Books About Victorian Period

The Best Victorian Period Books for Kids

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.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Victorian Period

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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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Summary: When M'Lady Luggertuck loosens her corset, chaos ensues at Smugwick Manor. The Luggertuck Lump, a peculiar family heirloom, vanishes, and suspicion falls on Horton Halfpott, the honest kitchen boy. As rules crumble, a colorful cast of characters emerges, each a potential suspect in this whimsical mystery. Can Horton clear his name and uncover the truth behind the Loosening? Dive into a world of absurdity and intrigue where nothing is as it seems, and every twist brings a new surprise.

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2013

Clockwork Princess

By Cassandra Clare · Book #3 in the The Infernal Devices series

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

568 pages

4.5/5 Goodreads · 484,630 ratings

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Summary: In the gripping finale of the Infernal Devices Trilogy, Tessa Gray is the key to Mortmain's deadly plan against the Shadowhunters. Abducted and caught between Jem and Will, who both love her, Tessa must harness her unique powers to face an army of automatons. As danger looms and alliances are tested, can Tessa save herself and those she holds dear, or will betrayal and secrets lead to their downfall? The fate of the Shadowhunters hangs in the balance as love and loss intertwine in this epic conclusion.

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2011

Clockwork Prince

By Cassandra Clare · Book #2 in the The Infernal Devices series

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

560 pages

4.4/5 Goodreads · 593,256 ratings

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Summary: In Victorian London's magical underworld, Tessa Gray's safety with the Shadowhunters is threatened by the vengeful Magister. With Will and Jem, she must uncover dark secrets and face betrayal. As Tessa's heart is torn between her allies, the trio's quest leads them to a manor of horrors. Can they outsmart the Magister and reveal the truth about Tessa's identity? As danger closes in, Tessa learns that even the purest hearts can be corrupted by secrets and lies. Will they survive the Magister's deadly game?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2022

In Myrtle Peril

By Elizabeth C. Bunce · Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery series

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

362 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 703 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old detective Myrtle Hardcastle faces a baffling case: a girl claiming to be a lost heiress and a murder with no visible victim. When her father, a lawyer, is hospitalized and witnesses a possible murder, Myrtle must unravel the truth. Is the heiress genuine or a fraud? Was the murder real or imagined? With her father's life at risk, Myrtle dives into a web of deception at the hospital, determined to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. Can she solve the mystery and protect her family from peril?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2021

Cold-Blooded Myrtle

By Elizabeth C. Bunce · Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery series

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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Summary: In Victorian England, twelve-year-old detective Myrtle Hardcastle faces a chilling mystery. A local merchant is murdered, and the killer uses Christmas displays to predict each crime. As Myrtle delves into a scandalous past, she must unravel the truth before the killer strikes again. Can she uncover the secrets of a cold case and stop a modern murderer?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

How to Get Away with Myrtle

By Elizabeth C. Bunce · Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery series

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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Summary: Young detective Myrtle Hardcastle is reluctantly on a train trip with her aunt, but when a priceless tiara and an investigator disappear, followed by a murder, her curiosity is piqued. With the local police clueless and Scotland Yard delayed, Myrtle must unravel the mystery herself. Armed with her wits and accompanied by her cat Peony, she navigates a washed-up carnival town to uncover which fellow traveler is a thief and a murderer. Can Myrtle solve the case before the train reaches its final stop?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

The Case of the Secret Tunnel

By Holly Webb, Marion Lindsay (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series

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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Summary: Young detective Maisie Hitchins suspects Mr. Fred Grange, a mysterious lodger, of theft. Her investigation reveals a hidden treasure and a perilous secret in the London Underground. As Maisie and her friends delve deeper, they find themselves entangled in a complex web of intrigue. Can Maisie unravel the truth before it's too late? Discover the secrets lurking beneath the city in this thrilling adventure.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2021

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche

By Nancy Springer · The New Adventures of Enola Holmes series

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 · 8,860 ratings

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Summary: Enola Holmes, the clever sister of Sherlock, faces a chilling mystery. When Letitia Glover seeks answers about her twin's suspicious death, Enola defies her brother to investigate. The enigmatic Earl of Dunhench and a mysterious black barouche hold dark secrets. With help from Sherlock and an old friend, Enola must unravel the truth before another life is lost. Can she solve the case and reveal the Earl's deadly secrets?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

The Case of the Vanishing Emerald

By Holly Webb, Marion Lindsay (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series

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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Summary: In Victorian London, actress Sarah Massey loses a precious emerald necklace, rumored to bring a curse. As her life unravels, she seeks help from young detective Maisie Hitchins. Amidst the theater's glamour, Maisie must uncover whether the necklace's curse is real or if jealousy lurks among the troupe. Can Maisie solve the mystery before the curse claims more victims?

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #16 in the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series

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 · 3,762 ratings

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Summary: Jack and Annie travel back to Victorian London, where they find Charles Dickens imprisoned. To save him, they must navigate foggy streets, wield magic, and enlist the aid of three mysterious ghosts. Can they prevent Dickens from ruining his life and ensure his timeless tales endure? This magical adventure blends history and fantasy, challenging the siblings in ways they never imagined.

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