Nowadays, they joke that teenagers' favorite book is Instagram stories. But we want to destroy this stereotype. After all, if teenagers didn't read, there wouldn't be so many books published for this age group every year.
We have prepared a list of the best books for teenagers and divided them into two groups.
The best books for teenagers 12-14 years old
During this transitional period, teenagers still enjoy children's books, but they are already interested in deeper works. It all depends on the child's level of development and preferences. For your convenience, we have selected the best modern books for teenagers in different genres.
John Green “Turtles to the Bottom”
A gripping detective story about the disappearance of a billionaire. The main character and her friend want to find him in order to receive a reward of 100 thousand dollars. During the investigation, it turns out that the billionaire's son is a long-lost childhood friend of one of the girls.
Cornelia Funke “Ink Heart”
A fantasy about how 12-year-old Maggie's father can bring to life the characters in a book he reads aloud. They end up here, but someone from her real life ends up there instead. During the first exchange, her mother disappears.
Maggie dreams of having the same gift as her father, and it manifests itself in her. An interesting story about the interaction and confrontation of two spaces — fairy tale and real — has been stretched into a trilogy. And “Ink Heart” is the first book in the series.
Sue Townsend “The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole”
A book about the experiences of a teenager, which he shares in his diary. When you are 13 years old, you face real problems: acne, complexes, your own unrecognized genius and complete misunderstanding of adults. It feels like you are alone in this cruel world. Especially if your parents get divorced during this period.
Peng + Hu “Hirameki”
A practical guide for young artists. How to learn to look at spots. Real art is to see something in an ordinary spot and fill in the missing details. 7 levels of difficulty of “hirameki”.
This creative notebook helps develop imagination and unleash creativity.
The best books for teenagers 14-16 years old
At this age, teenagers no longer pay attention to fairy tales for children. They are interested in the same things as adults, especially books about love. And for this important period of growing up, we have created a special list.
Ray Bradbury “The Martian Chronicles”
Lyrical, philosophical fantasy in a collection of stories by a recognized literary classic. The events of all 26 stories take place on Mars and build a single history of colonization. It is about unchanging human values and flaws. And on Mars, as on Earth…
Lucy Adlington “The Red Ribbon”
The book is recommended for teenagers, although its plot is quite difficult. A novel about the Holocaust – the events take place in one of the concentration camps. Four different views on the terrible life tragedy in which these girls were participants. Their acquaintance and communication on the verge of life and death. A deep and touching story teaches how, no matter what, to remain human.
Aija Myrock “Why Me”
How to survive in a school environment if you are a white crow? Nowadays, such a phenomenon as bullying (harassment by a group of teenagers of someone who is different from everyone else) is widespread. The book is a good guide on how to wisely stand up to the crowd. Advice for various occasions of school life, written by the “white crow” herself.
Eleanor Porter “Pollyanna Grows Up”
If you haven't read the first part of “Pollyanna”, be sure to start with it. It is a life-affirming story about how one little girl's attitude to life can change all the inhabitants of the town. Pollyanna finds a reason for joy in every sad situation.
In the second part, the girl has grown up and has to face non-childish problems. Thanks to the “game of joy”, Pollyanna not only finds a way out of difficult situations, but also love.
The books in this series are worth reading not only for teenagers, but also for adults.
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