Unfortunately, the program foreign literature will not prepare your growing child to share a cultural background with European and American peers. You will probably have to take care of the “correct” reading for your children yourself, following the advice of one of the most authoritative “lists of recommended reading” from the publication “ The Guardian».
Studies conducted in the US and UK have shown that teenagers do not read much serious literature, which indicates a lack of new “strong” books for the younger generation, and therefore in 2014 the British “The Guardian” published a list of the best books for youth reading, compiled based on the results of a vote of seven thousand readers. The top ten novels are books that help shape the young reader and inspire him to overcome problems on the path to adulthood. Full list of 50 books helps children “understand themselves”, “change their views”, “learn to love”, make them cry, laugh, be transported to other worlds, get scared and look for the answer to mysterious incidents. And this, you see, is the basis of existence.
There are plenty of “adult” authors on the list: Charlotte and Emily Bronte, George Orwell and Lee Harper, next to whom are Suzanne Collins and John Green. The list covers all genres and themes: from Tolkien's fantasy about elves and orcs to the ironic modern realism of Stephen Chbosky in The Perks of Being a Wallflower. There are classics and moderns: Orwell's 1984 and Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games, and, of course, dramatic works such as The Diary of Anne Frank, To Kill a Mockingbird and The Fault in Our Stars.
Almost all the books on the list are available in translation, the vast majority have been filmed. The postulate remains unchanged that reading is the key to successful development young personality, but is it really that rare that a film is better than a book?
You may find it strange that the Harry Potter series is on the list of best books for teenagers, since this novel started out as a children's book. However, the merit of J. K. Rowling is that, thanks to the massive scale of her success, a global revolution took place unnoticed by everyone in the very attitude of teenagers to reading, who, before the “binge” passion for Harry Potter, believed that reading was for kids and nerds. In addition, J. K. Rowling's characters grow up and become very important questions: disobedience generally accepted standards society, sacrificing everything for the sake of an ideal, opposition to power.
The Twilight saga unexpectedly found itself in the category of books “that will teach you how to love,” while many parents would prefer to see it in the category of books “that will show you what not to want.” However, the list contains books for every taste, for every mood and situation.
What do you think: what books are missing from this list? What does your personal top ten look like?
Top Ten Books for Teens
1. Suzanne Collins "The Hunger Games"
2. John Green "The Fault in Our Stars"
3. Harper Lee "To Kill a Mockingbird"
4. J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series
5. George Orwell "1984"
6. Anne Frank “The Diary of Anne Frank”
7. James Bowen "A Street Cat Named Bob"
8. J. R. R. Tolkien “The Lord of the Rings”
9. Stephen Chbosky "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
10. Charlotte Bronte "Jane Eyre"
50 books that...
Will change your thinking
Harper Lee "To Kill a Mockingbird"
James Bowen "A Street Cat Named Bob"
Markus Zusak "The Book Thief"
Malorie Blackman "Tic Tac Toe"
R.J. Placio "Miracle"
Mark Haddon "The Mysterious Night-Time Murder of a Dog"
Stephen Chbosky "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
Help you understand yourself
John Green "The Fault in Our Stars"
J.D. Salinger "The Catcher in the Rye"
Patrick Ness "Chaos Walking"
Dodie Smith "I Capture the Castle"
S.E. Hinton "Outlaws"
Will make you cry
Alice Walker "The Color Purple"
John Steinbeck "Of Mice and Men"
Audrey Niffenegger "The Time Traveler's Wife"
Khaled Hosseini "The Kite Runner"
Michael Morpurgo "War Horse"
Jenny Downham "While I Live"
Jodi Picoult "Angel for Sister"
Will make you laugh
Joseph Heller "Catch-22"
Douglas Adams "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
Sue Townsend "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole"
Holly Smail "Weirdo"
Jeff Kinney "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"
Louise Rennison "Angus, thongs and deep kisses"
They'll scare you
George Orwell "1984"
Darren Shan "Lord of Shadows"
James Herbert "Rats"
Stephen King "The Shining"
Iain Banks "The Wasp Factory"
They will teach you to love
Anne Frank "The Diary of Anne Frank"
Jane Austen "Pride and Prejudice"
Judy Bloom "Forever"
Stephenie Meyer "Twilight"
Meg Rosoff "How I Live Now"
Emily Bronte "Wuthering Heights"
Charlotte Bronte "Jane Eyre"
Will intrigue you
Suzanne Collins "The Hunger Games"
Cassandra Clare "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones"
Veronica Roth "Divergent"
Michael Grant "Gone"
Daphne du Maurier "Rebecca"
Derek Landy "The Skeleton Dodger"
Anthony Burgess "A Clockwork Orange"
Will inspire you
J. K. Rowling Harry Potter series
J. R. R. Tolkien "The Lord of the Rings"
Rick Riordan "Percy Jackson"
F. Scott Fitzgerald "The Great Gatsby"
Yann Martel "Life of Pi"
Philip Pullman "Northern Lights"
From: theguardian.com
The site already has a list of books recommended for teenagers. Their compiler, a Russian language teacher, addresses the article primarily to parents. The list is not bad, but life does not stand still. So books lose and gain popularity, new ones are published.
