Books About Teenage Mistakes

The Best Teenage Mistakes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about teenage mistakes? 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.

Notes from the Midnight Driver
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Our 1 Favorite Books About Teenage Mistakes

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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2006

Notes from the Midnight Driver

By Jordan Sonnenblick

Teen sentenced to community service finds unexpected friendship and life lessons.

265 pages· 45,116 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 9,828 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Summary: Sixteen-year-old Alex Gregory's life is a mess after a minor car crash brands him a felon. With his parents divorcing and a dangerous crush, he's sentenced to community service at a nursing home. There, he meets a grumpy old man who teaches him about jazz guitar, love, and forgiveness. Can Alex navigate these challenges and find unexpected friendship? Discover the twists in his journey.
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