Books About Surveillance

The Best Surveillance Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about surveillance? 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 10 Favorite Books About Surveillance

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2025

Watch Me

By Tahereh Mafi · Book #1 in the The Shatter Me Series: The New Republic series

Infiltrate the last refuge of a fallen regime. Can survival outwit surveillance?

368 pages· 70,192 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 74,672 ratings

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Summary: James Anderson infiltrates Ark Island, the last bastion of a fallen regime, only to find himself imprisoned. Meanwhile, Rosabelle Wolff, a trained assassin under constant surveillance, faces a deadly mission. As The Reestablishment plots a comeback, James and Rosabelle's paths collide in a world where trust is scarce and danger is omnipresent. Will they defy their roles or succumb to the system's grip? In a landscape of relentless action and forbidden romance, discover who you are when no one is watching.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2022

I Must Betray You

By Ruta Sepetys

A young writer must choose between betrayal and rebellion in a crumbling communist regime.

336 pages· 56,311 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 106,179 ratings

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Summary: In 1989 Romania, Cristian dreams of writing but is coerced into spying by the secret police. Faced with a harrowing choice, he must either betray his loved ones or subvert a tyrannical regime. As the revolution looms, Cristian risks everything to reveal the truth and fight for freedom. Will his courage ignite change, or will the cost be too great?

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2013

Vortex

By S. J. Kincaid · Book #2 in the Insignia series

A young recruit must choose between loyalty and justice in a corrupt military program.

416 pages· 109,071 words· Est. 10 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 8,029 ratings

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Summary: In a future where Earth is embroiled in WWIII, teen gamer Tom Raines is thrust into the elite Intrasolar Forces. As he trains at the Pentagonal Spire, he uncovers deep corruption. Torn between loyalty and justice, Tom must decide if he will betray his newfound friends to expose the truth. Will he risk everything to challenge the system, or will he protect the only family he's ever known? Dive into a world of high-stakes decisions and moral dilemmas in this gripping sci-fi adventure.

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Chapter Book · 2006

Death Note, Vol. 11

By Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata (Illustrator) · Book #11 in the Death Note series

A notebook grants power over life and death. Will it corrupt or save?

216 pages· 17,660 words

4.2/5 Goodreads · 20,503 ratings

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Summary: Light Yagami, a brilliant but bored student, discovers the Death Note, a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. Determined to cleanse the world of evil, Light becomes a vigilante. But as criminals mysteriously die, detective L is on his trail. With the stakes rising, Light faces challenges from Near, L's successor, and personal distractions. Can Light outsmart his pursuers, or will his ambition lead to his downfall? The battle of wits intensifies as justice and morality collide.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Saves the Future

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Beverly Johnson (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Max Einstein series

Time travel, danger, and a mystery from the past threaten Max's mission to end child hunger.

352 pages· 44,887 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 718 ratings

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Summary: Max faces a thrilling adventure involving time travel, sinister foes, and a quest to uncover her mysterious past. Constantly pursued by a shadowy Corporation, she races from New York to London. Her mission: ensure no child goes hungry. But as clues about her origins emerge, Max is torn between solving the mystery of her parents and the future of the Change Makers. Can she balance her personal quest with the world's needs, or will her past consume her? Dive into a world where the stakes are high, and every decision could change everything.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2022

Undercover Latina

By Aya de León · Book #1 in the The Factory series

A teenage girl is recruited by her spy parents to infiltrate a high school and befriend the son of a white supremacist in order to stop a planned terrorist attack.

Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2023)

320 pages· 62,603 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 726 ratings

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Summary: Fourteen-year-old Andréa, a Latina spy, faces her first solo mission: infiltrate a white supremacist's world by posing as a white girl. As she navigates comic books and gaming to befriend her target, she must conceal her identity and feelings for his Latino friend. Can she maintain her cover and stop a terrorist plot without losing herself?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2017

Warcross

By Marie Lu · Book #1 in the Warcross series

A hacker enters a virtual game, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.

353 pages· 99,029 words· Est. 9 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 124,283 ratings

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Summary: Teen hacker Emika Chen accidentally glitches into the Warcross Championships, catching the eye of the game's creator. Hired to uncover a security threat, she dives into a world of fame and danger. As she navigates this high-stakes tournament, Emika discovers a plot that could shake the Warcross empire. Can she trust anyone in this virtual realm where reality blurs with illusion?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Connect the Dots

By Keith Calabrese

Middle school chaos or destiny? A genius's plan unfolds, changing lives forever.

256 pages· 44,424 words· Est. 6 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 262 ratings

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Summary: Sixth graders Oliver and Frankie face bizarre events: a cardamom shortage, a giant dog, and a mysterious girl named Matilda. As they unravel these oddities, they uncover a genius's intricate plan. Is it all coincidence, or is destiny at play? With FBI hacks and angry clowns, their world spirals into a thrilling mystery that challenges their understanding of fate and friendship. Can they connect the dots before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2025

The Factory

By Catherine Egan

A secretive facility hides dark truths. Can Asher uncover them before it's too late?

320 pages· 63,350 words· Est. 7 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 225 ratings

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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Asher Doyle, burdened by school bullies and family troubles, seizes a chance to join a mysterious research facility promising wealth. But the Factory's secrets run deep, and the other kids seem drained of life. Asher wasn't chosen by chance, and the facility's true purpose is far from renewable energy. With danger escalating, Asher must ally with fellow participants to unravel the Factory's dark experiment and his own unexpected link to it. Can they expose the truth before someone gets hurt?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Happy Town

By Greg van Eekhout

A perfect town hides a glitch turning residents into zombies. Can Keegan stop it?

208 pages· 33,638 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.5/5 Goodreads · 232 ratings

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Summary: Keegan moves to Happy Town, a seemingly perfect place with high-tech wonders. But beneath the surface, a sinister glitch turns residents into meat-craving zombies. As his parents fall under the town's spell, Keegan, with friends Gloriana and Tank, must unravel the mystery and save everyone before it's too late. Will they uncover the truth behind Happy Town's facade, or will they become its next victims?

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