Looking for a good book for your tween or teenager? While we are all familiar with the Disney classics, what you may not realize is that there are Disney books for kids, tweens & young adults that are spin offs (so to speak) that explore some of your favorite characters in more detail or take you on a fairy tale adventure.
There are books on villains, fairies and even some that take place in some of your favorite Disney theme parks.
No matter which you choose for your tween or teen, we guarantee that if they are a fan of Disney, they are going to enjoy them.
BEST Disney Books for Kids & Tweens
Whatever After Series: Fairest of All. Ages 8-12. This series focuses on a pair of siblings who are accidentally transported fairy tale world with all your favorite Disney characters.
The Never Girls. Ages 6-9. When a group of young girls visit Pixie Hollow, Never Land’s home to fairies, nothing is ever quite the same.
Tales from the Haunted Mansion: Volume I: The Fearsome Foursome for ages 8-12. Based on the attractions from Disney, each book tells the story of one of the Haunted Mansion’s 999 ghosts.
Kingdom Keepers Disney After Dark for ages 10-12. There are 7 books in this wonderful series that focus on a group of kids going on adventures after the parks close.
A Frozen Heart for ages 10-13. This book tells the back story of both Anna and Hans along with their own personal perspectives.
Rise of the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel. For ages 8-12. Just like the popular Disney movie series, this tells the story of the children of Disney villains who have been exiled.
BEST Disney Book Series for Young Adults
Once Upon a Time Regina Rising. Ages 13-17. Fans of the ABC series Once Upon a Time will enjoy the backstory of it’s villain Regina.
Beauty & the Beast Lost in a Book. Ages 13-17. Lost in a Book follows Belle as she finds an enchanted book in the Beast’s library called Nevermore that carries her into an entirely new world.
Rebel Rose. Ages 13-17. Happily ever after is only the beginning as Belle takes on the responsibility of becoming queen and learns to balance duty, love, and sacrifice, all while navigating dark political intrigue―and a touch of magic.
If you are looking for a new series of young adult books to read and you like Disney, you should consider some of the Disney Villain Books. These books have great storylines with characters we all love to hate!
Best Disney Villain Books for Young Adults
A great series to start with if you enjoy reading Disney Villian books is Serena Valentino's Villians. In this box set, you get the first three books:
- Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Book 1)
- The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Book 2)
- Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Book 3)
Disney’s Villains meet Gotham in this gritty fairy tale-inspired crime series. This dark and edgy YA series explores the reimagined origins of Maleficent, Ursula, Captain Hook, and other infamous Disney Villains like you’ve never seen before.
An electric new story of teenage Cruella de Vil in an original novel inspired by the upcoming Walt Disney Studios Live Action Film, Cruella.
After Hercules proves he's a true hero and regains his godship, all seems right in the world. That is, until Zeus tells Meg that she can't be with Hercules because she's, well, mortal. Luckily, Hera has a solution, offering Meg a chance to prove herself worthy of a spot on Mt. Olympus--as a god. All Meg has to do is complete a mysterious quest.
Have you read any of these Disney themed books? Which ones are your favorite? Any I should add to my list?
Denise Preston
Monday 29th of March 2021
These look great. Another great Read is WenWorld by T.R. Preston. If you are a Harry Potter Fan you will love this book. It can be found on Amazon .Ca
Tegan
Monday 2nd of October 2017
Great post! I have a little friend who would love these books. Thank you :) x