Ages 12–18

5,368 books for children ages 12–18

Young adult books take children seriously as thinkers. The questions get harder here: identity, justice, love, loss, the dawning awareness that the world is more complicated than anyone let on. These 5,368 books trust teenagers to handle complexity and reward them for it.

W.I.T.C.H. Graphic Novel #2

Meridian Magic

Disney Enterprises, Hyperion Books for Children

When their math teacher seems suspicious, Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin are drawn into the magical underwor

Ages 8–12

Ology #9

Vampireology: The True History of the Fallen

Nicky Raven

For young adults captivated by dark legends and secret societies, this immersive 'true history' of vampires invites you

Ages 13–17

Tokyo Ever After #1

Tokyo Ever After

Emiko Jean

Izumi Tanaka, a Japanese American teen, feels out of place in her California town until she learns her father is the Cro

Ages 12–18

The Girl, the Ring, & the Baseball Bat

Camille Gomera-Tavarez

Rosie, Caro, and Zeke, three distinct teens, find their lives intertwined by magical talismans. They confront family sec

Ages 12–18

The Return to Earth

H. M. Hoover

After her mother's sudden death, 16-year-old Samara becomes an International Director, navigating untrustworthy advisors

Ages 10–13

Silent Thunder

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Experience the Civil War through the eyes of eleven-year-old Summer and her thirteen-year-old brother Rosco, enslaved on

Ages 8–12

Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War

Steve Sheinkin

Discover the thrilling true story of Daniel Ellsberg, a former military analyst who leaked the top-secret Pentagon Paper

Ages 10–14

Legend #2

Prodigy

Marie Lu

For teens exploring loyalty, betrayal, and moral complexity in a dystopian world, this thrilling sequel delves into diff

Ages 12–18

Night of the Witch #1

Night of the Witch

Sara Raasch, Beth Revis

Fritzi, a witch, and Otto, a witch hunter, are both driven by revenge against the hexenjägers who destroyed their famili

Ages 12–18

Legacy and the Queen #1

Legacy and the Queen

Kobe Bryant, Annie Matthew

In a world where tennis unlocks ancient magic, Legacy enters a high-stakes tournament organized by Queen Silla. She must

Ages 12–18

The Chosen One

Carol Lynch Williams

For a child grappling with unfair expectations or seeking the courage to forge their own path, this gripping story explo

Ages 12–16

Psammead #3

The Story of the Amulet

E. Nesbit

For children missing loved ones, this magical adventure allows siblings to time-travel with a wish-granting creature to

Ages 8–12

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #31

The Ringmaster's Secret

Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson

For young sleuths fascinated by secrets and daring acts, this circus mystery encourages bravery and the pursuit of justi

Ages 8–12

Old Christmas

Washington Irving

Journey back to a bygone era of Christmas celebrations with Washington Irving's timeless tales, brought to life by Rando

Ages 6–12

Gilbert's Ghost Train

David Metzenthen

As his younger brother slowly dies of leukemia, Marty struggles with grief and the reality of death. He also tries to un

Ages 8–12

Blight Harbor #3

The Loneliest Place

Lora Senf

In 1921, four friends in Blight Harbor stumble upon a portal to a dangerous alternate world. As strange disappearances p

Ages 8–12

A Series of Unfortunate Events #3

The Wide Window

Lemony Snicket

For children navigating loss and facing overwhelming challenges, this book explores resilience and the power of siblings

Ages 8–12

Mine Eyes Have Seen

Ann Rinaldi

In 1859, Annie Brown finds herself caught in the dangerous secrets of her father, abolitionist John Brown, as he gathers

Ages 10–14

The Golden Hamster Saga

Ghost Ship

Dietlof Reiche

When a mysterious 18th-century ghost ship appears in their bay, twelve-year-old Vicki and her fearless friend Peter emba

Ages 9–12

A Traveller in Time

Alison Uttley

For the child who loves to uncover historical secrets, this book offers an immersive journey between modern day England

Ages 9–14

In Dreams

Erica Orloff

Iris's recurring nightmares become reality when she learns her father is the god of dreams. She must navigate dangerous

Ages 14–18

The Animal Family

Randall Jarrell

For the child exploring what family truly means, this lyrical tale celebrates unconventional bonds and finding a unique

Ages 8–12

It Ain't So Awful, Falafel

Firoozeh Dumas

Zomorod, an Iranian immigrant, shares her funny and poignant story of adapting to life in Southern California during the

Ages 8–12

The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch #4

Pie in the Sky

Jane Smiley

Abby Lovitt's freshman year in 1970s Northern California brings unexpected challenges when she's tasked with training th

Ages 12–14