

By Gordon Korman · Masterminds series

A boy discovers his perfect town hides dark secrets linked to criminal masterminds.

336 pages· 62,444 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,717 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Eli Frieden has always believed Serenity, New Mexico, is the perfect place to live. But when he ventures to the town's edge, he uncovers a startling truth that shatters his world. With his friends, Eli delves into a mystery that reveals their seemingly idyllic community is tied to notorious criminals. As they dig deeper, they realize they can't trust anyone, not even their parents. What secrets lie beneath Serenity's flawless facade, and how far will Eli go to uncover the truth? The stakes are high, and the answers could change everything they know.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Trex

A boy with a brain implant and a spy-in-training girl face a mind-hacking corporation.

304 pages· 56,006 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 522 ratings
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Summary: Trex, with a life-saving brain implant, struggles to fit in at his new school, where everything he touches gets shocked. Mellie, a budding spy, suspects Trex after witnessing strange lightning from his fingers. As they navigate school bullies and parental pressures, a shadowy figure with a dangerous secret looms. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late? Their journey pits them against a sinister corporation capable of hacking minds, raising the stakes in this thrilling mystery. Will Trex and Mellie outsmart their foes and protect their world from unseen dangers?
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2022

The Final Gambit

Avery must solve a final puzzle to inherit billions, but danger lurks in Hawthorne House.

375 pages· 89,725 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 498,198 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Avery Kylie Grambs is weeks away from inheriting billions, but life at Hawthorne House is perilous. With paparazzi, financial pressures, and secrets binding her to the enigmatic Hawthorne brothers, Avery faces a new threat. A mysterious visitor's arrival could change everything, thrusting her into a high-stakes game against a powerful adversary. As time runs out, Avery must unravel riddles and navigate treacherous alliances to secure her future. Can she outwit the unknown player, or will the final puzzle cost her everything?
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2023

The Brothers Hawthorne

Two brothers face high-stakes challenges across the globe, risking everything to win impossible games.

480 pages· 107,987 words· Est. 10 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 180,127 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Grayson and Jameson Hawthorne are thrust into perilous games on opposite sides of the world. Grayson must protect his half-sisters, while Jameson infiltrates a secretive gambling club. As they navigate these dangerous challenges, aided by their brothers and the girl who inherited their grandfather's fortune, they must confront their identities and decide what they're willing to sacrifice to win. Will they emerge victorious, or will the games consume them?
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