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$1699
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12
The Secret Garden
A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden with a mysterious key.
352 pages· 80,729 words· Est. 11 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,194,235 ratings
Books About Secrets · 603 titles considered
The Best Secrets Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about secrets? 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 Secrets
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1876
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
A murder witnessed, a secret oath, and a perilous cave. Can Tom Sawyer escape danger?
336 pages· 70,131 words· Est. 10 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,038,817 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
Book Scavenger
By Jennifer Chambliss Bertman · Book #1 in the Book Scavenger series
Emily races to solve a book's mystery before danger catches up.
368 pages· 66,684 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 18,218 ratings
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2020
Furia
A young soccer star must defy family expectations to chase her dreams and navigate a complicated love.
368 pages· 74,369 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 15,602 ratings
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
By Becky Albertalli · Book #1 in the Simon series
A secret email threatens Simon's quiet life and his chance at love.
303 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 472,300 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010
The Candymakers
By Wendy Mass · Book #1 in the The Candymakers series
Four kids compete to create the ultimate candy. Who will win?
480 pages· 102,490 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 29,130 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2017
Greetings from Witness Protection!
By Jake Burt
An orphan joins a family in witness protection, facing danger and secrets from her past.
368 pages· 81,251 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 6,195 ratings
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2021
Ace of Spades
Two students face a dangerous game as an anonymous bully reveals their secrets.
422 pages· 101,898 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 103,596 ratings
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$2184
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2020
Clap When You Land
Two teens discover each other after their father's tragic plane crash.
595 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 111,566 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2018
Monday's Not Coming
A girl vanishes, and only her best friend notices. Can she uncover the truth?
435 pages· 83,524 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 88,598 ratings
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Secrets Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about secrets for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$999
The Totally Secret Secret
Ages 6–9 · 2015
Two friends with secrets must decide if honesty will strengthen or break their bond.
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$1799
Hello, Mr. Dodo!
Ages 4–8 · 2017
A girl befriends a doughnut-loving dodo. Can she keep him secret?
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$1999
I Eat Poop.
Ages 4–8 · 2021
A beetle's secret lunch could make him an outcast. Will he stand up for himself and a friend?
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$1599
Captain Rosalie
Ages 8–12 · 2014
A young girl embarks on a secret mission as war looms, but an unread letter changes everything.
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$1799
Vlad
Ages 3–7 · 2023
A vampire hides his rosy cheeks until a friend's secret changes everything.
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$1799
All About Cats
Ages 3–7 · 2017
What do cats really do when we're not watching?
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$899
Secrets According to Humphrey
Ages 4–8 · 2014
A classroom hamster navigates the challenges of school and friendships while uncovering secrets and learning about ancient Egypt.
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$899
Do You Have a Secret?
Ages 4–8 · 2005
Discover which secrets are safe to keep and which need to be shared.
The Angel Tree
2014
A mysterious tree grants wishes every Christmas. Who's behind it?
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$1999
The Secret Garden
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A hidden garden holds secrets that transform a lonely girl's life.
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$2095
Zombies Don't Eat Veggies!
Ages 4–7 · 2019
A young zombie defies tradition, craving veggies over brains. Can he change his family's mind?
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Bok! Bok! Boom!
Ages 6–8 · 2014
A superhero chicken must save an opera singer from a villain's sonic plot.
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Secrets Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about secrets for developing and independent readers.
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The Fountains of Silence
Ages 12–18 · 2019
In 1957 Madrid, a young photographer uncovers dark secrets beneath a sunny facade, risking everything for truth and love.
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$1199
Eliza and Her Monsters
Ages 13–18 · 2017
An online creator's secret identity is exposed, threatening her world and newfound offline connections.
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$999
Gone-Away Lake
Ages 8–12 · 1957
Two children uncover secrets at a ghostly lakeside resort.
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$1299
Love & Gelato
Ages 12–18 · 2016
A journal leads Lina on a Tuscan adventure to uncover family secrets.
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$999
Jasper Jones
Ages 12–18 · 2009
A secret discovery binds two boys in a town gripped by fear and suspicion.
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$1099
The Astonishing Color of After
Ages 14–18 · 2018
A girl seeks her mother's spirit in Taiwan, uncovering family secrets and confronting her grief.
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$1799
Nation
Ages 12–18
Two survivors unite after a tsunami, facing spirits and secrets that could change everything.
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$1099
The Red Pyramid
Ages 9–12 · 2010
Siblings must stop an ancient god to uncover their family's secrets.
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$3130
Graceling
Ages 12–18 · 2008
A deadly talent, a hidden secret, and a friendship that could change everything.
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$1899
Ruby on the Outside
Ages 9–12 · 2015
Ruby's secret threatens her new friendship and everything she holds dear.
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$2099
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Ages 14–18 · 2017
A sister's death reveals hidden secrets, challenging Julia to uncover the truth and redefine her identity.
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$799
Moon Over Manifest
Ages 8–12 · 2010
A hidden past, a mysterious spy, and a town's secrets await discovery.