Age 13

In Hatchet, 13-year-old Brian Robeson learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. Finally, as millions of readers know, he was rescued at the end of the summer. But what if Brian hadn't been rescued? What if he had been left to face his deadliest...

For fans of Lemony Snicket and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this first book in the bestselling, award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society Series is not to be missed! "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the...

Our preteen years, ages nine to 13, can present some of the most difficult times in our young lives, a period of tremendous physical and emotional change. We're eager to leave the "kid" stage, yet we're uncertain about what adolescence will bring; we start hearing the familiar refrain "wait until you're older" far too often. Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul is a companion guide for these transitional years.

Two editions, two narrators, one thrilling story. Enjoy this version read by Jack Black, and then be sure to check out the other available version, narrated by Samira Wiley. The first official Minecraft novel! In the tradition of iconic adventures like Robinson Crusoe and Treasure Island, the #1...

Fake Dating the Hockey Captain A Spicy College Hockey Romance I wasn’t supposed to kiss the hockey captain. Especially not in front of half the campus… and a group of reporters. But when Noah Carter suddenly points at me and says I’m his girlfriend, I only have two choices: Play along. Or humiliate us both. So we make a deal. Three weeks. One fake relationship. Absolutely no feelings. It should be easy. Except Noah Carter isn’t just the arrogant captain of the North Ridge hockey team. He’s charming, protective… and dangerously good at pretending we’re real. Soon the whole ...

Have you ever wanted something so badly you could taste it? Only to discover that reality doesn’t quite taste so sweet? Trip Thornton is a talented engineer with a passion for space travel. But lost in a sea of cubicles, every day feels the same. Until Trip gets seconded to work with a sales legend. Suddenly his dream life becomes a reality. And he sure enjoys flying across America, visiting NASA and working with his heroes. But after Trip meets someone special along the way, he soon learns the true cost of living life in the fast lane. He no longer controls his life, and any private time...

A graveyard at midnight, cloaked in mist and concealing hidden treasure. A trio of sinister villains who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the prize. And four teenage detectives in a race against time. When Jeffrey's high school teacher hires him to find the driver responsible for a hit-and-run car accident, he thinks it's an easy case - until a harrowing encounter with a ruthless treasure hunter sends him and his friends spiraling into a search for an ancient treasure. Are you looking for a good book for your son or daughter, age 10-15? Here's a new mystery series guaranteed to ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A young reaper hunter must conspire with her enemy to uproot the ancient evil that threatens her world in this heart-pounding romantic fantasy from the bestselling author of The Prison Healer. "This year's must read YA fantasy." —Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times...

From the author of Bunny, a “hilarious, heartbreaking book” (People) about a woman whose life is hijacked by her struggle to conform “Stunning . . . As you watch Lizzie navigate fraught relationships—with food, men, girlfriends, her parents and even with herself—you’ll want to grab...

""Jackson’s characters and their heart-wrenching story linger long after the final page, urging readers to advocate for those who are disenfranchised and forgotten by society and the system."" (Publishers Weekly, ""An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List"") From the critically acclaimed...

The brilliant and beloved gang from the New York Timesbestselling series is back -- and ready to face new threats, dangerous dilemmas, and irresistible adventures. The Mysterious Benedict Society is a modern classic, drawing comparisons to J.K. Rowling and Roald Dahl, named a Timemagazine "Best...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A lush and immersive queer “Sleeping Beauty” retelling about escapism, grief, and dreaming of a better world, as imagined by YouTube star Cindy Pham “The emotional depth of the characters adds many layers to the search for identity, overcoming grief, and...

Mean Girls - The Teenage Years, is the latest series by Katrina Kahler and Kaz Campbell, and the girls are loving it! This book combines Book 1 (Hello High School), Book 2 (Bully Boy), and Book 3 (Trust). It continues the story of Sandy and Remmy from Mean Girls. They have now entered High School, and with that comes many new experiences, including new friends and passions. Both girls have boyfriends, but love can be a very rocky road. Peer pressure and bullying impact both step-sisters as they strive to discover who they really are and what they want from life. These three dramatic books ...

Cold cases are about to get hot. Don’t miss this exhilarating crime thriller—perfect for fans of Criminal Minds and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder—from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games. Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at...

Bloomsbury presents Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson, read by Zenzi Williams. Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner New York Times bestseller "Timely and timeless." —Jacqueline Woodson "Important and deeply moving." —John Green Bestselling and Newbery Medal winning...

Jeffrey has a math test in the morning, tonight he has a murder to solve. 15-year-old Jeffrey Jones is in trouble again. It doesn't matter that he and his friends helped catch a pair of thieves from their school's theater department. What sent his father's blood pressure through the roof is that one of the thieves is suing Jeffrey's family. By trying to do the right thing, Jeffrey has once again made everything worse. Then a girl from school dies under mysterious circumstances and Jeffrey and his friends find themselves drawn into another chilling mystery. The police rule the girl's death ...

✨ A breathtaking fantasy adventure for kids 8–13 who love magic, mystery, and brave heroes. ✨ When an ordinary kid discovers an extraordinary secret, her world changes forever. Hidden maps. Mysterious powers. Ancient dangers waking in the shadows. What begins as curiosity becomes a thrilling race against time—one filled with heart, courage, and unforgettable wonder. Perfect for readers who love Percy Jackson, Keeper of the Lost Cities, and Amari and the Night Brothers, this epic fantasy for kids 8–13 delivers everything young readers crave: High-stakes adventure with nonstop ...

Orange Is the New Black meets Walter Dean Myer’s Monster in this gritty, twisty, and haunting debut by Tiffany D. Jackson about a girl convicted of murder seeking the truth while surviving life in a group home. Mary B. Addison killed a baby. Allegedly. She didn’t say much in that first...

Are you looking for a good book for your son or daughter, age 10-15? Here's a new mystery series guaranteed to give them the same sense of wonder and excitement you experienced when you first discovered Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, and Sherlock Holmes. Grab your magnifying glass and curl up on the couch! You're about to enter the mysterious and action-packed world of the North Hollywood Detective Club. A world of secret staircases, dangerous double-crosses, and graveyards at midnight, cloaked in mist and concealing hidden treasure. A page-turning world of teenage detectives uncovering clues ...

New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson weaves a delicate tale of murder and mystery in the first book of a striking new series, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and E. Lockhart. Ellingham Academy is a famous private school in Vermont for the brightest thinkers, inventors, and...