The best works for teenagers and youth. What books would you recommend to a teenager? "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", Mark Twain

1. Stephen Chbosky "It's good to be quiet" ( main character- a wonderful, kind, sincere boy. The book tells the story of the life of a boy "Charlie" who writes letters to his anonymous friend. Charlie describes the life of a teenager in which he is faced with bullying, drugs, sexual harassment) a very interesting and entertaining book, a book that is read in one breath. The book is easy to read because it is written honestly, simply, frankly.

2. Jojo Moyes "Me Before You" (the main character is a young man of 35 years old, Will Traynor. main character- Louise Clarke, female, 27 years old. A very romantic love story of two people, this romance will make everyone cry.) Lou Clark knows how many steps from bus stop to her house. She knows that she really likes working in a cafe and that she most likely does not like 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 the strength to overcome the problems that have fallen on her.

Will Traynor knows that 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 does not know that Lou will soon burst into his world with a riot of colors. And they both do not know that they will forever change each other's life. I really liked this book. It is about true love, self-sacrifice. A very sad ending. The book is worth reading by everyone, it gives a lot to think about. The book will not leave anyone indifferent. Best read for teenagers 16+

3. John Green "The Fault in the Stars". Great book about love. Both teenagers are sick with cancer, but this does not prevent them from enjoying life and loving each other with the most real, sincere love. After reading, you can watch the movie, but it will not impress like the book.

4. Paulo Coelho "Veronica decides to die"

A little philosophical book, makes you think about your life.

5. Lydia Charskaya. Wonderful good works that teach only good things.

6. L.N. Tolstoy "War and Peace". Without further ado, this epic novel is ABOUT EVERYTHING. Take your time, read. A truly great work that everyone should know. The main characters are very interesting. Their life stories will not leave you indifferent.

7. M.A. Bulgakov "Master and Margarita". An unusual and captivating novel. It contains more than just love. From the first pages it is interesting to understand what's what.

8. Turgenev "Fathers and Sons". A classic work of Russian literature.

9. O. Wilde "The Picture of Dorian Gray"

10. Ray Bradbury"451 degrees Fahrenheit"

11. Stephen King "Green Mile". You can also watch a movie. wonderful story

12. E. M. Remarque "three comrades". Perfect as examples for an essay on the Unified State Examination in the Russian language (like "War and Peace", nowhere without it;)).

These books are more suitable for girls. But boys can read them too, they won't be disappointed. All books are easy to understand and easy to read, which is very important for teenagers (perhaps, except for "War and Peace"). These books teach to be kind, sincere, to truly love, to be friends, etc. I wish you pleasant reading, you will not regret it!😉

Do not know what book to give to a teenager - a friend, girlfriend, son? Or maybe you are looking for light literature for yourself? We present you a selection of excellent reading material for young children!

Hello, dear readers of Buckley!
Today I want to tell you about the wonderful books that our teenage children should definitely read. I have nephews who will very soon enter the most beautiful 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 is why I decided to make a small selection of books that will influence every teenager. There will be no Dostoevsky, no Tolstoy, as well as other great writers from the school curriculum.

Fiction that can win the heart of any teenager

Harry Potter - JK Rowling

The first thing worth reading and watching is the amazing story of the "Boy Who Lived". Harry Potter can really become a true friend and guide to the world of magic. All books are full of kindness, love, fidelity, friendship and justice. You can talk for hours about the immense meaning that all seven parts carry. If you are in doubt about whether a child should read the "Potterian", then just read the reviews of our readers on this epoch-making 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 correctly names the main villain - Voldemort. My life will not be the same ... But I will still call him - Voldemort!

Just bring your child one book and let them believe in magic and magic. He will discover for himself amazing universe where a miracle is possible. He will know the true feelings and believe in himself, 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 we know from childhood. There are many images from mythology in the work, and a child from this age can easily be carried away by ancient legends. In this story, reality is mixed with fantasy, and when turning page after page, the thin line between these concepts is erased and a new world emerges.

Unfortunately, I got acquainted with this cycle when I was quite an adult, but I plunged into a fairy tale full of magic, talking animals, family values, friendship, love, feats. I ended up in Narnia!

"Percy Jackson" -Rick Riordan

And of course, I can't help but mention the Percy Jackson series of books. The school is now studying mythology Ancient Greece. Myths captivate many, and especially amazing feats. So why not introduce a teenager to Percy, the son of Poseidon and a mortal woman?

Seven books, one of which is additional stories about the main characters, will be a discovery for your child. Conspiracies, battles, feats go along with love, friendship, faith and justice.