"All in our hands"
In front of you interactive list books for teenagers “14+”, “must read” list. One might say, a list for all times. And you do it. How?
Vote for literary works, which you like, and raise their rating. The higher the rating of a book, the longer and higher it hangs in the TOP. Books that have not been voted for for a long time will disappear from the TOP, and others will take their place. Therefore, the motto is: “If you like a book, give it a thumbs up!” If you know better, offer it."
There are a couple of voting rules. One book cannot be added several times. If you want to raise her rating even higher, invite your friends. And secondly, a registered user on the site increases the book’s rating 10 times more than an unlogged anonymous user. Thanks to everyone active!
Best books for teenagers:
John Green
“Teenagers suffering from a serious illness are not going to give up. They are still teenagers - toxic, restless, explosive, rebellious, equally ready for hate and love. Hazel and Augustus defy fate. They are in love with each other, they are tormented not so much by the shadow of death hanging over them, but by ordinary jealousy, anger and misunderstanding. They are together. Now - together. But what lies ahead for them?
James Bowen
“There are two main characters in this story - James Bowen, a London street musician, and red Bob, a London street cat. They were homeless and lonely, but one day they met each other: James was dying from drugs and despair, his life had no meaning until a four-legged friend appeared in it, who helped him cope with his problems, brought him good luck and became a real guardian angel . Now Bob and James (in that order!) are well known not only by Londoners who meet them on the streets, in the subway and cafes, but by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. Youtube videos, Facebook photos, Twitter posts, and now a book written by James Bowen tell the amazing story of a friendship with a cat that changed his life.”
Ransom Riggs
“Sixteen-year-old Jacob has been accustomed since childhood to his grandfather’s stories about his youth on a distant Welsh island, in an orphanage for strange children: about monsters with triple tongues, about an invisible boy, about a flying girl... The only one side effect These fictions were the nightmares that tormented the teenager. But one day a nightmare burst into his life, killing his grandfather in reality.”
Rick Riordan
“Mysterious and terrible events occur not only at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. And not just with Harry Potter. Percy Jackson, a twelve-year-old American schoolboy, almost becomes the victim of his math teacher. It's a good thing that the pen Mr. Brunner gave him is a teacher Latin language, turns into a real sword and strikes the distraught mathematician. But Percy Jackson's troubles don't end there. On the coast, where they are leaving with their mother, they are attacked by the monster Minotaur. And Percy's friend from school, Grover, who unexpectedly came to the rescue, turns out not to be a boy, but a satyr. But the main adventures begin later, when he and Grover get to Camp Half-Blood."
Jay Asher
“One day, Clay Jensen finds a strange package on the porch of his house. Inside are several audio tapes that will become fatal to the young man's fate. Thirteen people. Thirteen reasons. Thirteen stories told by Hannah Baker, a girl who is no longer alive."
Tamara Kryukova
“Kostya and Nika are the Romeo and Juliet of our days. This is a story about human relationships: nobility and meanness, responsiveness and indifference, but primarily about love. That real love comes regardless of age and conquers everything. Even the seemingly impossible.”
