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Fairy Tales & Mythology Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Fairy Tales & Mythology Books for Ages 12–18

Fairy tales and mythology for teenagers become source material for subversion, reinterpretation, and the kind of storytelling that asks whose version got told and whose got left out. These 2,452 books engage the tradition critically and creatively.

2,452 books

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Goddesses of the Underworld #2

Styx: The River

Forgotten among her many siblings, the firstborn Titan Styx trains in secret magic and navigates a world of divine paran

Cover of Pyre of Queens

The Return of Ravana #1

For the teenager navigating a complex world who needs to see that the strength of ancestors and the power of ancient wis

Cover of Girl Giant and the Jade War

Girl Giant and the Jade War

For the child navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to stay true to their own values and heritage.

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Cover of Untold Stories of Arabian Nights Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure And Folklore

Untold Stories of Arabian Nights Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure And Folklore

Sukanta Bhattacharya

For young readers captivated by ancient lore and rich storytelling, this book offers fresh perspectives and thrilling ad

Ages 12–18

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For the child who loves getting lost in classic tales, this collection of stories by master illustrator Howard Pyle invi

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The Folk Keeper

Franny Billingsley

Disguised as a boy to survive, orphaned Corinna must guard a foundling home against the ravenous, supernatural Folk that

Cover of The Immortal Fire

The Cronus Chronicles #3

The Immortal Fire

Thirteen-year-old cousins Charlotte and Zee join forces with the Prometheans to find an ancient weapon and stop a plot t

Cover of Can You Survive the Battle of Ragnarök?

You Choose: Interactive Mythological Adventures

Can You Survive the Battle of Ragnarök?

For the child who loves gaming and myths, this interactive journey lets them choose their own path through the legendary

Cover of Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends

Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends

For the child curious about their heritage or enchanted by ancient magic, these retellings bring the legendary heroes an

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Ever After High: Once Upon a Twist #1

Rosabella and the Three Bears

A spell gone wrong sends Rosabella into the story of the Three Bears, where she must solve a mystery involving falling h

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The Selkie's Daughter

Linda Crotta Brennan

Brigit hides the webbing between her fingers, but she must embrace her secret selkie heritage to protect her family from

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Straw Into Gold

Gary D. Schmidt

Two boys racing to save lives encounter a banished queen whose long-lost son was taken by Rumpelstiltskin in this magica

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Gail Carson Levine

In a kingdom that prizes singing and beauty, Aza hides from mirrors while possessing a captivating voice that attracts a

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Usborne Myths and Legends #1

Greek Myths and Legends

Anthony Masters

The most famous gods and goddesses of Greek and Norse mythology clash and compete in this detailed collection of legenda

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Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children

Tales of the Peculiar

For the young reader who feels like an outsider or finds beauty in the strange. These eerie stories explore the pride an

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Whatever After #13

Two Peas in a Pod

Sarah Mlynowski

A trip through a magic mirror lands Abby and Jonah in a fractured fairy tale where they must decide who is fit to rule t

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The Trials of Apollo #4

The Tyrant's Tomb

Apollo leads a desperate stand at Camp Jupiter, where the only hope for survival lies deep inside a tomb belonging to a

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The Blackwell Pages #3

Thor's Serpents

K. L. Armstrong, Melissa Marr

The apocalypse is coming, and the teenage descendants of gods must face their destinies alone as they are pulled in diff

Cover of Beowulf

A legendary hero battles the monster Grendel and a fierce dragon in this visceral, dramatically illustrated graphic nove

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Bran, Son of Llyr

Moyra Caldecott

For the reader who feels a deep responsibility to protect others, even at great personal cost, this poetic retelling exp

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Awesome Egyptian Myths

Isis and Osiris

For the child fascinated by ancient history and powerful legends, this graphic retelling explores themes of loss, devoti

Cover of I Was A Rat!

For the child who feels misunderstood or struggles to find their place, this clever tale explores the difference between

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Modern Graphic Greek Myths

The Trojan Horse

Stephanie True Peters

For the student who finds history books a bit dry, this vibrant graphic novel brings the legendary siege of Troy to life

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Guardian of the Dead

Ellie Spencer must use her martial arts skills and newfound magic to stop ancient creatures from Maori myth before they

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