Books About Teenage Life

The Best Teenage Life Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about teenage life? 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 Life

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

Pies & Prejudice

By Heather Vogel Frederick · Book #4 in the The Mother-Daughter Book Club series

Can a bake sale reunite friends separated by an ocean?

378 pages· 90,726 words· Est. 10 hour read

4.4 Goodreads · 6,801 ratings

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Summary: Emma's sudden move to England leaves her book club friends reeling. Through videoconferencing, they tackle 'Pride and Prejudice' and launch a bake sale, Pies & Prejudice, to bring her back. As their plan falters, they question if their friendship can withstand the distance. Will their efforts be enough to reunite them?

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

The Worst Night Ever

By Dave Barry, Jon Cannell (Illustrator) · The Worst series

A missing ferret leads to a high school party with a deadly secret.

256 pages· 45,797 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 935 ratings

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Summary: Wyatt Palmer, once a middle school hero, now faces high school obscurity. When his friend Matt's ferret, Frank, falls into the hands of the popular yet sinister Bevin brothers, Wyatt and Matt must infiltrate a party at their mansion. As they attempt to retrieve Frank, they uncover a dark secret that makes high school popularity the least of their worries. Can Wyatt navigate this treacherous social landscape and emerge unscathed, or will he find that some dangers are far worse than being unpopular?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Miss Fortune

By Brandi Dougherty · Book #3 in the Poison Apple series

A cursed necklace brings chaos. Can Zoe break the spell before disaster strikes?

192 pages· 31,263 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 3,021 ratings

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Summary: Zoe scoffs at superstition until a carnival fortune-teller's necklace unleashes chaos in her life. Her bike spins out of control, fires ignite mysteriously, and threatening messages flood in. With the carnival vanished, Zoe and her friend Mia must unravel the curse's mystery before it's too late. Will they find a way to break the spell, or is Zoe doomed to a fate she never believed in?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Back to the Drawing Board

By Kristen Gudsnuk · Book #2 in the Making Friends series

A magical dog wreaks havoc, and time is running out to save the school dance.

208 pages· 8,597 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 4,638 ratings

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Summary: Dany's life is almost perfect until she creates a duplicate of herself to handle schoolwork and social life. But things spiral out of control when they accidentally unleash a magical dog causing chaos in town. With the school dance approaching, Dany, her best friend Madison, and their friends must race against time to capture the dog and restore order. Can they fix everything before the big night is ruined, or will their friendships and reputations be forever changed?

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Chapter Book · Ages 11–+ · 2015

All That Glitters

By Holly Smale · Book #4 in the Geek Girl series

A geek turned supermodel struggles with friendship and fame. Will she shine or stumble?

464 pages· 75,536 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 6,154 ratings

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Summary: Harriet Manners, a self-proclaimed geek, unexpectedly becomes a supermodel. While she knows quirky facts, she’s clueless about navigating friendships and her new glamorous life. As her old friends drift away, Harriet faces the daunting world of fashion. Can she balance her geeky roots with her newfound fame, or will she falter under the spotlight? Discover if Harriet's moment to shine is a dream come true or a looming disaster.

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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2011

The Ghoul Next Door

By Lisi Harrison · Book #2 in the Monster High series

Jealousy and secrets threaten friendships at Merston High.

241 pages· 51,742 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.8 Goodreads · 5,621 ratings

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Summary: Cleo de Nile, queen bee of Merston High, faces a royal crisis when new girls Frankie and Melody steal the spotlight. As Cleo's friends abandon her for a film project, Frankie grapples with a dangerous plan that could expose the monster community, while Melody races against time to protect her boyfriend from a vengeful rival. With loyalties tested and secrets unraveling, can these teens navigate the tangled web of high school drama and supernatural stakes?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2005

Mates, Dates, and Chocolate Cheats

By Cathy Hopkins · Book #10 in the The Mates, Dates series

Struggling with self-image, a teen's quest for weight loss risks overshadowing her true worth and budding opportunities.

224 pages· 36,763 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

3.7 Goodreads · 1,787 ratings

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Summary: Izzie feels trapped in a cycle of diets and self-doubt after gaining weight. As she battles her insecurities, she risks losing sight of her true worth and the joys around her. With a spot on a TV teen panel and a charming boy who sees her beauty, can Izzie learn to embrace herself? Her journey is a heartfelt exploration of self-acceptance and the power of friendship.

This Side of Paradise

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2001

This Side of Paradise

By Steven L. Layne

A family moves to a mysterious town called Paradise, where the father works for a powerful corporation and the sons attend a prestigious school with a unique and controlling environment.

224 pages· 54,717 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.7 Goodreads · 671 ratings

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Summary: Jack Barrett's life turns upside down when his family moves to Paradise for his father's new job at Eden Corporation. As Jack delves deeper into the company's secrets, he discovers a chilling plot that endangers his loved ones. Can Jack unravel the mystery before it's too late, or will the sinister forces at play consume everything he holds dear? The stakes are high, and time is running out in this gripping tale of suspense and intrigue.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2014

A Hot Cold Summer

By Nova Weetman · Choose Your Own Ever After series

Frankie faces a choice: London with an ex or a beach trip with dad's new family.

263 pages· 35,059 words· Est. 4 hour read

3.7 Goodreads · 540 ratings

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Summary: Frankie Jones faces a summer dilemma: a trip to London, risking an encounter with her charming ex-friend, or a beach vacation with her dad, his new girlfriend, and her daughter. In this interactive adventure, you decide Frankie's path. Will she confront past feelings or navigate new family dynamics? Each choice leads to a different story, offering endless possibilities. Dive into Frankie's world and shape her summer journey.

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2017

Landscape with Invisible Hand

By M. T. Anderson

Aliens arrive, disrupting life. How far will Adam go to survive?

160 pages· 31,345 words· Est. 3 hour read

3.6 Goodreads · 4,334 ratings

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Summary: When aliens land, Adam's world turns upside down. With his parents' jobs lost to alien technology and resources scarce, he must find a way to endure. As desperation grows, Adam faces a choice: what will he sacrifice to meet the aliens' demands? In a future Earth where art and truth clash with colonization, Adam's journey explores the limits of survival and integrity.

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