Susan Collins
“This guy and girl have known each other since childhood and can still fall in love with each other, but they will have to become enemies... By lot they must participate in the terrible “Hunger Games”, where only one survives - the strongest. As long as at least some participants remain in the brutal quest, Katniss and Peeta can protect each other and fight together. But sooner or later, one of them will have to sacrifice their life for the sake of their loved one... This is the law of The Hunger Games. A law that has never been broken before!”
Jojo Moyes
“Lou Clarke knows how many steps it is from the bus stop to her house. She knows that she really likes her job at the cafe and that she probably doesn't love her boyfriend Patrick. But Lou does not know that she is about to lose her job and that in the near future she will need all her strength to overcome the problems that have befallen her. Will Traynor knows the motorcyclist who hit him took away his will to live. And he knows exactly what needs to be done to put an end to all this. But he doesn’t know that Lou will soon burst into his world with a riot of colors. And they both don't know that they will change each other's lives forever."
Neil Shusterman
“The parents of 16-year-old Connor decided to give him up because his difficult personality was causing them too much trouble. 15-year-old Risa has no parents, she lives in a boarding school, and officials have come to the conclusion that they simply do not have the funds to further support Risa. 13-year-old Leo always knew that one day he would leave his family and, as his religion suggests, sacrifice himself for the sake of others. Now, according to the laws of their society, Connor, Risa and Lev must go to a procurement camp and be collected for donor organs. However, as it turns out, none of them is ready to voluntarily give up life, and together they decide to escape.”
Aprilynn Pike
“A romantic love story of a fifteen-year-old fairy (however, Laurel Sewell herself, an ordinary American schoolgirl, the young heroine of the book, does not immediately learn about this essence of hers) and about her struggle with otherworldly forces trying to penetrate through the magical gates and conquer Avalon.”
Vladimir Zheleznikov
“Sixth-grader Lena Bessoltseva is an awkward eccentric, the class makes fun of her and gives her the nickname “Scarecrow.” But the difficult situation that Lena finds herself in and how she gets out of it help those around her to understand the beauty of the soul, the rare nobility and high degree the self-sacrifice of this unremarkable girl."
James Dashner
“Yesterday they were ordinary guys - they listened to rap and rock, ran after girls, went to the movies... Today they are pawns in someone else’s game, kidnapped by someone unknown to take part in a monstrous experiment. Their memory has been erased. Their new home is a gigantic complex, fenced off from an even larger Labyrinth by walls that open in the morning and close in the evening. And none of those who remained in the Labyrinth after nightfall returned... The guys have no doubt: if they manage to unravel the secret of the Labyrinth, they will break out of captivity and return home. But who would risk his life for common goal? Who will go to almost certain death? Only two - a boy named Thomas and his girlfriend Teresa."
Lydia Charskaya
“The heroine of the story, little Luda, daughter heroically dead officer, who grew up on a Ukrainian farm, ends up in St. Petersburg, in a closed educational institution for girls. Everything here is unusual and unfamiliar. Cold institute walls and strict rules They oppress a girl who is accustomed to freedom and her mother’s affection. But gradually she gets used to it and makes friends. A lively description of the institute’s customs, the varied characters of the girls, their pranks and pranks makes the “notes” extremely touching and fascinating.”
Jonathan Stroud
“My name is Lucy Carlisle and I work for Lockwood and Company. There are only three of us: me, Anthony (aka Lockwood) and George. We are in the business of catching ghosts and saving London from them. Actually, it just sounds simple, but in reality everything is much more complicated. There are a great many ghosts and their varieties, and most of them are deadly, and even our superweapons: rapiers, iron chains and jars of Greek fire are not always effective. However, there are no panties in our agency. It seems that our tasks are becoming more difficult every time. In one of the graves, which we had to open, an ancient bone mirror with monstrous power was discovered. Everyone who ever looked into it died in terrible agony. Rumor has it that it was created by a crazy necromancer from real human bones. Brrr! It's better not to even think about it. Now me, Lockwood and George will not only have to deal with this deadly mystery, but also resist the temptation to look into the terrible mirror that seems to have by one's own will... In short, another case for crazy agents!”
More books for teenagers!
