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Books About Fear & Bravery for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Fear & Bravery for Ages 12–18

Courage in adolescence often means standing alone. Speaking up when the room is quiet, making the choice no one else is making, holding your ground when it costs you something. These 9,585 books explore bravery at its most consequential.

9,585 books

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Of Mermaids and Orisa #1

Skin of the Sea

For the teen seeking their place in the world while balancing ancient duties and personal convictions. A sweeping West A

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School of Fear #1

Gitty Daneshvari

Four kids with paralyzing phobias are sent to an exclusive summer school to face their fears, only to find their eccentr

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Can You Survive a Civil War Escape?

Jessica Gunderson

For the curious learner who enjoys being in the driver's seat, this interactive adventure explores the life-or-death cho

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Nightmare Island

Shakirah Bourne

For the child who feels protective of their younger siblings and needs to find the courage to face their own recurring f

Ages 8–12

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For the child who loves tales of real-life heroism and needs a boost of inspiration to see the extraordinary impact one

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Scott Westerfeld

Step into the ruins of Poughkeepsie, where reality has shattered into lethal manifestations and Addison must brave the d

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Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens

Luvvie Ajayi Jones

A bold, funny guide for teens who feel 'too much' or too loud. Learn to navigate fear, use your voice for justice, and s

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Voices of the American Revolution

Stories from the Battlefields

Lois Miner Huey

For the student curious about the real faces of history, this collection uses primary sources to reveal how children nav

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Dragonbreath #6

Lair of the Bat Monster

For the child who thrives on quirky humor and hybrid storytelling, this adventure follows a nervous sidekick who must fi

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A Fly on the Wall History

The Tuskegee Airmen's Mission to Berlin

Thomas Kingsley Troupe

For the child curious about real-life heroes who fought for justice while facing obstacles at home, this graphic novel b

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A mysterious illness has turned every adult in London into a bloodthirsty hunter, forcing a band of children to fight fo

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Spies of the Civil War

Michael Burgan, Angie Kaelberer

For the curious student who loves secrets and puzzles, this book explores the daring, real-life heroes who worked in the

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The Perry Family #1

Walter Dean Myers

For the teen processing the weight of duty and the harsh realities of inequality. A visceral look at the human cost of w

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For the child feeling different or searching for their place, this enchanting tale explores courage, connection, and the

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Jeff Allen vs. the Time Suck Vampires #1

Justina Ireland

For the child who loves spooky thrills and urban legends, this fast-paced mystery builds courage while exploring the chi

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Michael Dahl Presents: Scary Stories

Grabbed by Greys

For the child who loves spooky mysteries but finds long novels daunting. This high-interest story helps building readers

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Waterfire Saga #4

Jennifer Donnelly

For the teen ready to claim their own power, this finale follows six friends as they face their final fears to save thei

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Adults have turned into flesh-hunting monsters in London, forcing a crew of young survivors to seek refuge and supplies

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Fact Finders: Great Women of History

Great Women of the American Revolution

For the child who loves stories of hidden heroes and wants to see themselves in the history books. Discover the women wh

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Through My Eyes

A six-year-old girl stands at the center of history as she shares her personal experience of integrating a New Orleans e

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Small Sam risks everything to find his sister in a dangerous no-go zone, while a tracking expert watches an army grow in

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Leaving Gee's Bend

Ludelphia leaves her Alabama home for the first time on a dangerous trek to find medicine for her mother, guided by the

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Spooksville #12

The Creature in the Teacher

Christopher Pike

For the child who suspects there is something a little 'off' about their classroom routine or their teacher's behavior,

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The Storm in the Barn

Amid the swirling dust of 1930s Kansas, eleven-year-old Jack spots a mysterious, shadowy figure hiding in a barn that sh

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