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Ninjas Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Ninjas Books for Ages 12–18

As your teenager navigates the complex search for their own identity, these thirty four stories offer a sophisticated look at the discipline and shadows of the ninja world. These books move beyond simple action to explore the deeper themes of loyalty and secrecy that resonate so strongly during the transition into young adulthood.

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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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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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Junior Ninja Champion #2

The Fastest Finish

Catherine Hapka

Five unlikely friends team up to face grueling obstacles and high-stakes racing in the very first Junior Ninja competiti

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The Tenebran Trilogy #3

A Dark Victory

Dave Luckett

For the teen facing a daunting conclusion or a massive transition, this epic finale explores the weight of responsibilit

Ages 12–16

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A Very Ninja Christmas

For the child feeling overwhelmed by the expectations of the holidays, this story balances festive chaos with the quiet

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Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #30

When an evil Wither steals his magic scroll, Zombie has to trade shortcuts for sweat to master the art of Mob Fu and sav

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Samurai Kids #4

The Samurai Kids journey to the Forbidden City to rescue Kyoko and face an evil minister who is dangerously obsessed wit

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Worlds of Power #3

A. L. Singer, F. X. Nine

Thirteen-year-old Ryu Hayabusa embarks on a dangerous quest for knowledge about his father in this action-packed story b

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Ranger's Apprentice #10

The Emperor of Nihon-Ja

A kingdom hangs in the balance when an emperor is overthrown, forcing Horace and his companions into a battle far from h

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Tales of the Otori #1

Across the Nightingale Floor

A young man is swept into a dangerous world of assassins and feudal rivalries in this epic historical fantasy set in a l

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Kylar Stern has left his life as an assassin behind, but when he hears his oldest friend might still be alive, he must c

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The Way of Shadows

To escape the brutal life of a slum rat, Azoth must shed his identity and learn the lethal arts of a legendary assassin

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Chris Billingsley

Sned Higgins needs his trusty sword to survive his class president speech, but first he has to retrieve it from his gran

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The Secret Heroes Club

Middle school is terrifying enough without werewolves teaching chemistry and ninjas fighting with sausages in the hallwa

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Sned Higgins #1

Chris C. Billingsley

Sned needs his sword to give the biggest speech of his life, but first he has to survive dodgeball, avoid the goon squad

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Young Samurai #1

The Way of the Warrior

Shipwrecked in 1611 Japan, young Jack Fletcher must endure rigorous training under a legendary sword master to become a

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Lightbringer #3

For the reader grappling with heavy responsibilities and the weight of legacy. This epic journey explores staying true t

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Nelson and Kenny were excited for the fair, but Grandma's new invention accidentally made them too tiny for the rides. N

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The Samurai Mysteries #5

In Darkness, Death

Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler

For the child who values logic and truth, this immersive historical mystery explores the weight of honor and the challen

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M. Evan Wolkenstein

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to face a deadly new enemy known as the Shredder in this high-stakes animated ad

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The Nightmare Ninja

Moonshadow, an orphaned ninja who sees through the eyes of animals, must stop a mysterious assassin from entering the dr

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Circle of Shadows #1

Circle of Shadows

For the teen who feels the weight of high expectations and must decide if their loyalty belongs to their mentors or thei

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Rise of the Ninja

A young ninja agent for the Grey Light Order must use his secret training to stop a ruthless warlord from starting a civ

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The LEGO Ninjago Movie

The Making of the Movie

Tracey Miller-Zarneke

For the young builder or aspiring artist who wonders how their favorite movies come to life, this visual guide explores

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