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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996
Twisters!
Discover the untamed power of nature's fiercest storms.
48 pages· 1,145 words· Est. 13 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 56 ratings
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Books About Tornado · 31 titles considered
The Best Tornado Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about tornado? 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.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Tornado
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001
Twister Trouble
By Ann Schreiber, John Speirs (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the The Magic School Bus Chapter Book series
A class field trip spirals into chaos as they fly into a tornado.
76 pages· 7,523 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,269 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12
Tornado Terror
A boy in southern Illinois faces the deadliest tornado in U.S. history on the day of his town's marbles tournament.
9,670 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 542 ratings
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017
Tornado Terror
A massive tornado devastates a small town in Illinois in 1925, killing nearly 700 people and destroying entire towns.
176 pages· 9,820 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 542 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2018
Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World
A tornado scatters Ivy's secrets, leading her to confront her true feelings and identity.
310 pages· 56,240 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 8,087 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015
I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011
A young boy survives a devastating tornado that destroys his city and must come to terms with the trauma he experienced
112 pages· 11,712 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,002 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003
Twisters and Other Terrible Storms
By Will Osborne, Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Magic Tree House: Fact Tracker series
This book explores the science behind different types of weather phenomena, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.
128 pages· 5,313 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 929 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
The Case of the Swirling Killer Tornado
A tornado threatens the ranch. Can Hank and Drover escape in time?
112 pages· 18,556 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 439 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017
A Storm of Strawberries
By Jo Cotterill
A storm threatens Darby's farm and family bonds. Can she save what matters most?
240 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 316 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021
A Bird Will Soar
A tornado disrupts Axel's life, revealing family secrets and testing his instincts.
400 pages· 62,880 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 394 ratings
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Tornado Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about tornado for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$695
Farmer Brown Goes Round and Round
Ages 4–8 · 1999
A twister scrambles farm animals' sounds. Can order be restored?
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$499
Barn Storm
Ages 4–6 · 2010
A twister turns a farm upside down, leading to unexpected chaos.
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$1999
Otis and the Tornado
Ages 3–7 · 2011
A tornado strikes, and Otis must rescue a trapped bull before it's too late.
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$1699
The Bravest of Us All
Ages 4–8 · 2000
A tornado tests Ruby Jane's courage to save her sister.
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$1899
I Am a Tornado
Ages 4–8 · 2023
A tornado's fury meets a cow's empathy, sparking unexpected change.
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$1500
Aunt Minnie and the Twister
Ages 4–7 · 2002
A twister hits the farm, but Aunt Minnie has a plan.
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$3422
Tornadoes
Ages 0–7 · 2015
Discover the science behind tornadoes and how to stay safe.
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Tornado Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about tornado for developing and independent readers.
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$699
Twister on Tuesday
Ages 6–9 · 2001
Two siblings travel back in time to the American prairie during the 1870s and attend a one-room schoolhouse, where they learn about pioneer life and help their teacher and classmates survive a tornado
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$699
Tornado
Ages 6–10 · 1996
A stormy night reveals tales of a remarkable dog with extraordinary adventures.
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$999
Night of the Twisters
Ages 8–11 · 1984
A tornado strikes, but surviving the storm is just the beginning of their ordeal.
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$1699
About Average
Ages 8–12 · 2012
An average girl seeks her hidden talent before disaster strikes her school.
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$799
Tornado
Ages 9–13 · 2016
Twins face a deadly storm, trapped between moving forward or seeking shelter.
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$599
Tornado Hits!
Ages 6–8 · 2018
Two young sisters investigate a mysterious occurrence of fish on their street and a tornado that hit their town
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$599
A Puppy Called Disaster
Ages 6–9 · 2017
A tornado leaves pets stranded. Can young rescuers save them?
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$399
Storm Chasers
Ages 7–9 · 1997
Scientists brave deadly storms to unlock their secrets.
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$499
One Day in the Prairie
Ages 6–10 · 1986
A photographer's quest is interrupted by a looming tornado threatening destruction.
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$899
The Worst Tornadoes of All Time
Ages 8–14 · 2012
A tornado's fury leaves global destruction in its wake.
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$1295
Storm Chasers!
Ages 8–12 · 2007
Join a storm chaser tracking a Kansas tornado.
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$399
Tornadoes!
Ages 4–8 · 1994
Chase the storm, uncover its secrets.
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