Ages 12–18

22,613 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 22,613 books trust teenagers to handle complexity and reward them for it.

Epoca #1

Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof

Kobe Bryant, Ivy Claire

For the child who thrives on competition but is learning that true power comes from internal discipline and lifting up t

Ages 10–14

Tell Me

Joan Bauer

For the child noticing things that don't seem right in their community. Anna’s stay with her grandmother turns into a co

Ages 10–14

Houdini: Master of Illusion

Clinton Cox

For the child who loves magic tricks and wants to know the grit and discipline required to achieve the impossible.

Ages 9–13

Power Pitcher

Matt Christopher

For the child learning to navigate ego and leadership. Help your young athlete understand that being the boss means doin

Ages 8–12

Super Troop

Bruce Hale

For the creative child struggling with strict rules or major family changes, like a parent starting to date again.

Ages 8–12

The Loser List #1

The Loser List

H.N. Kowitt

For the child navigating the tricky social waters of middle school, this funny diary follows Danny's misguided attempts

Ages 8–12

Usborne Young Reading: Series 3

The Story of Planet Earth

Abigail Wheatley

For the curious child who asks how the world began and how it works today, this book traces Earth's epic journey from th

Ages 8–12

Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

Dwight Howard

Matt Christopher

For the basketball fan who dreams of the NBA, this biography follows Dwight Howard's journey from a high school star to

Ages 8–12

Alien Superstar #3

Hollywood vs. the Galaxy

Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver

For the child who feels like an outsider or has a big secret to keep. Buddy must balance his life as a TV star with the

Ages 8–12

The Hero

Ron Woods

For the teen facing a heavy moral crossroad, this 1950s coming of age story explores the weight of secrets and what it t

Ages 10–14

Schooling Around #1

Treasure Fever!

Andy Griffiths

For the child who thrives on chaos and schoolyard legends. This high-energy story taps into the thrill of a shared secre

Ages 8–12

Travis Daventhorpe #2

Powers Up!

Wes Molebash

For the clever child who feels like an outsider and needs a reminder that their unique brain is exactly what the univers

Ages 8–12

The True Definition of Neva Beane

Christine Kendall

For the child feeling the rush of growing up and the confusing shifts of puberty, social justice, and evolving friendshi

Ages 8–12

Andrew Clements School Stories #6

The Last Holiday Concert

Andrew Clements

For the child stepping into a leadership role for the first time or learning that being 'in charge' is harder than it lo

Ages 8–12

Quinny & Hopper #3

Smart Cookies

Adriana Brad Schanen

For the child navigating tricky playground politics or feeling overlooked by classmates. Two very different best friends

Ages 8–12

Cryptid Kids #1

The Bawk-ness Monster

Sara Goetter, Natalie Riess

For the child facing a big move who needs a reminder that friendship can survive any distance, even while chasing half-c

Ages 8–12

The Secret Mission of William Tuck

Eric Pierpoint

For the child grappling with the unfairness of loss who needs to see that even small voices can change the course of his

Ages 8–12

Unicorns of the Mist #1

The Unicorn Thief

R. R. Russell

For the child who struggles with keeping a heavy secret or feels the weight of protecting others. A magical quest about

Ages 8–12

Dimsie #1

Dimsie Goes to School

Dorita Fairlie Bruce

For the child feeling nervous about their first day away from home. Follow Dimsie as she navigates the challenges and jo

Ages 9–13

James Bond Jr. #3

Live and Let's Dance

John Vincent

For the child who loves high-stakes gadgets and secret missions, this spy adventure proves that even a student can outsm

Ages 8–12

The Big House

Carolyn Coman

For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this quirky mystery shows how resilience and a sharp wit can h

Ages 8–12

The Adventures of Batgirl and Supergirl

Two-Face and the Fusion Confusion

Laurie S. Sutton

For the child who struggles to get along with others, this superhero adventure shows how even polar opposites must find

Ages 8–12

Primary Source Diaries

Diary of Sallie Hester: A Covered Wagon Girl

Sallie Hester

For the student curious about life in the mid-1800s, this real-life diary captures the courage and daily grit required t

Ages 9–14

Munchem Academy #2

The Girl Who Knew Even More

Commander S.T. Bolivar III

For the child who thrives on quirky mysteries and feels like a bit of a misfit, this adventure explores finding your foo

Ages 8–12