Teen Novels

Chemical Secret

Čiča Tomina koliba

A novel that strongly depicts the cruelty of slavery in 19th century America and is one of the most influential works in the fight against slavery. The novel (1852) caused enormous social reactions and contributed to the strengthening of the abolitionist

Čiča Tomina koliba

A novel that strongly depicts the cruelty of slavery in 19th century America and is one of the most influential works in the fight against slavery. The novel (1852) caused enormous social reactions and contributed to the strengthening of the abolitionist

Crna braća / Učiteljica Breda

The Black Brothers is a collection of two novels for young adults, The Black Brothers and Teacher Breda. The works depict the life of the Slovenian people under Italian rule and emphasize courage, unity, and the preservation of national identity.

Čudnovate zgode maloga crnca Đeka

An adventure children's novel follows little Đek on a series of exciting journeys and encounters, through which he overcomes obstacles and learns about the world through courage, ingenuity, and kindness. With illustrations by Andrija Maurović.

Čudnovate zgode šegrta Hlapića

The Strange Adventures of the Apprentice Hlapić is a classic of Croatian children's literature, first published in 1913, and the first post-war edition from 1952 retains the rich narrative value of the original.

Debljina

The novel Fat by author Sherry Ashworth deals with the sensitive and complex topic of teenage obesity, body acceptance, and the emotional challenges that young people face.

Desperadosi Sijere Nevade

Divlje nebo

The novel Wild Sky follows a young man named Harry who finds himself in a difficult and dangerous situation when the small plane he is flying crashes in the Australian wilderness.

Dječije kolo – almanah za mladež raznih pisaca

The Children's Circle is a rare children's almanac from 1921, edited by Osijek writer and educator Rudolfo Franjin Magjer. It contains selected texts (songs, stories, educational essays) by several writers intended for young people.