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Adventure Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Adventure Books for Ages 12–18

Adventure for teenagers adds complexity to the physical stakes: moral choices, survival dilemmas, the question of what you're willing to risk and for whom. These 10,433 books are for readers who want their adventure fiction to mean something.

10,433 books

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Daniel Pinkwater

For the child who embraces the weird and wonderful: a surreal road trip where ghosts and quirky friends hunt for people

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Haven of Dante #1

The Staff of Moshe

Leonardo Ramirez

For the child discovering that their family history is full of secrets, this adventure explores how connecting with your

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The Native Americans

Virginia Schomp

For the curious student fascinated by warriors and explorers. This detailed guide uses real artifacts to bring the daily

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Inkworld #3

Inkdeath

Cornelia Funke

For the reader grappling with heavy themes of mortality and the courage required to finish a difficult journey, this epi

Ages 10–16

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Ghost of Drumlin Castle

For the curious child visiting family this summer, this mystery helps navigate the excitement and slight nerves of stayi

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Knight Terrors: The (MIS)Adventures of Smoke the Dragon

Nicholas Ozment

For the child who feels small in a world of big expectations. This funny tale shows that you don't have to be a fierce m

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The Water of Life: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm

Barbara Rogasky

For the child grappling with the weight of a loved one's illness and the desire to help, this lush retelling explores th

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The Mountain Door

For the child who feels like an outsider or wonders if they belong in a different world, this Irish tale explores the se

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The Queen of All Trilogy #1

Anya Leigh Josephs

For the teenager navigating high-stakes environments where they feel like an outsider, exploring how to stay true to one

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The Explosionist #1

The Explosionist

For the teen navigating a world where the line between fact and faith is blurred, especially when questioning the motive

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Barbara Helen Berger

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit their surroundings, this lyrical tale follows a girl discovering her w

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Five Enchanted Roses

Anne Elisabeth Stengl

For the teen seeking to understand the power of sacrifice and the beauty within others. This collection uses familiar fa

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Andrea K. Höst

For the teenager grappling with deep feelings of isolation or the sense that the world has moved on without them while t

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The Spirit of Springer: The Real-Life Rescue of an Orphaned Orca

For the child who feels lost or lonely and needs to see that a caring community can help find the way back home.

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I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures

For the child who loves the icky and the odd, this guide explores history's most bizarre medical cures through a fun 'Fa

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Tales from Dimwood Forest #2

Ragweed and Poppy

For the child eager to explore the world on their own terms. This gentle adventure follows a small mouse finding his foo

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Tales from Dimwood Forest #6

Poppy and Ereth

For the child navigating the heavy weight of a final goodbye or the fear of losing a best friend. A moving end to a belo

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