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Books for Time with Mom for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Time with Mom for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about time with mom recommended for kids ages 12–18.

423 books

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Fleeing her dangerous mother, Gwenore finds sanctuary with a circle of healers and sets out on a mythical quest to save

Cover of Grayling's Song

Grayling's Song

A girl with no magical abilities of her own must find the strength to stand against the dark forces threatening the witc

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The Healing Spell

Kimberley Griffiths Little

For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a mistake. This Bayou story explores the journey from crushing guilt to

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Moonpenny Island

Tricia Springstubb

For the child navigating a season of sudden change, this lyrical story explores the resilience needed when a best friend

Ages 8–12

Cover of Loving Will Shakespeare

Loving Will Shakespeare

A vivid portrait of sixteenth-century village life unfolds through the eyes of the woman who married the world's most fa

Cover of The Summer of Sassy Jo

The Summer of Sassy Jo

Sara Jo must face a whirlwind of old hurts and new hopes when she spends the summer with the mother who left her years a

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Candice F. Ransom

For the young artist feeling the weight of a parent's expectations, this story follows Sabrina as she navigates the brid

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Growing Up Gorilla

Clare Hodgson Meeker

Witness the heartwarming true story of how zookeepers at Woodland Park Zoo worked tirelessly to help a mother gorilla bo

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Cheryl Renée Herbsman

Savannah balances the weight of strict family rules with her growing feelings for Jackson as they both chase a future of

Cover of All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook

All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook

Perry has spent his whole life happy in a prison with his mom, but everything changes when he is suddenly forced into a

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The Adventures of Lettie Peppercorn

Lettie Peppercorn must outsmart a mysterious alchemist to find her mother in this atmospheric quest filled with shadow a

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You Come to Yokum

Carol Otis Hurst

Two brothers watch their mother fight for the right to vote while they help run a mountain lodge in 1920s Massachusetts.

Cover of The Weight of a Thousand Feathers

The Weight of a Thousand Feathers

Bobby balances his life as a young carer with an impossible request when his terminally ill mother asks him to help her

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M. M. Costantin

For the child seeking their own voice within a busy family. Rosie navigates life in a New York City high-rise as she car

Cover of A Pocketful of Stars

A Pocketful of Stars

Safiya enters the vivid dreams of her mother’s childhood in Kuwait to search for a way to reach her while she is in a co

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In Search of Us

Angie's search for the truth about her father unfolds in a parallel story with her mother's past, weaving together a dee

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Waiting for Dolphins

Life on a sailboat is anything but peaceful for a rebellious girl trying to navigate her grief after her father's death.

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The Remarkable Journey of Charlie Price

Jennifer Maschari

For children navigating the complex waves of grief, this story uses a magical portal to explore the temptation to stay i

Cover of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright

The Many Worlds of Albie Bright

Christopher Edge

For a child struggling with the loss of a parent and looking for a way to process the 'what ifs' of grief through the le

Cover of 45 Pounds (more or less)

45 Pounds (more or less)

As her aunt’s wedding approaches, Ann struggles with emotional eating and family expectations, eventually finding a deep

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Patrick Flores-Scott

Sam lives life under the radar until he meets Luis, whose family connections pull him into a new world that challenges e

Cover of Brianna on the Brink

Brianna on the Brink

Sixteen-year-old Brianna must navigate the daunting reality of an unplanned pregnancy and the difficult life choices tha

Cover of Confessions from the Principal's Kid

Confessions from the Principal's Kid

Fifth-grader Allie West enjoys the perks of being the principal's daughter, but deep down she just wants to be a normal

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Audrey Couloumbis

Thirteen-year-old Elvira navigates life with an Elvis-imitating father and a sharp-tongued mother as she searches for he

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