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Pirates Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Pirates Books for Ages 12–18

Pirate fiction for older readers becomes darker and more historically grounded. These 349 books explore the age of sail with real stakes, real consequences, and the moral complexity of characters who live outside the law.

349 books

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Puffin Graphics

Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson

A mysterious map hidden in a sea chest kicks off a high-seas race for buried gold in this fast-paced graphic adaptation.

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Skullduggery Island

Adrianne Ambrose

For the adventurous child who thrives on solving puzzles and loves the thrill of the high seas, this journey helps build

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Puffin Explorer Books #10

On Buried and Sunken Treasure

Rupert Furneaux

For the curious explorer fascinated by legends of the high seas, this illustrated guide brings to life the real-world my

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Cover of Demons of the Ocean

Vampirates #1

Demons of the Ocean

Justin Somper

Separated by a shipwreck and a violent storm, Connor joins a pirate crew to hunt down a mythical ghost ship and rescue h

Ages 9–13

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Race to the Bottom of the Sea

Kidnapped by a notorious pirate, eleven-year-old Fidelia must use her scientific expertise to recover lost treasure from

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Terry and the Pirates

Julian F. Thompson

Sixteen-year-old Terry stows away on a yacht only to find herself shipwrecked on a tiny island with a band of oddball pi

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Blue Jay the Pirate #1

The High-Skies Adventures of Blue Jay the Pirate

Blue Jay and his feathered crew take to the skies to outsmart dastardly crows and dodge the Colonial army in this high-f

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Empire of Night

For the reader navigating shifting loyalties and complex family secrets while trying to find their footing in an uncerta

Cover of Piratica

Artemesia flees her finishing school to lead a crew of actors-turned-pirates on a quest for treasure and a battle agains

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The Bone Spindle #3

The Cursed Rose

For the teen exploring the complexities of identity while seeking a place where they truly belong, even when caught betw

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Gross Facts About

Gross Facts About Pirates

For the middle-grade student who loves action and history but finds dense books overwhelming. This high-interest guide m

Cover of Amy's Eyes

Richard Kennedy

A girl turned doll and a doll turned captain lead a crew of Mother Goose animals across pirate-filled seas in a grand se

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Historical Diaries #2

For the child who loves exploring the past through hands on details. This diary helps kids navigate the bridge between c

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Pirates: Most Wanted

Peer into the lives of history’s most ruthless pirates through a collection of facts and physical objects attached to ev

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The Map to Everywhere #3

Shadows of the Lost Sun

Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis

For the child who feels the weight of big expectations and needs to find the courage to protect their world alongside fr

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Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies

Captain Kidd: Legendary Pirate Leader

Jessica Gunderson

For the young reader fascinated by the thin line between hero and villain, this graphic biography explores whether a leg

Cover of Worse Things Happen at Sea!

The Ratbridge Chronicles #2

Worse Things Happen at Sea!

Arthur and a crew of rat-pirates set sail on the Nautical Laundry to find a missing medicine, facing dangerous sea attac

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You Choose: History

The Golden Age of Pirates

For the curious learner who loves high-seas adventure and wants to know the gritty truth behind famous pirate legends li

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The Map to Everywhere #4

Iron Tide Rising

Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis

For the child who loves the thrill of a grand finale and needs to see how even the biggest differences can be set aside

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Jack Plank Tells Tales

Natalie Babbitt

Jack Plank is a pirate who isn't very good at plundering. At his new boardinghouse, he tells hilarious stories about why

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Stone of Tymora #1

R. A. Salvatore, Geno Salvatore

Marked for death and hunted by a half-demon, young Maimun stows away on a pirate-hunting ship and finds a mentor in the

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Something Wickedly Weird #1

The Wooden Mile

For the child who loves uncovering secrets in old houses and isn't afraid of a little fog, this atmospheric mystery cele

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Castaways of the Flying Dutchman #3

Voyage of Slaves

Cursed to wander forever, Ben and his dog Ned must escape ruthless Barbary slave traders in this 18th-century Mediterran

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Hank the Cowdog #45

The Case of the Shipwrecked Tree

John R. Erickson

Hank the dog and Little Alfred find themselves in a heap of trouble while playing pirates in the backyard.

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