Book & Reading Gifts for Kids Teens (13–17)
Shopping for a teenage grandchild who loves reading? These 12 picks come straight from our gift-finder catalog — every one grandparent-tested, rated, and matched to this exact age and interest. The Percy Jackson Boxed Set leads the list for a reason.
The Picks
Percy Jackson Boxed Set
Greek mythology adventure series that hooks 9-14 year olds. Often the next series after Harry Potter.
Raina Telgemeier Graphic Novel Boxed Set
Smile, Drama, Sisters, Guts — the graphic novels that every middle-school girl reads. Beloved especially by 9-13 year olds.
LEGO Harry Potter
LEGO Harry Potter sets — Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley, the Great Hall. For the Potter-loving kid 8+.
Harry Potter Complete Boxed Set
The classic 7-book set. If they're 9+ and haven't read these yet, this is the gift they'll thank you for in twenty years.
Mad Libs Book Set
Fill-in-the-blank word games that turn a long drive into a giggle factory. Sneakily teaches parts of speech. Works for the whole car.
Bananagrams
The fast-paced word game that beats Scrabble at its own game. Travels well, plays in 15 minutes, works with any group size.
The Hunger Games Trilogy
Suzanne Collins' dystopian trilogy that teens still love. Strong for 13+ readers who want a real series to sink into.
The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set
C.S. Lewis classic fantasy — 7 books. For the imaginative 8+ reader ready for a full series to get lost in.
Wings of Fire Boxed Set
Dragon fantasy series that 8-12 year olds devour. Graphic novel versions also exist for reluctant readers.
Kindle Paperwhite
E-reader with weeks of battery, easy-on-the-eyes screen. For the reader 10+ who wants books everywhere.
Moleskine Classic Notebook
The journal for the teen who writes, sketches, or plans. A grown-up gift that signals 'your ideas matter.'
Cross Century II Ballpoint Pen
A real, refillable ballpoint pen in a presentation box. Graduation classic — signals they're an adult now.