If there is no book on the list that deserves to be here no less than others, write about it in the comments (this has already been discussed, form below). Comments on the list itself are also welcome.
Join our new "young"
Lifehacker has already compiled a selection that includes lists from Time magazine, The newspapers Guardian, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation and our editorial staff.
We invited you to supplement the selection with your favorite works from childhood and youth, and you actively participated. We present to your attention a list of the best books for teenagers according to Lifehacker readers.
1. “The Kid and Carlson, who lives on the roof”, Astrid Lindgren
The first part of a trilogy, which Soviet children know primarily from cartoons. It's funny how Boris Stepantsev adapted literary material. According to the book, the Kid is a spoiled, selfish child. He has not only parents, but also friends (Christer and Gunilla). In the cartoon, the Kid is a lonely boy under the supervision of the “housekeeper” Miss Bok, who has invented a friend for himself. According to the book, Carlson’s favorite food is not jam and sweets at all, but meatballs.
2. “The Little Prince”, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
A children's fairy tale for adults by the French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, published in 1943. The story of the boy with golden hair is a storehouse of wisdom. " A little prince"has been translated into more than 180 languages, films have been made based on it, and music has been written. The book became part modern culture and scattered into .
3. “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, Mark Twain
What did the twelve-year-old tomboy Tom not manage to do on the pages of this story! Witnessed a murder, got lost in a cave, found a treasure, ran away from home to become a pirate, and, of course, fell in love. Mark Twain's work presents the entire palette of teenage experiences. This is probably why it is so close to them.
4. “The Adventures of Alice”, Kir Bulychev
Alisa Selezneva is a schoolgirl, “a guest from the future.” She is childishly spontaneous and fearless. Alice travels through galaxies and gets acquainted with their inhabitants, while on Earth human civilization has long been thriving. In addition to the exciting adventures of the main character, children of the 21st century will certainly be interested in learning how Kir Bulychev imagined life at the end of their century.
5. “The Mysterious Island”, Jules Verne
This novel remains popular for almost 150 years (the first publication dates back to 1874). The adventures of five brave northerners who found themselves in desert island during Civil War in the USA, won the hearts of readers no less than Verne’s previous works: “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” and “The Children of Captain Grant.”
6. Treasure Island, Robert Stevenson
The search for Captain Flint's treasure has excited the imagination of more than one generation of boys and girls. Perhaps in our time pirate adventures are not so relevant, but philosophical motives topics raised in the book are still interesting today.
7. “Island of Lost Ships”, Alexander Belyaev
Science fiction writer Alexander Belyaev is best known for his novels “The Amphibian Man” and “The Head of Professor Dowell.” “The Island of Lost Ships” remains unread by many, and in vain. The adventures of a detective, a “criminal” and a millionaire’s daughter, who miraculously survived a shipwreck and ended up on the “island of lost ships,” are captivating (even if not from the first pages) and do not let go until the end.
8. “Two Captains”, Veniamin Kaverin
Centennials will certainly give their own interpretation to the immortal motto of this work: “Fight and seek, find and not give up.” And they are unlikely to be imbued with the romance of the profession of a pilot and polar explorer, but the true love and friendship described in this novel should find a response in them.
9. The Lost World, Arthur Conan Doyle
The first book in the series of works about Professor Challenger. An expedition of British scientists, journalists and aristocrats discovers a "window" in ancient world. Among dinosaurs and apes it is very dangerous, but incredibly interesting.
10. King Solomon's Mines, Henry Haggard
Several Lifehacker readers said that every boy and girl should get acquainted with the works of the world classic adventure literature Sir Haggard. We recommend starting your acquaintance with the first book about Allan Quartermain - “King Solomon’s Mines.”
11. Shattered Empire, Mark Lawrence
The Broken Empire trilogy was written in 2011–2013 by the Anglo-American writer Mark Lawrence in best traditions fantasy. It includes the novels Prince of Thorns, King of Thorns, and Emperor of Thorns. Teenagers will be especially interested in the first book, where the development of the main character takes place.
