Books About Virtual Reality · 24 titles considered

The Best Virtual Reality Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about virtual reality? 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 Phantom Virus
Trapped in a Video Game
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Virtual Reality

Sale price
$2850
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011

Ready Player One

By Ernest Cline · Book #1 in the Ready Player One series

In 2045, a virtual treasure hunt turns deadly as rivals vie for control of a digital empire.

480 pages· 132,733 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,334,633 ratings
$30.00Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

New Pets on the Block

A witch's quest challenges players to protect a rare creature in a chaotic Minecraft world.

144 pages· 13,617 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 199 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

To Bee, Or Not to Bee!

Bees vanish, a hive mind emerges, and a dark sky rip threatens. Can they save their world?

144 pages· 13,793 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 160 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2023

The Golem's Game!

A perilous obstacle course in the Nether tests a team's unity and survival skills.

144 pages· 12,291 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 155 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

The Phantom Virus

Glitches turn deadly in Minecraft. Can Gameknight999 stop the chaos before it's too late?

240 pages· 48,467 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 396 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Trapped in a Video Game

Two friends must navigate a video game world to stop a villain from trapping everyone on Earth inside.

208 pages· 26,692 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.6/5 Goodreads · 644 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2020

Target: Earth

An alien cat plots world domination with zombie squirrels. Can his human friend stop him?

224 pages· 21,855 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 201 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2003

The Reality Bug

Can Bobby resist the allure of a dream world while chasing a sinister foe?

375 pages· 104,960 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 25,272 ratings
$10.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2012

Insignia

By S. J. Kincaid · Book #1 in the Insignia series

A teen gamer joins a futuristic war, but his new life comes with a cost.

446 pages· 119,965 words· Est. 11 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 16,303 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2017

Warcross

By Marie Lu · Book #1 in the Warcross series

A hacker enters a virtual game, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.

353 pages· 99,029 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 124,229 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
The Bookroo Book Club

Great books, picked for their age.

Books worth reading again and again, delivered to your door.

Find their book club
Bookroo book club box
Browse by age

Virtual Reality Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about virtual reality for developing and independent readers.

Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1499

Glitch

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A girl must save a virtual world and her real-life friendships.

The Eye of Minds

2013

A gamer must stop a cyber-terrorist threatening the virtual world.

Escape

Ages 9–12 · 2022

A dream adventure park turns deadly. Can they escape before it's too late?

Virtual Reality

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Explore the transformative power of virtual reality beyond gaming.

Minecraft #7

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A group of friends must rescue their kidnapped friends from a pirate ship in a virtual reality game.

Life of the Mind

Ages 7–11

A group of young mutants discover they are trapped inside Professor Xavier's mind and must navigate a surreal mental landscape to escape.

Minecraft #6

Ages 8–12 · 2021

Tyler's friends are missing. Can he save them on a perilous quest?

Minecraft #10
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$3422

Minecraft #10

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Grace faces unexpected challenges in a Minecraft portal adventure with piglins.

Spy Ninjas Official Graphic Novel: Virtual Reality Madness!
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1299

Spy Ninjas Official Graphic Novel: Virtual Reality Madness!

Ages 8–12 · 2022

Trapped in a virtual world, can the Spy Ninjas escape before Project Zorgo wins?

Deep Dive!

Ages 6–9 · 2019

A group of friends use VR headsets to enter a virtual world and must work together to overcome obstacles and uncover the truth about this new reality.

Battle for Loot Lake

Ages 7–11 · 2018

Trapped in a virtual game, Grey must rank top five to escape. Can he outsmart rivals and the unbeatable Top Player?

FGTeeV Presents: Into the Game!

Ages 9–12 · 2020

Kids must rescue their parents trapped in a boring video game.

View all virtual reality chapter books
Keep exploring
Books about codes, ciphers and puzzlesBooks about imaginary placesBooks about popular cultureBooks about utopias

Bookroo

  • About Us
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Help Center
  • Contact Us
  • Affiliates

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo