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I don’t know about you, but imagining a life out at sea was something I enjoyed daydreaming about as a young reader. I was fascinated by the possible existence of mermaids or pirates and couldn’t get enough of reading about them! Something about the unknown draws you in, and picking up a fiction book is a great way to explore. In fact, these pirate books for teens perfectly encapsulate the life of a pirate and the challenges they face on their neverending quest for hidden treasures. 

Teen readers will become immersed in the pirate way of life. They’ll also be introduced to some wacky and hilarious characters. They’ll also enjoy non-stop action and elements of mystery as they follow along the dangerous voyages. 

Pirate Stories for Kids

I found pirate books for this reading list that would appeal to both boys and girls, and a handful of these books feature either female or male protagonists. Plenty of these pirate books can be read on Kindle Unlimited or purchased in the Kindle Store, or grab the audiobook version if you prefer to read that way.  

You can also find these teen pirate books at your local library! Just write down the titles that catch your interest, and take a trip to the library to check them out. 

Best Pirate Books for Young Adults

• Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
• Pirates! by Celia Rees
• The Rattler by Ryan Berridge
• Prince of Song & Sea by Linsey Miller
• Bloody Jack by L. A. Meyer

Fantasy Pirate Books for Teens

• Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean by Justin Somper
• Pieces of Jade by Lani Woodland & Melonie Bush
• The Girl from Everywhere by Heidi Heilig
• Isle of Fire by Wayne Thomas Batson
• Pirates! — Curse of the Black Avenger by Eddie Jones

I’d recommend any of these books for teen readers that tend to gravitate toward fantasy series or good mystery books. With summer just around the corner, these pirate books could be an easy way to kickstart your reading plans! 

For me, I’ll definitely be re-reading the Daughter of the Pirate King series by Tricia Levenseller. It’s one of the best enemies to lovers pirate books I’ve ever read. Also, it’s the perfect mix of pirates, action, and heart-aching romance.

Happy Reading,
Hannah | Reading Obsessed