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 503 books meet that maturity.

503 books

Nettle & Bone

T. Kingfisher

For readers exploring complex fairy tale retellings, this story champions bravery and justice, as a quiet princess gathe

Ages 13–18

The Golem Girls #2

The Golem Goddess

Robert Goozner

In this thrilling sequel, the Golem Girls embrace their robotic identity and burgeoning powers, but face new threats fro

Ages 10–14

Lumberjanes (Novels) #3

The Good Egg

Mariko Tamaki

For the reader who loves whimsical adventures, strong friendships, and embracing everyone's unique identity, this graphi

Ages 9–14

The One and Only Ivan #2

The One and Only Bob

Katherine Applegate

For children navigating big changes, this moving adventure explores courage, loyalty, and finding family, even amidst a

Ages 8–12

Growing Home

Beth Ferry

When a grumpy goldfish, a beloved houseplant, a curious spider, and a singing school plant gain magical powers, they mus

Ages 10–14

Socks

Beverly Cleary

For families welcoming a new baby, this story humorously explores a pet's feelings of displacement and finding their new

Ages 8–12

Warriors Super Edition #12

Squirrelflight's Hope

Erin Hunter

As tensions rise between the five warrior Clans over new borders, ThunderClan deputy Squirrelflight must choose between

Ages 10–14

Bad Kitty (Nick Bruel) #11

Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble

Nick Bruel

When a local cat shelter is destroyed, Kitty's family brings home a houseful of foster kittens, forcing the notoriously

Ages 8–12

Warriors #4

Rising Storm

Erin Hunter

As ThunderClan's deputy, Fireheart grapples with sinister omens, a troubled apprentice, and a devastated leader, all whi

Ages 10–14

Wings of Fire #3

The Hidden Kingdom

Tui T Sutherland

Glory, a RainWing dragonet, feels misunderstood by her tribe and the world. When her peaceful rainforest home is threate

Ages 10–14

The Wild Robot #1

The Wild Robot

Peter Brown

For readers who love stories of survival, self-discovery, and finding belonging in unexpected places, this book explores

Ages 8–12

Timmy Failure #2

Timmy Failure: Now Look What You've Done

Stephan Pastis

Timmy Failure, a comically self-confident detective, is on the case to solve a school competition mystery involving a st

Ages 10–14

The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett

For the child feeling like an outsider or grappling with big changes, this classic story offers comfort in finding belon

Ages 8–12

Bravelands #4

Oathkeeper

Erin Hunter

For readers who love epic animal adventures with high stakes and deep character bonds, this book explores themes of cour

Ages 9–12

Spirit Animals #4

Fire and Ice

Shannon Hale

For young adventurers who love epic quests, magical animal companions, and overcoming dark forces with a team of brave f

Ages 8–12

Spirit Animals #1

Wild Born

Brandon Mull

In the world of Erdas, four children discover a rare bond with legendary spirit animals. They must unite their powers an

Ages 8–12

Wings of Fire #10

Darkness of Dragons

Tui T. Sutherland

Qibli, a dragonet without magic, grapples with the temptation of power as he races to stop the ancient, all-powerful Dar

Ages 10–14

Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #3

The Hidden Kingdom

Tui T. Sutherland

Glory, a RainWing dragonet, feels misunderstood by her tribe and the world. When she and her friends seek refuge in the

Ages 8–12

Spirit Animals #2

Hunted

Maggie Stiefvater

In the world of Erdas, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan share a powerful bond with their spirit animals, granting them u

Ages 8–12

Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #4

The Dark Secret

Tui Sutherland

In this thrilling graphic novel adaptation, Starflight is forced into the dark, hidden world of the NightWings. Kidnappe

Ages 8–12

Harry Potter #3

The Prisoner of Azkaban

J. K. Rowling

For readers facing their fears and questioning trust, this thrilling adventure explores loyalty, justice, and discoverin

Ages 9–14

Beyonders #1

A World Without Heroes

Brandon Mull

For kids who dream of adventure and discover courage within, this epic tale follows a boy unexpectedly thrust into a wor

Ages 10–14

The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

Daniel Nayeri

Join young Monkey on a thrilling, humorous adventure across the 11th-century Silk Road as he tries to save his guardian,

Ages 8–12

Redwall #8

Outcast of Redwall

Brian Jacques

Raised by a kind mouse in peaceful Redwall Abbey, Veil the ferret struggles with his true nature. Banished after a crime

Ages 10–14

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