Books About Young Adults

The Best Young Adults Books for Kids

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

#1 in Series

Graphic Nov.

#2 in Series

Graphic Nov.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Young Adults

Sale price

$1899

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

City Spies

By James Ponti · Book #1 in the City Spies series

A young hacker joins a secret spy team to stop a villain and save the world.

378 pages· 64,521 words· Est. 9 hour read

6.0/7 Bookroo·4.3/5 Goodreads · 19,388 ratings

$19.99Save 5%

Hardcover

Summary: Sara Martinez, a skilled hacker, faces juvenile detention until a British spy offers her a new life with a secret MI6 team. Now, part of the City Spies, Sara must navigate espionage, teamwork, and danger. As she heads to Paris, she must prevent a rival from winning a fortune and stop a looming threat. Can Sara and her diverse team of young spies outsmart the villains and save the day?

Sale price

$2374

Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2007

Impulse

By Ellen Hopkins · Book #1 in the Impulse series

Three teens face their darkest moments at a psychiatric hospital, seeking hope and redemption after failed suicide attempts.

666 pages· 55,424 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 83,561 ratings

$24.99Save 5%

Hardcover

Summary: Vanessa, Tony, and Conner find themselves at Aspen Springs, a psychiatric hospital, after each attempted to end their life. Vanessa hides behind a facade, Tony seeks solace in pills, and Conner battles inner turmoil despite a seemingly perfect life. As they confront their pasts and demons, they must decide if they can help each other find a path to healing. Will they seize this second chance, or will their struggles consume them? Their intertwined journeys reveal the power of friendship and resilience in the face of despair.

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1049

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Minecraft Volume 3 (Graphic Novel)

By Sfe R. Monster, Sarah Graley (Illustrator), Stef Purenins (Illustrator), John J. Hill (Illustrator)

A team faces their toughest challenge in the Nether without their expert guide.

88 pages· 748 words· Est. 9 min read

6.8/7 Bookroo·4.4/5 Goodreads · 409 ratings

$10.99Save 5%

Paperback

Summary: In the depths of Minecraft's Nether, Candace, Evan, Tobi, Tyler, and their expert Grace stumble upon a mysterious portal. As new threats emerge, Grace's guidance falters, leaving the team to confront their greatest challenge yet—alone. Can they unite and overcome the unknown dangers lurking in the bastion, or will their reliance on Grace prove their undoing? Adventure and peril await as they navigate this uncharted territory, testing their courage and teamwork to the limit.

Sale price

$1697

Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2017

A List of Cages

By Robin Roe

A reunion uncovers dark secrets that could endanger two foster brothers' lives.

310 pages· 66,956 words· Est. 6 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 27,851 ratings

$17.99Save 6%

Hardcover

Summary: Adam Blake's easy senior year takes a turn when he reunites with Julian, his long-lost foster brother. Julian's mysterious behavior and hidden secrets hint at a troubling home life. As Adam delves deeper, he risks everything to uncover the truth and protect Julian. Can their rekindled bond withstand the dangers lurking in the shadows? This gripping tale explores the power of friendship and the courage to confront the unknown.

Sale price

$958

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016

The Ghostfaces

By John Flanagan · Book #6 in the The Brotherband Chronicles series

Stranded in unknown lands, a crew faces a fierce tribe's impending attack. Can they defend their new allies?

416 pages· 93,044 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

4.4 Goodreads · 10,771 ratings

$9.99Save 4%

Paperback

Summary: Caught in a storm, the Brotherband crew lands on mysterious shores, where they save children from a marauding bear. Their bravery earns them the trust of the hidden Mawagansett tribe. But peace shatters as the Ghostfaces, a fearsome tribe, return to wreak havoc. With an invasion looming, Hal and his crew must rally to protect their newfound friends. Will they succeed against overwhelming odds?

