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Martial Arts Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Martial Arts Books for Ages 12–18

Whether your teen is stepping onto the mat for the first time or navigating the pressures of high school, these 284 stories explore how the discipline of martial arts helps shape a sense of self. These books tap into the intense drive for independence and internal strength that defines the adolescent years, offering a way to process big emotions through the lens of focus and mastery. It is a powerful way for them to find their footing as they transition from childhood into the complexities of young adulthood.

282 books

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Caged Warrior #1

Alan Lawrence Sitomer

Sixteen-year-old McCutcheon Daniels fights in the Detroit underground to keep his family fed, but a new opportunity migh

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For the reader who loves over the top action and high energy comedy, this wild ride turns a typical school dance into a

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Young Samurai #2

The Way of the Sword

For the child seeking their place in a world where they feel like an outsider, this high-stakes adventure emphasizes tha

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Twelve-year-old Adela seeks out her estranged father, a professional luchador, to learn what it truly means to belong to

Ages 8–12

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Sharon G. Flake

Wrestling star Autumn is determined to win over Adonis, a brilliant boy born without legs, despite their many difference

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Kung Fu High School

A sister and brother lead the last two gangs standing against a corrupt principal and a ruthless drug kingpin at their h

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Olympic Hero Pro Wrestler Kurt Angle

For the child who loves wrestling or sports and needs to see how hard work and determination lead to big dreams, from th

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G.I. Joe Classified #2

Revenge of the Ninja

For the child trying to find their place while honoring family traditions. Ghost must navigate the double life of a secr

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Becoming Muhammad Ali

Kwame Alexander, James Patterson

For the child finding their voice and navigating the complexities of growing up in a world that isn't always fair. A loo

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Samurai Kids #2

A group of young samurai-in-training with physical disabilities embarks on a perilous journey to plead for peace before

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The Nameless City #2

The Stone Heart

Faith Erin Hicks

War looms over the Nameless City as Kaidu uncovers a recipe for an ancient weapon that could destroy the home of his bes

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Tired of being called kiddo and surviving on his fists, Wyatt struggles to control his rage and escape a cycle of family

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For the child who thrives on high stakes and needs to see that discipline, training, and quick thinking can help them ha

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Lincoln Mendoza #2

Pacific Crossing

While studying kempo in Japan for the summer, Lincoln bonds with his host brother over baseball and family while learnin

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The Samurai Mysteries #4

The Sword That Cut the Burning Grass

Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler

Samurai apprentice Seikei joins forces with a servant girl and an old man to rescue the kidnapped young Emperor in eight

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The Raven Files #1

Crossing the Line

A former child spy from North Korea attempts to defect, but she must battle physical withdrawal and suspicious allies to

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Gallagher Girls #1

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

Cammie can speak fourteen languages and tap phones with ease, but her spy training hasn't prepared her for the danger of

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Alien Encounters in Angel Grove

Gabriel P. Cooper

For the child who loves uncovering secrets and lore. This guide dives into the high stakes world of Angel Grove, explori

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Song of the Lioness #1

Alanna: The First Adventure

Alanna swaps places with her twin brother to pursue a forbidden dream of knighthood, disguising herself as a boy to trai

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The Rukan Prophecy

Mel fights to keep her spirit free from an evil General while her friends Naomi, Jim, and Doug engage in two epic battle

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Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #1

The Rising Force

Sixteen-year-old Obi-Wan Kenobi pushes to become a Jedi Knight, but tension rises as he wonders if his master, Qui-Gon J

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Gallagher Girls #4

Only the Good Spy Young

For the teen navigating a world where the adults aren't giving them the full story, this high-stakes mystery explores th

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Anthony Horowitz, Antony Johnston

Teen spy Alex Rider heads to Venice to uncover his father's secrets, only to be forced into a deadly choice between MI6

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Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1

Standing on the threshold of manhood, nearly thirteen-year-old Anakin Skywalker begins the perilous journey that will ev

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