Maddie
I am bored out of my mind right now, and I have read like, all of the books at my library, so I need some suggestions! I really love Harry Potter, so I need something like that. I like fiction books, mainly about magic and adventure. Please help me!
Answer
Try the "Fablehaven" series by Brandon Mull. It's about 13yo Kendra and 11yo Seth, whose grandparents run a haven for magical creatures. The first book is called, "Fablehaven". Lots of adventure and magic. There are 3 others after that and another coming out in 2010.
The "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series by Rick Riordan is also really amazing. It's based on Greek mythology but set in the present day, and it starts with a 12-year old boy discovering he's a demi-god, son of Poseidon. The first in the series is called "The Lightning Thief". There are 5 books in the series. Have fun! :)
Try the "Fablehaven" series by Brandon Mull. It's about 13yo Kendra and 11yo Seth, whose grandparents run a haven for magical creatures. The first book is called, "Fablehaven". Lots of adventure and magic. There are 3 others after that and another coming out in 2010.
The "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series by Rick Riordan is also really amazing. It's based on Greek mythology but set in the present day, and it starts with a 12-year old boy discovering he's a demi-god, son of Poseidon. The first in the series is called "The Lightning Thief". There are 5 books in the series. Have fun! :)
What are some great books like the Hunger Games?
Grace
I just read the Hunger Games trilogy and absolutely loved it! I wanted to know if there were any other books like the series or really any books you think I would enjoy if I liked the Hunger Games. I also am reading the Uglies right now and like that, so that might help with recommendations. I would really appreciate if you replied! Thanks so much!
Answer
Both of those series are in the "dystopian" genre. These are some current dystopian-themed novels aimed at young adults that are good.
Blood Red Road (Dustlands Series) by Moira Young â 2012. In a post-apocalyptic future, 18-year-old Sabaâs twin brother is stolen by black-clad riders. When tough-as-nails Saba launches a relentless search to recover him, she must fight for her life in gladiator cages, overcome enemies both creature and human, and learn to trust others for the first time. And try as she might, she canât help but fall for the charming scoundrel Jack, who just may understand her more than she knows. The author tells Sabaâs story in a raw first person format that blows you away. Must read for dystopian lovers!
The Shore of Monsters by David J. Nix â 2011. Five generations earlier, a horde of monsters nearly obliterated humanity. All males are dead or ruined by a monster plague; words like 'father' and 'romance' have lost meaning. When teenager Sky joins an expedition to the shore that falls apart, she must survive amongst the monsters that roam the ruins. She gets unexpected help from a very surprising source. Mystery, action, and romance follow!
Delirium by Lauren Olliver â 2011. In the tightly controlled society of a future America, love is forbidden, classified as âdeliriaâ by authorities. Three months before her 18th birthday and a mandatory procedure to âcureâ her deliria, Lena meets Alex, who sends her heart aflutter. As love blossoms between the two, Lena questions what she has always been told about love, and begins to consider the unthinkable: not submitting to the cure, and choosing deliria instead. Beautifully written, but a little slow.
Divergent by Veronica Roth â 2011. In a future dystopian Chicago, each 16-year old must choose to belong one of five factions, each of which represents a dominant personality trait. For most the choice is easy â simply follow the results an aptitude test. For Beatrice, however, the choice is not simple. Her test indicates three aptitudes. In addition to complicating her life, this fact makes her dangerous to the community for reasons she does not know. What she decides promises to put her in danger, and possibly tilt the entire balance of society.
Enclave by Ann Aguirre â 2011. In a shattered, post-apocalyptic world, 15-year old Deuceâs dream has come true. She has been named a Huntress, trusted by her community to brave the world outside of the sheltering tunnels and the threat of monstrous Freaks to bring meet to the tribe. The assignment is complicated by her pairing with the rebellious and handsome Fade, and a realization that the Freaks are growing more organized and cunning. Deuce and Fade must convince the tribal Elders of the imminent danger before it is too late.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan â 2010. Seven generations have passed since the Return, a plague that reanimates dead humans into creatures that feed on the living. Teenager Mary lives inside one of the last enclaves of uninfected, protected by a chain link fence that surrounds her village. When the fence is breached, Mary flees the village with a small band of survivors. Their flight toward an uncertain salvation is both harrowing and revealing, as they try to determine if they are humanityâs last hope.
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher â 2007. Incarceron is a prison so vast that it is self-sustaining. Generations of prisoners are born inside, doomed to a life in prison. The novel weaves two story lines: that of 17-year old Finn, who hopes to become only the second person to break out of the prison, and Claudia, the warden's daughter who hopes to escape an arranged marriage. When each discovers a crystal key, they find that they can communicate through the devices, and pledge to help one another. The story lines merge in a fantastic twist you wonât see coming.
