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Dragons Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Dragons Books for Ages 12–18

Dragon fiction for teenagers carries the full weight of the fantasy genre: complex magic systems, political intrigue, and the bond between a human and a creature that is beautiful, dangerous, and never fully tamed. These 438 books are for readers ready for the real thing.

438 books

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The Dragon of Lonely Island #3

The Champion of Lonely Island

For siblings who need to find common ground, this whimsical island adventure celebrates the power of stories to bridge g

Cover of Dragon's Blood

The Pit Dragon Chronicles #1

Jakkin lives in the dragon barns of Austar IV, dreaming of the day he can steal a hatchling and train a champion to fina

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New Dragon City #2

War of the Wings

For the reader who feels caught between old friendships and new worlds while learning that a 'perfect' community might h

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Lily Quench #5

Lily Quench and the Magicians' Pyramid

Natalie Jane Prior

Lily Quench and her dragon companion must close the Eye Stones and outsmart a trio of magicians to save the kingdom from

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Reign of the Fallen #2

Song of the Dead

Sarah Glenn Marsh

For the teen processing the heavy weight of duty and the lingering shadows of loss while trying to forge a new path forw

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The Merlin Saga #3

The Fires of Merlin

Young Merlin journeys to the Otherworld to face trials of flame, where he must confront his deepest fears or risk losing

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Have Sword, Will Travel #1

Have Sword, Will Travel

Garth Nix, Sean Williams

Odo just wanted to avoid chores, but after finding a talking sword named Biter, he and the adventure-seeking Eleanor mus

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Dawn of the Dragons

For the child who loves to be the hero, this interactive quest builds confidence through decision-making and strategic p

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The Dragon Prince Through the Moon A Graphic Novel

For the young fan navigating the heavy feelings of loss and the urge to find answers when a loved one is gone.

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The Dragon's Dookie

For the middle-grade reader who loves bathroom humor but needs to see the power of working together to solve messy probl

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The Adventurer's Guide #3

The Adventurer's Guide to Treasure (and How to Steal It)

Wade Albert White

For the child who loves uncovering the hidden rules of games and stories. This witty finale celebrates finding your own

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Mark of the Thief #3

Wrath of the Storm

Jennifer A. Nielsen

Nicolas Calva must face a vengeful dragon and save the Roman Empire, all while feeling a strange sympathy for the very p

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The Spellkey Trilogy #3

The Books of the Keepers

For the young reader navigating complicated family loyalties and the weight of high expectations while discovering their

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The Adventurer's Guide #1

The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes

Wade Albert White

Anne must navigate a world of floating tiers and bureaucratic dragons to complete a high-stakes quest and claim her righ

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Earthsea Cycle #3

The Farthest Shore

Ursula K. Le Guin

Magic is draining out of Earthsea, forcing Archmage Ged and a young prince to sail beyond the realm of death to restore

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Waterfire Saga #2

Jennifer Donnelly

Ancient talismans and sea dragon nests await as Serafina and her friends race to identify a mysterious foe beneath the w

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The Legends of Greemulax

Kimmy Schmidt, Sarah Mlynowski

For the child grappling with the idea that growing up means losing their gentleness or becoming someone they don't recog

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Spark your child's imagination and cultural curiosity with this stunningly illustrated guide to the foundational myths a

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An Artist's Collection #2

Fantasy: An Artist's Realm

For the young world-builder or aspiring artist who loves losing themselves in the details of knights, sorcerers, and the

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For the child who loves gaming and gross-out humor but needs a nudge to keep reading, this quest builds confidence throu

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The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings Insider's Guide

For the young enthusiast who can't get enough of Middle-earth, this guide deepens their understanding of Tolkien's iconi

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Into the Wild Magic

Michelle Knudsen

For the child who prefers books to people and needs a little extra courage to handle social friction and find their own

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Throne of Glass #5

Empire of Storms

For the older teen navigating the weight of leadership and the fear of failing those they love while fighting for their

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The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

Catherynne M. Valente

A Green Wind appears at September's window, whisking her away from an ordinary life in Omaha to a whimsical world of mag

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