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

Thea Stilton #20

Thea Stilton and the Missing Myth

Thea Stilton

Join the Thea Sisters on a vacation to Greece that turns into a high-stakes mystery. When a lead actor vanishes right be

Ages 8–12

Feral #1

Feral Nights

Cynthia Leitich Smith

When werecat Yoshi tracks his missing sister to Austin, he uncovers a murder investigation and a dangerous kidnapping ri

Ages 12–18

A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon

Karen Romano Young

Socially awkward Pearl loves her library, but it's slated for closure. When a statue's head goes missing, Pearl, her new

Ages 10–14

Timmy Failure #7

Timmy Failure: The Book You're Not Supposed to Have

Stephan Pastis

Join Timmy Failure, a self-proclaimed detective, as he navigates a world he believes is filled with 'buffoons.' Banned f

Ages 10–14

Nature Girl

Carl Hiaasen

This darkly humorous novel, rife with adult themes, explicit language, and violence, is explicitly NOT for children desp

Ages 18–18

Sing Down the Moon

Scott O'Dell

For readers exploring stories of resilience in the face of immense hardship and forced displacement, this novel beautifu

Ages 10–14

The Deptford Histories #2

The Oaken Throne

Robin Jarvis

For readers seeking a dark, immersive animal fantasy with epic battles and heroic quests, this gripping tale explores br

Ages 10–14

Katt vs. Dogg #1

Katt vs. Dogg

James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein

In a world divided by a fierce rivalry between katts and doggs, Oscar and Molly are raised to despise each other. When t

Ages 10–14

The Christmas Pig

J. K. Rowling

For children navigating loss or big changes, this magical adventure explores themes of love, grief, and the unbreakable

Ages 8–12

Father Water, Mother Woods

Gary Paulsen

Join acclaimed author Gary Paulsen on his exhilarating adventures through the North Woods. These essays recount his expe

Ages 8–12

Vet Volunteers #2

Homeless

Laurie Halse Anderson

Sunita, an 11-year-old volunteer at the Wild at Heart Animal Clinic, discovers a large colony of feral cats. She must ra

Ages 8–12

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

L. Frank Baum

For families curious about the true origins of Santa Claus, this enchanting tale reveals how kindness and the spirit of

Ages 7–12

Black Beauty

Anna Sewell

For readers who care deeply about animals, this poignant story fosters empathy, resilience, and an understanding of kind

Ages 9–14

Thea Stilton #3

Thea Stilton and the Ghost of the Shipwreck

Thea Stilton

For readers who crave exciting mysteries, this book delivers a thrilling underwater adventure where friendship and teamw

Ages 8–12

Pocket Bear

Katherine Applegate

From Katherine Applegate comes a poignant story about Pocket Bear, a stuffed toy born during WWI, who now leads a commun

Ages 10–14

Warriors #5

A Dangerous Path

Erin Hunter

For the child who loves intense animal fantasy, this book explores loyalty, betrayal, and courage when a warrior cat lea

Ages 9–14

Lad #1

Lad: a Dog

Albert Payson Terhune

Follow the thrilling adventures of Lad, a brave and loyal rough collie, through a series of interconnected short stories

Ages 8–14

The Chronicles of Narnia #3

The Horse and His Boy

C.S. Lewis

For the child grappling with big life changes and seeking their true place, this classic adventure explores courage, loy

Ages 8–12

The Land of Oz #13

The Magic of Oz

L. Frank Baum

For readers enchanted by magical lands and epic battles, this classic Oz adventure explores themes of right and wrong, t

Ages 8–12

Babymouse: Tales from the Locker #4

Curtain Call

Jennifer L. Holm

When Babymouse auditions for the school play, she dreams of the lead, but ends up as Clown #2. She'll need all her newfo

Ages 8–12

Warriors: The Broken Code #6

A Light in the Mist

Erin Hunter

In the thrilling conclusion to the Broken Code arc, the warrior Clans face their greatest challenge yet. An impostor's r

Ages 10–14

The One and Only #4

The One and Only Family

Katherine Applegate

For families navigating the complexities of parenthood and remembering their own roots, this poignant tale explores the

Ages 8–12

Voice of the Wild #1

A Wolf Called Wander

Rosanne Parry

Follow Swift, a young wolf, as he embarks on a perilous thousand-mile journey across the Pacific Northwest after his pac

Ages 10–14

Real Pigeons #4

Real Pigeons Splash Back

Andrew McDonald

Join Rock, Frillback, Tumbler, Homey, and Grandpouter, the Real Pigeons, as they splash into new adventures. They'll fac

Ages 8–12

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