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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For the child navigating the transition from being carefree to taking on big responsibilities, especially after experien

Ages 8–12

An Episode of Sparrows

Rumer Godden

For the child who feels overlooked or seeks a sense of agency, this poignant classic shows how a tiny patch of earth can

Ages 9–14

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

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

Ages 12–18

Freddy the Pig #2

Freddy Goes to the North Pole

Walter R. Brooks

For the child who loves quirky animals and grand journeys, this classic tale follows a clever pig and his barnyard frien

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

Ages 12–16

Little House #7

Little Town on the Prairie

Laura Ingalls Wilder

For the teenager beginning to balance family duty with personal dreams. Laura navigates her first job, school challenges

Ages 8–12

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

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

Hank the Cowdog #40

The Secret Laundry Monster Files

John R. Erickson

For the child who loves to laugh at silly misunderstandings and bumbling heroes. This ranch mystery turns a simple chore

Ages 8–12

Hank the Cowdog #1

The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

John R. Erickson

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

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

Rats of NIMH #1

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

Robert C. O'Brien

For the child facing a scary situation where they feel small and powerless. This classic tale proves that even the tiny

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

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

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

Ages 8–12

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

The Logan Family Saga #1

The Land

Mildred D. Taylor

For the child navigating a world where they don't quite fit in, this powerful prequel explores the resilience needed to

Ages 12–18

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

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

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

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

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

Ages 12–18

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

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