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The Best Victorian Period Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about victorian period? 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.

Horton Halfpott
In Myrtle Peril
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Horton Halfpott

By Tom Angleberger

A loosened corset leads to chaos and a missing heirloom. Who's to blame?

216 pages· 29,684 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,141 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2013

Clockwork Princess

A girl must confront an army to save herself and those she loves.

568 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 484,382 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2022

In Myrtle Peril

A missing heiress, a murder with no body, and a young detective racing against time.

362 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 702 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2011

Clockwork Prince

In Victorian London, Tessa's powers attract dark forces. Can she trust her allies as betrayal looms?

560 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 593,046 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

The Case of the Secret Tunnel

A girl detective uncovers a dangerous mystery beneath London's streets.

176 pages· 17,388 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 210 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

How to Get Away with Myrtle

A vanished tiara, a murder, and a young detective on a train. Can she solve the mystery?

368 pages· 73,161 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,371 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2021

Cold-Blooded Myrtle

A young detective races to solve murders foretold by eerie Christmas displays.

368 pages· 74,011 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 977 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2021

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche

A mysterious death, a suspicious Earl, and a black barouche. Can Enola Holmes uncover the truth?

304 pages· 45,214 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,834 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

The Case of the Vanishing Emerald

A lost emerald necklace brings chaos. Is it a curse or envy?

176 pages· 17,628 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 321 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

Two siblings travel back in time to Victorian England to help Charles Dickens write his next book.

144 pages· 12,727 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,760 ratings
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Longer stories about victorian period for developing and independent readers.

The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline

Ages 10–+ · 2009

Enola Holmes must solve the mystery of her kidnapped landlady. Can she uncover the truth?

Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade

Ages 13–18 · 2022

A runaway with dual personalities eludes capture in Victorian London. Can Enola Holmes outsmart her brother Sherlock to save her friend?

Premeditated Myrtle

Ages 9–12 · 2020

A young detective uncovers a murder mystery in Victorian England.

The Elephant Thief
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The Elephant Thief

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A boy and an elephant race against time and foes on a perilous journey.

A Boy Called M.O.U.S.E.

Ages 9–12 · 2010

A boy's life is upended by a sinister school. Can he find his way home?

Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose
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Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose

Ages 13–18 · 2023

A missing publisher, a ruthless industry, and a young detective's quest for truth.

The Case of the Feathered Mask

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A stolen tribal mask, a single feather clue. Can young detective solve the mystery?

Who Was Queen Victoria?

Ages 8–11 · 2014

Discover the hidden life of a queen who shaped an empire.

Cogheart
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Cogheart

Ages 9–12 · 2016

A girl, a missing father, and a mysterious invention spark a thrilling chase.

The Case of the Phantom Cat
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The Case of the Phantom Cat

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A haunted manor challenges a young detective's skills.

The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall

Ages 10–12 · 2010

A ghostly cousin's deadly plan threatens Florence's new life at Crutchfield Hall.

Stalking Jack the Ripper

Ages 14–18 · 2016

A young woman secretly investigates a series of gruesome murders, risking everything to uncover a killer.

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