Thriller books for kids
Mad Dogs
I. B. Gumnut, I B Gumnut, 2015
24 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure captivates and sparks children’s imagination.
Characters exhibit teamwork and resourcefulness.
Enhances critical thinking through engaging narrative.
Encourages dialogue on friendship and trust.

Mad Dogs
I. B. Gumnut, I B Gumnut, 2015
Award winning
He Knows You
Jill Lash, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Characters exemplify resilience and empathy.
Supports emotional and cognitive development.
Encourages interactive parent-child reading sessions.

He Knows You
Jill Lash, 2010
Deadly Hunter
Ann Evans, 1996
184 pages
Why to read
Action-packed adventure fuels curiosity and critical thinking.
Features brave, strategic characters ideal for role models.
Fosters resilience and problem-solving in young readers.
Engaging, fast-paced narrative enhances reading skills.

Deadly Hunter
Ann Evans, 1996
Award winning
In the Dark of the Night
Paul Stewart, 2008
40 pages
Why to read
Gripping adventure captivates and stimulates young minds.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for bonding over shared reading sessions.

In the Dark of the Night
Paul Stewart, 2008
Flight of the Blue Serpent
Tony Abbott, 2008
119 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story fuels children's imagination and creativity.
Features relatable characters promoting emotional intelligence development.
Encourages critical thinking through engaging plot twists.
Supports language skills and vocabulary expansion.

Flight of the Blue Serpent
Tony Abbott, 2008
Award winning
The Sinister Submarine
VJ Wells, 2011
122 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled mystery captivates young curious minds.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Enhances problem-solving with intriguing underwater puzzles.
Characters demonstrate teamwork and perseverance.

The Sinister Submarine
VJ Wells, 2011
Award winning
Final Cut
David Belbin, 1999
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Fosters critical thinking and deductive reasoning.
Captivates with suspenseful and relatable narrative.

Final Cut
David Belbin, 1999
Award winning
Double Danger
Summer Waters, 2009
178 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative boosts engagement and focus.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resilience.
Stimulates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Encourages exploration of relationships and empathy.
