53 Engaging Teen Books Made Into Fantastic Teen Movies
One great thing about reading books with my teens is watching the movie together afterward.
Some teen books turned into movies are well done, and others, well let’s say we have rolled our eyes more than once. But it is always a great discussion
Not only will you be able to enjoy a great book together, but then you can discuss the choices made when adapting the story for the big screen

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Options for Reading a Book With Your Teen
1. Listen to the audio version together. Grab some time in the car or in the evenings after dinner.
Audiobooks are easy to find. They are often at your public library or available through the Libby app (using your library card). You can also purchase them on Amazon Audible or join with a monthly Audible membership and receive your first title free! (sometimes more – be sure to check out the lastest deal)
2. Read Aloud. Teens are not too old for a fantastic read-aloud. I still try to find time to read 1-2 books a year out loud with my older teens.
3. Read Separately. Agree on a book and each of you read it on your own time. Honestly, this is often the easiest method with our busy schedules.
Ready to have a great discussion after the movie?
I’ve got a guide for you with 9 questions you can discuss after watching any movie.
53 Teen Books Made Into Movies
Let’s get this list started with 50 fun teen books that have been turned into movies.
Please note that you should always research the content of books and movies to determine if they are appropriate for your own family. I recommend using Common Sense Media to review the specific content.
I did include the rating if the movie is rated R.
The Hobbit: Or, There and Back Again by J. R. R. Tolkien
The Hobbit: The Book
The Hobbit: The Movie
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games: The Book
The Hunger Games: The Movie
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Divergent: The Book
Divergent: The Movie
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Little Women: The Book
Little Women: The Movie
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice: The Book
Pride and Prejudice: The Movie
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Jurassic Park: The Book
Jurassic Park: The Movie
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: The Book
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: The Movie
Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott
Five Feet Apart: The Book
Five Feet Apart: The Movie
Emma by Jane Austen
The Giver by Lois Lowry
The Giver: The Book
The Giver: The Movie
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
The Outsiders: The Book
The Outsiders: The Movie
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The Help by Kathryn Stockett
The Help: The Book
The Help: The Movie
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
Hidden Figures: The Book
Hidden Figures: The Movie
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet: The Book
Romeo and Juliet: The Movie
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: The Book
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: The Movie
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
Before I Fall: The Book
Before I Fall: The Movie
5th Wave by Rick Yancey
5th Wave: The Book
5th Wave: The Movie
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
City of Bones: The Book
City of Bones: The Movie
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The Book Thief: The Book
The Book Thief: The Movie
Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Fault in Our Stars: The Book
Fault in Our Stars: The Movie
Maze Runner by James Dashner
Maze Runner: The Book
Maze Runner: The Movie
Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Perks: The Book
Perks: The Movie
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Miss Peregrine’s: The Book
Miss Peregrine’s: The Movie
Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Secret Life of Bees: The Book
Secret Life of Bees: The Movie
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Ender’s Game: The Book
Ender’s Game: The Movie
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
The Host: The Book
The Host: The Movie
Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances by John Green, Lauren Myracle, and Maureen Johnson
Let It Snow: The Book
Let It Snow: The Movie (NETFLIX)
It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
It’s Kind of a Funny Story: The Book
It’s Kind of a Funny Story: The Movie
The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp
The Spectacular Now: The Book
The Spectacular Now: The Movie (R)
Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl: The Book
Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl: The Movie
Paper Towns by John Green
Paper Towns: The Book
Paper Towns: The Movie
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Me Before You: The Book
Me Before You: The Movie
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Hamlet: The Book
Hamlet: The Movie
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
The Hate U Give: The Book
The Hate U Give: The Movie
The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief: The Book
The Lightning Thief: The Movie
GRAB FREE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
I am Number Four: The Book
I am Number Four: The Movie
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The Princess Bride: The Book
The Princess Bride: The Movie
A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
A Walk to Remember: The Book
A Walk to Remember: The Movie
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
The Sun is Also a Star: The Book
The Sun is Also a Star: The Movie
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
The Darkest Minds: The Book
The Darkest Minds: The Movie
The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke
The Thief Lord: The Book
The Thief Lord: The Movie
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
Stardust: The Book
Stardust: The Movie
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
Inkheart: The Book
Inkheart: The Movie
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables: The Book
Anne of Green Gables: The Movie
Stormbreaker (Alex Rider) by Anthony Horowitz
Stormbreaker: The Book
Stormbreaker: The Movie
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Eragon: The Book
Eragon: The Movie
Avalon High by Meg Cabot
Avalon High: The Book
Avalon High: The Movie
The Martian by Andy Weir
The Martian: The Book
The Martian: The Movie
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
A Monster Calls: The Book
A Monster Calls: The Movie
Nerve by Jean Ryan
Nerve: The Book
Nerve: The Movie
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Ready Player One: The Book
Ready Player One: The Movie
I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly
I Kill Giants: The Book
I Kill Giants: The Movie
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Anne Frank: The Book
Anne Frank: The Movie
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