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Books for Starting a New Activity for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Starting a New Activity for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about starting a new activity recommended for kids ages 12–18.

1,259 books

Cover of Mister Miracle: The Great Escape

Mister Miracle: The Great Escape

For the teenager grappling with high expectations and a sense of being trapped, this story explores the courage needed t

Cover of Gemini Bites

For the teen navigating the messy overlap of sibling rivalry, first crushes, and the search for identity while questioni

Cover of Cate of the Lost Colony

Cate of the Lost Colony

For the teenager navigating the weight of a public mistake or social exile while searching for a place to truly belong a

Cover of Soccer Sabotage

Graphic Guide Adventures #6

Soccer Sabotage

For the young athlete who loves a good mystery, this graphic novel combines high-stakes soccer action with a puzzle that

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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 Mixed Signals

For the child feeling the weight of 'parentified' sibling duties while trying to chase their own dreams and find their v

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 Renata toca el piano, estudia inglés y etcétera, etcétera, etcétera

Renata y su pandilla #1

Renata toca el piano, estudia inglés y etcétera, etcétera, etcétera

Ramón García Domínguez

For the child who feels weighed down by a never-ending schedule of lessons and homework, this humorous tale explores the

Cover of Degas and the Dance: The Painter and the Petits Rats, Perfecting Their Art

Degas and the Dance: The Painter and the Petits Rats, Perfecting Their Art

Susan Goldman Rubin

For the child who loves to dance or draw, this beautiful biography explores how Edgar Degas captured the grit and grace

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Christina Wyman

For the child who feels like they stand out for all the wrong reasons and needs the courage to stop hiding their true se

Cover of Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (And What the Neighbors Thought)

Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (And What the Neighbors Thought)

For the child who thinks history is boring or music lessons are a chore. Discover the messy, hilarious, and very human s

Cover of Fastest Game on Two Feet: And Other Poems About How Sports Began, The

Fastest Game on Two Feet: And Other Poems About How Sports Began, The

For the young athlete who is curious about where their favorite sports come from. These poems turn historical facts into

Cover of Who Says Adults Have to Write All the Good Stories?: Seventy-eight Stories by Sixth-grade Students of Berkshire Middle School

Who Says Adults Have to Write All the Good Stories?: Seventy-eight Stories by Sixth-grade Students of Berkshire Middle School

Sixth-grade Students of Berkshire Middle School

For the aspiring young writer who needs to see that their voice matters. This anthology of stories by sixth graders prov

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Adventures in Art

Edgar Degas: Dance Like a Butterfly

For the young artist or dancer who wonders how to capture life's motion on paper, this book explores Degas's dedication

Cover of How To Date a Superhero (And Not Die Trying)

How To Date a Superhero (And Not Die Trying)

Cristina Fernandez

For the teenager struggling to balance high expectations with the messy reality of relationships and unexpected life cha

Cover of Seven Percent of Ro Devereux

Seven Percent of Ro Devereux

For the teenager navigating the pressure of a digital reputation and the realization that life cannot be programmed or p

Cover of Infinity Particle, The

Infinity Particle, The

For the teen exploring how we define humanity, love, and the ethics of technology. A thoughtful journey through Mars and

Cover of Unretouchable

For the teenager navigating the pressure of digital perfection, this graphic novel reveals the invisible editing behind

Cover of Dreyer's English: Good Advice for Good Writing

Dreyer's English: Good Advice for Good Writing

Benjamin Dreyer

For the budding writer who wants to sound professional without losing their sense of humor. This guide transforms dry gr

Cover of Beverly Gray, Senior

Beverly Gray #4

Beverly Gray, Senior

For the young reader navigating the bittersweet transition of a final school year while balancing friendships, big futur

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Beverly Gray #3

Beverly Gray, Junior

For the teen seeking a sense of belonging within school traditions while developing the confidence to trust their own in

Cover of Hiking for Fun!

Hiking for Fun!

For the adventurous child eager to explore the great outdoors, this guide provides the essential tools for a safe and su

Cover of Pool Panic

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

For the child who loves their hobby but freezes up when others are watching. This story helps navigate performance anxie

Cover of It's All in How You Fall

Throw Like a Girl #2

It's All in How You Fall

For the teenager grappling with a sudden change in plans or a loss of identity after a major setback, like a dream-endin