20 Best Books For Tween Boys (2023 Update)

The bestselling book—more than 1.5 million copies sold—for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is—is soon to be an amazon prime original series created by bryan cranston (breaking bad) and greg mottola (superbad). the classic bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses*, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age-old question of what the big deal with girls is. – in this digital age, there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. this book recaptures sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. the brothers conn and hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun—building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and spiders, and flying the world's best paper airplanes. – skills covered include: the greatest paper airplane in the world – the seven wonders of the ancient world – the five knots every boy should knowstickballslingshotsfossilsbuilding a treehouse*making a bow and arrow – baseball's "most valuable players"famous battles-including lexington and concord, the alamo, and gettysburg spies-codes and ciphers – making a go-cart – navajo code talkers' dictionarygirlscloud formations – the states of the u.s. mountains of the u.s.navigation – the declaration of independence skimming stones – making a periscope – the ten commandments – common us trees – timeline of american history

Now a major motion picture!" i wish i'd had these books as a kid. hilarious!" — dav pilkey, creator of captain underpants and dog manthis new york times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of dog man and captain underpants.they sound like bad guys, they look like bad guys . . . and they even smell like bad guys. but mr. wolf, mr. piranha, mr. snake, and mr. shark are about to change all of that… mr. wolf has a daring plan for the bad guys' first good mission. they are going to break two hundred dogs out of the maximum security city dog pound. will operation dog pound go smoothly? will the bad guys become the good guys? and will mr. snake please stop swallowing mr. piranha?!

Percy jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. and lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse – percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. when percy s mom finds out, she knows it s time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he ll be safe. she sends percy to camp half-blood, a summer camp for demigods – on long island, where he learns that the father he never knew is poseidon, god of the sea. soon, a mystery unfolds and together with his friends – one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of athena – percy sets out on a quest across the united states to reach the gates of the underworld – located in a recording studio in hollywood and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods. publisher : harper collins author : rick riordan ages : 10-14format: 400 pages, paperback, isbn : 9780786838653

New york times bestsellerboys can be anything they want to be! this timely book joins and expands the gender-role conversation and gives middle-grade boys a welcome alternative message: that masculinity can mean many things. you won't find any stories of slaying dragons or saving princesses here. in stories for boys who dare to be different, author ben brooks-with the help of quinton wintor's striking full-color illustrations-offers a welcome alternative narrative: one that celebrates introverts and innovators, sensitivity and resilience, individuality and expression. it's an accessible compilation of 75 famous and not-so-famous men from the past to the present day, every single one of them a rule-breaker and stereotype-smasher in his own way. entries include frank ocean, salvador dali, beethoven, barack obama, ai weiwei, jesse owens, and so many more-heroes from all walks of life and from all over the world.

A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the catskill mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.

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 newspaper and are then put through a series of mind-bending tests, which readers take along with them. only four children–two boys and two girls–succeed. to accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the learning institute for the very enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. but what they'll find in the hidden underground tunnels of the school is more than your average school supplies. so, if you're gifted, creative, or happen to know morse code, they could probably use your help.

Boy meets boy. boys become friends. boys fall in love. a sweet and charming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and coming out. "absolutely delightful. sweet, romantic, kind. beautifully paced. i loved this book." — rainbow rowell, author of carry onshy and softhearted charlie spring sits next to rugby player nick nelson in class one morning. a warm and intimate friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. but nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer and take on the ups and downs of high school, they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love works.

