Books About Young Adult · 663 titles considered

The Best Young Adult Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about young adult? 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.

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Almost American Girl
Graphic Nov.
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
Ace of Spades
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Young Adult

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1967

The Outsiders

A boy's world shatters when a gang rivalry spirals out of control.

214 pages· 48,944 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,670,085 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2019

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

By Holly Jackson · Book #1 in the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series

A closed murder case reopens, revealing dark secrets and danger.

389 pages· 91,912 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,888,385 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

By Becky Albertalli · Book #1 in the Simon series

A secret email threatens Simon's quiet life and his chance at love.

303 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 472,300 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2020

Almost American Girl

A teen's world shifts with immigration, family changes, and a life-saving art class.

230 pages· 18,247 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 15,064 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1943

The Little Prince

A pilot crashes in the desert and meets a mysterious boy from another world.

96 pages· 14,516 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,571,152 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2020

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You

Uncover the roots of racism and the path to an antiracist future.

294 pages· 36,733 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 55,107 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2021

Ace of Spades

Two students face a dangerous game as an anonymous bully reveals their secrets.

422 pages· 101,898 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 103,596 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019

Genesis Begins Again

A girl battles self-doubt and family turmoil to find self-love.

Newbery Medal (2020)Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award (2020)
370 pages· 76,058 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,033 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

Long Way Down

A boy faces a life-altering choice in an elevator ride haunted by ghosts of the past.

306 pages· 10,177 words· Est. 57 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 142,281 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

An Ember in the Ashes

A slave and a soldier defy an empire, risking everything for freedom.

480 pages· 124,141 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 359,981 ratings
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Young Adult Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about young adult for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Hello in There!

Ages 2–4 · 2011

A sister eagerly awaits her new sibling, sharing songs and stories of the world outside.

Women in Science

Ages 10–15 · 2016

Discover the untold stories of women who shaped STEM history.

Cinderella Liberator

Ages 7–10 · 2019

Cinderella discovers self-reliance and inspires change in a reimagined fairytale.

Tales from Outer Suburbia

Ages 12–18 · 2008

Discover bizarre tales where everyday life takes an extraordinary twist.

I am Gandhi

Ages 10–14 · 2017

A young man defies injustice with peaceful protest, sparking a revolution.

The Bee's Knees

Ages 8–12 · 2003

Discover a world of narrative poems and sharp insights.

Code Your Own Adventure

Ages 6–9 · 2018

Embark on coding adventures to save worlds, find treasures, and unlock secrets.

The Colors of History

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Discover the hidden stories and historical secrets behind every color's vibrant past.

The Walkabout Orchestra

Ages 5–8 · 2016

Musicians vanish before a concert. Can you find them using their postcards?

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Young Adult Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about young adult for developing and independent readers.

The Hate U Give

Ages 14–18 · 2017

A teen witnesses a friend's shooting, facing a choice that could change her community and risk her life.

Slay

Ages 13–18 · 2019

A teen game developer battles a troll threatening her secret game and identity.

Furia

Ages 14–18 · 2020

A young soccer star must defy family expectations to chase her dreams and navigate a complicated love.

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

Ages 14–18 · 2022

Mina must awaken the Sea God to stop deadly storms and save her world.

Far from the Tree
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Far from the Tree

Ages 13–18 · 2017

Three teens, connected by blood, navigate adoption, family secrets, and belonging.

Between Shades of Gray

Ages 12–18 · 2011

A girl uses art to survive a Siberian work camp and reunite her family.

Six of Crows

Ages 14–18 · 2015

Six outcasts. One impossible heist. Can they survive each other and save the world?

Monday's Not Coming
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Monday's Not Coming

Ages 12–18 · 2018

A girl vanishes, and only her best friend notices. Can she uncover the truth?

Patron Saints of Nothing

Ages 14–18 · 2019

A teen seeks the truth behind his cousin's murder in a war-torn land.

Firekeeper's Daughter
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Firekeeper's Daughter

Ages 14–18 · 2021

A Native teen uncovers deadly secrets while investigating a new drug in her community.

Five Feet Apart
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Five Feet Apart

Ages 12–18 · 2018

Two teens fall in love but must stay apart to survive. Can love bridge the distance between them?

Strange the Dreamer
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Strange the Dreamer

Ages 14–18 · 2017

A lost city, a haunting past, and a dreamer on a quest for truth.

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