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1398

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013

The Sea of Monsters: The Graphic Novel

By Rick Riordan, Robert Venditti (Adapter), Attila Futaki (Illustrator), Tamás Gáspár (Colorist) · Book #2 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Graphic Novels series

Percy faces cannibal giants and a poisoned camp. Can he save his world?

128 pages· 1,841 words· Est. 17 min read

4.3 Goodreads · 25,624 ratings

$14.99Save 7%

Paperback

Summary: Percy Jackson's quiet school year shatters when dodgeball turns deadly against cannibal giants. With Camp Half-Blood's magical borders poisoned, Percy and Annabeth must venture into the Sea of Monsters. As they race to save their haven, Percy uncovers a family secret that challenges his identity as Poseidon's son. Will he find the cure in time, or is his lineage a cruel twist of fate?

Sale price

$958

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017

Bitter Enemies

By R. A. Spratt · Book #7 in the Friday Barnes series

Chaos at Highcrest Academy: Can Friday Barnes solve the mystery amid mischief and mayhem?

272 pages· 40,835 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

4.5 Goodreads · 1,128 ratings

$9.99Save 4%

Paperback

Summary: At Highcrest Academy's anniversary, chaos ensues as four mischievous former headmasters stir trouble. Young detective Friday Barnes faces a tangled web: a paleo diet revolt, a friend's brother haunted by a boat accident, and a mysterious admirer—or stalker—on her trail. Can Friday untangle the truth amidst the mayhem and restore order before the celebrations end in disaster?

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1248

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Hidden Kingdom (Graphic Novel)

By Tui T. Sutherland, Barry Deutsch (Adapter), Rachel Swirsky (Adapter), Mike Holmes (Illustrator), Maarta Laiho (Colorist) · Book #3 in the Wings of Fire Graphic Novels series

A dragonet uncovers a hidden threat, risking peace to save her kind.

217 pages· 15,620 words· Est. 3 hour read

4.5 Goodreads · 10,040 ratings

$12.99Save 4%

Paperback

Summary: Glory, a misunderstood RainWing dragonet, discovers her kind are mysteriously vanishing. Determined to uncover the truth, she must rally her sleepy tribe and confront a looming war. Can Glory defy expectations and save her kingdom from an unseen danger, or will her quest drag them into chaos? As secrets unfold, the stakes rise, and Glory's hidden talents may be the key to their survival. Dive into a world where destiny and courage collide in this thrilling graphic novel adventure.

Sale price

$1049

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2009

The Last Olympian

By Rick Riordan · Book #5 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series

Demigods prepare for a final battle against Titans, with fate and prophecy looming.

448 pages· 89,098 words· Est. 10 hour read

4.6 Goodreads · 1,197,573 ratings

$10.99Save 5%

Paperback

Summary: Percy Jackson faces his greatest challenge as the prophecy of his sixteenth birthday unfolds. With the Titans growing stronger, the battle for Western civilization erupts in Manhattan. As gods and half-bloods clash, Percy must confront the chilling possibility that he might be fighting against his own destiny. Can he alter his fate, or is he doomed to fulfill a prophecy that could change everything? Dive into this thrilling conclusion where every choice could mean the difference between victory and catastrophe.

Sale price

$958

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Spy School Goes South

By Stuart Gibbs · Book #6 in the Spy School series

A mission to expose SPYDER turns deadly, testing young Ben's survival skills.

384 pages· 69,692 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

4.5 Goodreads · 9,969 ratings

$9.99Save 4%

Paperback

Summary: Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley is lured to Mexico by his nemesis, Murray Hill, with a promise to expose SPYDER's elite. Joined by Erica Hale, Ben must navigate a perilous mission that spirals out of control. Facing rogue agents, trained killers, and hungry crocodiles, Ben races against time to uncover SPYDER's latest scheme. Can he outsmart his foes and thwart their sinister plans, or will this mission be his last? The stakes are high, and the danger is real in this thrilling Spy School adventure.

The Bookroo Book Club