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Cycling & Biking Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Cycling & Biking Books for Ages 12–18

For teens in this transitional stage, a bicycle is often their first true taste of independence and a vital tool for navigating their evolving sense of self. We have gathered 122 stories that capture that complex push for autonomy, where the open road serves as a backdrop for the grit and resilience required of young adults. These books speak to the quiet confidence found in long rides and the emotional freedom that comes from leaving home on two wheels.

122 books

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The Mystery Series #7

The Mystery of Four Towers

A suspicious man waving from a window sends a group of friends on a chase through secret passageways and mazes to recove

Cover of Cry of the Cat

Goosebumps Series 2000 #1

Alison thought running over a cat on her bike was a tragic accident, but the feline seems to have nine lives—and it want

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The Magic of the Lost Temple

Nooni trades city life for her grandparents' village, where a hidden forest stepwell turns a quiet summer into an unforg

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Ghost Brother

C. S. Adler

Wally wants to be just like his late older brother, who appears to him with advice as he prepares for a big skateboardin

Ages 8–12

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Lily Collison, Kara Buckley

For the young athlete facing physical hurdles or anyone needing a reminder that resilience and 'grit' can turn obstacles

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The Kids' Guide to Sports

The Kids' Guide to Sports Design and Engineering

Thomas K. Adamson

For the curious learner who wonders how their favorite sports gear is made and how engineering keeps athletes safe and f

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Marion Dane Bauer

For the child grappling with the weight of a mistake or the heavy silence of a secret. A profound look at honesty, guilt

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The Famous Five #8

Five Get Into Trouble

A case of mistaken identity leads to a kidnapping, leaving the Famous Five trapped in a sinister house in the middle of

Cover of Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom (with a Few Flat Tires Along the Way)

Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom (with a Few Flat Tires Along the Way)

The invention of the bicycle sparked a social revolution in the 1890s, changing the way women moved, dressed, and claime

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Along for the Ride

Auden spends her final summer before college in a seaside town, embarking on late-night quests to experience the childho

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Twelve-year-old Emmie is determined to prove her independence and master wheelchair motocross stunts despite a mishap th

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The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club

Fifteen-year-old Knud Pedersen and his classmates launch a secret club of saboteurs to fight the Nazis after the adults

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Motocross Greats

For the thrill-seeking child who loves engines and dirt bikes, this high-energy guide profiles the legendary athletes wh

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Hero on a Bicycle

Thirteen-year-old Paolo cycles through the dark streets of Nazi-occupied Florence, longing for adventure until a chance

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Learning to Fall

Sally Engelfried

For the child navigating a complicated relationship with a parent or learning to forgive, this story uses skateboarding

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The Young Engineer

The Young Engineer Book of Superbikes

For the young enthusiast fascinated by speed and machinery: this vintage guide explores the high-performance world of 19

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Jennifer Bradbury

For the teenager grappling with the changing nature of childhood bonds and the uncertainty of what comes after high scho

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Bused to a suburban middle school where he feels invisible, Gavin uses his skateboarding skills to break the ice and bui

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Matt Christopher Sports Stories

Dirt Bike Runaway

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels misunderstood and dreams of independence. A runaway boy finds purpose and a sense of belonging t

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Matt Christopher Sports Stories

Dirt Bike Racer

Matt Christopher

Ron Baker pulls a rusted minibike from the bottom of a lake and works to restore it for the high-speed thrill of his fir

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Jake Maddox Sports Stories

For the child who has lost their confidence after a fall. This story helps young athletes face their nerves and find the

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Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

On the Halfpipe with Tony Hawk

Matt Christopher

Follow the rise of skateboarding icon Tony Hawk, from his first board at age nine to the historic moment he landed a tri

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Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Longboard Letdown

For the child who has lost their nerve after an accident. Jax must navigate the fear of getting back on his longboard af

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The Extreme Team #6

Into the Danger Zone

Matt Christopher

For the child navigating a changing friendship when an old buddy starts acting like a reckless stranger and testing the

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