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 — 10,119,773 ratings score: 2,619,911, and 26,529 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 — 3,037,754 ratings score: 1,329,548, and 13,678 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 — 8,723,532 ratings score: 1,079,512, and 11,012 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 3.65 avg rating — 6,614,524 ratings score: 1,023,079, and 10,441 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 — 2,495,589 ratings score: 960,926, and 9,863 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) 4.14 avg rating — 5,169,465 ratings score: 922,996, and 9,557 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 — 2,007,295 ratings score: 913,614, and 9,478 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 — 3,997,047 ratings score: 871,112, and 8,991 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 — 2,575,091 ratings score: 719,613, and 7,479 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 — 6,162,890 ratings score: 716,090, 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
11	The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 4.23 avg rating — 1,804,719 ratings score: 647,350, and 6,751 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 — 4,002,790 ratings score: 632,411, and 6,674 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 — 1,207,754 ratings score: 557,949, and 5,810 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 — 1,350,612 ratings score: 496,353, and 5,186 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 — 1,530,907 ratings score: 460,665, and 4,820 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	The Host (The Host, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.86 avg rating — 1,008,979 ratings score: 447,484, and 4,732 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	Looking for Alaska by John Green (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 1,607,893 ratings score: 434,587, and 4,595 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	Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 646,524 ratings score: 425,878, and 4,496 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	Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle, #1) by Christopher Paolini (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 1,785,973 ratings score: 418,374, and 4,462 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	A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1) by Madeleine L'Engle 3.98 avg rating — 1,206,959 ratings score: 396,142, and 4,185 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	Uglies (Uglies, #1) by Scott Westerfeld (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 666,132 ratings score: 384,636, and 4,082 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	Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 833,054 ratings score: 367,846, and 3,946 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	Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1) by Gail Carson Levine (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 413,616 ratings score: 337,774, and 3,603 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	Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson 4.05 avg rating — 548,795 ratings score: 332,015, and 3,590 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	Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 4.29 avg rating — 4,292,796 ratings score: 323,484, and 3,530 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	Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 4.15 avg rating — 2,246,837 ratings score: 302,969, and 3,311 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	Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 594,772 ratings score: 295,142, and 3,141 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	The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 1,536,510 ratings score: 292,023, and 3,169 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	Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White 4.20 avg rating — 1,847,066 ratings score: 289,508, and 3,193 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	The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 852,083 ratings score: 286,691, and 3,137 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
31	The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 4.32 avg rating — 2,125,855 ratings score: 282,405, and 3,048 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	Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1) by Kristin Cashore 4.07 avg rating — 462,765 ratings score: 265,104, and 2,875 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	The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1) by Lemony Snicket (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 523,843 ratings score: 264,427, and 2,918 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	Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 570,855 ratings score: 258,929, and 2,804 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	Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1) by Orson Scott Card 4.31 avg rating — 1,379,963 ratings score: 258,265, and 2,805 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	Inkheart (Inkworld, #1) by Cornelia Funke (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 425,039 ratings score: 256,542, and 2,830 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	Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 707,045 ratings score: 250,861, 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
38	Th1rteen R3asons Why by Jay Asher (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 973,883 ratings score: 250,772, and 2,725 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	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1) by Roald Dahl 4.16 avg rating — 855,083 ratings score: 249,230, and 2,750 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	Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1) by L.M. Montgomery 4.31 avg rating — 985,575 ratings score: 246,467, and 2,724 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	The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 4.16 avg rating — 1,178,100 ratings score: 241,118, and 2,711 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	Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer 3.86 avg rating — 547,548 ratings score: 231,254, and 2,528 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	Stargirl (Stargirl, #1) by Jerry Spinelli 3.77 avg rating — 327,261 ratings score: 222,384, and 2,399 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	Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell 3.87 avg rating — 333,608 ratings score: 205,149, and 2,238 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	Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt 3.90 avg rating — 275,458 ratings score: 203,287, and 2,233 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	The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (Sisterhood, #1) by Ann Brashares 3.84 avg rating — 706,865 ratings score: 190,588, 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
47	Lord of the Flies by William Golding 3.69 avg rating — 2,918,620 ratings score: 190,063, and 2,132 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	The City of Ember (Book of Ember, #1) by Jeanne DuPrau 3.89 avg rating — 282,797 ratings score: 188,409, and 2,096 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	Coraline by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 697,541 ratings score: 180,500, and 2,001 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
50	Paper Towns by John Green (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 1,365,005 ratings score: 178,712, and 1,975 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	The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, #1) by James Patterson (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 225,174 ratings score: 175,569, 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
