6 Interesting Novels for Teens

Interesting novels for teens are perfect tools that allow you to enjoy and reflect as a family.

Reviewed and approved by the psychologist María Alejandra Castro Arbeláez.

Written by Marisol Rendón Manrique

Last update: 27 December, 2022

Interesting novels for teens help them discover literature. Parents must instill the habit of reading in children from a young age, which is why it’s important to identify your teen’s tastes and interests to guide them toward books that motivate them.

Literature for teens seeks to go beyond literal reading towards the acceptance of the complexity and depth of the stories. It goes from interpretation to the formulation of hypotheses and critical and value judgments. During adolescence, your teen characterizes what they read and either adopts or rejects it.

Interesting novels for teens

1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

This is a classic of English literature and one of the most widely-read romantic comedies worldwide. This book tells the story of two young adults that suffer the everyday unexpected mishaps of life. The novel talks about the ability of human beings to face their mistakes and learn lessons from crises.

2. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

This is a recent trilogy that was also adapted to film. It’s about a fictional post-apocalyptic society in a scenario characterized by the different district’s fight for survival.

The curious thing about the story is that, while this happens, viewers are watching through their TV sets. If your child likes deep stories with action and some drama, they’ll love these books!

3. A Fault in Our Stars by John Green, one of the most interesting novels for teens

This is a novel that, in addition to entertainment, will give your child an opportunity to reflect and give thanks. The book is about a 16-year-old with lung cancer who goes to a cancer patient support group, where she meets a teen who lost a leg.

They have a lot of adventures together and talk about life and death. The story combines humor, tragedy, and everyday life.

4. On the Other Side of the Screen by Alba Quintas

The author of this novel is very young and so is her work. On the Other Side of the Screen was published in 2012. It addresses very important themes: bullying and social networks.

Its main character is Luis, a boy like any other, who starts being bullied by a classmate and then by the entire class. It’s a great opportunity to reflect on and address these situations that are very painful and, unfortunately, very common nowadays.

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5. Animal Farm by George Orwell

This is a book that was published in 1945 by an English author and journalist. It’s a story in which farm animals create a government system. To do this, they exclude human beings from their daily lives. However, their reconstructed society goes into crisis. Animal Farm is a novel with a clear narrative and political themes to analyze.

6. Go Ask Alice

It’s a book whose author is unknown. It was written in diary form and recounts the experiences of a teenager who runs away from home. Many unfortunate events lead her to seek refuge in drugs and bear all the consequences of this dangerous addiction.

This is an interesting novel that your teen should read with supervision so you can clarify some of its concepts and situations. This book was adapted into a 1973 television film. To complement the reading, you can see the television film.

In conclusion, it’s important that you accompany your children while reading these interesting novels for teens and guide them along the way. This way, you can have conversations about their themes and also reflect on them with your teen. Remember that it isn’t about cultivating a habit. Reading is a way to change the way you see the world!