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Books About Responsibility & Accountability for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Responsibility & Accountability for Ages 12–18

As your teenager navigates the messy transition into adulthood, they are constantly balancing the weight of their own choices with the expectations of the world around them. This collection of over 2,000 books explores the complicated reality of owning one's actions, helping your young adult find the courage to stand by their values even when the consequences are difficult.

2,058 books

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After finding a dying dragon and its survivor, Jake must secretly raise the illegal hatchling to protect his family’s sa

Cover of The Princess and the Page

The Princess and the Page

Christina Farley

For the young writer who needs to understand that their words have power and that every creative choice comes with its o

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Intergalactic Bed and Breakfast #3

Aliens in Disguise

Clete Barrett Smith

Two kids running an intergalactic hotel must stop a pair of fake-alien UFO hunters from sneaking inside and exposing the

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Cover of On the Back Burner

Dish #11

On the Back Burner

Diane Muldrow

For the child juggling a busy schedule, this story explores the stress of overcommitting and the importance of showing u

Ages 8–12

Cover of Temping Fate

Esther M. Friesner

For the teen feeling overwhelmed by new responsibilities or the pressure to control their future, this witty tale explor

Cover of Return Fire

Moving Target #2

Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Cassie Arroyo must track down a stolen ancient relic while deciding if she can trust herself to use its dangerous power

Cover of Bad Call

Stephen Wallenfels

What began as a simple camping trip in Yosemite National Park spiraling into a terrifying fight for survival after a ser

Cover of Up Country

Alden R. Carter

Sent to live with relatives in rural Wisconsin, sixteen-year-old Carl tries to reinvent himself while grappling with a p

Cover of Outcasts

For the teen grappling with the weight of their choices and the high cost of protecting those they love while facing an

Cover of Take Your Last Breath

Ruby Redfort #2

Take Your Last Breath

For the child who feels ready to take on the world but needs a reminder that even the bravest heroes must weigh the risk

Cover of We Are the Weather Makers

We Are the Weather Makers

The history of our changing climate unfolds alongside scientific predictions and practical steps to help protect the pla

Cover of While We Run

When We Wake #2

In the year 2128, the first revived cryonics patient is on the run from the government with a secret that could change t

Cover of The Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor

The Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor

For the child who feels the weight of a hasty choice and the need to set things right. This magical tale explores the co

Cover of Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers

Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers

For the child who loves a good puzzle and feels a deep sense of justice, this mystery explores taking responsibility for

Cover of Time After Time

Time Between Us #2

Time After Time

Tamara Ireland Stone

For the teen navigating the ache of a long-distance relationship and the heavy realization that love sometimes requires

Cover of Princess Celestia and the Summer of Royal Waves

My Little Pony: Pony Adventures #7

Princess Celestia and the Summer of Royal Waves

For the child who feels pressured to be perfect or too serious, this story explores how to balance duty with the joy of

Cover of Magic Delivery

Clete Barrett Smith

Nick's plan to join the popular crowd goes sideways when he finds a crashed van full of costumes that turn out to be dan

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Princess Juniper #1

Princess Juniper of the Anju

Ammi-Joan Paquette

For the child stepping into big responsibilities, this adventure explores what it truly means to lead when the stakes ar

Cover of Buried Fire

Jonathan Stroud

Three siblings and a local vicar must work together to stop an ancient, corrupting evil from waking up beneath their qui

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Sanity & Tallulah #1

Sanity & Tallulah

When an illegal three-headed kitten escapes on a distant space station, best friends Sanity and Tallulah must turn their

Cover of New Beginnings

Vet Volunteers #11

Laurie Halse Anderson

Perfect for the child navigating the nerves of a new school or the responsibility of caring for a first pet when things

Cover of Killing Mr. Griffin

Killing Mr. Griffin

For the teenager navigating the intense pressure to fit in and the blurred lines between a harmless prank and a life-alt

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David Mortimore Baxter #1

For the child who struggles with the impulse to exaggerate or tell tall tales, this story explores the chaotic reality o

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K. A. Applegate

Ax and the Animorphs are on the run as the Yeerks hunt them down for the powerful blue cube that grants them the ability

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