Books About Space And Time · 113 titles considered

The Best Space And Time Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about space and time? 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 Space And Time

Voyage with the Vikings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011

Voyage with the Vikings

By Paul McCusker, Marianne Hering · Book #1 in the The Imagination Station series

Two cousins travel back in time to the Viking era and meet Erik the Red and his son Leif Eriksson.

128 pages· 9,915 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 1,520 ratings
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Summary: Cousins Beth and Patrick discover a mysterious letter in Whit’s Soda Shoppe, launching them on a time-travel adventure to 1000 A.D. Greenland. Tasked with finding a Viking sunstone to save someone named Albert, they encounter legendary figures Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson. As they join Leif on his historic voyage to North America, the stakes rise. Upon returning, another cryptic note awaits, demanding a silver goblet. What other secrets will the Imagination Station reveal? Embark on a thrilling journey through time and history with Beth and Patrick.
The Children of Green Knowe
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1954

The Children of Green Knowe

By L. M. Boston, Peter Boston (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Green Knowe series

A boy discovers ghostly playmates in a haunted manor's mysterious past.

192 pages
4.0 Goodreads · 10,078 ratings
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Summary: In an ancient English manor, a lonely boy encounters the spectral children who once roamed its halls. As he delves into their world, he uncovers secrets that blur the line between past and present. What mysteries lie within the haunted walls of Green Knowe, and how will they change his life forever? This timeless tale of friendship and adventure invites readers to explore the enchanting and eerie depths of history, where the living and the ghostly intertwine in unexpected ways.
When You Reach Me
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2009

When You Reach Me

By Rebecca Stead · Book #3 in the Newbery Medal Winner series

Mysterious notes predict a death. Can Miranda unravel the truth in time?

Newbery Medal (2010)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2010)
199 pages· 39,395 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo·4.1/5 Goodreads · 118,736 ratings
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Summary: Sixth grader Miranda receives cryptic notes that predict the future, warning her of an impending death. As she navigates friendship fallout and the mystery of these messages, Miranda must uncover the truth before it's too late. With each note, the stakes rise, leaving her to question reality and her role in preventing a tragedy. Can she solve the puzzle and change fate, or is she already too late? Dive into a world where time and destiny intertwine, challenging Miranda to confront the unknown and her own fears.
The Shadows
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010

The Shadows

By Jacqueline West, Poly Bernatene (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Books of Elsewhere series

A girl discovers a sinister world within paintings, facing a dark power that threatens her new home.

Cybils Award (2010)
272 pages· 45,710 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 10,665 ratings
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Summary: Eleven-year-old Olive moves into a mysterious mansion filled with eerie paintings and talking cats. When she finds antique spectacles, she can enter the paintings, uncovering a sinister world. With only the cats and a peculiar boy as allies, Olive must unravel the dark mystery threatening to consume her home. Can she save the house from the shadows before it's too late?
Half Magic
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1954

Half Magic

By Edward Eager, N. M. Bodecker (Illustrator), N. M. Bodecker (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Tales of Magic series

Four siblings discover a mysterious charm that grants wishes, but with unexpected and often chaotic consequences.

224 pages· 36,160 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 38,706 ratings
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Summary: Jane's summer turns extraordinary when she finds a coin that grants wishes—only halfway. With her siblings, she navigates the chaos of doubled desires. Can they master the coin's tricky magic before their wishes spiral out of control?
A Wrinkle in Time
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1962

A Wrinkle in Time

By Madeleine L'Engle · Book #1 in the A Wrinkle in Time Quintet series

A stormy night, a mysterious stranger, and a quest through time to find a missing father.

Newbery Medal (1963)
247 pages· 49,244 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.6/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,312,385 ratings
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Summary: Meg Murry's world shifts when a mysterious stranger arrives on a stormy night, speaking of tesseracts and time wrinkles. With her brother Charles Wallace and friend Calvin, Meg embarks on a cosmic journey to rescue her father, a scientist lost in a government experiment. As they traverse strange worlds, they confront dark forces and discover the power of love and courage. Will they find him before it's too late?
Bed-Knob and Broomstick
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1957

Bed-Knob and Broomstick

By Mary Norton, Erik Blegvad (Illustrator)

Three kids, a witch-in-training, and a flying bed spell unforgettable trouble.

