Books About Pride & Accomplishment for Ages 12–18

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

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Five Minute Middle Grade Mysteries #2

Five Minute Middle Grade Mysteries: Volume 2

Paul Moxham

For the curious child who loves a quick challenge or needs a high-interest break between activities.

Ages 8–12

Encyclopedia Brown #1

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

Donald J. Sobol

For the child who loves outsmarting adults and finding hidden clues. This classic series rewards careful attention and l

Ages 7–12

Five Minute Middle Grade Mysteries #1

Five Minute Middle Grade Mysteries: Volume 1

Paul Moxham

For the child who loves a challenge but has a short attention span, these bite-sized whodunits offer a quick win for you

Ages 8–12

Graphic Science Biographies #4

Avicenna and the Book of Medicine

Jordi Bayarri

For the curious child who loves learning how things work, this graphic biography introduces the father of modern medicin

Ages 8–12

The Ruggles Family #1

The Family from One End Street

Eve Garnett

For the child learning that wealth isn't measured by money, but by the warmth and resilience of a large, supportive fami

Ages 8–12

Little House #7

Little Town on the Prairie

Laura Ingalls Wilder

For the teen feeling the weight of new responsibilities. Laura balances school, her first job, and family sacrifices as

Ages 8–13

True Horse Stories

JB Andrew: Mustang Magic

Judy Andrekson

For the child who feels like an underdog or a misfit, this true story shows how grit and the right partnership can turn

Ages 8–12

Tom Swift Jr. #24

Tom Swift and the Cosmic Astronauts

Victor Appleton II

For the young dreamer who loves solving problems and persists even when a project fails, this adventure celebrates the p

Ages 8–12

Ologies #1

Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons

Dugald A. Steer

For the curious child who dreams of discovery, this immersive manual treats dragon lore with the serious, exciting detai

Ages 8–12

Pocket Genius

Inventions

DK Publishing

For the curious child who constantly asks how things work and why the world looks the way it does today.

Ages 7–12

Jewish Holidays in Pictures and Words #5

Shavuot in Pictures and Words

Sarah Mazor

For parents wanting to share the significance of Shavuot, this interactive guide uses activities and stories to explain

Ages 6–12

Black Diamond: The Story of the Negro Baseball Leagues

Unknown

For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how fairness and history shaped the game we play today.

Ages 8–12

Theodore Roosevelt, Fighting Patriot

Clara Ingram Judson

For the child who feels small or struggles with health, this inspiring biography shows how a sickly boy grew into a robu

Ages 9–14

Little House #2

Farmer Boy

Laura Ingalls Wilder

For the child who thrives on routine and hard work. Experience the satisfying rhythms of a 19th-century farm where patie

Ages 8–12

The Chalet School #4

The Head Girl of the Chalet School

Elinor M. Brent-Dyer

For the young reader stepping into a new leadership role or navigating the pressure of high expectations from peers and

Ages 10–14

Nesthäkchen #4

Nesthäkchens Backfischzeit

Else Ury

For the teenager navigating the awkward transition to adulthood, this classic story offers a look at finding independenc

Ages 12–16

The Chalet School #34

A Genius at the Chalet School

Elinor M. Brent-Dyer

For the student who feels like an outsider because of their unique gifts, this classic school story explores the challen

Ages 10–14

Queer Heroes

Arabelle Sicardi

For the child seeking to find themselves in history. This vibrant collection of biographies celebrates 53 LGBTQ+ icons w

Ages 8–12

Brush Buddies

Nabal Kishore Pande

For the budding artist looking to move beyond simple coloring to creating their own masterpieces through guided practice

Ages 5–12

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

For the teen or young adult seeking a roadmap for self-improvement and purpose through the life of a man who taught hims

Ages 12–18

Stories to Solve #2

More Stories to Solve

George Shannon

For the inquisitive child who loves a good challenge, this collection of global folktales invites them to play detective

Ages 8–12

Lean Into Your Yuck

Alexandra O'Connell

For the young writer or student who feels paralyzed by the need to be perfect and struggles to get their ideas onto the

Ages 9–14

Career Ideas for Kids

Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Math

Diane Lindsey Reeves

For the child who asks how they will ever use math in the real world. This guide connects classroom learning to exciting

Ages 9–13

Good Luck Gold and Other Poems

Janet S. Wong

For the child exploring their cultural identity, these poems offer a bridge between two worlds, celebrating Chinese Amer

Ages 8–12

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