Ages 12–18

4,915 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 4,915 books trust teenagers to handle complexity and reward them for it.

Alice the Brave

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Alice tries to overcome her fear of deep water while keeping it a secret from her friends in the summer before eighth gr

Ages 10–13

Quarantine: A Love Story

Katie Cicatelli-Kuc

Strangers Oliver and Flora are forced into a 30-day medical quarantine together and find an unexpected connection in thi

Ages 8–12

Native American Chiefs #1

Geronimo

Joseph Bruchac

Imprisoned Apache warrior Geronimo reflects on his life and legacy during a visit from his grandson in this moving histo

Ages 8–12

The Nuclear Arms Race: Can We Survive It?

Ann E. Weiss

This informative book explores the history of nuclear weapons and the ongoing debate surrounding their development and u

Ages 8–12

A Perfect Mistake

Melanie Conklin

Eleven-year-old Max navigates ADHD and guilt as he tries to uncover the truth behind a mysterious accident that left his

Ages 8–12

Doublecross #4

Billions to Burn

Taylor Banks

Zeus goes on a treasure hunt to find his grandfather and uncover secrets about his family's printing company during the

Ages 9–12

The Apothecary #1

The Apothecary

Maile Meloy

Janie moves to 1952 London and gets swept up in a magical race to stop a nuclear war using ancient secrets. A thrilling

Ages 10–14

City Light

Harry Mazer

After a painful breakup, George navigates heartbreak and discovers a new sense of self and connection through the world

Ages 8–12

The Keeping Days #1

The Keeping Days

Norma Johnston

In 1900 Yonkers, fourteen-year-old Tish chronicles her family's trials and triumphs during a transformative seven-month

Ages 10–14

Love Like Sky #2

Forever This Summer

Leslie C. Youngblood

When eleven-year-old Georgie moves to Louisiana, she finds herself uncovering secrets while helping a new friend search

Ages 8–12

Covenant #1

Half-Blood

Jennifer L. Armentrout

Seventeen-year-old Alex trains to hunt demons at a secret academy while navigating forbidden love and uncovering dark se

Ages 12–18

The Do-Over

Lynn Painter

Emilie is stuck in a loop of her worst Valentine's Day ever. To break free, she must confront her perfect plans and the

Ages 13–18

English Colonization and Empire

Alfred Caldecott

A historical exploration of the British Empire's expansion and its impact on global unity. A classic reference for stude

Ages 12–16

The Game Master #2

Summer Schooled

Rebecca Zamolo, Matt Slays

YouTube stars Rebecca and Matt must solve tricky puzzles and outsmart the Game Master during a high-stakes summer school

Ages 8–12

Crystal Legends: Stories of Crystals and Gemstones in Myth and Legend

Moyra Caldecott

Explore a collection of enchanting myths and legends from around the world that feature the magical power and history of

Ages 8–12

Light at the Bottom of the World #2

Journey to the Heart of the Abyss

London Shah

In this underwater post-apocalyptic sequel, Leyla embarks on a high-stakes quest to find Ari and uncover the truth behin

Ages 12–18

Mao Tse-Tung and His China

Albert Marrin

This detailed biography explores the life of Mao Zedong, his leadership during the Communist revolution, and the complex

Ages 10–14

Small Favors

Erin A. Craig

In the secluded town of Amity Falls, Ellerie must protect her family when mysterious creatures offer deals that come wit

Ages 12–16

Such Nice Kids

Eve Bunting

When Jason lets a friend borrow his mom's car without permission, a series of poor choices spirals into an unexpected an

Ages 8–12

Belladonna

Holly

Adalyn Grace

Return to the Gothic world of Belladonna in this magical holiday novella filled with mystery, romance, and supernatural

Ages 12–18

Cirque Du Freak #11

Lord of the Shadows

Darren Shan

Darren Shan returns home to face old enemies and a dark destiny that could lead to the rise of the Ruler of the Night an

Ages 12–18

Children of the Stones #2

The Tower and the Emerald

Moyra Caldecott

Set in legendary Britain, this epic fantasy follows a battle between good and evil filled with magic and mystery. Ideal

Ages 9–14

The Secrets of the Shadows

Marisa Newbery

A haunting collection of poems exploring the veil between humans and ghosts, revealing the secrets that linger in the sh

Ages 9–14

Journey #2

Room to Breathe

JoAnn Bren Guernsey

Seventeen-year-old Mandy navigates the social turmoil of the 1970s as she learns to assert her independence from her fat

Ages 12–17