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 526 books meet that maturity.

526 books

Vanishing Life: The Mystery of Mass Extinctions

Jeff Hecht

Explore the fascinating phenomenon of mass extinctions, delving into geological evidence, evolution, fossilization, and

Ages 12–18

Our Secret, Siri Aang

Cristina Kessler

Namelok, a Masai girl, faces a difficult choice: uphold tradition by marrying, or fight for her freedom and protect a bl

Ages 12–18

Pegasus #1

Pegasus

Robin McKinley

On her 12th birthday, Princess Sylvi is bound to her Pegasus, Ebon, through a thousand-year-old alliance. Their unusuall

Ages 12–18

Escape from Exile

Robert Levy

Daniel, a thirteen-year-old, finds himself in the strange land of Lithia after a blizzard. He discovers his ability to c

Ages 9–12

Evie's Magic Bracelet #4

The Enchanted Puppy

Jessica Ennis-Hill, Elen Caldecott

Evie receives a magic bracelet that can bring toys to life, and when her stuffed puppy comes alive with a mind of its ow

Ages 8–12

The Gateway Trilogy #1

Billy Thunder and the Night Gate

Isobelle Carmody

Rage Winnoway's mother is in a coma after a terrible accident, prompting Rage to seek healing magic in a strange, danger

Ages 12–18

Plain Rude

Linda Aronson

Ian Rude pretends to be an environmentalist to win over the gorgeous Suzie, but gets blackmailed by the 'mental' Natasha

Ages 8–12

The Empress of Elsewhere

Theresa Nelson

Join Jimmy and his sister as they care for a runaway capuchin monkey and help their elderly neighbor's granddaughter con

Ages 8–12

Rats of NIMH #2

Racso and the Rats of NIMH

Jane Leslie Conly

Timothy Frisby, a field mouse, joins forces with the spirited young rat Racso. Together, they must protect a hidden comm

Ages 8–12

Pet Trouble #1

Runaway Retriever

Tui T. Sutherland

Parker is thrilled with his new golden retriever, Merlin, until he discovers Merlin's unusual habit: he continually esca

Ages 8–12

Call Me Alastair

Cory Leonardo

Alastair, an anxious African grey parrot, dreams of flying free with his sister Aggie. When they are separated, Alastair

Ages 8–12

The Bad Guys #19

The Bad Guys: The Serpent and the Beast

Aaron Blabey

Join Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Shark in their nineteenth laugh-out-loud graphic novel adventure. These "

Ages 8–12

Blart #2

The Boy Who Was Wanted Dead Or Alive - Or Both

Dominic Barker

Blart's hilarious and unforgettable adventure continues in this fantasy tale, reminiscent of The Princess Bride meets Mo

Ages 10–14

The Nature of the Beast

Janni Howker

Bill Coward's life spirals as his father's mill shuts down and a savage beast terrorizes their English village. He must

Ages 8–12

Limberlost #1

Freckles

Gene Stratton-Porter

Freckles, a one-handed orphan, takes a daunting job guarding valuable timber in Indiana's wild Limberlost Swamp. Frighte

Ages 12–18

Airy Fairy #1

Magic Mix-Up

Margaret Ryan

Airy Fairy dreads her academy's camping holiday, but with magical mishaps, trampled tents, and runaway porridge, this tr

Ages 12–18

Warriors #2

Fire and Ice

Erin Hunter

Fireheart must navigate clan rivalries and secret betrayals in the forest while questioning his own loyalty and identity

Ages 8–12

Wolves, Boys, & Other Things that Might Kill Me

Kristen Chandler

In a town divided over Yellowstone's wolves, KJ navigates high school, romance, and environmental politics while finding

Ages 9–14

Doctor Dolittle #1

The Story of Doctor Dolittle

Hugh Lofting, Kathryn Knight

Join Doctor Dolittle, a kind physician who talks to animals, on a grand adventure to Africa to cure a mysterious monkey

Ages 8–12

A Horse to Remember

Sam Savitt

After Mike Benson buys a wild horse, he discovers its secret past as a champion racer and works to return the animal to

Ages 8–12

Sonata #1

For Riley Red

Phoebe Stone

Rachel and her friends navigate personal trauma while teaming up to save a neglected zoo elephant in this moving story a

Ages 10–14

Horrible Geography #1

Odious Oceans

Anita Ganeri

Dive into the deep with this humorous look at the ocean’s gritty bits, from poisonous pufferfish to perilous pirates and

Ages 12–18