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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Where Is Alcatraz?
A book about the history of Alcatraz prison and its notorious inmates.
112 pages· 7,850 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 720 ratings
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Books About True Crime · 12 titles considered
The Best True Crime Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about true crime? 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 True Crime
Graphic Nov.
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$2089
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021
Escape at 10,000 Feet
By Tom Sullivan · Book #1 in the Unsolved Case Files series
Unravel the mystery of America's only unsolved airplane hijacking.
104 pages· 4,149 words· Est. 37 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 859 ratings
$21.99Save 5%
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2020
Good Girl, Bad Blood
By Holly Jackson · Book #2 in the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series
A missing person, a town's secrets, and a race against time. Can Pip solve the mystery before it's too late?
416 pages· 93,253 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 831,404 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2021
As Good as Dead
By Holly Jackson · Book #3 in the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series
A podcaster faces real-life danger as threats escalate and a serial killer's case resurfaces.
480 pages· 132,546 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 609,646 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Jailbreak at Alcatraz
By Tom Sullivan · Book #2 in the Unsolved Case Files series
Three inmates vanish from Alcatraz, sparking an unsolved mystery.
106 pages· 7,212 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 331 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2019
Two Can Keep a Secret
A town's deadly secrets resurface as Ellery uncovers a chilling mystery.
352 pages· 82,740 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 177,611 ratings
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2024
Shackled
Judges profit from sentencing kids to detention. Uncover the scandal.
192 pages· 36,653 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 727 ratings
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
The 500 Million Dollar Heist
By Tom Sullivan · Book #3 in the Unsolved Case Files series
Two thieves steal $500 million in art, leaving an unsolved mystery.
104 pages· 6,414 words· Est. 54 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 300 ratings
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$1425
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18
Missing Clarissa
Two teenage girls launch a podcast to investigate the unsolved disappearance of a high school cheerleader in their small town two decades earlier.
272 pages· 65,645 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 5,650 ratings
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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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