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 530 books meet that maturity.

530 books

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

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

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

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

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

InvestiGators #5

InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder

John Patrick Green

The InvestiGators, Mango and Brash, are back with a giant robot HQ and a new case involving 'Boulder Buddies' and a pote

Ages 8–12

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

Oz #11

The Lost Princess of Oz

L. Frank Baum

When Princess Ozma and all the magic of Oz vanish, Dorothy and her friends embark on a determined search for their belov

Ages 8–12

The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep

Allan Wolf

For readers grappling with immense challenges or curious about historical endurance, this powerful verse novel offers a

Ages 14–18

Ramona #1

Beezus and Ramona

Beverly Cleary

For parents dealing with sibling squabbles, this timeless classic offers a humorous and perceptive look at the joys and

Ages 8–12

Wringer

Jerry Spinelli

For a child grappling with the pressure to conform to harmful traditions or stand up for what's right, this story sensit

Ages 9–13

A Series of Unfortunate Events #2

The Reptile Room

Lemony Snicket

For readers who cheer for underdogs and unravel mysteries, join the Baudelaire orphans as they desperately try to expose

Ages 8–12

Geronimo Stilton #34

Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent

Geronimo Stilton

Geronimo Stilton, a timid journalist mouse, finds himself thrust into the world of espionage when he must go undercover

Ages 8–12

The Bad Guys #5

The Bad Guys: Intergalactic Gas

Aaron Blabey

Join Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Shark as they embark on an intergalactic mission to save the world. Expec

Ages 8–12

The Bad Guys #2

The Bad Guys: Mission Unpluckable

Aaron Blabey

Wolf, Shark, Snake, and Piranha are determined to prove they're heroes by saving chickens from a high-tech farm. Their b

Ages 8–12

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