Best Young Adult Books

The best of young adult books. Young-adult books are books marketed to adolescents, roughly between the ages of 12 and 17, and usually feature main characters in that age range.

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1	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling 4.47 avg rating — 10,345,608 ratings score: 2,165,307, and 20,321 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 3,122,350 ratings score: 1,334,827, and 13,731 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins 4.34 avg rating — 8,920,878 ratings score: 1,086,368, and 11,081 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.66 avg rating — 6,738,929 ratings score: 1,024,947, and 10,460 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Giver (The Giver, #1) by Lois Lowry (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 2,554,596 ratings score: 961,522, and 9,869 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 5,276,799 ratings score: 924,356, and 9,571 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 2,035,690 ratings score: 914,102, and 9,483 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 4,073,802 ratings score: 872,067, and 9,001 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 2,634,279 ratings score: 720,659, and 7,490 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 4.26 avg rating — 6,303,461 ratings score: 717,258, and 7,502 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 4.23 avg rating — 1,843,966 ratings score: 648,796, and 6,766 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Hobbit (The Lord of the Rings, #0) by J.R.R. Tolkien 4.29 avg rating — 4,099,117 ratings score: 633,326, and 6,683 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Holes (Holes, #1) by Louis Sachar (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1,237,152 ratings score: 559,002, and 5,821 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 1,395,607 ratings score: 497,933, and 5,202 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1) by Philip Pullman 4.02 avg rating — 1,547,393 ratings score: 461,153, and 4,825 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling 4.47 avg rating — 10,345,608 ratings score: 458,512, and 6,248 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Host (The Host, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.86 avg rating — 1,017,667 ratings score: 447,689, and 4,734 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Looking for Alaska by John Green (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 1,639,096 ratings score: 434,287, and 4,591 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 654,319 ratings score: 425,783, and 4,495 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle, #1) by Christopher Paolini (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 1,815,020 ratings score: 418,786, and 4,466 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1) by Madeleine L'Engle 3.98 avg rating — 1,221,119 ratings score: 396,621, and 4,190 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Uglies (Uglies, #1) by Scott Westerfeld (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 674,042 ratings score: 384,834, and 4,084 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 842,532 ratings score: 368,601, and 3,953 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1) by Gail Carson Levine (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 416,094 ratings score: 338,062, and 3,606 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson 4.05 avg rating — 556,654 ratings score: 332,340, and 3,592 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 4.29 avg rating — 4,360,784 ratings score: 324,617, and 3,542 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 4.16 avg rating — 2,279,990 ratings score: 304,086, and 3,322 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 602,280 ratings score: 295,290, and 3,143 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 1,563,138 ratings score: 293,175, and 3,181 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White 4.20 avg rating — 1,887,046 ratings score: 290,417, and 3,202 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 871,582 ratings score: 288,171, and 3,153 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 4.33 avg rating — 2,175,474 ratings score: 282,886, and 3,053 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1) by Kristin Cashore 4.07 avg rating — 467,298 ratings score: 265,019, and 2,874 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1) by Lemony Snicket (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 533,620 ratings score: 264,976, and 2,924 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 580,315 ratings score: 259,193, and 2,807 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1) by Orson Scott Card 4.31 avg rating — 1,398,050 ratings score: 258,443, and 2,807 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Inkheart (Inkworld, #1) by Cornelia Funke (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 429,124 ratings score: 256,355, and 2,828 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 985,797 ratings score: 251,313, and 2,731 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 714,989 ratings score: 250,849, and 2,706 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1) by Roald Dahl 4.16 avg rating — 867,643 ratings score: 250,450, and 2,763 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1) by L.M. Montgomery 4.31 avg rating — 1,008,813 ratings score: 247,552, and 2,736 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 4.16 avg rating — 1,202,371 ratings score: 241,538, and 2,716 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer 3.86 avg rating — 550,917 ratings score: 231,750, and 2,533 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Stargirl (Stargirl, #1) by Jerry Spinelli 3.77 avg rating — 329,420 ratings score: 222,281, and 2,398 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell 3.87 avg rating — 337,038 ratings score: 205,518, and 2,242 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt 3.90 avg rating — 279,323 ratings score: 203,431, and 2,235 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (Sisterhood, #1) by Ann Brashares 3.84 avg rating — 713,295 ratings score: 190,590, and 2,128 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Lord of the Flies by William Golding 3.69 avg rating — 2,967,427 ratings score: 190,485, and 2,137 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	The City of Ember (Book of Ember, #1) by Jeanne DuPrau 3.89 avg rating — 286,186 ratings score: 188,903, and 2,101 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Coraline by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 715,304 ratings score: 180,876, and 2,005 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Paper Towns by John Green (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 1,395,355 ratings score: 179,065, and 1,979 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, #1) by James Patterson (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 226,812 ratings score: 175,564, and 1,936 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger 3.80 avg rating — 3,604,862 ratings score: 172,721, and 1,926 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 947,180 ratings score: 171,627, and 1,869 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Marked (House of Night, #1) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 