Books About Swords

The Best Swords Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about swords? 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.

Kingdom's Dawn
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001

Kingdom's Dawn

By Chuck Black · Kingdom series

A young man must wield a sword to fulfill a destiny and save a kingdom from darkness.

160 pages· 34,384 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 5,063 ratings
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Summary: In the kingdom of Arrethtrae, young Leinad discovers his true calling after a tragic event. Trained in swordsmanship, he joins forces with a slave girl to combat the Dark Knight's forces. As they face relentless enemies, Leinad must embrace his destiny to restore hope and thwart evil. Will courage and faith be enough to save the kingdom and its people from eternal darkness? Journey through a medieval world where the fate of a kingdom rests on the shoulders of a chosen youth.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy

A girl must defy her beliefs to save a boy and stop the world's end.

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2014)
240 pages· 50,018 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 6,625 ratings
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Summary: Ophelia, a skeptic of magic, finds a boy imprisoned by the Snow Queen in a mysterious museum. As she attempts to rescue him, her scientific beliefs are challenged. With a magical sword and a ticking clock, Ophelia must navigate a world of enchantment and danger. Can she save the boy and prevent impending doom? This modern fairytale explores friendship, courage, and the power of never giving up.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2002

King Arthur

A mysterious sword awaits the true king. Can a mere boy claim it?

131 pages· 18,766 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 100 ratings
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Summary: In a medieval church courtyard, a sword embedded in stone awaits the rightful king of Britain. Knights and lords fail to free it, but a young boy steps forward. Can he truly be the destined ruler? Discover the magic and mystery as the boy's touch changes everything, challenging the kingdom's beliefs and setting the stage for an unexpected adventure.
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