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.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Social Outcasts

Monster High
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2010

Monster High

By Lisi Harrison · Book #1 in the Monster High series

Two new girls shake up a high school hiding monstrous secrets. Can they fit in without revealing too much?

272 pages· 55,117 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 10,926 ratings
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Summary: Frankie Stein, created just fifteen days ago, is eager to leave her father's lab for high school life. But rumors of monsters haunt the halls, making it tough for her to blend in. As she navigates parties and prom, she befriends Melody Carver, a fellow newcomer. Yet, can Frankie trust a 'normie' with her monstrous secret, or will it lead to chaos? With the town on edge, the stakes are high, and fitting in might be the least of her worries. Discover the twists as these girls challenge the status quo.
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

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 Goodreads · 257 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?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2006

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Graphic Novel)

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

72 pages· 1,666 words· Est. 15 min read
3.5 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?