11 Must-Read Books for Christian Teens

As your teenagers seek ways to fill their summer free time, share this list of must-read books for Christian teens with them. From historical fiction and fantasy to autobiographies and inspirational Christian living, there’s something for every bookworm to love!

Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex & Brett Harris
Written by teenage twin brothers for other teens, Do Hard Things approaches the adolescent years as an opportunity to embrace a lifestyle of doing the difficult things in life in order to bring glory to God. Fun fact: the authors were also homeschooled!

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Discover the power of the written word as Liesel, a young foster girl living in Nazi Germany, learns to read and share stories from the books she steals with neighbors and the Jewish refugee hiding in her basement.

You Were Made to Make a Difference by Max Lucado and Jenna Lucado Bishop
In this adaptation of Outlive Your Life for teens, best-selling Christian author Max Lucado and his daughter Jenna dive into the book of Acts to explore God’s desire to use each of us, no matter our age, to make a difference in the world.

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Loved by audiences young and old, the seven books in this fantasy series open doorways to new lands filled with adventure, mythical creatures, talking animals, and epic battles between good and evil.

Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board by Bethany Hamilton
An inspiring true story of determination and faith, Soul Surfer recounts the shark attack that cost 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton her arm, her inspiring road to recovery, and her pursuit of a spot in the World Surfing Championships.