Books About Villainy

The Best Villainy Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about villainy? 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.

My Hero Academia
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Our 4 Favorite Books About Villainy

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2016

My Hero Academia

By Kohei Horikoshi · Book #10 in the My Hero Academia series

A hero's power, a friend's capture, and a daring rescue that risks everything.

192 pages· 8,276 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 12,633 ratings
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Summary: In a world where most have superpowers, Midoriya inherits the might of a legendary hero. But when his friend Bakugo is kidnapped by villains, the stakes rise. With public trust in heroes crumbling, Midoriya and his classmates hatch a risky plan to save Bakugo, risking expulsion from the Hero Academy. Can they succeed against the odds, or will their actions lead to greater chaos?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Minions: The Junior Novel

Minions seek a new villainous master to save their kind from extinction.

130 pages· 13,369 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 510 ratings
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Summary: From the dawn of time, Minions have served the most despicable masters. Now, Kevin, Stuart, and Bob embark on a quest to find a new evil leader. Their journey takes them from Antarctica to 1960s New York and London, where they encounter Scarlet Overkill, the first female super-villain. Can they save Minionkind from annihilation?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

LankyBox

By Lankybox, Alex Lopez (Illustrator)

A hacker kidnaps two friends to learn their secret to fame. Can their pals save them in time?

208 pages· 7,525 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 233 ratings
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Summary: When a hacker kidnaps Adam and Justin, demanding the secret to their online fame, their friends Foxy, Boxy, and Rocky must embark on a daring rescue mission. With the threat of all popular content being erased, the stakes couldn't be higher. Will they outsmart the hacker and reunite with their friends? And will there be enough donuts to go around? Dive into this thrilling graphic novel adventure where friendship and quick thinking are the keys to saving the day.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Raising the Stakes

By Rich Moyer · Book #3 in the Ham Helsing series

A monster hunter faces his greatest challenge: his not-so-dead father.

240 pages· 4,400 words· Est. 49 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 260 ratings
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Summary: Ham Helsing, a monster hunter, seeks closure at his family's manor, only to find his supposedly dead father alive and well. Trapped by snow, Ham and his friends must navigate the haunted halls while dealing with his legendary father's unexpected return. Can Ham protect his friends and confront the family secrets lurking in the shadows? This graphic novel blends humor and suspense in a thrilling family reunion.
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