Ages 12–18

6,745 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 6,745 books trust teenagers to handle complexity and reward them for it.

Brainwalker

Robyn Mundell, Stephan Lacast

For the child grappling with the fear of a loved one's serious illness, this book offers a gripping adventure about a br

Ages 9–13

Lessons from a Dead Girl

Jo Knowles

Laine reflects on her troubled relationship with Leah after Leah dies in a car accident. From elementary school, Leah's

Ages 12–16

Lightning Girl #3

Lightning Girl: Secret Supervillain

Alesha Dixon

For the child who feels different and struggles to fit in, this book explores embracing unique powers while navigating s

Ages 8–12

Trinkets

Kirsten Smith

For teens grappling with fitting in and finding their voice, this story explores unexpected friendships and the complexi

Ages 14–18

Apollo 8 The Mission That Changed Everything

Martin W. Sandler

Explore the intense rivalry of the Cold War's Space Race and how the Apollo 8 mission, against all odds, became a monume

Ages 8–12

Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad

Martin W. Sandler

This compelling nonfiction account details the monumental effort to construct the Transcontinental Railroad, highlightin

Ages 8–12

Company of Warlords

Fess Shah, Bull Cave

For the reader who enjoys exploring the complexities of leadership and the weight of difficult decisions, this book offe

Ages 10–14

The Kingdom of Little Wounds

Susann Cokal

On the eve of a royal wedding, a mysterious illness and a devious plot threaten a Scandinavian kingdom. Seamstress Ava B

Ages 12–18

Blackout - Dawn Of The Apocalypse

Emma Jean Lilley

For readers drawn to stories of courage and resourcefulness in the face of sudden, catastrophic change, this book explor

Ages 10–14

The Journey of Becoming #13

The Other Side of Fear

Eliza Northwood

For young adults grappling with anxieties, this book explores the journey of confronting fears and discovering the stren

Ages 13–18

The Trials of Apollo #2

The Dark Prophecy

Rick Riordan

For the child feeling powerless or facing overwhelming odds, this adventure shows that even a god can learn resilience a

Ages 10–14

My Story #17

Plagues and Federation: The Diary of Kitty Barnes

Vashti Farrer

For children interested in history and how big events shape everyday life, this diary offers a personal glimpse into tur

Ages 9–12

Integrity's Shadow

Yanal Majid

For young adults grappling with tough moral choices and the blurred lines between right and wrong, this story explores t

Ages 13–18

MALIGNED VALOR

KAL. SPRIGGS

For the young person who feels misunderstood or unfairly judged for their actions, this story explores finding your voic

Ages 13–17

Diamond Boy

Michael Williams

Patson's family moves to Zimbabwe's Marange region, where he works in dangerous diamond mines. When soldiers arrive, he'

Ages 12–18

The Me Series #2

Chasing Dreams, Finding Me

Eliza Northwood

For young adults grappling with their future paths and personal identity, this book offers a poignant journey of self-di

Ages 13–18

The Kane Chronicles #2

The Throne of Fire

Rick Riordan

Join Carter and Sadie Kane as they race against time to find ancient scrolls, battle mythical beasts, and awaken a senil

Ages 9–13

The Omnivore's Dilemma Young Readers Edition

Michael Pollan

Join Michael Pollan on an investigative journey through America's food chains, from cornfields to organic farms, to unde

Ages 9–14

Dear Blue Sky

Mary Sullivan

Cassie's family struggles when her older brother deploys to Iraq. A school project leads her to a blog by an Iraqi girl,

Ages 10–14

Artemis Fowl #5

The Lost Colony

Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl and his fairy friends race against time to prevent a human genius from exploiting a lost demon colony and t

Ages 9–13

The Deptford Mice Trilogy #3

The Final Reckoning

Robin Jarvis

In the thrilling conclusion to The Deptford Mice Trilogy, Audrey and her allies must confront the spectral return of the

Ages 8–12

Percy Jackson & the Olympians #2

The Sea of Monsters

Rick Riordan, Robert Venditti

Percy Jackson's second adventure comes to life in this action-packed graphic novel. He and his friends must brave the my

Ages 8–13

Kingdom Keepers #7

The Insider

Ridley Pearson

As the Kingdom Keepers prepare for high school graduation, a resurgent group of Disney villains, the Overtakers, stage a

Ages 10–14

Planet Janet

Deep and Meaningful Diaries from Planet Janet

Dyan Sheldon

Sixteen-year-old Janet chronicles her 'Dark Phase' and journey of self-discovery in a witty diary. She grapples with ann

Ages 12–18