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Books About Love & Family for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Love & Family for Ages 12–18

Family relationships in adolescence are often defined by tension: the pull toward independence and the need for connection, the fight at dinner and the quiet goodnight. These 7,056 books explore family love at its most strained and its most resilient.

7,056 books

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Freshman Dorm #18

Freshman Wedding

Linda A. Cooney

For the teenager grappling with big life decisions and the pressure of rushing into adulthood before they are ready.

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For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in. This hilarious diary-style story helps kids find the fun in their

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Cheerleaders #2

For the teenager navigating the dizzying highs and lows of a first crush, this vintage romance explores the rush of new

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WeirDo #19

Cheesy Weird!

Anh Do

For the child navigating the nerves of performing and the comedy of everyday mishaps. Help your reader embrace their qui

Ages 7–12

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From the Files of Madison Finn #8

Picture Perfect

For the middle grader trying to find her place while balancing the ups and downs of a changing family and the jitters of

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Conspiracy 365 #4

For the child who thrives on high stakes and constant momentum. This thriller follows a teen navigating extreme danger w

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Animal Ark Pets #11

For the child who loves animals and wants to understand the hard work, patience, and compassion required to care for a v

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Conspiracy 365 #1

For the reader who loves a ticking clock and high stakes, this intense thriller follows a teen on the run as he tries to

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Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #13

For the child who feels like an outsider or is struggling with a massive life transition that requires leaving everythin

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Hassles, Heart-pings! ,and Sad, Happy Endings

For the pre-teen navigating the ups and downs of friendships, first crushes, and everyday school drama, this book normal

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Freshman Christmas

Linda A. Cooney

For the teenager navigating the transition from high school to home during their first winter break, where old friendshi

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For the child who is naturally drawn to the mystery of the wild. This collection celebrates the secret lives, wisdom, an

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Dear America #1

The Winter of Red Snow

Kristiana Gregory

For the child who needs to see how ordinary people find strength during difficult times. Discover the grit and empathy o

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Cheerleaders Summer Special

Caroline B. Cooney

For teens navigating the complexities of friendship, rivalry, and self-discovery during a pivotal summer. It captures th

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Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #10

The Shattered Peace

For the child learning that peacemaking requires more than just good intentions, this adventure explores the complexity

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Ally's World #12

Dates, Double Dates and Big, Big Trouble

For middle schoolers navigating the bewildering world of crushes, first dates, and friendship drama, this book offers a

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Vivian Schurfranz

For the young reader exploring their own independence, this historical tale follows a girl navigating the harsh beginnin

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Conspiracy 365 #8

For the reader who loves the rush of a ticking clock, this high-stakes thriller explores staying resilient and resourcef

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Roads to Family: All the Ways We Come to Be

Rachel HS Ginocchio

For middle grade readers curious about their origins or why every family looks different: a clear guide to IVF, surrogac

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American Road Trip

Patrick Flores-Scott

Teodoro’s world shifts when his brother returns from Iraq, forcing his family to face new, difficult realities during an

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The Outside Groove

Casey gets behind the wheel of a race car to finally be seen by her family, discovering the true speed of friendship and

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Life on the frontier is grueling, but Sally Lincoln stands as a constant pillar of support and friendship for her younge

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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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Rules for Stealing Stars

Corey Ann Haydu

For children navigating the heavy burden of a parent's addiction, this story uses magical worlds to help sisters find sa

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