503,309 ratings score: 170,275, and 1,869 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster 4.20 avg rating — 291,876 ratings score: 168,870, and 1,849 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1) by Gary Paulsen 3.78 avg rating — 403,135 ratings score: 163,373, and 1,824 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 485,230 ratings score: 158,772, and 1,772 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	The Princess Bride by William Goldman 4.27 avg rating — 911,167 ratings score: 152,626, and 1,743 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	The Selection (The Selection, #1) by Kiera Cass (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 1,606,658 ratings score: 149,982, and 1,635 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 218,169 ratings score: 148,493, and 1,630 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Just Listen by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 248,222 ratings score: 144,816, and 1,593 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett 4.22 avg rating — 310,340 ratings score: 144,291, and 1,630 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 244,313 ratings score: 141,096, and 1,553 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Howl’s Moving Castle (Howl’s Moving Castle, #1) by Diana Wynne Jones 4.29 avg rating — 377,832 ratings score: 140,098, and 1,563 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls 4.12 avg rating — 414,586 ratings score: 139,253, and 1,588 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Fallen (Fallen, #1) by Lauren Kate (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 593,853 ratings score: 138,241, and 1,554 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Matched (Matched, #1) by Ally Condie (Goodreads Author) 3.62 avg rating — 790,794 ratings score: 135,231, and 1,527 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 224,140 ratings score: 134,442, and 1,494 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, #1) by Ally Carter (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 190,481 ratings score: 133,721, and 1,492 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Princess Academy (Princess Academy, #1) by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 118,177 ratings score: 131,330, and 1,486 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon 3.89 avg rating — 1,505,398 ratings score: 130,623, and 1,458 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1) by Libba Bray (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 223,674 ratings score: 129,709, and 1,436 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
74	Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1) by Kami Garcia (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 605,461 ratings score: 128,921, and 1,456 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
75	Delirium (Delirium, #1) by Lauren Oliver (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 470,257 ratings score: 128,755, and 1,439 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
76	Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 262,198 ratings score: 121,436, and 1,410 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
77	Legend (Legend, #1) by Marie Lu (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 538,549 ratings score: 115,631, and 1,274 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
78	Black Beauty by Anna Sewell 3.99 avg rating — 283,343 ratings score: 114,292, and 1,331 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
79	Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Långstrump, #1) by Astrid Lindgren 4.15 avg rating — 202,088 ratings score: 113,373, and 1,304 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
80	Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 132,326 ratings score: 112,459, and 1,252 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
81	The Goose Girl (The Books of Bayern, #1) by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 144,840 ratings score: 109,925, and 1,227 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
82	Watership Down (Watership Down, #1) by Richard Adams 4.08 avg rating — 486,557 ratings score: 108,958, and 1,237 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
83	Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein 4.34 avg rating — 1,424,877 ratings score: 103,593, and 1,231 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
84	Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1) by Garth Nix (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 210,897 ratings score: 103,194, and 1,142 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
85	The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 547,951 ratings score: 101,769, and 1,166 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
86	From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg 4.16 avg rating — 213,124 ratings score: 99,942, and 1,166 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
87	Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech 3.99 avg rating — 169,265 ratings score: 99,397, and 1,126 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
88	Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks (as "Anonymous") 3.74 avg rating — 279,555 ratings score: 98,434, and 1,116 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	Fablehaven (Fablehaven, #1) by Brandon Mull (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 168,441 ratings score: 97,229, and 1,097 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
90	Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 119,477 ratings score: 93,847, and 1,068 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) by Kelley Armstrong (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 173,422 ratings score: 92,510, and 1,043 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
92	The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 4.06 avg rating — 274,020 ratings score: 87,260, and 979 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
93	Flowers in the Attic (Dollanganger, #1) by V.C. Andrews 3.85 avg rating — 219,853 ratings score: 86,289, and 884 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
94	The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold 3.86 avg rating — 2,384,259 ratings score: 85,006, and 992 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
95	Evermore (The Immortals, #1) by Alyson Noel (Goodreads Author) 3.59 avg rating — 292,988 ratings score: 84,954, and 979 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
96	Among the Hidden (Shadow Children, #1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix 3.99 avg rating — 126,678 ratings score: 84,364, and 976 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
97	The Princess Diaries (The Princess Diaries, #1) by Meg Cabot (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 256,825 ratings score: 82,288, and 966 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
98	Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Rats of NIMH, #1) by Robert C. O'Brien 4.16 avg rating — 180,471 ratings score: 82,244, and 960 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
99	The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare 4.02 avg rating — 154,259 ratings score: 81,409, and 958 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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message 1: by Miss A (new)