12. “Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin”, Alexey Tolstoy
The plot, where an employee of the Soviet criminal investigation department and a general uprising of workers defeat the capitalist Pierre Harry, who imagines himself the ruler of the world, in modern realities looks funny. But be that as it may, this book is still about the victory of good over evil. Alexei Tolstoy should be applauded at least for the fact that, in fact, he foresaw the invention of the laser.
13. “The Count of Monte Cristo”, Alexandre Dumas
Classic French literature. Adventure novel about love, betrayal and revenge. A simple Marseilles sailor, Edmond Dantes, turns into the mysterious and eccentric Count of Monte Cristo, but does a person have the right to imagine himself as an instrument of justice?
14. Les Misérables, Victor Hugo
One of greatest novels XIX century and the apotheosis of Hugo's work. Using the example of a difficult life path Jean Valjean's author raises the eternal philosophical problems. What is stronger - law or love? Can rich and poor understand each other's suffering? Does the desire for good always win in a person? The book is more suitable for older teenagers.
15. “Tales of the late Ivan Petrovich Belkin”, Alexander Pushkin
"Shot", "Blizzard", "Undertaker", " Stationmaster", "The Young Lady-Peasant" - everyone knows the names of these stories from school. And this is the one rare case, when the works from are truly captivating and liked at a young age.
16. “The Catcher in the Rye”, Jerome Salinger
A novel about youth and the thirst for freedom. Seventeen-year-old Holden, with the maximalism characteristic of youth, expresses his rejection of false public morality. Modern Library included it in its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the last century. The work was extremely popular in the twentieth century and still receives recognition from young rebels.
17. The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde
Dorian Gray is young and beautiful, but in the pursuit of pleasure he drowns in selfishness and vices. Excellent instructive story Oscar Wilde and his only published novel.
18. Martin Eden, Jack London
A largely autobiographical novel about a self-made man. To achieve the love of a girl outside his circle, Martin Eden actively engaged in self-education and succeeded a lot. But the feelings did not pass the test of social disunity. If you want to in a fun way To introduce a teenager to the philosophy of Nietzsche and Spencer, give him this book.
19. "The Collector", John Fowles
John Fowles - English writer, one of prominent representatives postmodernism. Fowles wrote the novel about a lonely clerk and butterfly collector Frederick Clegg, who kidnaps and holds a girl he likes in his home. The book is read in one breath, but for a long time it makes you think about cruelty, loneliness and indifference.
20. "The Body", Stephen King
Another name is "Corpse". "Not too much suitable book for children,” those who have not read the story published in the collection “The Breathing Method” can say. In fact, the story of the boy's death takes up less than a quarter of the book. Everything else is memories of the recklessness of youth and a story about the difficult process of growing up. Many teenagers recognize themselves in the main characters.
21. Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes
A science fiction story, later written into a novel, about a weak-minded man who, as a result, scientific experiment became the smartest on the planet. The eternal problem of grief from the mind and subtle ethical paradoxes make you read this book without stopping. The story was published in 1959, but in the 21st century, in the light of bioengineering developments and artificial intelligence, it acquires particular relevance.
22. Animal Farm, George Orwell
This book is an excellent workout for the brain of the younger generation. A satirical story-parable depicting the transition from unlimited freedom and universal equality to dictatorship: “All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others."
23. “Monday begins on Saturday”, Strugatsky brothers
Many of Lifehacker's readers love the works of Boris and Arkady Strugatsky. We, too. It is best for teenagers to begin their acquaintance with these wonderful authors with a satirical story about the programmer Privalov. In the future, we also recommend reading “The Doomed City,” “Roadside Picnic,” and “It’s Hard to Be a God.”
24. “Young Guard”, Alexander Fadeev
The novel is dedicated to the activities of the youth group of the same name. underground organization, which existed during the Great Patriotic War. Most of the main characters in the novel are real people, but the events described by the author did not always happen in reality. Nevertheless, The Young Guard is considered one of the best patriotic works.
25. “Not on the lists,” Boris Vasiliev
The action of this story takes place at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. The story of the heroism and love of Lieutenant Nikolai Pluzhnikov is a must-read for cultivating patriotism and true love for the Motherland.
Don’t know what book you can give to a teenager – a friend, girlfriend, son? Or maybe you are looking for light literature for yourself? We present to you a selection of excellent reading for young children!
