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Books for First Day for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for First Day for Ages 12–18

A first day as a teenager is a performance. Looking like you belong, acting like you're fine, hiding the fact that you're terrified. These 175 books see through that performance and tell stories about what's actually happening underneath.

175 books

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When the Mountain Sings

For kids facing a big challenge or learning to push their limits, this story captures the pressure and excitement of com

Cover of The Fashion Disaster That Changed My Life

The Fashion Disaster That Changed My Life

A public wardrobe malfunction feels like the end of the world in this relatable story of recovering from a middle school

Cover of Yours Till Niagara Falls, Abby

Yours Till Niagara Falls, Abby

Abby faces summer camp alone after her best friend breaks an ankle, leaving her to navigate bunkmates and mystery meat o

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Winter Sports

Skiing

Patrick Catel

For the child preparing for their first winter trip or curious about mountain sports. This guide builds confidence by ex

Ages 8–12

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Rissa Bartholomew's Declaration of Independence

Lynda B. Comerford

After a disastrous birthday party, Rissa Bartholomew enters middle school with a fresh perspective. She's determined to

Cover of Temping Fate

Esther M. Friesner

For the teen feeling overwhelmed by new responsibilities or the pressure to control their future, this witty tale explor

Cover of Emergency Quarterback: Winning Season

Emergency Quarterback #5

Emergency Quarterback: Winning Season

This chapter book is for kids who love sports and need to believe in themselves, especially when faced with unexpected c

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Tales from the Scaremaster #3

Werewolf Weekend

B. A. Frade, Stacia Deutsch

For the child stepping into big responsibilities for the first time. Mavis navigates the challenges of babysitting and l

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Usborne Outdoor Guides

Living Outdoors

David Watkins, Meike Dalal

Learn how to sleep under the stars using simple household items and basic skills in this beginner's guide to the fun of

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School of Fear #1

Gitty Daneshvari

Four kids with paralyzing phobias are sent to an exclusive summer school to face their fears, only to find their eccentr

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Agnes Parker #2

Agnes Parker... Happy Camper?

Kathleen O'Dell

Between a weird bunkmate, summer pranks, and being away from her best friend, Agnes finds that science camp is full of u

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Bartholomew Fair

Six very different people, from a scullery maid to Queen Elizabeth herself, cross paths during a life-changing summer da

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The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee #1

The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee

India Wimple is incredibly shy but a genius at spelling, and now her family is rallying together to help her face the na

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Monster Blood Tattoo #1

For the child searching for where they belong while navigating a world that feels vast, mysterious, and sometimes intimi

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Katherine Applegate

For teens feeling the bittersweet freedom of summer, navigating new friendships, first crushes, and the complexities of

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Our Australian Girl: Daisy #1

Daisy in the Mansion

For the child curious about history and the reality of growing up fast, this story explores finding your voice while wor

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Lincoln Mendoza #2

Pacific Crossing

While studying kempo in Japan for the summer, Lincoln bonds with his host brother over baseball and family while learnin

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Emil and the Detectives #1

Emil and the Detectives

For the child taking their first solo trip or learning to navigate the world's complexities. This classic mystery celebr

Cover of Baby-sitters' European Vacation

The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #15

Baby-sitters' European Vacation

For the middle-grade reader dreaming of independence and world travel, this story follows a group of friends navigating

Cover of Kiss Number 8

Colleen AF Venable

For teens grappling with big questions about identity, family secrets, and first love, this graphic novel explores findi

Cover of Fearless

The Samantha Granger Experiment #1

For the child grappling with overwhelming what-ifs and the weight of loss, this story follows a young girl learning that

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Leland Melvin, Joe Caramagna

For the child who thrives in a team and dreams of the stars, this adventure shows how diverse skills and steady nerves s

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Totally Lucy #2

Fantasy Fashion

For the creative child navigating the nerves of a big debut. This story celebrates finding your voice and managing the j

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The Brewster Triplets #3

Revenge of the Happy Campers

Jennifer Ziegler

The Brewster triplets are trade-marking chaos as they swap wedding crashing and pageant sabotage for their first-ever fa

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