Animals Books for Ages 12–18

For teenagers, animal books become more complex: conservation, ethics, the science of animal cognition, and fiction that uses animals to explore what it means to be human. These 549 books meet that maturity.

549 books

Geronimo Stilton #72

The Hawaiian Heist

Geronimo Stilton

Geronimo Stilton heads to Hawaii to solve a sparkling mystery: a famous necklace is targeted by a thief. Can he catch th

Ages 8–12

Lucky You

Carl Hiaasen

This gritty, satirical novel delves into adult themes of crime, prejudice, and environmental activism, with a determined

Ages 16–18

Animorphs #38

The Arrival

Katherine Applegate

For readers craving thrilling alien battles, this book also explores deep themes of communication, loss, and complex ide

Ages 9–14

The Books of Bayern #1

The Goose Girl

Shannon Hale

For children who feel out of place or face big changes, this fantasy empowers them to discover their unique voice and in

Ages 10–14

Randolph Caldecott: The Man Who Could Not Stop Drawing

Leonard S. Marcus

This unique biography celebrates Randolph Caldecott, the British artist whose innovative illustrations revolutionized ch

Ages 12–18

Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts #1

Immortal Guardians

Eliot Schrefer

In the world of Erdas, four special children and their legendary spirit animals face a heart-pounding adventure. An anci

Ages 8–12

Bad Kitty

Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet

Nick Bruel

Even the naughtiest kitties get sick, leading to a dreaded vet visit. Follow Bad Kitty's hilarious, anxiety-filled, and

Ages 8–12

Horrible Histories #10

Terrible Trenches

Terry Deary

For the curious child who wants to discover the gruesome, funny, and utterly real details of World War I life, from lice

Ages 8–12

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway

Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley and his family embark on a tropical island getaway, hoping for relaxation. Instead, their vacation quickly

Ages 8–12

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20

Partypooper

Jeff Kinney

For the child who expects an epic birthday, only to face comical chaos and unexpected lessons in party planning and coll

Ages 8–12

Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us

John Green

John Green, a leading authority, compiles over 40 years of research and thousands of reports on Sasquatch, examining evi

Ages 10–16

The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth

Norton Juster

Milo, perpetually bored, finds a mysterious tollbooth that transports him to the Kingdom of Wisdom. Joined by a watchdog

Ages 10–14

The Books of Pellinor #2

The Riddle

Alison Croggon

Maerad, a gifted young Bard, flees corruption and journeys across a vibrant fantasy world, honing her magic and confront

Ages 12–18

A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #7

Operation Orca

Ron Roy

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on an Alaskan adventure, but their whale-watching trip takes a mysterious turn when a baby

Ages 8–12

Little Women #3

Little Men

Louisa May Alcott

For children learning right from wrong and navigating new friendships, this classic explores moral growth and the unique

Ages 9–14

Ruby Oliver #2

The Boy Book

E. Lockhart

For children exploring kindness, self-worth, and resilience in the face of hardship, this tale follows a unique boy on a

Ages 9–12

Horrible Histories

Terrible Thames

Terry Deary

For the curious child who loves gruesome facts and hilarious tales, this book dives into the "terrible" history of Londo

Ages 8–12

The Deptford Histories #1

The Alchemist's Cat

Robin Jarvis

In a vivid 17th-century London, a group of orphaned cats finds themselves entangled in a dangerous plot of dark magic an

Ages 12–18

Mother Goose in Prose

L. Frank Baum

Discover the imaginative origins of classic nursery rhymes like "Old King Cole" and "Little Bo-Peep" as L. Frank Baum ex

Ages 8–12

Horrible Histories

England

Terry Deary

For kids who think history is boring, this book is packed with gross, gory, and hilarious facts about England that will

Ages 8–12

What Comes After

Steve Watkins

For a teen navigating profound grief, family abuse, and the fight for justice for voiceless farm animals, balanced with

Ages 14–18

Amulet #1

The Stonekeeper

Kazu Kibuishi

For families navigating grief and new beginnings, this graphic novel offers an imaginative escape where two siblings dis

Ages 8–12

Thea Stilton #8

Thea Stilton: Big Trouble in the Big Apple

Thea Stilton

For the young detective who loves fast-paced adventures and solving mysteries in exciting cities, this book offers teamw

Ages 8–12

The Saddle Creek Riders #1

The Lost Foal Mystery

Wren Willowbrook

For readers exploring what it means to care for a fragile creature. This story teaches responsibility and empathy when f

Ages 10–14

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