Discover the most important life advice for teenage boys! being a boy isn't as easy as it might sound. while often misunderstood and overlooked, you may struggle to find an outlet or resource to help you understand what you're going through and how to overcome it. 101 things every boy should know is the perfect gift for you or any young man in your life! but, how will understanding boyhood lead to success in adulthood? it's not uncommon for young men to question themselves and feel uncertain about the future. you know that you want to become the best version of yourself, but you're unsure how to break out of the current cycle you're in despite wanting greater control over your journey in life. yet, through the power of knowledge and self-awareness, you can envision and create the life you want to live. – in 101 things every boy should know, you'll learn how to: accept yourself for who you are – be more respectful and maintain healthy, wholesome relationships with those around you – set yourself on the path to success – value your life experiences and use them to your advantage – discover and define the values that are most important to you – cope with changes as they come – build stronger relationships with your siblings, parents, and grandparents – practice self-care because it's not just for girls – and so much more! use this book as your how-to guide to boyhood and manhood, jotting down plenty of notes as you work through one chapter at a time. you'll quickly learn more about yourself, your values, and what you truly want to accomplish in life over the next several years, which can encourage you to embark on the most exciting and unforgettable journey.

A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author jewell parker rhodes. – an instant new york times bestseller – an instant indie – bound bestseller – the #1 kids' indie next pick – a walter award winner only the living can make the world better. live and make it better. – twelve-year-old jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. as a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing. – soon jerome meets another ghost: emmett till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. emmett helps jerome process what has happened, on a journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. jerome also meets sarah, the daughter of the police officer, who grapples with her father's actions. – once again jewell parker rhodes deftly weaves historical and socio-political layers into a gripping and poignant story about how children and families face the complexities of today's world, and how one boy grows to understand american blackness in the aftermath of his own death.

The simpsons meets the walking dead in this hilarious post-apocalyptic graphic novel for middle-grade readers. ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen year old jack sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of oreos and mountain dew scavenged from abandoned stores. but jack alone is no match for the hoards of zombies and winged wretches and vine thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as blarg.

Perfect for fans of raina telgemeier and gene luen yang, new kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator jerry craft.seventh grader jordan banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. but instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.as he makes the daily trip from his washington heights apartment to the upscale riverdale academy day school, jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. can jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?

The start of an action-packed teen series from #1 new york times bestselling author richard paul evans.to everyone at meridian high school, fourteen-year-old michael vey is nothing special, just the kid who has tourette’s syndrome. but in truth, michael is extremely special—he has electric powers. michael thinks he is unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named taylor has the same mysterious powers. with the help of michael’s friend, ostin, the three of them set out to discover how michael and taylor ended up with their abilities, and their investigation soon brings them to the attention of a powerful group who wants to control the electric teens—and through them, the world. #1 new york times bestselling author richard paul evans introduces a character whose risk-filled exploration marks the beginning of a riveting new series. with only his powers, his wits, and his friends to protect him, michael will need all his strength to survive…. michael vey is the first title in glenn beck’s mercury ink publishing program.

What more encouraging way to gain perspective than by talking to someone who has been there, especially when that someone is one of your peers. written expressly for teens by teens, this unique 365 day devotional is filled with personal experiences that are relatable and heart-felt. in addition to learning teen to teen how to deal with difficult issues and maneuver the often trying path to adulthood, each devotion leads teens to move into a deeper relationship with christ as they recognize that he is the answer to life's problems and strife. the devotion includes hundreds of teen authors and teens love reading what their peers have written. this devotional creates a safe, social atmosphere for teens to learn that they are not alone and that god is at work in their lives. teens learn from other's failures and triumphs how to make the right choices. the impetus for this devotional is to help teens understand how god can and does work in their lives. also available in a leathertouch edition. don't miss these other products in the teen to teen series: teen to teen 365 daily devotions by teen girls for teen girlsteen to teen journalteen to teen academic planner 2019-2020

