The Best Christian Fiction for Teen Boys
It has taken me years to convince my now teen son that books are awesome. And it’s been even harder to find good Christian Fiction for Teens. He used to have this weird aversion to the library that would leave me, and his siblings baffled and scratching our heads.
Last summer he got his hands on the first book that he has ever read and couldn’t put down. I of course went out and bought or reserved everything the author ever wrote. It’s then that I began to search for all of the best Christian books for teens and pre-teens. I came up with a Christian fiction book list that is sure to keep your pre-teen/teen guy reading.
I’m a fan of series books, because I just hate for a good story to end.
The Best Christian Fiction for Teens
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Dragon Keepers Chronicles-by Donita K Paul
The Dragonkeeper Chronicles are a five-book Christian teen fantasy series by author Donita K. Paul, which follows a slave girl named Kale and Bardon a knight in training.
Epic Order of the Seven – by Jenny L. Cote
“The Epic adventure begins with the two-book prequel series: The Amazing Tales of Max & Liz, where the Maker begins building His team of animals to be His envoys through pivotal points of history. Max, Liz, Kate and Al launch the adventure in book one, The Ark, the Reed, and the Fire Cloud, and are joined by their British mouse friend, Nigel, in book two, The Dreamer, the Schemer, and the Robe. With book three, The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star, the team of seven animals is finally complete, and known forevermore as the Order of the Seven for the remainder of the book series.”
Son of Angels by Jerel Law
“What if Nephilim—the children of angels and men—still walked the earth? And their very presence put the entire world in danger? In Spirit Fighter, Jonah and Eliza Stone learn that their mother is a Nephilim and that they have special powers as quarter-angels. When their mom is kidnapped by fallen angels, they must use those powers to save her. Along the way, they discover that there is a very real and dangerous war going on between good and evil and that God has a big part for them to play in that war.
The Kingdom Series by Chuck Black
“Good and evil clash. Leinad and Cedric are determined to not only survive but claim hope and victory! In Kingdom’s Dawn, Leinad and Tess, along with all the king’s people, must escape slavery by the powerful Lord Fairos. Kingdom’s Hope finds them free and arriving in the Chessington Valley. But when they forget the king, will Kergon and the Kessons capture them for good?”
The Door Within Trilogy by Thomas Batson
“Aidan Thomas is miserable. Within two weeks, Aidan’s life is completely uprooted as his parents move the family across the country to care for his ailing grandfather. The quiet but imaginative Aidan is struggling with attending a new school and fitting in with a new group of friends. But when he begins having nightmares and eerie events occur around his neighborhood, Aidan finds himself drawn to his grandfather’s basement—where he discovers three ancient scrolls and a mysterious invitation to another world. No longer confined to the realm of his own imagination, Aidan embarks on an adventure where he discovers a long-fought war between good and evil. With the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance, Aidan faces Paragory, the eternal enemy with unfathomable power. Will Aidan be willing to risk everything and trust the unseen hand of the one true King?”
Passages The Marus Manuscripts by Paul McCusker
“The Marus Manuscripts are thinly veiled biblical allegories. “Darien’s Rise” is a retelling of the story of King David; “Arin’s Judgment” is a retelling of the story of Noah; and the story of Esther is detailed in “Annison’s Risk.”
Merlin’s Immortals by Sigmund Brouwer
“Full of surprising twists, shocking betrays, and baffling mysteries. But at the heart the story is about courage, wisdom, and hope.” The throne is redeemed, but the battle is just beginning. In the dark corners of an ancient land, evil lurks in the shadows. Powerful druids haunt the spaces of their lost territory. Double-minded noblemen fight for domain and influence. Invaders from the north threaten the kingdom of Magnus. The land of promise and redemption is mired in deceit and corruption. The Orphan King, once victorious in conquest, appears to be losing his grip on his seat of power. Thomas rules Magnus but does not know whom he can trust. When the mist clears, who will stand with him?”
Popular Christian Authors for Young adults and Teens
If you are looking for more fantastic authors to check out or keep on your “To Be Read” list, be sure to check these ones out.
- Melody Carlson: Known for her contemporary young adult novels that address real-life issues from a Christian perspective, such as the “TrueColors” series.
