Books About Teenage Girls

The Best Teenage Girls Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about teenage girls? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Teenage Girls

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

By Erika L. Sánchez

A sister's death reveals hidden secrets, challenging Julia to uncover the truth and redefine her identity.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2017)

344 pages· 80,608 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 87,103 ratings

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Summary: Julia's world shatters when her sister Olga dies in a tragic accident. As her family mourns, Julia struggles under the weight of expectations and her mother's grief. But when she uncovers secrets about Olga's life, Julia embarks on a journey with her friend Lorena and boyfriend Connor to unravel the truth. Was Olga truly the perfect daughter everyone believed? As Julia digs deeper, she must confront her own identity and the impossible ideals she's expected to meet. Can she find her own path amid the chaos?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2001

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

By Ann Brashares · Book #1 in the Sisterhood series

A magical pair of jeans transforms four friends' summer into an unforgettable journey of discovery and friendship.

294 pages· 60,104 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 741,608 ratings

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Summary: Four friends discover a pair of jeans that mysteriously fits each of them perfectly, despite their different shapes. As they part ways for the summer, they form a pact to share the pants, believing they hold the power to keep them connected. Carmen, Tibby, Lena, and Bridget embark on separate adventures, each facing personal challenges and unexpected twists. Will the pants bring them closer together or reveal hidden truths? This summer, the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants will test the strength of their friendship and change their lives forever.

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2006

Pretty Little Liars

By Sara Shepard · Book #1 in the Pretty Little Liars series

Four girls' secrets are threatened by someone who knows everything. Can they keep their past hidden?

286 pages· 59,122 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

3.8 Goodreads · 217,187 ratings

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Summary: In Rosewood, Pennsylvania, four high school juniors—Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hanna—harbor dark secrets. Spencer desires her sister's boyfriend, Aria dreams of her teacher, Emily is drawn to a new girl, and Hanna uses deceit to maintain her beauty. But the biggest secret? Their friend Alison's mysterious disappearance. Someone knows all their secrets and is ready to reveal them. As their pasts threaten to unravel, can they keep their lives from falling apart? Dive into a world where no secret stays hidden for long, and trust is a dangerous game.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2010

Only the Good Spy Young

By Ally Carter · Book #4 in the Gallagher Girls series

A young spy faces betrayal and danger as she uncovers secrets that could change everything.

288 pages· 56,153 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 70,313 ratings

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Summary: Cammie Morgan, a spy-in-training at Gallagher Academy, faces real danger when a terrorist group targets her. As she navigates betrayal and deception, a shocking revelation in London leaves her questioning everyone around her. With trust shattered, Cammie and her friends must use all their skills to uncover the truth, discovering that the key to her future may be hidden in the past. Can Cammie outsmart her enemies and protect those she loves, or will the secrets of her world prove too dangerous to handle?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The Carrefour Curse

By Dianne K. Salerni

A girl uncovers dark family secrets in a crumbling magical mansion.

224 pages· 52,024 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 692 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old Garnet is drawn into the eerie Crossroad House, where her estranged magical family hides sinister secrets. As she navigates the decaying halls, she discovers her dying grandfather's dark quest for immortality. With each mysterious accident and illness, Garnet must unravel whether she's part of a curse or its key to breaking. Can she survive the family's dangerous power struggles and uncover the truth before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2000

A Year Down Yonder

By Richard Peck · Book #2 in the A Long Way from Chicago series

A teen's year with her unpredictable grandmother promises unexpected adventures and life lessons.

Newbery Medal (2001)

130 pages· 29,885 words· Est. 3 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 31,315 ratings

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Summary: In 1937, Mary Alice, a fifteen-year-old, is sent to live with her eccentric grandmother in rural Illinois. As she navigates a year filled with surprises and challenges, Mary Alice discovers the true nature of her formidable Grandma Dowdel. Will she find a way to connect with this larger-than-life woman, or will the year be more than she can handle? Amidst the backdrop of a small town, their relationship unfolds with humor and heart, revealing the complexities of family and the unexpected bonds that form in the most unlikely of places.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Red Slippers

By Carolyn Keene · Book #11 in the Nancy Drew Diaries series

A ballerina's career is threatened by sabotage. Can the mystery be solved in time?

192 pages· 26,422 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 995 ratings

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Summary: Nancy Drew faces a race against time when her friend Maggie's ballet career is threatened by sabotage. As Maggie prepares for a crucial performance of Sleeping Beauty, strange incidents escalate, from tampered phones to vandalized posters. With a career-making critic in the audience, the stakes couldn't be higher. Can Nancy uncover the saboteur before the final curtain falls on Maggie's dreams?

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2016

Girl in Pieces

By Kathleen Glasgow

A shattered girl seeks solace in scars, battling to reclaim her life from the edge.

420 pages· 99,922 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 288,620 ratings

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Summary: Seventeen-year-old Charlotte Davis has lost everything—her father, her best friend, and her mother's love. Each scar tells a story of pain and survival. As she teeters on the brink, can she find a way back to herself in a world that has taken so much? Discover her haunting journey of resilience and hope.

Graphic Nov.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Primer

By Thomas Krajewski, Gretel Lusky (Illustrator)

A girl discovers magical paints, becoming a superhero pursued by the government.

159 pages· 5,083 words· Est. 57 min read

4.0 Goodreads · 6,548 ratings

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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Ashley Rayburn's life changes when she discovers magical body paints that transform her into a superhero. As she navigates newfound powers, a government agency hunts her down, threatening her new family. Can Ashley protect her loved ones and embrace her destiny? Dive into a world where creativity meets heroism, and every choice could alter her future. Will Ashley's past define her, or will she paint a new path forward?

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2019

What I Like About Me

By Jenna Guillaume

A teen enters a beauty pageant to reclaim her confidence and find her place in the spotlight.

304 pages· 52,387 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 1,483 ratings

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Summary: Sixteen-year-old Maisie Martin has always felt overshadowed by her glamorous sister and best friend. But when her crush is stolen and she's pushed aside, Maisie decides it's time for a change. Entering the local Miss Teen Queen pageant, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Can Maisie defy expectations and shine in the spotlight she never thought she deserved? Join her as she navigates friendship, rivalry, and the quest for self-love in this heartwarming tale of transformation.

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