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Travel & Exploration Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Travel & Exploration Books for Ages 12–18

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

1,242 books

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The Royal Diaries #4

Marie Antoinette: Princess of Versailles

Step inside the private diary of young Antonia as she navigates the nerves and grand expectations of her journey to beco

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Dragonbreath #6

Lair of the Bat Monster

For the child who thrives on quirky humor and hybrid storytelling, this adventure follows a nervous sidekick who must fi

Cover of General Winston's Daughter

General Winston's Daughter

For the teen beginning to question the status quo, this story explores the awakening of a young woman's conscience in a

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I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This #2

Jacqueline Woodson

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On the run from their abusive father, Lena and Dion disguise themselves and travel in search of family and a place where

Ages 12–16

Cover of Only In Your Dreams

Only In Your Dreams

Cecily von Ziegesar

High school is over and the Upper East Side is heating up as friends scatter from London to the Hamptons for one last si

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Somebody Everybody Listens To

Suzanne Supplee

For the teenager dreaming of a bigger life, this story follows a girl finding the courage to chase her goals while navig

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The Hardy Boys #40

Mystery of the Desert Giant

Franklin W. Dixon

Frank and Joe Hardy head to the desert to track down two missing men, only to find themselves hunted by a gang determine

Cover of Summer of '69

For the teenager grappling with uncertainty about the future while navigating a world of shifting social values, family

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The Paradise Series #1

A trip to Chinatown and a sudden shoplifting incident force Taylor and Lindsey to confront the secrets changing their re

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Time Between Us #1

Time Between Us

Tamara Ireland Stone

For the teenager navigating the ache of a long distance relationship or the bittersweet reality that some people can't s

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Geraldine Symons

For the child curious about how young voices can change the world. Two girls find themselves in the heart of the fight f

Cover of Mexico

Vampire Plagues #3

For the adventurous reader who loves a good scare and needs to see that even when the world feels dark, courage and team

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Code Name Verity #3

Black Dove, White Raven

In 1930s America, a stunt pilot tries to raise her daughter and her best friend's son in a world that fears their chosen

Cover of Adrift!

Linda Williams Aber

For the young teen who loves stories about group dynamics and finding inner strength when plans go wrong. A summer saili

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Gallagher Girls #6

For the teenager who is navigating the high stakes of growing up while trying to find where they truly belong among thei

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Who Was Julia Child?

For the child who loves to help in the kitchen or feels like they haven't found their spark yet. Discover how Julia Chil

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The Princess and the Page

Christina Farley

For the young writer who needs to understand that their words have power and that every creative choice comes with its o

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Agent Cody Banks #2

Destination London

Michael Anthony Steele

Junior agent Cody Banks trades summer camp for an elite music program in London to stop a mind-control device from falli

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Tom Thumb: The Remarkable True Story of a Man in Miniature

George Sullivan

For the child who feels different or stands out from the crowd, this biography explores the life of a world-famous perfo

Cover of In Too Deep

For the teen who feels like their skills go unnoticed, this high-stakes underwater thriller proves that being a 'history

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The A-List: Hollywood Royalty #1

Hollywood Royalty

New Yorker Anna Percy is thrust into the glitzy, high-pressure world of Beverly Hills High, where weddings and record pr

Cover of Who Were Stanley and Livingstone?

Who Were Stanley and Livingstone?

For the curious child who dreams of exploration and wonders what it takes to keep going when the world feels vast and un

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Jessica Cole: Model Spy #2

Fashion Assassin

High-fashion glamour meets dangerous espionage as Jessica goes undercover in Monaco to protect a difficult supermodel at

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Imaginary Lines #2

The Eternal Sea

Seventeen-year-old Camille journeys to Egypt to confront the lingering magic of a stone that grants immortality while fa