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 515 books meet that maturity.

515 books

Stink #8

Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout

Megan McDonald

Stink is stuck in Polliwog swim class, terrified of putting his face in the water. But after a strange encounter with a

Ages 8–12

Artemis Fowl #6

Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox

Eoin Colfer

For the reader who loves a thrilling challenge, this book explores what happens when a brilliant anti-hero must risk eve

Ages 10–14

The Chronicles of Narnia #1

The Magician's Nephew

C.S. Lewis

Follow Digory and Polly as they are whisked away by a mischievous uncle's magic rings to a dying world and then witness

Ages 6–12

Pet Trouble #3

Mud-Puddle Poodle

Tui T. Sutherland

Rosie wants a prim and proper poodle, but her new pup prefers mud puddles to fancy pillows. Can Rosie learn to love her

Ages 8–12

Bad Kitty (Nick Bruel) #14

Bad Kitty Gets a Phone

Nick Bruel

Kitty is determined to get a cell phone, and she won't be good until her owners cave. Join Bad Kitty in a full-color gra

Ages 8–12

Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #4

Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood

Nathan Hale

Dive into the trenches of World War I with Nathan Hale's unique graphic novel, featuring personified animals and true, o

Ages 8–12

Real Pigeons #8

Real Pigeons Spy High

Andrew McDonald

Ever wonder why pigeons act so weird? They're actually secret agents! This eighth book in the hilarious series features

Ages 8–12

The Bad Guys #4

The Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens

Aaron Blabey

Get ready for hilarious chaos as Mr. Wolf and his crew, the Bad Guys, must save the world from Dr. Marmalade's adorable

Ages 8–12

Redwall #20

Doomwyte

Brian Jacques

When young mouse Bisky uncovers a fabled treasure, the creatures of Redwall Abbey must face deadly ravens and vicious sn

Ages 10–14

The Great American Elephant Chase

Gillian Cross

For the child who loves grand adventures, unlikely friendships, and stories of courage against unfair odds, this tale ce

Ages 9–12

Warriors #6

The Darkest Hour

Erin Hunter

As Tigerstar's quest for power threatens the entire forest, Firestar must decipher a cryptic prophecy to save the warrio

Ages 10–14

Timmy Failure #4

Timmy Failure: Sanitized for Your Protection

Stephan Pastis

Timmy Failure, the world's greatest detective, is on the run in this fourth volume, embarking on a wild cross-country tr

Ages 10–14

Henry Huggins #4

Henry and the Paper Route

Beverly Cleary

For the child eager to prove their capabilities, this classic story celebrates the triumphs and trials of growing up wit

Ages 8–12

Real Pigeons #7

Real Pigeons Flex Feathers

Andrew McDonald

The Real Pigeons are back, using their unique 'Pigeon Powers' to fight crime and solve three new, laugh-out-loud mysteri

Ages 8–12

Ghetto Cowboy #1

Concrete Cowboy

G. Neri

For the teen struggling to find their place after a big move, this story shows how unexpected communities can become fam

Ages 13–17

No Sam! #1

They Call Me No Sam!

Drew Daywalt

Meet Sam, an "insolent" pug whose bizarre interpretations of the world lead him to chew up hair dryers and harass potent

Ages 8–12

Thea Stilton #18

Thea Stilton and the Great Tulip Heist

Thea Stilton

The Thea Sisters embark on a thrilling mystery in Holland when a friend's botanist father vanishes, connected to a rare

Ages 8–12

Real Pigeons #6

Real Pigeons Get Bready

Andrew McDonald

The Real Pigeons are back, but crime-fighting is tough when the mayor bans all birds, a bread monster is loose, and evil

Ages 8–12

Olivia Kidney #1

Olivia Kidney

Ellen Potter

Twelve-year-old Olivia is tired of moving, but her new apartment building is anything but ordinary. She finds a psychic,

Ages 8–12

Someday Angeline #1

Someday Angeline

Louis Sachar

For the exceptionally bright child who feels misunderstood, this story explores the challenges of being different, findi

Ages 8–12

Maniac Magee

Jerry Spinelli

Jeffrey Lionel "Maniac" Magee becomes a local legend for his incredible feats, but his real quest is to find a place whe

Ages 9–14

White Spirit Animals: Prophets of Change

J. Zohara Meyerhoff Hieronimus

Explore the profound spiritual lessons of White Spirit Animals like the White Bear, Lion, Elephant, Wolf, and Buffalo. T

Ages 12–16

Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #3

Shattered Sky

Erin Hunter

With their territory seized by the sinister Darktail and his rogue cats, Alderheart must embrace his destiny and fulfill

Ages 8–12

Spirit Riding Free #3

Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy Race

Stacia Deutsch

For children navigating the ups and downs of friendship, this book explores how to resolve conflicts and embrace teamwor

Ages 8–12

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