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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2014
Mr. Jack Is a Maniac!
A.J. learns self-defense techniques from a mysterious instructor named Mr. Jack.
112 pages· 7,921 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 750 ratings
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Books About Self-defense · 9 titles considered
The Best Self-defense Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about self-defense? 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 9 Favorite Books About Self-defense
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Monster Notebook
A group of kids must navigate a world filled with monsters and learn how to defend themselves.
144 pages· 5,617 words· Est. 47 min read
4.6/5 Goodreads · 368 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Kat Wolfe Investigates
A pet-sitting gig leads Kat into a dangerous mystery involving a vanished parrot owner.
304 pages· 63,214 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 674 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
Tales of Bunjitsu Bunny
A young bunny named Isabel uses her bunjitsu skills to navigate various challenges and adventures
144 pages· 2,584 words· Est. 29 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,110 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2023
Hands
A boy must choose between fighting or creating to protect his family.
160 pages· 19,072 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,183 ratings
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1993
The Berenstain Bears and the Bully
A young bear named Sister Bear is bullied by a new cub named Tuffy at school, and her brother Brother Bear helps her learn how to defend herself.
32 pages· 1,577 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,975 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012
The Three Ninja Pigs
Three little pigs learn martial arts to defend themselves against a wolf
32 pages· 571 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,758 ratings
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Picture Book
Ninja Worrier
By Abby Klein · Book #9 in the Ready, Freddy! 2nd Grade series
Can karate skills help a boy face a school bully?
9,002 words
4.9/5 Goodreads · 8 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
The Karate Kid
By Kim Smith (Illustrator) · Pop Classics series
A bullied boy learns karate from a mysterious mentor to face his rivals.
40 pages· 801 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 343 ratings
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