Looking for excellent children's books about thrillers and suspense? 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.
A young hacker joins a secret spy team to stop a villain and save the world.
A young explorer uncovers a family secret that threatens his future at an elite academy.
Dive into chilling tales of murder, madness, and mystery.
A con artist's daughter becomes a hostage in a bank heist, but the robbers don't know who they're dealing with.
A young spy faces her toughest mission yet: navigating love while keeping her true identity hidden.
A deadly bargain forces a quest for magical swords to save a friend's soul.
A heist in London ties two friends to a mystery of a long-dead monarch.
A young duo races against time to stop a billion-dollar art heist.
Cruz faces a deadly foe and a life-altering secret on a perilous mission.
Spy students face a deadly plot while protecting a vice-presidential candidate's daughter.
Illustrated read-alouds about thrillers and suspense for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A boy discovers a leak in the dike, threatening his village's survival. Can he save them in time?
A silent chase for strawberries leads to an unexpected discovery in a mysterious forest.
A boy boards a mysterious bus with a creepy driver. What secrets await?
Brave kids explore a haunted aquarium. What will they find?
Bullied into being a mascot, Dawson discovers the suit is haunted.
Alone at night, a boy hears a growl outside his door. What lurks in the shadows?
Pete faces his fears when a monster story comes to life.
An old library hides secrets. Can she escape its grasp?
Longer stories about thrillers and suspense for developing and independent readers.
Teen spy faces deadly missions, from terrorist hideouts to ski resort assassinations.
A broken mummy finger leads to a perilous quest for secrets and survival.
Trapped in a medieval world, Cass must uncover secrets to return home before time runs out.
A young spy faces betrayal and danger as she uncovers secrets that could change everything.
Cruz races against time to solve a mystery before his 13th birthday changes everything.
Teen spy Alex Rider hunts for a lost friend while facing a deadly terrorist plot.
Cruz faces danger and secrets in Africa, risking everything for answers and a glimpse into his future.
A spy school student races to recover lost memories while evading a relentless enemy.
A secret sea trial turns deadly as rival schools clash, testing Ana's leadership and uncovering hidden truths.
A young explorer's quest for answers leads to danger and mystery in icy waters.
Young spies face a mole and double agents in a thrilling mission.
Teen spy battles a new threat to London, risking everything against a shadowy enemy.
