Ages 12–18

5,014 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 5,014 books trust teenagers to handle complexity and reward them for it.

Secret Agent #1

Secret Agent

Robyn Freedman Spizman, Mark Johnston

Kyle Parker's world is falling apart as his parents head for divorce, all because his dad can't get his novel published.

Ages 10–14

A Tale of Two Cities Abridged Edition

Charles Dickens

Experience Charles Dickens's epic story of two men, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, who are alike in appearance but va

Ages 8–12

The Secret Tree

Natalie Standiford

When Minty discovers a hollow tree trunk holding neighborhood secrets, she teams up with new boy Raymond to investigate.

Ages 8–12

Stoker & Holmes #1

The Clockwork Scarab

Colleen Gleason

In 1889 London, young women are dying, and the only clues are mysterious Egyptian scarabs. Evaline Stoker and Mina Holme

Ages 9–12

Alice #6

Reluctantly Alice

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Seventh grade is off to a rocky start for Alice McKinley, who faces a school bully and her family's romantic entanglemen

Ages 11–13

Escape from Egypt

Sonia Levitin

Follow Jesse, a Hebrew slave, as he experiences the miraculous Exodus from Egypt. His journey is marked by growing faith

Ages 9–12

Adam and Eve and Pinch-me

Julie Johnston

Abandoned at birth, Sara Moone has always kept her distance in foster homes. But her latest family challenges her to bre

Ages 10–14

Lone Wolf #24

Rune War

Joe Dever

Dive into the world of Lone Wolf, a thrilling interactive fantasy adventure where you make crucial decisions, develop sk

Ages 10–14

Debutante Hill

Lois Duncan

Lynn Chambers dreams of her debutante season in 1950s Rivertown, but her father's refusal to participate due to its snob

Ages 8–12

Ghosts I Have Been

Richard Peck

Blossom Culp, known for her sharp tongue and outsider status, suddenly realizes her boast about seeing ghosts is true. T

Ages 8–12

Sacred Stones Trilogy #2

The Temple of the Sun

Moyra Caldecott

Kyra journeys to the Temple of the Sun for priesthood training, where she rediscovers her affection for Lord Khuren. She

Ages 8–12

Blart #2

The Boy Who Was Wanted Dead Or Alive - Or Both

Dominic Barker

Blart's hilarious and unforgettable adventure continues in this fantasy tale, reminiscent of The Princess Bride meets Mo

Ages 10–14

What Was?

What Was the Bombing of Hiroshima?

Jess Brallier, Who HQ

This chapter book delves into the historical context of World War II, the difficult decision to deploy the atomic bomb o

Ages 8–12

The Boy Who Saved Baseball #1

The Desperado Who Stole Baseball

John H. Ritter

In 1881, a scrappy California mining town baseball team faces the National League Champions. Their only hope? A clever y

Ages 8–12

Interactive World War II Missions #1

Brave Escapes from Stalag Luft I

Eric Braun

Become a captive or an Allied rescuer in this choose-your-own-adventure World War II story. Navigate the dangers of Stal

Ages 8–12

Come Back Soon

Judy Gardiner

When her mother leaves home, a young girl in England must learn to cope with the dramatic changes in her family life, fi

Ages 8–12

The Underground Series #2

Judgement

Norma Hinkens

After the fall of Craniopolis, Derry leads a new Council amidst deep mistrust and rumors of a murderer. With a shocking

Ages 10–14

The Kids from Kennedy Middle School #5

Trick or Trouble?

Ilene Cooper

The Holiday Five swore to keep their summer camp bond strong, but when they gather for Halloween at Lia's house, she wor

Ages 9–12

A Place to Claim As Home

Patricia Willis

In 1943, Henry, 13, takes a summer job on a farm and slowly uncovers the secret hurt that makes his employer, Miss Morri

Ages 9–13

Moving Target #1

Moving Target

Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Cassie Arroyo's ordinary life in Rome shatters when her father is shot by a secret organization. She soon learns she's p

Ages 8–12

The Second Guard #1

The Second Guard

J. D. Vaughn

Talimendra journeys to the realm of Alcazar to train for the queen's legendary guard while uncovering dark secrets of gr

Ages 8–12

Run for Your Life

David Line

Two boys overhear a murder plot and must flee for their lives when no one believes them. A suspenseful chase from London

Ages 9–12

Cookie Kelly #2

Instafamous

Erika J. Kendrick

A middle schooler chasing social media fame learns the value of real-world connections and mental wellness in this funny

Ages 9–12

The Impossible Knife of Memory

Laurie Halse Anderson

Hayley and her veteran father move home for a fresh start, but his traumatic memories and PTSD threaten to pull their li

Ages 14–18