Hello, dear readers Bukley!
Today I want to tell you about wonderful books that our teenage children definitely need to read. I have nephews who will very soon enter the most wonderful time of their lives, when you want to see the world through the eyes of an adult, and they absorb knowledge like a sponge.
In adolescence, it is necessary to instill not only high moral qualities and principles, but also to develop imagination, and most importantly, do not forget that they are still children and can believe in fairy tales.
That's why I decided to make a small selection of books that will influence every teenager. There will be neither Dostoevsky nor Tolstoy here, as well as other great writers from school curriculum.
A fantasy that can win the heart of any teenager
"Harry Potter" - JK Rowling
The first thing you should read and watch is this amazing story about "the boy who lived." Harry Potter can truly become a true friend and guide to the world of magic. All books are full of kindness, love, loyalty, friendship and justice. You can talk for hours about the immense meaning that all seven parts carry. If you doubt whether your child should read Potter, then just read our readers’ reviews of this landmark work:
- Harry Potter - a whole era!
- The Boy Who Lived
A couple of days ago, I was shocked when I heard the news that JK Rowling is one of the few who names the main villain correctly - Voldemor. My life will not be the same... But I will still call him Voldemort!
Just bring one book to your child and let him believe in magic and magic. He himself will discover an amazing universe where a miracle is possible. He will know true feelings and believe in himself, in the fact that he is also special.
The Chronicles of Narnia - Clive Staples Lewis
The Chronicles of Narnia is full of amazing images and characters, some of which are familiar to us from childhood. The work contains many images from mythology and a child from this age can easily become captivated by ancient legends. In this story, reality is mixed with fantasy, and as you turn page after page, the thin line between these concepts is erased and a new world emerges.
Unfortunately, I became acquainted with this series when I was already quite an adult, but I plunged into a fairy tale full of magic, talking animals, family values, friendship, love, exploits. I found myself in Narnia!
"Percy Jackson" -Rick Riordan
And of course, I can’t help but mention the series of books about Percy Jackson. Mythology is being taught at school now. Ancient Greece. Myths captivate many, especially amazing feats. So why not introduce the teenager to Percy, the son of Poseidon and a mortal woman?
Seven books, one of which is this additional stories about the main characters will be a discovery for your child. Conspiracies, battles, and exploits go on a par with love, friendship, faith and justice.
I met Percy two years ago after I watched the film. And this series did not disappoint me. And I hope it doesn't disappoint teenagers.
Novels for teenagers
Well, everything will be fine with a teenager’s imagination if he reads three science fiction series. Now let's talk about real life, about philosophical thoughts and truisms, which children 11-16 years old don’t even think about, but it’s time.
Novels by Paulo Coelho
Many may disagree with me, but I believe that from the age of 13 you should start reading Paulo Coelho. Ten years ago, not much was known about him. Now everyone who is not too lazy thinks that his books are nonsense and are not worth reading. But that's not true. At the age of 13, I was greatly influenced by the novels of this author. I started my acquaintance with the works:
- "Alchemist";
- "Zaire";
- “On the banks of the Rio Piedra I sat down and cried”;
- "Veronica Decides to Die" (review);
- "11 minutes";
- "Book of the Warrior of Light";
- "Brida."
The author's easy language and amazing style - that's what makes easy reading. And the things that Paulo Coelho writes about are simple and understandable. We have discussed and thought about some things more than once and thought for ourselves, but with the writer everything is harmonious and clear.
The books show life as it exists. Sometimes mysticism is mixed in, which gradually loses its fantastic nature and becomes real. You understand that everything in this life depends only on ourselves.
IN works by Coelho beautiful love, which is not invented. This love is real. The author himself writes about his feelings for his wife. All the books mentioned above made me think about life and reconsider my maximalist views.
Mysticism for young readers? No problem!
Many teenagers at some point begin to get involved in mysticism and horror. In this case, the best things you can read without losing your sanity are Stephen King's books. Let's start with the novel Carrie. The story is about a schoolgirl who discovered her ability to telekinesis as soon as she began to transform from a girl to a girl. Mysticism goes hand in hand with the cruelty of schoolchildren who know no boundaries when they begin to bully a peer.