Mar 18, 2010 12:00PM

In My Dreams It Was Simpler [image error]

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message 2: by Maddi :) (new)

Apr 23, 2010 01:33PM

wat book is that?

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message 3: by Tatiana (new)

May 03, 2010 06:20PM

I LOVE BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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message 4: by Maya (new)

May 10, 2010 09:29AM

Harry Pottor all the way!

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message 5: by Kj (last edited May 10, 2010 03:19PM) (new)

May 10, 2010 03:18PM

Maya wrote: "Harry Pottor all the way!"

I'm with you Maya!!!

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message 6: by Lolabella (new)

May 12, 2010 06:27PM

i like harry potter a lot and i am obsessed with the movies and all but I don't like the books as much as the movies. i don't know why this is.

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message 7: by Lolabella (new)

May 12, 2010 06:27PM

I love Judy Blume books. I could read them all day and never get tired of them!!!

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message 8: by Molly (new)

May 17, 2010 11:29AM

i had no choice to come on!!!!!!

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message 9: by Miranda (new)

May 19, 2010 01:34PM

My favorite author is Maggie Stiefvater. She writes alot of books. She writes my favorite book called Shiver. It reminds you of Twilight, but waay better. I'm looking forward to the sequel coming out July 20th. You should check it out!

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message 10: by Pablito.m (last edited May 25, 2010 04:24PM) (new)

May 25, 2010 04:24PM

My Favorite other is Wendy Mass and Rick Riordan, their books are full amazing of excitement!

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message 11: by Imani ♥ ☮ (new)

May 25, 2010 04:24PM

Okay, 1. Why is Twilight on the top of almost list???
2. I see that some of these books aren't even really YA books. Crime and Punishment? Green Eggs and Ham? Seriously???

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message 12: by Shelley (new)

May 26, 2010 12:27PM

I am a 7th great language arts teacher ... I have read GABOODLES of great books, all of which are in my classroom library - as a matter of fact - probably 97% of the list above. I have the following question: Are there any new series out there which guys and girls will enjoy reading? I have all summer to spend finding new novels to put in my library. The Immortal Instruments, Twighlight, Olympians, House of Night, and Vampire Academy books STAYED checked out this year. So I'm looking for series such as those. Thanks! Mrs. B

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message 13: by Christina (new)

May 26, 2010 04:48PM

I can't believe Twilight has more votes than Harry Potter. That is just wrong.

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message 14: by Caralyn (new)

May 27, 2010 01:31PM

Twilight is waayyyyyyyyyyyyy better than Harry Potter, Christina. And I read both.

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message 15: by Tony (new)

May 27, 2010 02:20PM

twilight is so weird. All it is is people who are vampires and werewolves

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message 16: by Tony (new)

May 27, 2010 02:22PM

Christina wrote: "I can't believe Twilight has more votes than Harry Potter. That is just wrong."

Your right twilight is stupid

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message 17: by A (new)

May 28, 2010 04:40PM

Twilight shouldn't be anywhere near this list. :P

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message 18: by Crystal (new)

May 29, 2010 03:05PM

i mean, i love twilight, dont get me wrong, but i have to say that harry potter is way better. i mean come on. doesnt the whole vampire thing get a little old sometimes? with hp, sometimes it seems like it drolls on and on and never ends but at least it has a continuous story line that you can follow. it seems like the same thing is happening in the first 3 books of twilight. idk maybe its just me but i think that harry potter should definitely be above twilight.

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message 19: by A (new)

May 29, 2010 04:49PM

At least Harry Potter takes its mythology (if it is called that) from actual, old stories and the themes are much more substantial. (What even IS the theme in Twilight?). Heck, even the spells have actual Latin roots.

