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

Pellinor #4

The Singing

Alison Croggon

Perfect for young adventurers seeking a sprawling journey, this epic fantasy explores courage, resilience, and the power

Ages 10–14

Pax #2

Pax, Journey Home

Sara Pennypacker

A year after their separation, Peter, newly orphaned and burdened by grief, joins a group dedicated to healing the land.

Ages 10–14

CatStronauts #2

CatStronauts: Race to Mars

Drew Brockington

The CatStronauts are back, fresh off saving the world, but now they face their biggest challenge yet: a global space rac

Ages 8–12

Henry Huggins #1

Henry Huggins

Beverly Cleary

Henry Huggins is an ordinary boy who finds himself in funny scrapes with his dog, Ribsy, and his neighborhood friends on

Ages 8–12

The Bad Guys #8

The Bad Guys in Superbad

Aaron Blabey

Mr. Wolf and his crew of 'Bad Guys' unexpectedly gain superpowers, but they are far from perfect. With the world-destroy

Ages 8–12

Thea Stilton #12

Thea Stilton and the Prince's Emerald

Thea Stilton

When their friend Ashvin faces trouble in India, the Thea Sisters race to help. Monkeys are stealing jewels, and it's up

Ages 8–12

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland #1

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

Fall down the rabbit hole into a world of whimsy and wonder, where Lewis Carroll's classic narrative meets the iconic, p

Ages 6–12

Warriors Super Edition #14

Leopardstar's Honor

Erin Hunter

Join Leopardfur as she navigates her destiny to save RiverClan, confronting ambitious rivals and making difficult decisi

Ages 10–14

The Bad Guys #12

The Bad Guys: The One?!

Aaron Blabey

Wolf and his gang of 'Bad Guys' are trying to be heroes, but things get wild when terrible powers, evil allies, and inte

Ages 8–12

InvestiGators #3

InvestiGators: Off the Hook

John Patrick Green

Secret agent alligators Mango and Brash are back for another zany adventure, donning their fanciest vests to fight crime

Ages 8–12

Legends of Lotus Island #1

The Guardian Test

Christina Soontornvat

Young Plum is thrilled to join the Guardian Academy on Lotus Island, where kids transform into magical creatures to prot

Ages 8–12

The Children and the Wolves

Adam Rapp

Three troubled teenagers abduct a four-year-old girl, Frog, who finds solace in a video game about wolves that eerily mi

Ages 12–18

Stink #13

Stink and the Hairy Scary Spider

Megan McDonald

Stink loves science but hates spiders. With his sister Judy's help, he attempts desensitization therapy, leading to a fa

Ages 8–12

Willa of the Wood #1

Willa of the Wood

Robert Beatty

For readers who care deeply about nature and wonder what it's like to bridge different worlds, this story offers a poign

Ages 10–14

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12

The Getaway

Jeff Kinney

The Heffley family seeks rest and relaxation on a tropical island, but sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous cri

Ages 8–12

Warriors: The Broken Code #5

The Place of No Stars

Erin Hunter

Suspicion reigns among the five warrior Clans after their deputy vanishes with an impostor. They must confront a terrify

Ages 10–14

Dog Diaries #1

A Middle School Story

James Patterson

Junior, Rafe Khatchadorian's lovable but misbehaving mutt, faces the ultimate challenge: obedience school. With the thre

Ages 8–12

Thea Stilton #22

Thea Stilton and the Tropical Treasure

Thea Stilton

While on a tropical vacation, the Thea Sisters stumble upon an old pirate map that might lead to legendary treasure. The

Ages 8–12

Snapdragon

Kat Leyh

For readers seeking to discover their inner magic and find acceptance in unexpected friendships, this graphic novel cele

Ages 9–14

The Bad Guys #11

The Bad Guys: Dawn of the Underlord

Aaron Blabey

These hilarious wannabe heroes, who look like Bad Guys but do good deeds, have finally saved the world. But their celebr

Ages 8–12

Wishtree

Katherine Applegate

Red, an ancient oak wishtree, and her crow friend Bongo, observe the neighborhood. When a new family moves in and faces

Ages 8–12

Geronimo Stilton #71

Geronimo On Ice!

Geronimo Stilton

Geronimo Stilton must learn to ice skate to enter a championship and protect antique silver skates, which hold clues to

Ages 8–12

Real Pigeons #12

Real Pigeons Power Up

Andrew McDonald

When a cursed hole and a tongue monster threaten the city, the Real Pigeons discover their powers have vanished. These h

Ages 8–12

Thea Stilton #1

Thea Stilton and the Dragon's Code

Thea Stilton

For young readers who love solving mysteries with a spirited team of friends, this adventure is packed with teamwork and

Ages 7–12

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