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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 7,141 books explore family love at its most strained and its most resilient.

7,141 books

Cover of The Inexplicable Logic of My Life

The Inexplicable Logic of My Life

Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Senior year brings unexpected anger and deep questions for Sal as he tries to reconcile his quiet life with the person h

Cover of How Hard Can Love Be?

The Spinster Club #2

How Hard Can Love Be?

For the teenager navigating the complicated emotions of a parent with a drinking problem while trying to understand the

Cover of Touching Snow

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family secrets and the courage required to survive a cycle of domestic viole

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Cover of Confetti Girl

Confetti Girl

Diana López

For the child navigating the complex waves of grief after losing a parent and trying to reconnect with those who are sti

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Braid Girls

The Braid Girls

For the child navigating the surprise of a new family member or balancing the tricky dynamics of business and best frien

Cover of Sisters Red

Fairytale Retellings #1

Clad in red cloaks, sisters Scarlett and Rosie hunt the werewolves that haunt the woods, bound together by a blood-soake

Cover of Cousins in the Time of Magic

Cousins in the Time of Magic #1

Cousins in the Time of Magic

For the child exploring their family's roots, this magical adventure weaves together the bonds of cousinship and the dis

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The World in Grandfather's Hands

Craig Kee Strete

Moving from the pueblo to the busy city is a huge shock for Jimmy, but his grandfather’s quiet wisdom helps him see his

Cover of What is Goodbye?

What is Goodbye?

For the child navigating the complex waves of grief after losing a sibling. This moving collection of poems follows a br

Cover of Planesrunner

Armed with a map of billions of parallel earths and a knack for Indian cooking, Everett Singh races across the multivers

Cover of The Sacrifice

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

Cover of The Rabbi's Girls

The Rabbi's Girls

Johanna Hurwitz

Eleven-year-old Carrie faces a year of massive change in 1923 as she moves house, welcomes a new sister, and says a fina

Cover of Heat

Twelve-year-old Michael has a legendary pitching arm, but he must hide his talent to keep his family secret from being e

Cover of Under the Shadow of Wings

Under the Shadow of Wings

Eleven-year-old Tattnall faces a difficult realization in 1944 Alabama as she learns that she cannot always shield her o

Cover of Tsarina

J. Nelle Patrick

Magic hides inside a Faberge egg as Natalya fights to protect the Romanov family and the future of Russia from the shado

Cover of Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba

Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba

Personal memories and vivid impressions recreate the sights and sounds of a young girl's childhood growing up in Cuba.

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The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee #1

The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee

India Wimple is incredibly shy but a genius at spelling, and now her family is rallying together to help her face the na

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I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This #2

Jacqueline Woodson

On the run from their abusive father, Lena and Dion disguise themselves and travel in search of family and a place where

Cover of The Glorious Christmas Songbook

The Glorious Christmas Songbook

Cooper Edens, Benjamin Darling

For families wishing to start a holiday singing tradition, this collection pairs timeless carols with beautiful vintage

Cover of An Early Winter

An Early Winter

Marion Dane Bauer

Eleven-year-old Tim hopes a fishing trip will help his grandfather remember who he is, but a difficult day at the pond b

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Cilla Lee-Jenkins #3

This Book Is a Classic

Cilla Lee-Jenkins is determined to write a masterpiece featuring wedding drama, friendship tests, and her journey to be

Cover of Untwine

Edwidge Danticat

Identical twins Giselle and Isabelle are inseparable until a tragic car crash shatters their world, leaving one sister t

Cover of The Way Home Looks Now

The Way Home Looks Now

Wendy Wan Long Shang

For the child navigating a family changed by loss. This moving story shows how sharing a passion like baseball can help

Cover of Clarice Bean, Smile

Clarice Bean #11

Clarice Bean, Smile

For children processing the stress of family changes or the pressure of school projects, Clarice Bean offers a relatable

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