Inside: 50 of the best tween and teen books made into movies.
Connect your tween or teen with a book they can really identify with, one that resonates with their inner dreams or takes them on the most thrilling adventure, and you’ll have a reader for life. Pairing that book with a movie can help encourage even the most reluctant reader to take that leap. Plus reading a book and watching the movie provides lots of opportunities for comparing and contrasting the two…how often does the movie live up to the book, after all!?!
And many of the titles below are part of a book series, which can result in many hours of reading pleasure – that’s a win for sure.
And teachers, within this huge list of book and movie pairs you’re sure to also find the perfect choice for your middle school or high school class English project.
If you’re looking for book and movie combinations for younger children, combine this list with our 50 Kids Books That Are Movies post for a total of 100 books made into movies that are suitable for kids of all ages -that’s family movie night sorted for a good long time!
50 Tween & Teen Books Made Into Movies
I suggest checking out the reviews on the Common Sense Media website for more information regarding titles you are unfamiliar with. They provide helpful age recommendations from experts, parents and children. Each book and movie listed below is linked to an online store page – these are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.
Tween Books Made Into Movies
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Teen Books Made Into Movies
With so many great YA books being published it is not hard to find characters teenagers will relate to, whatever their interests. These characters can comfort young adults, helping them to know they are not alone whatever the challenges they face.
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For more like The Outsiders, check out our list of Young Adult Books for Social Emotional Learning. |
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Biographies Made Into Movies for Teens
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For even more movies to watch with your tween or teen, be sure to check out our fun 80s movie list: 15 80’s movies to watch with tweens and teens.
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