Books About Mansions

The Best Mansions Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about mansions? 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 Mansions

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2020

The Inheritance Games

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes · Book #1 in the The Inheritance Games series

A mysterious inheritance thrusts Avery into a deadly game of secrets and survival.

386 pages· 87,899 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,136,935 ratings

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Summary: Avery Grambs' life flips when she inherits a billionaire's fortune, but there's a catch: she must solve the riddles of Hawthorne House. With the disinherited Hawthorne grandsons watching her every move, Avery navigates a world of wealth, danger, and secrets. Can she unravel the mystery before it's too late?

Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor

By Ally Carter · Book #1 in the Winterborne Home series

A mysterious mansion holds secrets that could change everything. Can April and her friends uncover the truth before it's too late?

352 pages· 57,322 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,934 ratings

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Summary: April finds herself in a mysterious mansion with secrets lurking in every corner. Her mother promised to return, but until then, April must decipher hidden clues. With the help of fellow orphans, she uncovers a missing heir, a creepy legend, and a mysterious key. As they delve deeper, the stakes rise—can they solve the mystery before losing the only home they've ever known? In a world where nothing is as it seems, April's courage and friendship are put to the ultimate test.

Moving the Millers' Minnie Moore Mine Mansion

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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

Moving the Millers' Minnie Moore Mine Mansion

By Dave Eggers, Júlia Sardà (Illustrator)

Annie defies the town by rolling her mansion away on logs, pigs and all.

56 pages· 1,144 words· Est. 13 min read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 727 ratings

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Summary: Annie Miller, left with only a mansion after being swindled, raises pigs in her yard. When the town demands their removal, she takes an unexpected stand. Instead of moving the pigs, Annie rolls her entire mansion away on logs, with her son still inside. This whimsical true story of resilience and creativity unfolds with humor and charm, leaving readers to wonder: how far will Annie go to protect her home and her pigs? Discover a tale where history meets ingenuity in the most unexpected way.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Good Thieves

By Katherine Rundell

A girl and her misfit friends plot to reclaim her grandfather's stolen mansion.

272 pages

4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,032 ratings

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Summary: In 1920s Manhattan, young Vita faces a daunting challenge: reclaim her grandfather's mansion from a ruthless tycoon. With a pickpocket and circus friends, she devises a daring heist. As secrets of the city unfold, Vita's loyalty and courage are tested. Can this unlikely team outsmart the powerful forces against them and restore justice? Dive into a thrilling adventure of love, trust, and resilience.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Secret Starling

By Judith Eagle, Jo Rioux (Illustrator)

A hidden ballet slipper unlocks dark family secrets in a mysterious manor.

256 pages· 47,346 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 376 ratings

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Summary: Clara Starling's mundane life shatters when her uncle vanishes, leaving her alone in Braithwaite Manor. Joined by orphan Peter and his cat, they uncover a worn ballet slipper, sparking a thrilling mystery. Their quest leads to London's Royal Opera House, revealing deadly family secrets of poison and murder. Can Clara and Peter unravel the truth before it's too late? Discover a world of diabolical villains, daring orphans, and dazzling ballet stars in this captivating adventure.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1995

Death by Candlelight

By Marie Jacks · Book #11 in the Clue series

Can six friends solve ten mini-mysteries before time runs out?

107 pages· 17,002 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 146 ratings

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Summary: Mr. Boddy's weekend gathering spirals into chaos as his six friends confront a series of ten perplexing mysteries. Can they unravel the truth before it's too late? Each puzzle brings them closer to danger and discovery.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Cinders and Sparrows

By Stefan Bachmann

An orphan inherits a castle and uncovers a deadly magical legacy.

368 pages· 61,578 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,933 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old orphan Zita inherits a mysterious castle, only to find herself entangled in a deadly magical conflict. As she learns witchcraft from the enigmatic Mrs. Cantanker, Zita must discern friend from foe among her new allies, including a crow and a ghostly girl. With her family's fate shrouded in dark secrets, Zita races to master her powers and protect her newfound home from the sinister forces that claimed her ancestors. Will she unravel the truth in time, or will the same fate befall her? Dive into a world of spells, secrets, and suspense.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1930

The Hidden Staircase

By Carolyn Keene · Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series

Uncover the ghostly mystery haunting Twin Elms before more treasures vanish.

182 pages· 36,411 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 46,218 ratings

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Summary: Nancy Drew faces a chilling mystery at Twin Elms, where a ghostly presence threatens to steal more than just prized possessions. Can she unravel the secrets hidden within the walls before it's too late? Discover the suspense and intrigue in this timeless adventure.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2020

The Companion

By Katie Alender

An orphan's new life with a mysterious family unravels into a chilling nightmare.

448 pages

3.8/5 Goodreads · 9,861 ratings

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Summary: Margot, an orphan, is chosen to live with the enigmatic Sutton family, tasked with befriending their silent daughter, Agatha. Initially, the estate seems a refuge from her past, but the house's eerie presence soon distorts Margot's reality. As she bonds with Agatha and her intriguing brother, unsettling secrets emerge, forcing Margot to question her sanity and the true intentions of her hosts. What dark truths lie within the walls of this isolated mansion, and can Margot escape before it's too late? The nightmare she thought she left behind may have only just begun.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield

By Ann Hood · The Treasure Chest series

Twins time-travel to 1836, meeting a mysterious girl with a hidden message.

208 pages· 37,450 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 220 ratings

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Summary: Felix and Maisie, expecting New York City, find themselves on a Massachusetts farm in 1836. They meet young Clara Barton, but why are they here? As they unravel the mystery, they must discover if Clara holds a message for them or if they have one for her. What secrets does this unexpected journey hold, and how will it change their lives?

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