Young Adult

Mexican WhiteBoy

Mexican WhiteBoy follows Danny, a half-Mexican teen grappling with his identity and belonging while navigating family dynamics and his passion for baseball during a summer spent with his father's family in Mexico.

Matt de la Peña
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Grenade

In 'Grenade' by Alan Gratz, two young boys from opposing sides of World War II face the brutal realities of war on Okinawa, leading to life-altering decisions.

Alan Gratz
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The Book of Luke

In "The Book of Luke" by Jenny O'Connell, Emily Abbott navigates the challenges of moving and high school relationships, leading her and her friends to create a guide for guys on how to treat girls, uncovering lessons about love along the way.

Jenny O'Connell
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Scythe

In a world free from natural death, two teens vie to become a professional reaper, tasked with the heavy responsibility of controlling the population through 'gleaning.'

Neal Shusterman
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Girl in Pieces

'Girl in Pieces' is a haunting and raw portrayal of a young girl's struggle to heal from trauma and rebuild her life after facing immense loss and pain.

Kathleen Glasgow
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Cinder

Cinder, a cyborg mechanic with a mysterious past, navigates a deadly plague and intergalactic struggles in a futuristic retelling of Cinderella.

Marissa Meyer
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Challenger Deep

Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman is a gripping novel exploring mental illness through the eyes of Caden Bosch, a brilliant high school student navigating between reality and hallucinations, symbolized by a deep-sea voyage.

Neal Shusterman
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It's Kind of a Funny Story

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini tells the story of Craig Gilner, a high-achieving teenager who faces a mental health crisis and finds hope and understanding in an adult psychiatric ward.

Ned Vizzini
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Legend

"Legend" by Marie Lu is a gripping dystopian novel that follows two teens from opposite backgrounds, June and Day, as they navigate a corrupt regime and uncover dark secrets that bind them together.

Marie Lu
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All American Boys

All American Boys follows Rashad and Quinn as they navigate the aftermath of police brutality, exploring themes of systemic racism and the impact on young lives in America.

Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely
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The Outsiders

The Outsiders is a novel about teenager Ponyboy Curtis and the rivalry between the Greasers and the Socs, touching on themes of class conflict, loyalty, and identity.

S. E Hinton
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Wings of Fire 1: The Dragonet Prophecy

Five dragonets are destined to end a generations-long war among dragon tribes, guided by a prophecy and enlisted by the Talons of Peace.

Tui T. Sutherland
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Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (3 books)

The first three books of Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series introduce readers to the world of the Shadowhunters and follow the adventures and challenges faced by Clary, Jace, and their allies.

Cassandra Clare
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Everything, Everything

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon is a heartwarming and heartbreaking tale of a girl allergic to the outside world who risks everything for love.

Nicola Yoon
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Blood on the River

Blood on the River follows twelve-year-old Samuel Collier's journey from the streets of London to the New World, revealing the harsh realities and opportunities of early Jamestown settlement.

Elisa Carbone
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Allies

Allies by Alan Gratz is an intense, multi-perspective narrative that captures the heroism and sacrifices of D-Day through the eyes of various young soldiers and civilians.

Alan Gratz
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One of Us Is Lying

In 'One of Us Is Lying' by Karen M. McManus, five students enter detention, but only four leave as one is murdered, turning them into prime suspects. The story unfolds as secrets reveal the possible motives behind the crime.

Karen M. McManus
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five: The Last Olympian

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five: The Last Olympian is an epic conclusion where Percy and young demigods battle Kronos's army to save Mount Olympus.

Rick Riordan
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter faces new challenges in his third year at Hogwarts as he learns about Sirius Black, a supposed dangerous criminal on the run, while dealing with the ominous Dementors.

J.K. Rowling
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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

A boy named Jacob uncovers a hidden world of peculiar children with extraordinary abilities, revealing a spine-tingling mystery intertwined with haunting vintage photographs.

Ransom Riggs
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