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Dogs Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Dogs Books for Ages 12–18

Dog books for older readers tend toward the profound. The responsibility of caring for another creature, the grief of losing one, and the way a dog can become the most important relationship in a teenager's life. These 734 books honor all of it.

734 books

Cover of The Case of the Hooking Bull

Hank the Cowdog #23

The Case of the Hooking Bull

John R. Erickson

For the child who loves to laugh at high-stakes misunderstandings, this ranch mystery follows a bumbling but loyal dog t

Cover of Stone Fox

John Reynolds Gardiner

Young Willy and his dog Searchlight enter a high-stakes dogsled race against the legendary Stone Fox to win the prize mo

Cover of The Westie Winter

The Westie Winter

For the child dreaming of a furry friend or a special project with a grandparent. This cozy winter tale celebrates the b

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Cover of Figment, Your Dog, Speaking

A Riverview Story

Figment, Your Dog, Speaking

Laura Hawkins

Marcella loves telling tall tales to get attention, but her life gets complicated when a talking dog arrives with the po

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Case of the Twisted Kitty

Hank the Cowdog #38

The Case of the Twisted Kitty

John R. Erickson

Hank the Cowdog is in the doghouse after a car ends up in a snowdrift, and he is certain Pete the Barncat is the masterm

Cover of Soulmates

For the child who feels an unexplainable, instant connection with their pet or is curious about the mysteries of the uni

Cover of The Case of the Swirling Killer Tornado

Hank the Cowdog #41

The Case of the Swirling Killer Tornado

John R. Erickson

For the child who enjoys a belly laugh while learning about bravery, this ranch adventure tackles the jitters of facing

Cover of Dogstar

For the child who misses their pet or loves a wacky adventure, this space quest follows a family determined to bring eve

Cover of Charity at Home

The Horseshoe Trilogies #6

Charity at Home

For the child learning to find their place in a new community. When a neighbor is hospitalized, Mandy steps in to care f

Cover of The Tale of Rescue

The Tale of Rescue

Michael J. Rosen

For children who love stories of brave animals and the quiet power of the natural world, this lyrical tale explores the

Cover of Dogs: From Predators to Protectors

Science Comics #5

Dogs: From Predators to Protectors

For the child who asks 'Why?' about everything dog-related: discover the science behind our furry friends through an eng

Cover of The Pup Days of Summer

The Pup Days of Summer

Kelly Leigh Miller

For the child navigating the highs and lows of seasonal changes and social circles, this playful tale explores how to ke

Cover of It's a Dog's Life / Murder in the Middle Pasture

Hank the Cowdog #3

It's a Dog's Life / Murder in the Middle Pasture

John R. Erickson

Hank the Cowdog, head of ranch security, is on the case to track down a gang of wild dogs after a mysterious crime in th

Cover of Understanding Dogs

Usborne First Pets

Understanding Dogs

For the family preparing to welcome a new dog or the curious child who wants to know why their pet behaves the way they

Cover of The Dog, Ray

Daisy is shocked to wake up as a dog named Ray, but she is determined to use her new paws and old memories to find her w

Cover of Castaways of the Flying Dutchman

Castaways of the Flying Dutchman #1

Castaways of the Flying Dutchman

A boy and his dog travel through centuries on a legendary ghost ship, arriving in a 19th-century village to solve ancien

Cover of The Curse of the Incredible Priceless Corncob

Hank the Cowdog #30

The Curse of the Incredible Priceless Corncob

John R. Erickson

Hank the Cowdog thinks he has finally struck it rich with a special corncob, but his arch-enemy Pete the Barncat might h

Cover of Straydog

A sharp-witted teenager with a tough exterior finds an unexpected sense of belonging and purpose while volunteering at a

Cover of The Case of the Missing Cat

Hank the Cowdog #15

The Case of the Missing Cat

John R. Erickson

Pete the barncat has pulled a fast one and stolen the Head of Ranch Security job, leaving the cowdog in a hilarious scra

Cover of I, Cosmo

Carlie Sorosiak

For the child navigating the uncertainty of parents separating, this story offers comfort through the eyes of a devoted

Cover of The Case of the Fiddle-Playing Fox

Hank the Cowdog #12

The Case of the Fiddle-Playing Fox

John R. Erickson

Hank the Cowdog juggles a crush on a beautiful collie with a baffling case of disappearing eggs and a fiddle-playing fox

Cover of All the Small Wonderful Things

All the Small Wonderful Things

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big changes or finds making friends tricky, this gentle story follows an autistic

Cover of Bound for Home

Meika Hashimoto

For the child who fears being separated from family, this high stakes journey through the wild validates their anxiety w

Cover of The Case of the Shipwrecked Tree

Hank the Cowdog #45

The Case of the Shipwrecked Tree

John R. Erickson

Hank the dog and Little Alfred find themselves in a heap of trouble while playing pirates in the backyard.

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