Not to mention the fact that it's actually well-written.

Even my English teacher agrees. :P

But this is just my opinion...

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message 20: by Crystal (new)

May 29, 2010 06:23PM

Angela wrote: "At least Harry Potter takes its mythology (if it is called that) from actual, old stories and the themes are much more substantial. (What even IS the theme in Twilight?). Heck, even the spells have..."

i know! i completely agree with you. the spells actually mean something, kinda. yeah jk rowling is an awesome author. stephenie meyer is ok but not as good as her, i think.

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message 21: by Shelley (new)

May 29, 2010 10:57PM

Harry Potter is an AWESOME series - but Twilight is equally so. There is a lot of action and romance that holds a readers attention.

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message 22: by Shelley (new)

May 29, 2010 10:59PM

Has anyone thought of an older series in which several books are already out? I am DESPERATE to get busy reading - but do not want to just go buy books - would rather follow recommendations. :0) Thanks!

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message 23: by A (new)

May 29, 2010 11:19PM

Shelley wrote: "Has anyone thought of an older series in which several books are already out? I am DESPERATE to get busy reading - but do not want to just go buy books - would rather follow recommendations. :0) ..."

The only other teen series I've read are the Gemma Doyle Trilogy (search "A Great and Terrible Beauty") and The Princess Diaries.

I recommend them both, although I haven't actually finished the latter. :)

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message 24: by Morgan (new)

May 31, 2010 08:09AM

the Luxe series. for all of you people that love reading about girls taking their lives into their own hands in a time when it wasnt seen as proper in society and them defying the rules this series is just for you. it's perfect, i was crying at the end of the series for...well, if you read it youll see. have fun reading =)

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message 25: by Crystal (new)

May 31, 2010 07:08PM

i love that series! yeah i cried at the end too... :(

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message 26: by Kevin (new)

Jun 03, 2010 03:48AM

Imani wrote: "Okay, 1. Why is Twilight on the top of almost list???
2. I see that some of these books aren't even really YA books. Crime and Punishment? Green Eggs and Ham? Seriously???"

im with you on this one, i mean seriously people, twilight is so hyped!!! I admit its an enjoyable read
but not an excellent one. Oh and since when did The Little Prine by Antoine de Saint exupery and charlie and the chocolate facory become a YA book. Who made this list?!?! I swear if i find you ill teach you how to categorize books well by dragging you around a library and making you google till your eyes hurt! ehem... sorry 'bout that

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message 27: by Ashley (new)

Jun 03, 2010 04:09PM

Okay.... I read The Twilight Saga and i liked it but i think there are better stories out there.I love books, on here i have probably read 65 of these books. My favorite author is Lurlene Mcdaniel. Anyways, I am on here to ask if anyone has read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury or Anthem by Ayn Rand. I need to know if there is any hope that i will like these books because i have to read them for school..

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message 28: by Ashley (new)

Jun 03, 2010 04:11PM

crystalfairy221 wrote: "i mean, i love twilight, dont get me wrong, but i have to say that harry potter is way better. i mean come on. doesnt the whole vampire thing get a little old sometimes? with hp, sometimes it seems..."
I agree.. I think the first 3 books of twilight are pretty much the same but the 4th is good, not because Edward and Bella end up together but because it actually has a story line!

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message 29: by Isaac (new)

Jun 05, 2010 07:05PM

Harry Potter is way better than Twilight 'cause they actually have attractive men! XD Everything is about vampires, anyways. I'm sick and tired of it. Wizards. J.K. Rowling did well with wizards. Lots more ideas and creativity. Great story line. Great charcters. Loved every bit of it. Even if she made my favorite characters die.

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message 30: by Austin (new)

Jun 06, 2010 09:51AM

All these books are bad :/ I recommend Nailed-Patrick Jones Or Its kind of a funny story-Ned Vizzini <33

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message 31: by Isaac (new)

Jun 06, 2010 02:33PM

So, pretty much, every book that has a movie should be on this list because everyone always complains, "The book is better than the movie!" XD

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message 32: by Dani Rojas (new)

Jun 07, 2010 11:16AM

Caralyn wrote: "Twilight is waayyyyyyyyyyyyy better than Harry Potter, Christina. And I read both."

Are you daft? I mean, seriously. What exactly makes Twilight better than Harry Potter.. Oh and, Caralyn? I've read both.

