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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2016
Howard Wallace, P.I.
A young detective tackles blackmail with an unexpected partner.
272 pages· 49,851 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 531 ratings
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Books About Theft · 33 titles considered
The Best Theft Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about theft? 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 Theft
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
Capitol Chase
By Matthew Landis · Book #1 in the National Archive Hunters series
Twins must catch a thief to clear their family's name before the FBI closes in.
304 pages· 57,668 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 223 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007
A Thief at the National Zoo
A precious jewel vanishes from a locked room. Can KC and Marshall solve the mystery?
96 pages· 9,214 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 443 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
Sanitized for Your Protection
A cross-country trip turns chaotic as Timmy faces unexpected challenges.
288 pages· 22,435 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,793 ratings
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$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Field Trip Fiasco
A desert campout turns chaotic with crocodiles and a diamond heist.
288 pages· 29,861 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 403 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014
Don't Wake the Dinosaur!
By Geronimo Stilton · Book #6 in the Geronimo Stilton: Cavemice series
A stolen prize, a false accusation, and a race to prove innocence.
128 pages· 7,943 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 544 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008
Sam the Stolen Puppy
A puppy is stolen. Can Emily find her beloved pet?
128 pages· 10,916 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 622 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997
Grandpa's Teeth
Grandpa's teeth are stolen, and now the whole town can't stop smiling. Can the thief be caught?
32 pages· 1,073 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 617 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018
Operation: Shufongfong
By Vincent Bonjour · Book #1 in the Geronimo Stilton: Reporter series
Lizards vanish from the museum. Can Geronimo solve the mystery?
56 pages· 1,233 words· Est. 14 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 198 ratings
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005
The Valentine Baby Mystery
A hospital visit turns mysterious when something valuable vanishes. Can it be found before a new sibling arrives?
74 pages· 6,338 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 469 ratings
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Theft Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about theft for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1799
How to Catch a Clover Thief
Ages 4–7 · 2021
A wild boar's clover patch mysteriously shrinks. Can he outsmart the thief?
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$1899
This is Not My Hat
Ages 4–8 · 2012
A character steals a hat from a big fish and tries to hide in a dense plant area.
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$1999
The Cherry Thief
Ages 4–8 · 2014
Cherries vanish from cakes. Can Chef Armand catch the thief and find a sweet solution?
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$1495
The ABC Mystery
Ages 3–7 · 1993
An alphabetical list holds the key to a stolen art mystery.
Bad Jack Fox
2011
A thief on the run, a stolen box, a chase begins.
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$599
Crime Wave!
Ages 4–6 · 2012
The Super Friends must stop Black Manta from stealing the world's biggest pearl.
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Theft Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about theft for developing and independent readers.
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$899
Ghosts of Greenglass House
Ages 10–12 · 2017
A winter holiday unravels secrets as Milo hunts for a smuggler's lost treasure.
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$799
Sting
Ages 8–12 · 2016
Twins must steal cursed sapphires to escape a deadly heist gone wrong.
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$599
The Scary Snake Mystery
Ages 7–9 · 1997
A snake loose in the library and a stolen purse—are they connected?
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$899
The Secret in the Old Attic
Ages 8–12 · 1944
A race against time to find hidden manuscripts and thwart ruthless thieves.
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$350
Death by Candlelight
Ages 9–14 · 1995
Can six friends solve ten mini-mysteries before time runs out?
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$599
The Garden Thief
Ages 7–10 · 2012
Who is sabotaging the community garden? The Boxcar Children investigate.
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$599
The Stuffed Bear Mystery
Ages 7–10 · 2002
A rare teddy bear vanishes. Can the Aldens solve the mystery before it's too late?
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$899
The Billionaire's Curse
Ages 8–12 · 2009
A boy discovers he has inherited a vast fortune and a mystery surrounding his great-aunt's death after a priceless diamond vanishes from the British Museum.
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$999
The Secret of the Wooden Lady
Ages 8–12 · 1950
Nancy Drew unravels a ghostly mystery aboard an old ship, facing fire, theft, and hidden pasts.
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$1699
The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A daring heist leads to a jungle adventure. Can a thief become a hero?
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$899
The Witch Tree Symbol
Ages 8–12 · 1955
A mysterious symbol leads a detective into danger and superstition in Amish country.
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$799
Sherlock Bones and the Natural History Mystery
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A missing diamond threatens the museum's future. Can Sherlock Bones solve the mystery in time?