Books About Ventriloquism

The Best Ventriloquism Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about ventriloquism? 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 3 Favorite Books About Ventriloquism

Night of the Living Dummy 2
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995

Night of the Living Dummy 2

By R.L. Stine · Book #31 in the Goosebumps series

A ventriloquist's dummy comes to life, turning a girl's world into chaos.

144 pages· 21,070 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 10,035 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Young ventriloquist Amy's new dummy, Slappy, seems perfect until he starts moving on his own. As Slappy's antics grow sinister, Amy must uncover the truth behind his eerie behavior. Can she stop him before he ruins everything?
How to Train Your Dummy
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2027

How to Train Your Dummy

A ventriloquist dummy comes to life, terrifying three kids.

160 pages
5.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Ivy and Poppy visit their cousin Austin, whose father owns a bizarre collection from his circus days. Among the oddities is Gregory, a ventriloquist dummy that unnerves Austin. The sisters decide to prank him by moving the dummy around, but their plan backfires when Gregory starts moving on his own. As the dummy's antics escalate, the trio must confront their fears and unravel the mystery behind its eerie behavior. Can they stop Gregory before it's too late, or will they become his next victims?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Slappy, Beware!

A sinister dummy must wreak havoc daily or face eternal slumber. Can he outwit the Carlton family?

165 pages· 23,240 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 368 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Slappy, a malevolent ventriloquist's dummy, must cause chaos daily or risk eternal sleep. Created by the sorcerer Darkwell, Slappy's evil antics usually succeed—until he encounters the Carlton family. As each attempt at mischief backfires, panic sets in. Will this be the end of Slappy's reign of terror, or can he outsmart his new adversaries before sunset seals his fate forever?