I met Percy about two years ago, after I saw the movie. This series did not disappoint me. And I hope it doesn't disappoint teenagers.

Novels for teenagers

Well, with the imagination of a teenager, everything will be fine if he reads three fantastic series. And now let's burn about real life, about philosophical thoughts and common truths, which children of 11-16 years old do not 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. Not much was known about him ten years ago. It is now everyone who is not too lazy to believe that his books are nonsense and should not be read. But it's not. 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 wept”;
  • "Veronica decides to die" (review);
  • "11 minutes";
  • "Book of the Warrior of Light";
  • "Brida".

The author's light language and amazing style is what makes reading easy. And the things that Paulo Coelho writes about are simple and understandable. We discussed and thought about some things ourselves more than once, but everything is harmonious and understandable with the writer.
The books show life as it is. Sometimes mysticism is mixed in, which gradually loses its fantasticness and becomes real. You understand that everything in this life depends only on ourselves.

In the works of Coelho, there is a beautiful love that is not invented. This love is real. The author himself writes about feelings for his wife. All the books mentioned above made me think about life and reconsider my maximalist views.

Mystery for the young reader? No problem!

Many teenagers at some point begin to get involved in mysticism and horror. In this case, the best that you can read and not be damaged by the mind are the books of Stephen King. You should start with the novel "Carrie". A story about a schoolgirl who discovered her telekinesis abilities as soon as she began to turn from a girl into a girl. Mysticism goes on a par with the cruelty of schoolchildren who know no boundaries when they begin to mock their peers.

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 over 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 all this cocktail of fantasy, reality and horror needs to be diluted with something historical and adventure. In this role, the books of Alexandre Dumas, and in particular "D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers", will perfectly perform.

The historical component will send to France the times of the brave musketeers. A history full of adventures, court conspiracies, palace coups, male friendship and tragic love.

Bookley 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. No one knows who is hiding behind the steel. Some representatives of the aristocracy wake up interest and it turns out that under the mask the twin brother of the king hides. A great deception awaits in the pages of this novel.

In addition, Alexandre Dumas wrote many works that will send everyone into the past, reveal the secrets of kings and mere mortals.

Other teen bestsellers

Of course, all teenagers should get acquainted with the trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit or There and Back Again" by Tolkien, as well as with "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini.

And so it is possible to enumerate endlessly. Most importantly, just give your child the opportunity to get acquainted with these authors, and let the teenager choose what he likes.

The list includes books by foreign and domestic authors "about the moral and psychological quest of the soul and the transformation of the personality." These problems worry teenagers, because "the most intimate, the most important decisions are made only inside their own hearts." Books will be interesting not only for teenagers, but also for their parents.

Bulychev Kir. Guy-do. City without memory. - Any edition6+

Alisa Selezneva's adventures continue. These stories will tell about how Alice and her friends met with an intelligent ship, lost space races, found Atlantis and experienced many other adventures thanks to mutual understanding, support, friendship.

Verne Jules. Captain at fifteen. - Any edition12+

French writer Jules Verne has been one of the favorite writers of boys and girls around the world for almost two centuries. His books are full of incredible adventures and fantastic foresights. The events of the novel take the reader aboard the whaling ship Pilgrim. By the will of fate, the cabin boy - Dick Sand - takes command of the ship. Colorful descriptions of nature, tense dialogues, a fascinating plot, the intensity of the clash between good and evil, and endless faith in human nobility capture and do not let the reader go until the very last page of the novel.

Dumbadze N. V. I, grandmother, Iliko and Illarion: a novel. - Any edition12+

A novel about youth, about first love, about the spiritual closeness of people of different generations. The novel was first published in 1959 on the pages of a Georgian youth magazine and has since been reprinted many times. The book was made into a film, which was a great success. The protagonist of the novel - Zurikela Vashalomidze - grows up in a mountain village without a father and without a mother. War time, orphanhood, malnutrition, cold, constant anxiety. But Zurikela is a mischievous one, his mischievous tricks have no end, his witticisms are endlessly inventive and hit right on target. And the rest of the characters, to match Zurikele, will not go into their pocket for a word. But their laughter is sincere and generous, there is no evil in it. Thanks to humor, they are easier to experience adversity. Gradually comes the understanding of the main thing in life. It is not in vain that at the end of the novel the following phrase sounds from the lips of Zurikela: "... apart from my village, my grandmother, Iliko and Illarion, I have no one and nothing in the world ...".

