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Books for Discovering a Talent for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Discovering a Talent for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about discovering a talent recommended for kids ages 12–18.

5,765 books

Cover of The Book of Chocolate

The Book of Chocolate

For the curious eater who wonders where their favorite treat comes from, this deep dive explores the history, science, a

Cover of Little People and a Lost World: An Anthropological Mystery

Little People and a Lost World: An Anthropological Mystery

Linda Goldenberg

For the curious student who loves unraveling mysteries about human history, this exploration of the 'hobbit' discovery o

Cover of Two-Minute Drill

Comeback Kids #1

Two-Minute Drill

For the child who feels like an outsider because of their physical coordination or hidden academic struggles, this story

Cover of Caped

The Omega Superhero #1

For the young reader who feels like they don't quite fit in or is waiting for their own hidden strengths to emerge.

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Ages 11–15

Cover of The Code: The 5 Secrets of Teen Success

The Code: The 5 Secrets of Teen Success

For the teen or middle schooler looking to unlock their potential, this guide offers a roadmap for leadership and academ

Cover of Sidekicked

John David Anderson

For the child who feels like a background character in their own life, this story follows a superhero apprentice finding

Cover of Tom Swift and His Outpost in Space

Tom Swift Jr. #1

Tom Swift and His Outpost in Space

Victor Appleton II

For the curious child who dreams of building the future, this vintage adventure celebrates technical ingenuity and the t

Cover of Sword of Death

James Bond Jr. #5

For the adventurous child who wants to be in the driver's seat. This interactive gamebook empowers readers to make choic

Cover of When Angels Sing

When Angels Sing

Patricia Hruby Powell

For the child who feels like their voice isn't being heard, this story celebrates the power of music to express what wor

Cover of Rachel Carson

For the child who loves exploring the outdoors and wants to understand how one person's voice can protect our entire pla

Cover of Blue Tights

Rita Williams-Garcia

For the teenager who feels like they don't fit the 'standard' mold and is searching for a community where their true sel

Cover of The Road Trip

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series #1

Melissa de la Cruz

For the theater-loving preteen navigating the ups and downs of friendships and the pressure of chasing big dreams outsid

Cover of Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World

Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World

Pénélope Bagieu

For the middle grader who feels like an outsider or wants to change the world. These witty, vibrant profiles show how th

Cover of Double Dutch

Veronica Chambers

For the child looking to find their rhythm and a sense of belonging, this vibrant tribute explores the heart, history, a

Cover of Ansel Adams: America's Photographer

Ansel Adams: America's Photographer

Beverly Gherman

For the child who struggles to sit still but finds peace in the great outdoors. This biography shows how a restless boy

Cover of This Is Not a Cookbook: A Chef's Creative Process from Imagination to Creation

This Is Not a Cookbook: A Chef's Creative Process from Imagination to Creation

For the young dreamer who sees art in everything: follow a teen chef's journey to discover how to turn a spark of imagin

Cover of Leonard Bernstein: In Love with Music

Leonard Bernstein: In Love with Music

Caroline Evensen Lazo

For the young artist searching for their voice, this biography follows Leonard Bernstein from a gifted child to a world-

Cover of Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Benjamin Carson, Cecil Murphey

For the student struggling with self-doubt or falling behind, this true story shows how curiosity and hard work can tran

Cover of Spying on Spies: How Elizebeth Smith Friedman Broke the Nazis' Secret Codes

Spying on Spies: How Elizebeth Smith Friedman Broke the Nazis' Secret Codes

For the child who loves cracking secrets and wonders how one person can change history. This graphic biography honors a

Cover of Arctic Adventures: Tales From the Lives of Inuit Artists

Arctic Adventures: Tales From the Lives of Inuit Artists

For the child curious about where art comes from, these stories show how the icy Arctic landscape and Inuit heritage spa

Cover of Lives of the Athletes: Thrills, Spills (and What the Neighbors Thought)

Lives of the Athletes: Thrills, Spills (and What the Neighbors Thought)

For the young sports fan who wants to know the humans behind the trophies. These short biographies reveal the funny quir

Cover of Honky-Tonk Heroes and Hillbilly Angels: The Pioneers of Country and Western Music

Honky-Tonk Heroes and Hillbilly Angels: The Pioneers of Country and Western Music

Holly George-Warren

For the young music lover curious about where country tunes began. Explore the lives of legendary trailblazers who turne

Cover of Alicia Alonso: Prima Ballerina

Alicia Alonso: Prima Ballerina

Carmen T. Bernier-Grand

For the child who needs to see that physical obstacles don't define their potential, this poetic biography shows how pas

Cover of Punch with Judy

Punch with Judy

For the child who feels like an outsider or worries they have no special talents to offer, this historical tale celebrat