Books About The Woods

The Best The Woods Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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

It Came from the Trees
The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About The Woods

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2024

It Came from the Trees

By Ally Russell

A creature lurks in the woods. Can Jenna save her friend before it's too late?

240 pages· 50,302 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,210 ratings
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Summary: Jenna's best friend Reese vanishes, taken by a mysterious creature in the woods. With no one believing her, Jenna joins a scout troop to uncover the truth. As they find eerie footprints and hear ominous sounds, Jenna must decide who to trust. Can she and her new friend Norrie unravel the mystery and survive the night? The stakes are high as they confront the unknown in a desperate bid to save Reese.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

The Collector

Book #1 in the The Collector series

Josie discovers eerie secrets and forbidden paths in her grandmother's unsettling home.

224 pages· 30,655 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 4,919 ratings
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Summary: Josie moves to her grandmother's house, where strange rules hint at hidden dangers. Befriending Vanessa, she ventures into the woods, drawn to a forbidden house that calls to her. As Josie navigates this chilling mystery, dark magic and creepy dolls lurk, threatening her and her sister. What secrets lie within the house, and why is it so alluring?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995

The Barking Ghost

By R.L. Stine · Book #32 in the Goosebumps series

Two kids wake up in dog bodies, facing a canine curse.

144 pages· 17,999 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 6,795 ratings
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Summary: Cooper and Margaret find themselves trapped in the bodies of two sinister dogs. As they navigate a world of black-and-white, they must uncover the truth behind the canine curse before it's too late. Can they reverse the spell and reclaim their lives, or will they remain in their new, furry forms forever? The clock is ticking, and the dogs' true intentions are more dangerous than they appear. Dive into a tale of mystery and transformation where nothing is as it seems.
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2022

Tell Me What Really Happened

A friend vanishes during a camping trip. Four teens, four stories. Who's lying?

416 pages· 65,846 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 11,285 ratings
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Summary: In the eerie woods of Salvation Creek, a camping trip turns into a nightmare when one friend disappears. The remaining four teens face police scrutiny, each with a conflicting story. As the clock ticks, secrets unravel. What dark truths lie beneath their tales? Can they uncover the mystery before it's too late? Dive into this gripping mystery told through intense police interviews, where every word counts and nothing is as it seems.
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