Zhvalevsky A., Pasternak E. Time is always good12+

Publisher: Time, 2009

Series: Time - childhood

The novel will please both big and small fans of these authors. The first will be able to return to their Soviet childhood ( Soviet Union sample 1980), the second will fall into the near future - in 2018. The main characters are fifth-graders Vitya Shevchenko and Olya Vorobieva. They live in the same place, but different time: he is a Soviet pioneer, she is a "guest from the future." By chance, the boy and the girl change places, and Olya ends up in 1980, and Vitya - in 2018. Where is better? What is more interesting: playing on the computer or walking in the yard? What is more important: looseness and freedom in chat or the ability to talk, looking into each other's eyes? In a word, Olya, Vita and their friends will face many trials before reaching a happy ending. And how could it be otherwise: no matter what the "millennium in the yard" - the time is always good, and it all depends on you!

Likhanov A. A boy who does not hurt. The Girl Who Doesn't Care12+

Publisher: Publishing, educational and cultural center "Childhood. Adolescence. Youth", 2010

Tell about children in trouble life situation, belong to the pen famous writer and public figure Albert Anatolyevich Likhanov. The first story is about a boy with cerebral palsy who, in addition to incurable disease, severe adult tests fall out. The second story about a girl-orphanage Nastya, who survived a terrible shock in her childhood. How will her life turn out, will she be able to resist fate? It depends on the adults. And how good it is on her life path there is a caring person - a university student Olga. The works are able to unravel the soul and make you take a fresh look at relationships in your own family.

Murasheva E. Guard of alarm12+

Publisher: Samokat, 2008

Series: "Oncoming traffic"

A book by a psychologist and writer Ekaterina Vadimovna Murashova about the modern Russian school, about teachers, about "problem" teenagers. Having got into 8 "A" from other schools, Taya, Dima and Timka find themselves "aside" from their classmates. There is no “hazing” in the new class, no one is being bullied, no one is being “ridden”. Why do newcomers have a strange sense of isolation, isolation, sometimes turning into panic?! Unable to resist the temptation to reveal the secret of their classmates, the characters of the story will find themselves on the path of understanding the complex moral mechanisms in themselves and in others. And each of the guys will have to make a choice.

Paterson K. Gorgeous Gilly Hopkins12+

Publisher: Center "Narnia", 2007

Series: Pilgrim's Trail

A tale of a troubled girl who struggles to find a sense of home despite being constantly sent to one or the other foster parents because of her supposedly bad behavior. Gilly begins to hate the people around her and secretly dreams of returning to her own mother, idealizing her, although her mother left her. With such life baggage she arrived at the house of Mrs. Trotter, the new foster mother. In the course of reading, it will be interesting to follow the process of transformation of Gilly's personality, the path of growing up, the rejection of illusions and stereotypes, the acceptance of the realities of life with its requirements for a person.

In the Pilgrim's Path series, eight more books by foreign authors have been published, which also deserve attention.

Rain O. Youths before the Flood: a novel12+

Publishing house "Socrates", 2009

Series: "Up to fifteen and older ..."

The action-packed novel can be called a modern “educational novel”, since this novel is about the growing up of a teenage hero, about how schoolboy Sergei Chokhov is faced with many situations in which he is forced to do difficult, uncomfortable, but the only right choice and be responsible for that choice. A typical teenager of the 21st century, a resident of a metropolis, little interested in the past, present and future of the country and the world, he gradually begins to think about how and why to live. The hero learns to fight for what he thinks is right, not to be silent, even if he was alone against everyone, to believe in friendship and love.

How to choose interesting and instructive book suitable for a 14 year old teenager?

We offer you a unique selection of 14 books that inspire, teach love, hard work and empathy.

Erich Maria Remarque

A living book full of love, deep friendships, ordeals, caustic loneliness and boundless grief. The development of events takes place in postwar period, and we are talking about the problems of a person who lived this war.

The book will teach at the tender age of 14 years of humanity, sincere empathy, understanding inner world another.


Paulo Coelho

The shepherd Santiago once has a dream that tells him about the treasures lying at Egyptian pyramids. The call of fate makes him sell his sheep and set off on a difficult journey.

The Alchemist is a popular novel by a Brazilian writer that gives us inner direction, the desire to follow our own destiny and discover the "soul of the world."

Daniel Defoe

The work is presented in the form of a diary of the protagonist, shipwrecked and thrown ashore. A book that shows the incredible possibilities of a person striving to survive on a desert island.

A realistic description of all the difficulties and obstacles in the fate of the tireless Robinson Crusoe captivates and amazes so much that it gives you the feeling that you yourself are on an island in the Caribbean.

