Farming & Gardening Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about farming & gardening recommended for kids ages 12–18.

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The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

For the child who loves a good laugh and needs to see that even big mistakes can be handled with grit and a sense of hum

Ages 8–12

Books for a Better Earth

Eating to Save the Planet

Anne Broyles

For the child who wants to help the environment but doesn't know where to start, this guide shows how small choices at m

Ages 8–12

Phoenix Rising

Karen Hesse

For the teenager grappling with the fragility of life and the courage it takes to love someone in the face of certain lo

For the young adult navigating the weight of unexpected responsibility and the quiet process of rebuilding a life after

Ages 12–18

Hank the Cowdog #2

The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

John R. Erickson

For the child who loves a good laugh and needs to see that even the most 'official' experts make hilarious mistakes.

Ages 8–12

Life: An Exploded Diagram

Mal Peet

For the teen processing big questions about class, history, and how global tensions like the threat of nuclear war can s

Ages 14–18

The Mostly True Story of Jack

Kelly Barnhill

For the child who feels invisible in a noisy world, this eerie tale explores finding your hidden strength when shadows s

Ages 8–12

Anne of Green Gables #1

Anne of Green Gables

L.M. Montgomery

For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to fit in, this story shows how a big imagination and a loving hea

Ages 9–14

Freddy the Pig #1

Freddy Goes to Florida

Walter R. Brooks

For the child who loves a grand adventure and talking animals, follow Freddy the Pig and his farmyard friends on a humor

Ages 8–12

Bone Gap

Laura Ruby

For the teen who feels unseen or misunderstood, this lyrical mystery explores how we perceive beauty and the courage req

For the child who loves a classic adventure where the underdog—or underpig—uses brains and bravery to outsmart a bully a

Ages 8–12

Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp

Jerry Stanley

For the child curious about history's hardest times, this inspiring account shows how displaced families and kids built

Ages 9–14

A World Away

Nancy Grossman

For the teenager grappling with how to honor their roots while following their own path, this story explores the tension

For the teen who loves high stakes and gadgets, this pulse pounding thriller explores the weight of responsibility when

Ages 10–15

The Fire Pony

Rodman Philbrick

For the child navigating a complicated family bond while trying to find their own path. A boy balances his love for a wi

Ages 10–14

Carolina Crow Girl

Valerie Hobbs

For the child who feels like the 'grown-up' in their relationship with an unconventional parent and longs for a place to

Ages 8–12

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm #1

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

Kate Douglas Wiggin

For the child feeling like a 'square peg' in a round hole, this classic explores finding your place while staying true t

Ages 9–13

Ivy Takes Care

Rosemary Wells

For the child feeling left behind during school break, this story shows how responsibility and caring for others can men

Ages 8–12

The Children of the New Forest

Frederick Marryat

For the young reader who loves stories of resilience and survival, this classic tale explores how four siblings thrive w

For the child who loves outsmarting the grown-ups, this classic farmyard adventure combines a summer camping trip with a

Ages 8–12

What Is the Story Of? #7

What Is the Story of Anne of Green Gables?

Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ

For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to fit in, this biography of Anne Shirley explores finding a place

Ages 8–12

The Root Cellar

Janet Lunn

For the child feeling like an outsider after a family loss. Rose finds connection and a sense of belonging through a mag

Ages 9–13

Bronze and Sunflower

Cao Wenxuan

For the child learning how deep friendship and family love can bridge the gap between different worlds, even in the face

Ages 9–13

Under the Lilacs

Louisa May Alcott

For children navigating the aftermath of loss or seeking a place to belong, this Victorian classic offers a path toward

Ages 8–12

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