This novel will also be useful for parents to read, because some, even in our time, forget to educate their children about the intimate and physiological aspects of life. It is clear that teenagers themselves find all the most important things on the Internet, but nothing can replace a conversation with their parents.
Stephen King has written 50 novels and nearly 200 short stories, so you can find books that will leave an indelible mark on your heart.
Immerse your child in a world of adventure
And this whole cocktail of fantasy, reality and horror must be diluted with something historical and adventure. The books of Alexandre Dumas, and especially “D’Artagnan and the Three Musketeers,” will perform well in this role.
The historical component will take you to France from the time of the brave musketeers. A story full of adventures, court conspiracies, palace coups, male friendship and tragic love.
Bukli has a review of the book “The Three Musketeers” by Elena Filchenko.
You can also read "The Iron Mask". The strange prisoner in the Bastille wears iron mask. Nobody knows who is hiding behind the steel. Some members of the aristocracy become interested and find out what the king's twin brother is hiding under the mask. A great deception awaits in the pages of this novel.
In addition, Alexandre Dumas wrote many works that will send everyone into the past, revealing the secrets of kings and mere mortals.
Other bestsellers for teens
Of course, all teenagers should be familiar with Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit or There and Back Again trilogy, as well as Christopher Paolini's Eragon.
And so the list can be endless. Most importantly, just give your child the opportunity to get acquainted with these authors, and let the teenager choose what he likes.
Let the grandmothers on the benches continue to mutter that young people have gone bad, you and I know that books have never been in their fashion. And the advent of smartphones and the Internet did not reduce their popularity, but made them more accessible. Fantastic, romantic stories, crazy adventures or prose about heroes who seem to have been copied from readers - these genres continue to be popular among teenagers.
TOP 10 interesting books - a list of the best books for teenagers
Traditionally, such lists include works by classics. Their importance is undeniable. But adolescence– it’s still a time of rebellion against society. This means that not all books in the school curriculum make it onto the list of favorites. According to the guys themselves, the TOP 10 includes:
- "Harry Potter", JK Rowling.
- The Lord of the Rings, John R. R. Tolkien.
- "The Hobbit, or There and Back Again" by J. R. R. Tolkien.
- The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive S. Lewis.
- "The Catcher in the Rye" by Jerome D. Salinger.
- Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury.
- "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins.
- "Twilight", Stephenie Meyers.
- "Percy Jackson", Rick Riordan.
- "If I Stay" by Gayle Foreman.
The best interesting books to read for a teenager 12-13 years old
Interest in independent reading usually appears at 12-13 years of age. The development of a “relationship” with literature depends on the right book.
- “The Secret of the Third Planet”, Kir Bulychev.
The book about incredible adventures in space by Alisa Selezneva became the beginning for many Great love to the fantasy genre. What secret does the Talker bird keep? Who is Veselchak U? And who will save the heroes from the trap? 
- "Roni, the Robber's Daughter" by Astrid Lindgren.
Brave Roni is the pride of her father, chieftain of the robbers Mattis. The gang lives in half of the castle, split by lightning. Their sworn enemies, Borka’s gang, settled in the other half. And no one could imagine what Roni’s acquaintance with the cocky son of the chieftain Birk would lead to... 
- Howl's Moving Castle, Diana W. Jones.
The fantasy novel became the basis for an anime that broke box office records. The tale of Sophie, who lives in magical world with witches, mermaids and talking dogs, immerses teenagers in a world of adventure. It has a place for mysteries, magic and many other fascinating things. 
- "Monster High" by Lizzie Harrison.
The Carver family moves to an American town in the outback with their unusual daughter Melody. What does she have to do with the monster invasion? 
- “Chasodei”, Natalya Shcherba.
Time is not subject to the will of man, but not watchmakers who have a special gift. The series of books begins with the fact that the key holders, together with the main character Vasilisa ends up in the usual Kid `s camp. The task is very serious - to prevent a collision of two worlds. Will they succeed? 
Interesting books to read for a 14 year old teenager
At the age of 14, children's fairy tales already seem too simple and naive, but the interest in adventure remains the same. Many books have been written for this age, from which we have selected the five best.
