Ages 12–18

8,841 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 8,841 books trust teenagers to handle complexity and reward them for it.

Nba Up & Coming Stars of the New Millennium

Joe Layden

For the aspiring basketball player or dedicated fan, this book highlights the journeys of rising NBA stars, inspiring dr

Ages 8–12

The Outside Child

Nina Bawden

Jane's quiet life with her aunts is upended when she discovers her seafaring father secretly remarried years ago. She em

Ages 9–13

Silence Is Goldfish

Annabel Pitcher

Tess, a teenager, discovers a family secret that ignites her rage, prompting her to withdraw completely by refusing to s

Ages 12–18

Son of the Circus A Victorian Story

E. L. Norry

For children discovering who they are and finding courage in their unique path, this Victorian tale explores family, bel

Ages 8–12

Soccer Halfback

Matt Christopher

A promising young soccer player is caught between his love for the game and his family's desire for him to play football

Ages 8–12

The Comeback Challenge

Matt Christopher

Mark, center for the Scorpions soccer team, faces tough times as his parents divorce and a teammate holds a grudge. Can

Ages 8–12

The Ring and the Crown #1

The Ring and the Crown

Melissa de la Cruz

Princess Marie-Victoria faces a political marriage in a Franco-British Empire that controls all magic. She and her child

Ages 12–18

Activities Based on The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf

Eileen Jones

For educators and parents looking to extend the powerful themes of Onjali Q. Raúf's novel, this activity guide offers en

Ages 8–14

Dear America #14

The Great Railroad Race

Kristiana Gregory

For the young history enthusiast or aspiring engineer, this thrilling story vividly portrays the challenges and triumphs

Ages 8–12

The Forgotten Five #1

Map of Flames

Lisa McMann

Five children with unusual abilities have been raised in a remote desert town, unaware of their past. When a mysterious

Ages 8–12

Love, Lucy

April Lindner

Lucy, seventeen, takes a European trip, a bribe from her parents to attend their chosen college. But a new love and her

Ages 14–18

True Crime Stories

Terry Deary

Explore fascinating true crime cases from history, delving into the mysteries, motives, and methods behind real-world ev

Ages 8–12

The Boy who Haunted Himself

Terry Deary

For the child who enjoys a good chuckle with a side of spooky fun, this story explores what happens when a boy meets his

Ages 8–12

The Truth About Twinkie Pie

Kat Yeh

GiGi moves from South Carolina to Long Island, starting a fancy new private school. She tries a 'new recipe for success'

Ages 8–12

The Lucid Duology #2

Let Me Wake

Adrienne Stoltz, Ronald Bass

Sloane, a straight-A student, and Maggie, an aspiring actress, live vastly different lives, yet they share a profound se

Ages 12–18

Varsity #2

Stealing Bases

Keri Mikulski, Nicole Leigh Shepherd

Kylie Collins is determined to leave her 'mean girl' past and cheating ex-boyfriend behind to focus on her dream of play

Ages 8–12

Piratica #1

Piratica Being a Daring Tale of a SIngular Girl's Adventure Upon theHigh Seas

Tanith Lee

Artemesia, tired of proper deportment, escapes school to reclaim her pirate queen mother's legacy. She gathers a motley

Ages 12–18

Early Civilization

Jane Chisholm, Anne Millard

For the child eager to uncover the mysteries of ancient peoples, this book introduces the fascinating cultures and advan

Ages 8–12

Almost Astronauts 13 Women who Dared to Dream

Tanya Lee Stone

In 1958, thirteen extraordinary women proved they had the 'right stuff' to be astronauts, defying societal norms and cha

Ages 9–13

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #2

Song of the Dark Crystal

J. M Lee

Journey to the blighted world of Thra, where Jen, a Gelfling, must find a missing crystal shard to fulfill an ancient pr

Ages 12–18

While We Run

Karen Healey

In 2128, Tegan Oglietti, the first successfully revived cryonics patient, is on the run from the government and rebels.

Ages 12–18

The Glittering Court #1

The Glittering Court

Richelle Mead

To avoid a loveless marriage, Adelaide poses as a servant to join the Glittering Court, a program promising a new life i

Ages 12–18

Fixing Delilah

Sarah Ockler

Delilah navigates the complexities of her mother's mental health struggles and the weight of family secrets. This story

Ages 12–18

Booker Jones #2

Fur-Ever Yours, Booker Jones

Betsy Duffey

Booker Jones, 12, uses his passion for writing to cope with the stress of his parents' decision to vacation without the

Ages 8–12