Children's Collection
Secondhand Children's Books
Buying secondhand children's books is one of the easiest ways to fill a bookshelf without breaking the budget. Every book here was once loved by someone else, and each one is photographed exactly as it is, so what you see in the listing is what arrives on your doorstep. Browse adventure and mystery classics, fantasy and magic, funny and silly stories, real life and growing up, or young adult crossover.
UK postage from £2.90. Free UK delivery on all orders £15 and over.
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Adventure & Mystery Classics
Timeless tales for budding explorers and detectives.
Fantasy & Magic
Dragons, wizards and worlds beyond the wardrobe.
Funny & Silly
Stories guaranteed to get the giggles going.
Real Life & Growing Up
Honest, heartfelt stories about the world as it really is.
Young Adult Crossover
For readers ready to level up their next chapter.
What Our Customers Say
10 Nov 2026
Great Service
I’m Prolific reader, at least one a week and it is wonderful to be able to get good condition used books at affordable prices. Very prompt, well-packed delivery too. All in all great experience.
06 Nov 2026
Reading the classics
I am reading more of the classics and was looking for cheap reading editions. Came across strangebooks randomly and ended up buying 6 books at once. I like that the photos show the condition of the book extremely well. All arrived fast and in the condition listed in the website. Thank you!
05 Nov 2026
Got what I wanted
Managed to snag a book not available elsewhere except at a ludicrous price. Well done, Strangebooks.
NEWS & BLOG
From the bookshelf
News from the shop, reading guides and curious finds.
Christmas Gift Guide 2026
Secondhand book gifts for every reader, from cosy crime to ghost stories, plus handmade book sleeves and art prints. Last UK order date Monday 14 December.
Read moreLast Posting Dates for Christmas
Buying books for Christmas 2026? Here are the last order dates.
Read moreBook Donations
Got books to clear? StrangeBooks takes donations in any condition, damaged ones included. Free collection within about 10 miles of Basingstoke.
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