Books About The Wild West

The Best The Wild West Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about the wild west? 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.

Ghost Town at Sundown
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Our 5 Favorite Books About The Wild West

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

Ghost Town at Sundown

By Mary Pope Osborne · Book #10 in the Magic Tree House series

Two siblings travel through time and space to solve a mystery in the Wild West

96 pages· 6,451 words· Est. 1 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 14,979 ratings
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Summary: Jack and Annie's magic tree house whisks them to the Wild West, where they encounter horse thieves, a lost colt, and rattlesnakes. With a cowboy named Slim by their side, they must solve a mysterious riddle. Is the town haunted, and will a ghost hold the key to their adventure? Join them as they race against time in a thrilling quest filled with danger and excitement.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Trouble on the Orphan Train

Time-traveling kids must clear an orphan's name and find a missing friend.

144 pages· 13,393 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 152 ratings
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Summary: Cousins Patrick and Beth step into the Imagination Station, landing on an 1874 orphan train. They befriend a young orphan wrongly accused of robbery, facing a future without a family. As they journey west, they must clear his name and unravel the mystery of their missing friend, Eugene. Can they solve the puzzle before reaching the end of the line?
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

The Wild Wild West

A mouse travels to the Wild West to face a challenge from an evil gunmouse.

108 pages· 7,296 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,766 ratings
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Summary: Geronimo Stilton embarks on his first American adventure, heading to a ranch in the wild West. Joined by Thea, Trap, and Benjamin, he anticipates a thrilling cowboy experience. But when he encounters the "wickedest" rat of Cactus City, Geronimo must navigate a showdown that tests his courage and wits. Can this city mouse handle the wild West's challenges, or will he be outsmarted by his cunning adversary? Saddle up for a whisker-licking adventure full of unexpected twists and cowboy antics!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Fearless Mary

By Tami Charles, Claire Almon (Illustrator)

A former slave becomes the first African American woman stagecoach driver, facing danger in the Wild West.

32 pages· 862 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 378 ratings
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Summary: Mary Fields, once a slave, defies the odds to become the first African American woman stagecoach driver in 1895. In her 60s, she outpaces cowboys to secure the job, navigating the perilous badlands with her pet eagle. As she protects the mail from outlaws and wild animals, Mary never loses a horse or package. Her courage and determination pave the way for other women and people of color in the American West. What challenges will she face next on her legendary journey?
Picture Book · Ages 9–13 · 2008

Haunted Hotels

Check in if you dare—these haunted hotels hold chilling secrets.

32 pages· 2,893 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 61 ratings
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Summary: Step into the eerie world of haunted hotels, where guests encounter icy rooms, invisible presences, and mysterious shadows. Each of the eleven hotels harbors a chilling history, leaving visitors questioning reality. Will you uncover the truth behind the paranormal tales, or will the ghosts remain a mystery? Dare to explore the unknown and decide for yourself if these hauntings are real.
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