Ethel Voynich

A novel that touches the most subtle thoughts, excites the purest notes of the soul, giving rise to the deepest response in our hearts. When reading this book, everyone lives life together with a tireless young man, a fighter for justice and independence.

It is necessary for everyone to read at the age of 14, when a person is most susceptible to tragedies, joys and trials of someone else's fate.

Mark Twain

The exciting story of the "exchange of fates" of the thief Tom and Prince Edward. How can a pampered person from the royal palace cope with the difficulties of street life? What awaits a dummy prince in luxurious settings?

This is an invaluable description of someone else's experience with a radical change in life circumstances.

Ernest Hemingway

A touching story about a poor old man living in the moment "here and now", enjoying every day. He enters into a fight with the "big fish" - the first success in recent times - which proceeds with mixed success.

Diligence and a steady pursuit of the goal - that's what opens the pages of this book.

Harriet Beecher Stowe

A novel that at one time changed the views of the public on slavery in America. The book talks about how those who own people can forget about simple humanity and begin to consider their charges a simple thing.

After reading, the look at many events in life will no longer be the same, the suffering of other people will be perceived more deeply and will cause a desire to help.

Mayne Reid

A beautiful love story that takes place against the backdrop of a frightening and mysterious event- the appearance of a headless horseman wandering around Texas.

The richness of events makes the book truly exciting, and the suspicion of the murder of an innocent raises a storm of emotions and affects our sense of justice.

Haruki Murakami

The novel of the Japanese writer is categorically different from everything that teenagers are used to reading in the school curriculum. This book is capable of instilling love for contemporary literature, a completely different estimate printed word. The unusual language of the author fascinates and attracts.

The mystical plot makes you stop and think, and sometimes just baffles. Once "tasting" Murakami, it is already impossible to forget him.

William Shakespeare

Everyone knows from childhood the tragedy of love between a young man and a girl from warring families. Even those teenagers who are not prone to reading can easily read this masterpiece of English classics.

And, undoubtedly, they will remain full of impressions and conflicting feelings, and will also be full of desire to get to know the work of this writer better.

Ray Bradbury

One of the greatest dystopian books ever. Talks about the possible development of our society in the future. The fictional world causes a deep sense of injustice and detachment, allows us to fully appreciate the opportunities that we have in our time, but, unfortunately, we rarely use them.

Awakens in a person sensuality and desire for spiritual pleasures in life.

Robert Monroe

Fascinating adventures of Mr. Monroe beyond reality. This book is of an esoteric nature, written as fiction novel, will help everyone to expand the boundaries of their worldview and look beyond the scope of our everyday life. It will be of particular interest to teenagers in connection with the ever-increasing popularity of the phenomenon of out-of-body travel.

Robert Stevenson

This adventure novel gives a break from reality and immerses in its unique atmosphere. A book to be read.

It tells about the extraordinary intellect of the protagonist, about his ability to be at the right time in the right place and about his many tricks taken to deceive the pirates and find the treasures.

Richard Bach

A novel written by Richard Bach in moments of miraculous insight. As a result, we got a kind of teaching of life, a teaching of self-improvement, finding a way, feeling right and wrong.

And all this is told in the form of a stunning metaphor about the flights of a seagull.

Top 10 most interesting books for teenagers:

1. "" Harper Lee. This novel was published back in 1960 and almost immediately became a bestseller, and the author received the Pulitzer Prize for his creation, which is one of the most prestigious. In addition, the book remains popular and in demand to this day. The narration is conducted on behalf of the child, which makes the view of what is happening direct and objective.

The novel describes the events that unfolded in the 30s of the last century. This time was a period of great depressions that hit the state of Alabama. The whole novel is literally saturated with childish maximalism, warmth and humor.

The main character Jean Louise Finch, who lives with her father and older brother, talks about the life of her family and neighbors. But the book touches on the topic of violence, xenophobia and interracial conflicts. The girl expresses her opinion about the imperfections of the world. And Louise's father, who was a lawyer, became an example of honesty for many.

2. The book "" by John Green came out relatively recently, but has already managed to win the hearts of millions of teenagers around the world. This is a stunningly sentimental, sad and romantic story about the life of teenagers who are faced with a huge problem along the way.

A guy and a girl with cancer meet in a support group and start talking. They are aware of the seriousness of the situation, but they continue to fight and still remain teenagers: active, creative, purposeful. Augustus and Hazel fall in love and try to defy fate.

They understand that their love can end at any moment, and therefore they are ready to do anything to live and be together. Forgetting about death, teenagers learn all the secrets of feelings, face misunderstanding, jealousy and condemnation. But now they are together, and what will happen later is not so important.