52	The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger 3.80 avg rating — 3,542,027 ratings score: 172,181, and 1,920 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	Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 929,508 ratings score: 170,748, and 1,860 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	Marked (House of Night, #1) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 497,615 ratings score: 170,270, 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	The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster 4.20 avg rating — 287,899 ratings score: 168,591, and 1,846 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	Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1) by Gary Paulsen 3.78 avg rating — 395,387 ratings score: 163,007, and 1,820 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	Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 481,922 ratings score: 158,874, and 1,773 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	The Princess Bride by William Goldman 4.27 avg rating — 902,491 ratings score: 152,534, and 1,742 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 Selection (The Selection, #1) by Kiera Cass (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 1,564,885 ratings score: 149,401, and 1,629 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 Westing Game by Ellen Raskin really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 214,220 ratings score: 148,409, and 1,629 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	Just Listen by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 247,193 ratings score: 144,742, and 1,592 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
62	A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett 4.22 avg rating — 307,176 ratings score: 144,097, and 1,627 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	Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 240,773 ratings score: 140,940, and 1,551 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	Howl’s Moving Castle (Howl’s Moving Castle, #1) by Diana Wynne Jones 4.29 avg rating — 361,513 ratings score: 139,443, and 1,557 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	Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls 4.11 avg rating — 408,544 ratings score: 139,121, and 1,586 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	Fallen (Fallen, #1) by Lauren Kate (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 587,762 ratings score: 138,147, 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
67	Matched (Matched, #1) by Ally Condie (Goodreads Author) 3.63 avg rating — 781,852 ratings score: 134,951, and 1,524 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	The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 223,179 ratings score: 134,664, and 1,496 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	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 — 189,372 ratings score: 133,551, and 1,490 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
70	Princess Academy (Princess Academy, #1) by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 116,966 ratings score: 130,758, and 1,480 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	The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon 3.89 avg rating — 1,484,929 ratings score: 130,258, and 1,454 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	A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1) by Libba Bray (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 222,571 ratings score: 129,603, and 1,435 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	Delirium (Delirium, #1) by Lauren Oliver (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 467,243 ratings score: 128,668, and 1,438 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 — 600,807 ratings score: 128,635, and 1,453 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	Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 258,336 ratings score: 121,172, and 1,407 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	Legend (Legend, #1) by Marie Lu (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 531,285 ratings score: 114,912, and 1,266 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	Black Beauty by Anna Sewell 3.99 avg rating — 279,743 ratings score: 113,822, and 1,326 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	Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Långstrump, #1) by Astrid Lindgren 4.15 avg rating — 200,360 ratings score: 113,211, and 1,302 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	Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 130,912 ratings score: 112,360, and 1,251 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	The Goose Girl (The Books of Bayern, #1) by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 143,753 ratings score: 109,736, and 1,225 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	Watership Down (Watership Down, #1) by Richard Adams 4.08 avg rating — 482,259 ratings score: 109,165, and 1,239 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	Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein 4.34 avg rating — 1,409,531 ratings score: 103,422, and 1,229 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	Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1) by Garth Nix (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 208,761 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
84	The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 541,129 ratings score: 101,754, 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
85	From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg 4.16 avg rating — 211,296 ratings score: 99,686, and 1,163 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	Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech 3.99 avg rating — 167,979 ratings score: 99,402, 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
87	Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks (as "Anonymous") 3.74 avg rating — 276,407 ratings score: 98,547, and 1,117 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	Fablehaven (Fablehaven, #1) by Brandon Mull (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 165,935 ratings score: 96,930, and 1,094 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	Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 117,855 ratings score: 93,362, and 1,063 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	The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) by Kelley Armstrong (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 172,134 ratings score: 92,602, and 1,044 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 Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 4.07 avg rating — 271,084 ratings score: 87,015, 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
92	The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold 3.85 avg rating — 2,360,865 ratings score: 85,032, 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
93	Evermore (The Immortals, #1) by Alyson Noel (Goodreads Author) 3.59 avg rating — 291,094 ratings score: 84,855, and 978 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	Among the Hidden (Shadow Children, #1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix 3.99 avg rating — 125,479 ratings score: 84,346, 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
95	Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Rats of NIMH, #1) by Robert C. O'Brien 4.16 avg rating — 179,028 ratings score: 82,182, and 959 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	The Princess Diaries (The Princess Diaries, #1) by Meg Cabot (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 254,970 ratings score: 81,520, 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
97	The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare 4.02 avg rating — 152,755 ratings score: 81,272, and 956 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	Flowers in the Attic (Dollanganger, #1) by V.C. Andrews 3.85 avg rating — 214,876 ratings score: 75,313, and 774 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 Chain Between Worlds (The Lost Artefacts #1) by Johnathon Nicolaou (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 1,145 ratings score: 74,493, and 748 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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