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message 33: by Katie (last edited Jun 08, 2010 07:29AM) (new)

Jun 08, 2010 07:29AM

The Shakespeare Stealer is an excellent book too. As is The Mysterious Benedict Society. It's a shame neither of them are in the top 100.

And Twilight/HP? Seriously, it should be a no-brainer which is better for young adults. Twilight teaches them that it's okay to have an unhealthy obsession with another teen... while Harry Potter displays themes like honor, trust, loyalty, friendship, and sacrifice...
Just my two cents ;)

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message 34: by Morgen (new)

Jun 10, 2010 05:30PM

THANK YOU KATIE!!!! i llllooooovvvveeeee HP!!! twilight is ok, but HP is sooo much better!!

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message 35: by Lee (new)

Jun 12, 2010 01:59PM

Kj wrote: "Maya wrote: "Harry Pottor all the way!"

I'm with you Maya!!!"

Agreed :) Harry potter is lifee !

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message 36: by Holly (new)

Jun 13, 2010 08:46AM

Artemis Fowl FOREVER! :)

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message 37: by Carol (new)

Jun 15, 2010 01:08PM

OMG am I the only adult who hates Harry Potter? As someone who also had to teach it I can say it has no merit whatsoever.

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message 38: by Holly (new)

Jun 16, 2010 09:44AM

Avreyna wrote: "Harry Potter is soooooooooo much better than twilight! Harry Potter has an amazing storyline and J.K Rowling IS a talented author. In twilight all the characters are overly desperate and have absol..."

You tell them! :) That is so true! :)

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message 39: by Ivory (new)

Jun 16, 2010 12:36PM

seriously guys? ok think of it this way...... imagine you writing a book as big as twilight. she came up with a good idea too. obviously people like it. i dont think people like you would be creative enough to come up with twilight or harry potter. therefore im not on either side. :)

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message 40: by Ivory (new)

Jun 17, 2010 06:52AM

you know it does have more to do with creativity and imagination. i write books myself and im thinking up some stuff but without that creativity or imagination i wouldnt be able to come up with things. point is both are good books.

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message 41: by Clarence :P (new)

Jun 17, 2010 07:52PM

Why are all the Twilight books on here?
They're the worst books I've ever read!

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message 42: by Clarence :P (new)

Jun 17, 2010 07:53PM

Ivory wrote: "seriously guys? ok think of it this way...... imagine you writing a book as big as twilight. she came up with a good idea too. obviously people like it. i dont think people like you would be cr..."

Um EXCUSE me? =P

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message 43: by Clarence :P (new)

Jun 17, 2010 07:54PM

I love it how we're having a big conversation about this, but I haven't seen a single twilight supporter for quite a while. =)

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message 44: by Shwetika (new)

Jun 20, 2010 04:25AM

Imani wrote: "Okay, 1. Why is Twilight on the top of almost list???
2. I see that some of these books aren't even really YA books. Crime and Punishment? Green Eggs and Ham? Seriously???"

twilight is a good book. ITs a love story with some super-natural things. and have all the elements that ties you up with it. Its 1 of the best YA book.

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message 45: by Shwetika (new)

Jun 20, 2010 04:29AM

well..... I am a supporter of twilight.. a huge fan of it actualy.

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message 46: by Shwetika (new)

Jun 20, 2010 04:34AM

Clare Bear wrote: "Why are all the Twilight books on here?
hummm... twilight might not be your kind of book..... but there are mannyyyy people who loves it.

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message 47: by Ivory (new)

Jun 21, 2010 12:53PM

i support twilight AND harry potter

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message 48: by Kassidy (new)

Jun 24, 2010 07:51PM

I really dont like Harry Potter. I also really didnt enjoy From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankwell i thought it was boring. But I dont know if its on here and if it isnt, it should be but, the Pretty Little Liars series was seriously great!I LOVED it!

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message 49: by Shanel (new)

Jun 25, 2010 07:02PM

i love to read!!!!!!!

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message 50: by Annette2009 (new)

Jun 27, 2010 09:17AM

I have to agree with voters here. I LOVED The Book Thief; it is my favorite recent find. But if I'm making a true YA recommendation, I'd have to go with The Giver. It's got mystery, a dystopian setting, an engaging hero who introduces readers to The Hero's Journey theme. Short enough to be accessible to reluctant readers, complex enough to introduce great conversation topics. I've seen this book inspire junior high readers to tackle the series, and once they've done that, they're readers.

Of course, I can say the same for the Harry Potter series. If a child has made it through all of those long, engrossing novels, they can then tackle just about anything.

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