Books About Social Outcasts

The Best Social Outcasts Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about social outcasts? 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.

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The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Social Outcasts

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

By Victor Hugo, Lucy Corvino (Illustrator) · Classic Starts series

A gypsy girl, two suitors, and a hunchback's quest to save her.

160 pages· 17,923 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 255 ratings

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Summary: In 15th century Paris, Esmeralda, a captivating gypsy, becomes the center of a dangerous love triangle. An obsessed priest and a compassionate hunchback, Quasimodo, vie for her fate. As tensions rise, who will save her from the shadows of Notre Dame?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2006

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Graphic Novel)

By Victor Hugo, Greg Rebis (Illustrator) · Graphic Revolve: Common Core Editions series

A bell-ringer defies fate to save a condemned girl.

72 pages· 1,666 words· Est. 15 min read

3.5/5 Goodreads · 111 ratings

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Summary: Hidden in Notre Dame's bell tower, Quasimodo, seen as a monster, finds hope in Esmeralda, a compassionate gypsy. When she faces an unjust death sentence, Quasimodo must defy his fears and society's judgment to become her savior. Can he overcome the odds and change his fate?

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