- “Thirteenth edition”, Olga Lucas.
There is an unusual office in St. Petersburg where people unselfishly fulfill wishes. Who are they, how do they do it, and why? cherished wish can you pay with your soul? Look for answers in the book. 
- "Polyanna" by Elinor Porter.
This book has already attracted several generations with its kindness and simple truths. A story about an orphan girl who looks for only the good in everything can become real psychotherapy in difficult time and teach you to appreciate what you have. 
- “Drafts”, Tatyana Levanova.
Masha Nekrasova - Draft, that is, a traveler between worlds. While helping others cope with their problems, the girl gets into trouble herself. She is mistaken for the “thoughtful” one who has connected to the Labyrinth of Illusions. To survive and escape, Masha will have to do the incredible - find the mythical Lord of Illusions. 
- "Mefodiy Buslaev", Dmitry Yemets.
Mef is a twelve-year-old boy who is destined to become the lord of darkness. However, the appearance of the guardian of light Daphne changes his plans for the future. What's ahead long haul from the trials during which he will choose his side. Despite such a serious plot, the book is replete with ironic dialogues. 
- "The NeverEnding Story" or " Endless book", Michael Ende.
The reader's journey through the land of Fantasy will become an amazing epic that will captivate you. Despite all the fabulousness, there is a place for betrayal, drama and cruelty in history. However, it teaches masculinity, love and kindness. See for yourself. 
At the age of 15, youthful maximalism reaches its peak and it seems to teenagers that the whole world has turned against them. Books in which characters face the same problems and questions help you realize that you are not alone.
- "Turn It Up" by Joe Meno.
Who said, that early years beautiful? Brian Oswald will disagree with you, because his life is full of problems. How to dye your hair pink, combine singing in church and love for punk rock, what to do with feelings for fat Gretchen? And most importantly, how to find yourself in all this? 
- "Anne-Marie's Diary" by Michel Quast.
It would seem that there is a huge gap between the reader and the heroine - she is keeping her diary in 1959. However, the same ones rise eternal questions love and friendship, problems with parents and others that remain relevant in our time. Anna's story will help you find answers to many of them. 
- Princes in Exile by Mark Schreiber.
Ryan Rafferty has cancer. But this book is not about miraculous healings and other miracles. It will only show you that the heroes have the same problems as ordinary people. It’s just that under the yoke of the disease, they have become aggravated and are experienced much more strongly. "Exiled Princes" teaches us that anything can be overcome if you don't give up. 
- "XXS" by Kim Caspari.
The main character is a typical teenage girl. Her diary, in a frank and sometimes even cruel form, raises questions of finding oneself among daily stress and constant problems. 
- “Me, My Friends and Heroin” by Christiane Felscherinou.
It all started at the age of 12 with “harmless” weed. At 13, she was already earning money through prostitution for her next dose of heroin. Christina tells her scary story to convey that the problem of drug addiction is much closer than it seems. 
Interesting books for teenage girls
Girls are gentle creatures who love stories about love and princes. However, the title of “weaker sex” is difficult to apply. After all, they, like boys, go on adventures and take upon themselves the solution of difficulties and problems. These are the kind of heroines that teenage girls like to see in their favorite books. And these are exactly the ones they will meet in this collection:
- “The Bride from 7 “A”, Lyudmila Matveeva.
- "Alice's Journey", Kir Bulychev.
- "Tanya Grotter", Dmitry Yemets.
- "Pride and Prejudice", Jane Austen.
- “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert.
TOP 10 books for teenage boys
It is believed that boys develop more slowly than girls. But this does not mean that they are only interested in battles, heroism and travel. Finding answers to life's questions occupies them no less. The TOP 10 best books for boys will give them the answers they need, “wrapped” in a fascinating storyline.
- The Black Book of Secrets, Fiona E. Higgins.
- Robinson Crusoe, Daniel Defoe.
- “Roadside Picnic”, Strugatsky brothers.
- "Winter Battle", Jean-Claude Murleva.
- "Gentlemen and Players" by Joanne Harris.
- The Martian Chronicles, Ray Bradbury.
- "Saturday" by Ian McKuen.
- The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly.