Books About The Inquisition

The Best The Inquisition Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about the inquisition? 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.

Galileo Galilei and the Movement of the Planets

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Orphans of the Tide

By Struan Murray · Orphans of the Tide series

A mysterious boy arrives, and Ellie must prove his innocence to save him from a city's fear.

368 pages· 69,258 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,061 ratings

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Summary: Ellie lives on a secluded island, where myths of a vengeful god haunt the shores. When a boy emerges from a whale's belly, the city fears he's the god's harbinger. Only Ellie believes in his innocence. To save him, she must confront the city's fears and reveal her own hidden secret. Can Ellie unravel the truth before it's too late, or will the myths consume them both?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013

Galileo Galilei and the Movement of the Planets

By Jordi Bayarri Dolz · Graphic Science Biographies series

A scientist's cosmic discoveries challenge tradition, igniting conflict.

40 pages· 2,172 words· Est. 15 min read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 49 ratings

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Summary: Galileo Galilei, a defiant scientist, dares to challenge the cosmos with his groundbreaking observations. As he supports the radical idea that planets orbit the sun, he makes formidable enemies. This graphic biography follows his journey from early experiments to a revolutionary cosmic view, culminating in a dramatic trial under the Inquisition. Will his bold ideas withstand the fierce backlash, or will they be silenced forever?

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