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$2133
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2005
Elsewhere
In a world where life runs backward, can Liz embrace a future she never wanted?
288 pages· 59,918 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 73,812 ratings
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Books About The Afterlife · 21 titles considered
The Best The Afterlife Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about the afterlife? 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 The Afterlife
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Crushed
By Orli Zuravicky · Book #2 in the Happily Ever Afterlife series
Ghostly dance club faces unexpected rivalry at Limbo Central.
192 pages· 31,933 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 209 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022
The Last Fallen Moon
Riley must restore magic to her clan by venturing into the Spiritrealm.
363 pages· 96,382 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,716 ratings
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
River of Spirits
By Shana Targosz · Book #1 in the The Underwild series
A girl defies rules to save another, uncovering secrets in the Underworld's depths.
432 pages· 87,139 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 723 ratings
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$2184
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
Ghost Book
By Remy Lai
A girl who sees ghosts must choose between saving a friend or herself.
320 pages· 8,657 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,481 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
The House with Chicken Legs
A girl defies fate to find her missing grandmother, risking a journey to the afterlife.
272 pages· 57,867 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 12,182 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001
Mummies and Pyramids
By Mary Pope Osborne, Will Osborne (Illustrator), Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Magic Tree House: Fact Tracker series
Ancient Egyptians lived in a world of pharaohs and pyramids, where mummies and tombs held secrets of the afterlife.
119 pages· 5,438 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,020 ratings
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2010
Ghostopolis
A boy gains powers in a ghostly realm and must escape its evil ruler.
272 pages· 6,359 words· Est. 57 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 13,967 ratings
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$1710
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011
Temple Alley Summer
A boy encounters a mysterious girl linked to a temple's secret of life and death.
240 pages· 52,245 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,986 ratings
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$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter
By Aaron Reynolds · Book #1 in the The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter series
A boy cursed by the Grim Reaper must solve ghostly animal mysteries to break the spell.
224 pages· 32,897 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,025 ratings
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The Afterlife Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about the afterlife for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1795
Z is for Zeus
Ages 9–11 · 2008
Discover mythical creatures and meddling gods in a whimsical Greek mythology journey.
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$2465
Shocks!
Ages 9–13 · 2019
A mysterious bus ride reveals a shocking surprise from the past.
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$3564
Pluto
Ages 7–10 · 2015
Uncover Pluto's role in Roman myths and his divine connections.
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The Afterlife Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about the afterlife for developing and independent readers.
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$1799
Endless
Ages 12–17 · 2014
Can Rory defy fate to rescue her family from the Shadowlands?
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$1799
Bone Hollow
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Gabe wakes up to find everyone thinks he's dead. Why is Death interested in him?
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$1799
The Afterwards
Ages 8–12 · 2018
Ember ventures into the afterworld to rescue her best friend, facing unknown dangers.
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$1999
Warriors
Ages 8–12 · 2025
A prophecy threatens the cats' link to StarClan. Can they avert disaster before it's too late?
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$2399
Hades
Ages 7–+ · 2003
Uncover Hades' secrets and his mythic ties to the modern world.
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$499
DK Readers L4: Secrets of the Mummies
Ages 8–12
This book explores mummies from different cultures and time periods, examining how and why bodies have been preserved and what they reveal about the people and civilizations that created them.
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$1799
Spirit Service
Ages 8–12 · 2025
Kids start a ghost-help business to save their school's arts program, but not all spirits are friendly.
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$1595
The Hero Twins and the Magic of Song (Graphic Novel)
Ages 8–12 · 2024
Demigod twins must use song and trickery to restore cosmic balance.