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 516 books meet that maturity.

516 books

SpongeBob Comics #1

SpongeBob Comics: Silly Sea Stories

Stephen Hillenburg

For the child who loves silly antics and underwater fun, this graphic novel offers a collection of quick, humorous stori

Ages 6–14

Psammead #2

The Phoenix and the Carpet

E. Nesbit

For children who love classic tales of discovery and magic, this story follows five British siblings on fantastical adve

Ages 8–12

Bone #1

Out from Boneville

Jeff Smith

After being exiled from Boneville, three quirky cousins find themselves separated and lost in a vast, dangerous valley.

Ages 8–14

Oz #5

The Road to Oz

L. Frank Baum

For the child who loves to embark on a grand adventure and meet a host of quirky characters along the way, this story ce

Ages 7–12

Oz #7

The Patchwork Girl of Oz

L. Frank Baum

For children who understand the urgency of a rescue mission, this Oz adventure follows Ojo as he gathers magical ingredi

Ages 8–12

The Last Ronin #2

The Last Ronin: Re-Evolution

Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz

Decades after the Last Ronin's victory, New York City is in decline, plagued by warring gangs. Casey Marie and her young

Ages 14–18

Wild Wings

Gill Lewis

When Iona discovers an endangered osprey nest in Scotland, she and her new friend Callum vow to protect it. After the bi

Ages 8–12

Swallows and Amazons #9

The Big Six

Arthur Ransome

For children who love a good mystery and tales of justice, this classic adventure follows a group of friends clearing th

Ages 8–12

Rebel Genius #1

Rebel Genius

Michael Dante DiMartino

Twelve-year-old Giacomo discovers he has a Genius, a magical birdlike creature embodying his creative spirit, in a world

Ages 8–12

The Land of Elyon #3

The Tenth City

Patrick Carman

For readers who love grand adventures and courageous heroes facing overwhelming odds, this book plunges into a fantastic

Ages 9–14

The Little Witch

Otfried Preussler

For the child who questions unfair rules or struggles to fit in, this tale celebrates finding your own definition of goo

Ages 8–12

Falling Up

Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein's third iconic poetry collection invites readers to a whimsical world of absurd humor and boundless ima

Ages 6–12

The WondLa Trilogy #1

The Search for WondLa

Tony DiTerlizzi

For the child grappling with feelings of loneliness and a sense of being different, Eva Nine's journey across an alien w

Ages 9–14

Cucumber Quest #1

Cucumber Quest: The Doughnut Kingdom

Gigi D.G.

For kids who love quirky humor and epic quests, this graphic novel stars a nerdy bunny magician and his heroic sister on

Ages 8–12

Letters from Father Christmas

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

For families who cherish Christmas traditions, this delightful collection offers a peek into the whimsical, sometimes ch

Ages 7–12

Greenwild #1

The World Behind the Door

Pari Thomson

When Daisy's mother vanishes, Daisy flees London through a hidden doorway into the Greenwild, a magical land bursting wi

Ages 9–12

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

E.T.A. Hoffmann

For the child enchanted by magic and seeking courage, this graphic novel brings a classic Christmas tale of bravery and

Ages 8–12

Nightshade #1

Nightshade

Andrea Cremer

Calla Tor's destiny is set: mate to an alpha wolf, guardian of sacred sites. But saving a human boy shatters her world,

Ages 14–18

Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods

Hal Johnson

For the child enchanted by myths and legends, this book offers a delightful dive into quirky North American folklore, sp

Ages 8–12

Nevermoor #3

Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow

Jessica Townsend

For middle grade readers who crave thrilling fantasy adventures, this book plunges heroine Morrigan Crow into a race aga

Ages 9–13

The Island on Bird Street

Uri Orlev

For the child grappling with difficult historical events and the power of human resilience, this gripping story explores

Ages 10–14

Oz #3

Ozma of Oz

L. Frank Baum

For adventurous children who love whimsical quests and brave heroines, this story transports readers to a magical land o

Ages 8–12

The Chronicles of Prydain #1

The Book of Three

Lloyd Alexander

When his oracular pig, Hen Wen, vanishes, Taran leaves his humble farm life behind for a grand adventure. Joined by an u

Ages 8–12

Little House #9

The First Four Years

Laura Ingalls Wilder

For families exploring themes of resilience and partnership, this book portrays the Ingalls-Wilder's challenging first y

Ages 9–14

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