- Francine Rivers: A best-selling author who has written both adult and young adult books, including “Redeeming Love” and the “Sons of Encouragement” series.
- Bryan Davis: An author of fantasy and science fiction books with strong Christian themes, including the “Dragons in Our Midst” series.
- Ted Dekker: Known for his Christian thrillers and speculative fiction books, Dekker’s work often explores the battle between good and evil.
- Jenny B. Jones: An author of contemporary Christian young adult fiction, including the “A Charmed Life” series and “There You’ll Find Me.”
- Karen Kingsbury: A prolific author of Christian fiction, Kingsbury has written several series and stand-alone novels for teens, such as the “Baxter Family” series.
- Andrew Klavan: Known for his suspenseful and action-packed Christian thrillers and mysteries for young adults, including the “Homelander” series.
- N.D. Wilson: An author of fantasy and adventure novels with strong Christian undertones, such as the “100 Cupboards” series and “Ashtown Burials.”
- Jerry B. Jenkins: Co-author of the popular “Left Behind” series, Jenkins has also written young adult novels like the “Red Rock Mysteries” series.
- Donita K. Paul: An author of Christian fantasy novels, Paul is best known for her “DragonKeeper Chronicles” series, which combines fantasy and faith elements.
These authors have made significant contributions to Christian literature for teens and young adults, offering a wide range of genres and themes to engage and inspire young readers.
Check out these Posts on other great Christian Literature:
The Best Christian Teen Fiction for Girls
The Best Christian Book Series for Teens
Exciting Christian Pre-Teen Book Series
Christian Fantasy Books for Tweens
Top Five Read Alouds that Changed our Family.
Are there other Christian Fiction for Teens that you would recommend?
this is really helpful especially for Christian moms
I’m so glad it was helpful. It’s really hard to find good, wholesome literature these days.
I am so super grateful for this list. I can’t express how excited I am for the family to listen via Audible to The Door Within on our trip to Florida. My youngest son’s (13) name is Aden Thomas! He’s going to be so surprised.
Oh I’m so glad it could help! Travel Safe!
My 12 yo. son is not into fantasy fiction. Any suggestions?
Hmmm, that’s tough for me, because it’s basically one of the only genres I can get my son to read. But Have you considered The Hardy Boys series, The Mysterious Benedict Society- there are a few books in that series, Any of the Christian Heroes books, Chuck Black has some great books too. I have a list of books that he might be interested in with my 100+ books your child should read printable.
I need the printable books for my boys so please help
Hi, I’m not sure what you mean by printable books? Which ones are your referring to?
The Last Thing I Remember by Andrew Klavan. A young man wakes up with no memory, only to discover the police think he’s killed his friend, and the terrorists who actually did are after him. Fast paced and makes no hints about the Christian character of the main character.
My son is 13 and has found a love for sports stories, realistic fiction, and occasionally biographies depending on the person. One of the first ones he really enjoyed was a basketball book called Travel Team written by Lupica. They tend to be good stories about overcoming obstacles and hurdles of confidence, persistence and teamwork.
I love books that also have positive character traits that are wrapped up in story, it makes the literature so much more meaningful! Thanks for sharing!
I recently read Out of Atlas by Damien Hine – another brilliant one for Christian (and non-Christian!) preteens and teens, similar in some ways to Narnia.
Fantastic! I have never heard of this one, I’m adding it to my list. Thank you
Awesome! Second book launches today 😀 My kids can’t wait! Number two is called Into the Storm :):):)
The best books for teenagers are by Given Hoffman, she’s an amazing Christian writer and I promise your teen will not be disappointed
Thank you for this list and for all the other comments w/ book recommendations. I can’t wait to get some of these for my 13yr old. He has also enjoyed Priscilla Shirer’s Prince Warriors books.
What about Frank Peretti? Would you recommend any for 7th grade boys?
Hi Amber! Frank Peretti books can be intense and suspenseful, so I would keep that in mind. Some of the common themes involve angels and demons. I think they are great books and appropriate for mature preteens/teens, but you will know your kiddo best.
Frank Peretti wrote a series for preteens/teens called The Cooper Kids Adventures. It was one of my favorite series around that age. Highly recommend!
I haven’t read that series, but I have heard that it’s really good!