BVBook Verdict

Ages 10–18

Young Adult & Middle Grade Reading Guides

The most-discussed books for teenagers and younger readers — each with a full guide for classrooms and book clubs.

Matilda Roald Dahl · 1988 Essential Read Get it on Amazon →
Holes Louis Sachar · 1988 Recommended Get it on Amazon →
The Giver Lois Lowry · 1993 Recommended Get it on Amazon →
Number the Stars Lois Lowry · 1901 Recommended See details →
Wonder R.J. Palacio · 2012 Essential Read See details →
Hatchet Gary Paulsen · 1986 Recommended See details →
The Outsiders S.E. Hinton · 1967 Recommended See details →
A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L'Engle · 1962 Recommended See details →
The Lightning Thief Rick Riordan · 2005 Essential Read See details →
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone J.K. Rowling · 1997 Essential Read See details →
The Hate U Give Angie Thomas · 2017 Essential Read See details →
The Fault in Our Stars John Green · 2012 Essential Read See details →
Looking for Alaska John Green · 2005 Recommended See details →
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Stephen Chbosky · 1999 Recommended See details →
The Book Thief Markus Zusak · 2005 Essential Read See details →
The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins · 2008 Editor's Choice See details →
Catching Fire Suzanne Collins · 2009 Recommended See details →
Divergent Veronica Roth · 2011 Recommended See details →
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Holly Jackson · 2019 Recommended See details →
Northern Lights Philip Pullman · 1995 Essential Read See details →

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