Books About Stolen Artifacts

The Best Stolen Artifacts Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about stolen artifacts? 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 Stolen Artifacts

The Clue in the Papyrus Scroll
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

The Clue in the Papyrus Scroll

A secret mission to return lost treasures leads to danger and mystery.

160 pages· 22,852 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 235 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: The Aldens embark on a global quest to return lost artifacts, starting in Egypt. With a missing agent and a cryptic papyrus scroll, they must deliver a pharaoh statue while evading a cunning thief. Their journey continues to England, where they face the shadowy Argent family, determined to thwart their mission. Can the Aldens outsmart their pursuers and fulfill their secretive task?
The Witch Tree Symbol
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1955

The Witch Tree Symbol

A mysterious symbol leads a detective into danger and superstition in Amish country.

179 pages· 34,169 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 7,128 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Nancy Drew faces danger in an old mansion and follows a mysterious symbol to Amish country. As rumors of witchcraft spread, hostility grows, aiding a cunning thief. Can Nancy's sleuthing skills unravel the truth before superstition derails her investigation? Discover the fascinating solution to this puzzling case.
The Death Collector
Picture Book · 2006

The Death Collector

Teens and a curator face a madman's plan to revive the dead.

72,027 words
3.3 Goodreads · 989 ratings
Paperback
Summary: In the heart of the British Museum, three teens and a curator confront a madman with a chilling ambition: to bring the dead back to life. As they delve into the mysteries of unclassified artifacts, they must outsmart a villain whose methods could unleash chaos. Can they stop him before humans and dinosaurs walk the earth again? The stakes are high, and time is running out in this thrilling race against resurrection.