240 pages· 40,021 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,896 ratings
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Summary: Join the Wilson children and Miss Price, an apprentice witch, as they embark on magical adventures with a flying bed. As spells go awry, they face unexpected challenges and thrilling escapades. Can they navigate the chaos and uncover the true power of magic? Discover a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and every journey is a spellbinding adventure.
Captured on the High Seas
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2014

Captured on the High Seas

By Marianne Hering · Book #14 in the The Imagination Station series

Captured by British forces, two cousins plan a daring escape during the Revolutionary War.

144 pages· 12,670 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 213 ratings
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Summary: Time-traveling cousins Patrick and Beth find themselves aboard a captured ship during the Revolutionary War. Amidst cannon fire and clashing swords, they befriend James Forten, a free Black man facing the threat of slavery. As they navigate the perils of a prison ship, they must devise a daring escape plan. Will they save their friend and themselves from a grim fate? Join them on a high-seas adventure filled with danger, courage, and the fight for freedom.
The Labyrinth of Lost and Found
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

The Labyrinth of Lost and Found

By Jordan Lees, Vivienne To (Illustrator) · The Whisperwicks series

A boy's disbelief in magic is tested in a perilous realm of secrets and danger.

384 pages· 71,436 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 2,824 ratings
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Summary: Benjamiah Creek, a boy who trusts only in science, receives a mysterious doll that transforms into a bird, leading him into the magical world of Wreathenwold. Here, danger lurks in every shadow, from prowling magi to the terrifying Minotaur. Teaming up with the determined Elizabella, Benjamiah must navigate this labyrinthine realm to uncover a conspiracy and find her missing brother. As secrets unravel, will Benjamiah find his way back home, or be lost forever in the maze of magic and mystery?
Showdown with the Shepherd
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2011

Showdown with the Shepherd

By Marianne Hering, Brock Eastman · Book #5 in the The Imagination Station series

Cousins face ancient dangers to retrieve a stolen ring.

128 pages· 10,414 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 480 ratings
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Summary: Cousins Patrick and Beth embark on a time-traveling quest to the Holy Land of the tenth century BC. Their mission: retrieve a stolen ring and return Hugh to 1450s England. As they navigate this ancient world, they encounter fierce challenges, including an angry bear and a towering giant. Set against the legendary tale of David and Goliath, the cousins must discover that true strength lies in faith, not size. Will they succeed in their daring adventure, or will the past hold them captive?
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Space And Time Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about space and time for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Space Matters
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Space Matters

Ages 4–7 · 2020

Discover the hidden power of empty spaces in everyday life.

Are We There Yet?
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Are We There Yet?

Ages 5–6 · 2016

A boy's car ride turns into a time-travel adventure through history's wonders and mysteries.

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Space And Time Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about space and time for developing and independent readers.

The Soldiers of Halla
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The Soldiers of Halla

Ages 10–14 · 2009

A final battle for all existence looms. Can the Travelers stop Saint Dane?

Raven Rise
Series
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Raven Rise

Ages 10–14 · 2008

A battle for all existence unfolds, but the hero is missing. Can Earth be saved?

The Quillan Games
Series
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The Quillan Games

Ages 8–12 · 2005

Survive deadly games or face destruction. Can one boy change fate?

Mister Invincible
Graphic Nov.
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$1599

Mister Invincible

Ages 9–12 · 2017

A hero bends comic book reality to save the day.

Seeds of Rebellion
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$999

Seeds of Rebellion

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Jason returns to Lyrian with vital secrets, facing new dangers and allies in a battle against an evil emperor.

The Strangers
#4 in Series
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The Strangers

Ages 10–12 · 2013

On Halloween, Olive faces strangers and lost secrets. Can she trust new magic or old foes?

Still Life
#5 in Series
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Still Life

Ages 10–12 · 2014

A hidden threat emerges, forcing Olive to confront dark secrets and save her world from destruction.

Epic Zero 6
#6 in Series
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Epic Zero 6

Ages 9–12 · 2019

A new law threatens heroes, and Earth's fate hangs on one boy's quest to uncover a government secret.

Epic Zero 5
#5 in Series
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Epic Zero 5

Ages 9–12 · 2019

A young hero must prove his innocence to avoid banishment and save a friend trapped in another dimension.

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