Matched by Allie Condy â 2010. In Cassiaâs society, officials determine everything for you: what you will eat, what job you will have, and who you will marry. When Cassia is matched to her best friend, Xander, at a matching ceremony, she believes Society has made a good choice. However, a âglitchâ causes another face to be briefly revealed to her: that of a boy named Ky. Haunted by the face, Cassia begins to consider the unthinkable: of rebelling against the predetermined path of her life and choosing for herself.
Maze Runner
Shipbreaker by Paolo Bacigalupi â 2010. In a near future of rising seas, no oil, and extreme poverty, a teenager works as a shipbreaker - one who salvages rusting ships for parts. When he finds a wrecked super-yacht after a storm, he thinks his days of poverty are over. However, he gets swept into an adventure when bad people come for the one survivor of the wreck - a rich, beautiful girl who owns the vessel.
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Both of those series are in the "dystopian" genre. These are some current dystopian-themed novels aimed at young adults that are good.
Blood Red Road (Dustlands Series) by Moira Young â 2012. In a post-apocalyptic future, 18-year-old Sabaâs twin brother is stolen by black-clad riders. When tough-as-nails Saba launches a relentless search to recover him, she must fight for her life in gladiator cages, overcome enemies both creature and human, and learn to trust others for the first time. And try as she might, she canât help but fall for the charming scoundrel Jack, who just may understand her more than she knows. The author tells Sabaâs story in a raw first person format that blows you away. Must read for dystopian lovers!
The Shore of Monsters by David J. Nix â 2011. Five generations earlier, a horde of monsters nearly obliterated humanity. All males are dead or ruined by a monster plague; words like 'father' and 'romance' have lost meaning. When teenager Sky joins an expedition to the shore that falls apart, she must survive amongst the monsters that roam the ruins. She gets unexpected help from a very surprising source. Mystery, action, and romance follow!
Delirium by Lauren Olliver â 2011. In the tightly controlled society of a future America, love is forbidden, classified as âdeliriaâ by authorities. Three months before her 18th birthday and a mandatory procedure to âcureâ her deliria, Lena meets Alex, who sends her heart aflutter. As love blossoms between the two, Lena questions what she has always been told about love, and begins to consider the unthinkable: not submitting to the cure, and choosing deliria instead. Beautifully written, but a little slow.
Divergent by Veronica Roth â 2011. In a future dystopian Chicago, each 16-year old must choose to belong one of five factions, each of which represents a dominant personality trait. For most the choice is easy â simply follow the results an aptitude test. For Beatrice, however, the choice is not simple. Her test indicates three aptitudes. In addition to complicating her life, this fact makes her dangerous to the community for reasons she does not know. What she decides promises to put her in danger, and possibly tilt the entire balance of society.
Enclave by Ann Aguirre â 2011. In a shattered, post-apocalyptic world, 15-year old Deuceâs dream has come true. She has been named a Huntress, trusted by her community to brave the world outside of the sheltering tunnels and the threat of monstrous Freaks to bring meet to the tribe. The assignment is complicated by her pairing with the rebellious and handsome Fade, and a realization that the Freaks are growing more organized and cunning. Deuce and Fade must convince the tribal Elders of the imminent danger before it is too late.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan â 2010. Seven generations have passed since the Return, a plague that reanimates dead humans into creatures that feed on the living. Teenager Mary lives inside one of the last enclaves of uninfected, protected by a chain link fence that surrounds her village. When the fence is breached, Mary flees the village with a small band of survivors. Their flight toward an uncertain salvation is both harrowing and revealing, as they try to determine if they are humanityâs last hope.
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher â 2007. Incarceron is a prison so vast that it is self-sustaining. Generations of prisoners are born inside, doomed to a life in prison. The novel weaves two story lines: that of 17-year old Finn, who hopes to become only the second person to break out of the prison, and Claudia, the warden's daughter who hopes to escape an arranged marriage. When each discovers a crystal key, they find that they can communicate through the devices, and pledge to help one another. The story lines merge in a fantastic twist you wonât see coming.
Matched by Allie Condy â 2010. In Cassiaâs society, officials determine everything for you: what you will eat, what job you will have, and who you will marry. When Cassia is matched to her best friend, Xander, at a matching ceremony, she believes Society has made a good choice. However, a âglitchâ causes another face to be briefly revealed to her: that of a boy named Ky. Haunted by the face, Cassia begins to consider the unthinkable: of rebelling against the predetermined path of her life and choosing for herself.
Maze Runner
Shipbreaker by Paolo Bacigalupi â 2010. In a near future of rising seas, no oil, and extreme poverty, a teenager works as a shipbreaker - one who salvages rusting ships for parts. When he finds a wrecked super-yacht after a storm, he thinks his days of poverty are over. However, he gets swept into an adventure when bad people come for the one survivor of the wreck - a rich, beautiful girl who owns the vessel.
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
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