Soon to be a streaming series! from #1 new york times bestselling author neil gaiman, a tale playful, profound, and rife with mayhem and mischief―one of ten classic gaiman works repackaged with elegant original watercolor art by acclaimed artist henry sene yeewhen fat charlie's dad named something, it stuck. like calling fat charlie "fat charlie." even now, twenty years later, charlie nancy can't shake that name, one of the many embarrassing "gifts" his father bestowed–before he dropped dead on a karaoke stage and ruined fat charlie's life. because mr. nancy left fat charlie things. things like the stranger who appears on charlie's doorstep, who appears to be the brother he never knew. and all of a sudden, life starts getting very interesting for fat charlie.neil gaiman journeys deep into myth to brings us a tale playful, profound, and rife with mayhem and mischief–an audacious and inspired story of family, luck, deceit, and an unusual legacy that illuminates the divine in our humanity. not to mention a lime." awesomely inventive…. when you take the free-fall plunge into a neil gaiman book, anything can happen and anything invariably does." –entertainment weekly

A 2016 coretta scott king author honor book, and recipient of the walter dean myers award for outstanding children’s literature. in this coretta scott king honor award–winning novel, two teens—one black, one white—grapple with the repercussions of a single violent act that leaves their school, their community, and, ultimately, the country bitterly divided by racial tension.a bag of chips. that’s all sixteen-year-old rashad is looking for at the corner bodega. what he finds instead is a fist-happy cop, paul galluzzo, who mistakes rashad for a shoplifter, mistakes rashad’s pleadings that he’s stolen nothing for belligerence, mistakes rashad’s resistance to leave the bodega as resisting arrest, mistakes rashad’s every flinch at every punch the cop throws as further resistance and refusal to stay still as ordered. but how can you stay still when someone is pounding your face into the concrete pavement? there were witnesses: quinn collins—a varsity basketball player and rashad’s classmate who has been raised by paul since his own father died in afghanistan—and a video camera. soon the beating is all over the news and paul is getting threatened with accusations of prejudice and racial brutality. quinn refuses to believe that the man who has basically been his savior could possibly be guilty. but then rashad is absent. and absent again. and again. and the basketball team—half of whom are rashad’s best friends—start to take sides. as does the school. and the town. simmering tensions threaten to explode as rashad and quinn are forced to face decisions and consequences they had never considered before. written in tandem by two award-winning authors, this four-starred reviews tour de force shares the alternating perspectives of rashad and quinn as the complications from that single violent moment, the type taken from the headlines, unfold and reverberate to highlight an unwelcome truth.

A plane crashes on a desert island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. by day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast. as the boys' delicate sense of order fades, so their childish dreams are transformed into something more primitive, and their behaviour starts to take on a murderous, savage significance. first published in 1954, lord of the flies is one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern classics.

A plane crashes on a desert island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. by day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast. as the boys' delicate sense of order fades, so their childish dreams are transformed into something more primitive, and their behaviour starts to take on a murderous, savage significance. first published in 1954, lord of the flies is one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern classics.

Strategies to help parents guide boys successfully into manhoodhere's a rare look at the secret lives of teen boys–often characterized by loneliness and peer fear, in which measuring up means conforming to a tough-guy code, never showing weakness or expressing true feelings. many boys feel constant pressure to prove themselves in the classroom, on playing fields, and among their friends. deep inside they hunger for family support and connection–and long to be accepted by their peers. this must-read book is packed with real-life stories and emails from teen boys that will give you new insights into the mind and heart of your son.

Strategies to help parents guide boys successfully into manhoodhere's a rare look at the secret lives of teen boys–often characterized by loneliness and peer fear, in which measuring up means conforming to a tough-guy code, never showing weakness or expressing true feelings. many boys feel constant pressure to prove themselves in the classroom, on playing fields, and among their friends. deep inside they hunger for family support and connection–and long to be accepted by their peers. this must-read book is packed with real-life stories and emails from teen boys that will give you new insights into the mind and heart of your son.

This book contains the following stories, all authored by jeff child, an author with a humongous imagination:diary of a wimpy kitten – diary of a wimpy boy – diary of a wimpy guy – double girl diary – horse story – diary of a wimpy cow – diary of two boys – dogs for kids – adventure for kids – crazy cows – under the sea – sea adventure for kids – chicken race – teen vampire romance – teen girl book