English For Teens

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.

Tens of thousands of worried parents have turned to this authoritative guide for information and practical guidance about the growing problem of teen self-injury. Dr. Michael Hollander is a leading expert on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the most effective treatment approach for cutting. Vivid stories illustrate how out-of-control emotions lead some teens to hurt themselves, how DBT can help, and what other approaches can be beneficial.

For a parent, the teen years are years of unprecedented opportunity—years of penetrating questions and exciting new discussions, years that open the door to a teen's heart. In this wise and hopeful book, Paul Tripp shows parents how to connect with their children as never before, drawing on practical strategies shaped by God's Word. This revised and updated edition features fresh, heart-focused discussion questions for each chapter as well as a bonus Q&A section.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II offers more inspiring stories to help you master the game we call life. Today's teens have ever more issues and social pressures to juggle than young adults just 20 years ago. This book, like its predecessor, can be your guide, a beacon in the darkness, a safe haven in a storm, a warm hug in the cold and a respite from loneliness. There's no preaching as to what you should and shouldn't do. Instead, this book is full of teens sharing their experiences.

Creative and fashion-forward Lucy Tanaka was thrilled when Chloe Silver moved to town. Together with Theo Barnes, they formed The Kindness Club, testing different acts of kindness on their friends, neighbors, and siblings. One day, Lucy learns that their classmate, Serena, recently lost her mother. On top of that, it's Serena's birthday next weekend. Lucy is determined to lift Serena's spirits, and she knows the perfect way to do it - rallying the Kindness Club to throw Serena the best birthday party ever at her family's bowling alley.

The mental game is just as important as the physical one—and this audiobook helps teen athletes master both. Whether you're a student-athlete grinding through practice, a leader trying to inspire your team, or a competitor chasing greatness—Game On delivers the fuel you need to keep going, push harder, and rise higher.

Why do small frustrations turn into emotional explosions? Why does a simple disagreement suddenly become tears, anger, or complete shutdown? If you are raising or supporting a teen with ADHD, you may have asked yourself these questions many times. Emotional outbursts, intense reactions, and overwhelming feelings are not rare in ADHD teens, but they are often misunderstood.

Relationships during the teenage years can feel exciting, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming. One moment you feel close to someone, and the next you're unsure what everything means. This gentle and practical guide helps teens understand their emotions, build confidence, and create healthy relationships without losing their sense of self. The Quiet Guide to Teenage Relationships offers a calm, supportive approach to modern teen dating, crushes, friendships, and emotional connection.

Teenage Boys is a practical, easy-to-understand handbook for boys ages 10-15 who want clear answers, real skills, and confidence they can use right now. Written in a straight-talking, respectful tone, this book explains what’s happening during puberty and shows you how to handle everyday life without stress or embarrassment.

The renowned #1 New York Times bestselling authors share their advice and expertise with parents and teens in this accessible, indispensable guide to surviving adolescence. Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish transformed parenting with their breakthrough, bestselling books Siblings Without Rivalry...

There’s a version of you that is strong, confident, and unstoppable—but right now, maybe she feels out of reach. Maybe you feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you really are. Maybe no one ever taught you how to take care of yourself in a way that actually makes a difference. That’s where this book comes in. The Self-Care Book for Teenage Girls is more than just a guide—it’s an invitation to step into your power, trust yourself, and create a life that feels good from the inside out.

Melbourne 1942. As the World War II rages in the Pacific, 16-year-old cadet reporter Murph and his cheeky Aboriginal friend Banjo are thrown headfirst into an explosive wartime conspiracy after an old nemesis is found dead on Christmas Eve. All the evidence points to Banjo, who has disappeared without a trace. But Murph refuses to accept it, and—with the enigmatic and beautiful British spy Rose Atherton at his side—he dives deeper into a murky world of wealth and power.

Being a teenager today can feel noisy, stressful, and confusing. School pressure, social media, friendships, self-doubt, and big questions about the future can make it hard to know where to focus or how to move forward with confidence. The Teen Edge is a practical and encouraging guide for teens who want to build real-life skills that matter now and later. Instead of pushing perfection or unrealistic success advice, this book focuses on simple habits and mindset shifts that help teenagers grow stronger, think clearer, and stand out in meaningful ways.

She was raised to kill vampires… until she fell for one... Maria Foster was raised to kill vampires—no fear, no mercy, no attachments. But the night two vampire brothers save her life, everything she believes is shattered. The Starlings are nothing like the monsters she was trained to hunt. Adrian is quiet, loyal, and heartbreakingly gentle in a way that scares her more than his fangs.

In his only work of political satire, The Short Reign of Pippin IV, John Steinbeck turns the French Revolution upside down as amateur astronomer Pippin Héristal is drafted to rule the unruly French. Steinbeck creates around the infamous Pippin the most hilarious royal court ever: Pippin’s...

Feelings can get really big. Sometimes your thoughts won't stop. Your chest feels tight. Your mind races. Everything feels like too much. And no matter how hard you try, you can't just "calm down". This audiobook will show you a different way.

Kids today are growing up in a time of emotional overload: anxiety, stress, sadness, loss, and rapid change. Many parents feel unprepared, rushing to solutions, and inadvertently minimize their child’s feelings. It seems we all want to know how we can best help manage our child’s...

How do you create a budget? Clean a bathroom? Make a doctor’s appointment? If you're feeling a little overwhelmed by the responsibilities of growing up, you’re not alone—and Life Skills Book for Teens is here to help! It includes straightforward advice for handling your money, health, home, relationships, and more so you can take on adulthood with confidence.

Parenting just got tougher. As the teenage brain rewires, hormones surge, and independence beckons, a perfect storm for family conflict emerges. But help is at hand. This uniquely practical parenting audiobook for raising teenagers in today's world is grounded in evidence-based psychology...

Discover a fun, down-to-earth devotional for boys that helps you connect with your faith and tackle life’s challenges using Scripture. This book makes faith easy to understand and shows how it fits into everyday things like peer pressure, social media, and school stress.