3. It is impossible not to mention perhaps the most popular series of books about the wizard boy. The first book came out in 1997, and the last one 10 years later. Author JK Rowling has become Britain's richest woman. All books were filmed, because each story excites the minds of not only children and adolescents, but also adults.

It all started with a boy who was raised by his uncle and aunt. He dreamed of running away from home, but ended up in a real school of magic. Harry was about to learn the secret of his family and face difficulties that would break any adult. But Potter endured everything, not for nothing that he was nicknamed "the boy who survived."

The characters grew up before the eyes of readers, acquired new qualities and skills, changed. The plot contains evil conspiracies of Harry Potter's enemies, and romantic stories, and jokes. In general, books are read literally in one breath.

4. Trilogy "", "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay" by Susan Collins. All three parts were filmed and became real bestsellers. According to the plot, the action takes place on the territory former America, which turned into the totalitarian state of Panem, consisting of 12 districts, called districts. Despotic ruler Snow hosts the Hunger Games every year, in which only one in 24 people must survive.

Two teenagers are selected from each district to participate in the games: a girl and a guy. But in the games, in which the simple but brave girl Katniss took part, everything did not go as planned. No one could have imagined that these games would be the beginning of dramatic changes.

5. The book "" - a novel by Jerome Sellinger written by him in 1951. And although the work was originally intended for adults, it became popular among young people and even had a tremendous impact on the culture of the last century. Some phrases are still quoted, and the book itself has become a kind of code of laws for many generations of rebellious youth and representatives of various radical movements.

The story is extremely simple and tells about a simple teenager Holden Caulfield, who was expelled from school for poor performance. The protagonist considers himself a little stupid, and many who know him agree with this. But some of Holden's views on life are noteworthy. He talks about his perception of morality and social laws, expresses his disagreement and dreams of simple and banal things that can make him happy.

6. "" - a book by Stephen Chbosky, which many have called a modern interpretation of the novel "The Catcher in the Rye". A novel about the life, thoughts, love of a simple teenager who is trying to understand himself and start living a normal and interesting life.

The main character Charlie goes to high school, but he is afraid that no one will understand him there. The boy begins to write letters to someone he does not know and has never seen, but who should understand him. On the advice of literature teacher Bill, Charlie begins to read books, and literally each of them becomes his favorite.

The boy, listening to Bill's advice, tries not to absorb everything into himself like a sponge, but to let it through like a filter. Charlie is also trying to return to childhood again and remember long-forgotten and experienced traumas, as well as sort out feelings for a high school student who is the sister of his friend.

7. " "- book written James Buen. This is a simple, but at the same time amazing story about the friendship of a man and a cat and about their small joint success. According to the plot, the main character (who is also the author of the book), James, who is a street musician, and a simple red cat named Bob were lonely, unhappy and homeless.

Bob was looking for food and surviving on the city streets, while James was dying from drugs and hopelessness. Probably, Bowen would have disappeared in the interweaving of London streets if he had not once met the ginger cat Bob, who became a real talisman for him, a true friend and guardian angel. Today, everyone knows this amazing couple. IN in social networks You can find many photos and videos. And so, in 2014, a whole book was published that tells about the history of a simple musician and a street cat.

8. "" Alice Sebold- not quite an ordinary, but very heartfelt story about a girl whose life was cut short so suddenly and ridiculously. The story is told by Susie Salmon herself, who was raped and killed by a man who lives next door. The story begins with the moment of the murder, then the girl finds herself in her own paradise, from which she can observe the life of her loved ones.

She follows everyone, discusses their actions and lives, and even gets the opportunity to be around a couple of times. The entire work is built on these considerations. The story, which began with the death of the main character, ends with the collapse of the girl's family and the birth of her first child by her younger sister.

9. "" Markus Zuzak. The story takes place in pre-war Germany. At that time, death literally hovered in the air and permeated the entire existence of people. The main character is a little girl who lost her family and loves books very much. She picks them up on the streets and just steals them.

For her, each book is a separate story, some kind of life event. As a result, Liesel begins to write herself. The story about her is told by an angel who, after death, takes the souls of people. Death is on the heels of Liesel, but she continues her work. The quivering story about the need to remain human in any situation won the hearts of millions.

10. "" Rhea Bradbury is a story about a twelve-year-old boy who enthusiastically lives one summer filled with events, emotions, experiences. But the most important thing is that he is alive, feels and breathes.

These were the most interesting books for teenagers.

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