Books and beyond

If you’ve been hearing about The Hunger Games or loved the book, this might be a great time to try out some other teen literature.  Even if this is your first taste of teen books, if you like adult fiction, chances are you’ll find some other young adult titles that also catch your interest.  Here are some good choices to get you started:

If you are looking for another dystopian novel, you might try The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer.
Matt is the young clone of El Patron, a Mexican drug lord.  As he grows up, he begins to realize who he is and the challenging role he has been born into.  This tale of how Matt overcomes his fate and breaks free from the life he has been born into is a compelling story that allows the reader to rethink their own place in society.

If you like historical fiction, you might like Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys.
In 1941, Lina and her family are pulled from their home in Lithuania and sent to a prison camp in Siberia.  This is a dark story of Lina’s time suffering under Soviet control during World War II, and how she chose to stand up to the cruelty around her.

If you like fantasy, you might enjoy The Thirteenth Child by Patricia C. Wrede.
Eff has grown up knowing that as the thirteenth child in her family she brings bad luck wherever she goes.  As she moves from her hometown to the magical frontier, she begins to overcome her fear of using magic, and uses it to protect the settlers from the magical creatures that threaten their homesteads.

Do you have any other favorite Young Adult books you’d like to share?  Leave us a comment with your favorites!