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The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThe Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins is best for middleschool and high school readers. My older son's favorite series, helikes these even better than Percy Jackson. In the near future, a girlmust compete in the ultimate reality show staged by a cruelgovernment.Bone by Jeff SmithWorks for elementary through high school, and even for adults.A fantastic series of graphic novels featuring action, magic,romance, comedy, and the coolest red dragon ever. Andabsolutely, graphic novels count as reading!Diary of a Wimpy Kid by by Jeff KinneyPerfect for elementary, middle school and beyond. You've beenliving under a rock if you haven't heard of these yet, but just incase, you MUST check them out. These are hilarious, fast readsmixing text with drawings. They empower the wimpy kid in allof us.Fablehaven by Brandon MullWorks well for elementary and middle school. A brother andsister discover that their grandparents run a reserve formythical creatures. This series will pull you in right away. Afavorite series for several teachers on campus.I'd Tell I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by AlyCarter Looking for a smart, funny, adventurous series with astrong female protagonist? This is your ticket. First in theGallagher Girl series, it features Cammie Morgan, who attendsa prep school that secretly trains spies. Then she breaks schoolrules when she falls for a guy who doesn't know her secret.

The Outsidersby S.E. Hinton (Goodreads Author)According to Ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in theworld: greasers and socs. A soc (short for "social") has money,can get away with just about anything, and has an attitudelonger than a limousine. A greaser, on the other hand, alwayslives on the outside and needs to watch his back. Ponyboy is agreaser, and he's always been proud of it, even willing torumble against a gang of socs for the sake of his fellowgreasers--until one terrible night when his friend Johnny kills asoc. The murder gets under Ponyboy's skin, causing hisbifurcated world to crumble and teaching him that pain feels the samewhether a soc or a greaser.(less)Maniac Mcgee – Jeffrey Lionel is an orphan in the town ofTwo Mills Pennsylvania. Magee had a normal lifeuntil his parents were killed when their trolleycrashed into the river. He then went to live withhis aunt and uncle, but ran away because theyfought all the time. Magee ends up in the town ofTwo Mills where the first person he meets is a girlnamed Amanda Beale who lets him borrow one ofher books. Among other talked about feats, such as running on ametal rail, Magee is able to hit many homeruns off of JohnMcNab, the best little league pitcher in town. All of these actionscause him to get the nickname of Maniac.

Among The Hidden-A boy named Luke is the third child in his family. He isliving in a time where there are too many people andnot enough food, so the government decides eachfamily can only have 2 children. If the government foundout about Luke they would kill him. So, while his olderbrothers get to go to school and play outside, Luke isstuck in his house for the rest of his life. That is until hedares to look out a window in his room in the attic.When he looks out he sees a girl about his age staringout a window in another house. He begins risking hislife to sneak out and spend time with her.Freak the Mightyby Rodman Philbrick3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 · rating details · 13,241ratings · 1,530 reviewsTwo boys – a slow learner stuck in the body of ateenage giant and a tiny Einstein in leg braces –forge a unique friendship when they pair up tocreate one formidable human force. (Made intothe film, The Mighty.) A wonderful story oftriumph over imperfection, shame, and loss.

The Clique is a petty story about four best friends:Massie, being the leader; Dylan; Alicia; and Kristen.These four best friends are extremely snobby and aredescendants from ridiculously wealthy families. Theyhave nothing but the best designer clothes andmakeup and live in the most lavish mansions. Thingsget a little crazy for the leader Massie, when an oldfriend of her father’s shows up with his wife and twochildren who are to stay in their pool house until theyget their feet back on the ground. One child is namedClaire and she happens to be Massie’s age. Massierefuses to accept the poor and unfashionable Claire.Wearing overalls and Keds.Sixteen year old Thomas wakes alone in an elevator, nomemories except his name. Suddenly the doors openand he is in a courtyard enclosed by four massive stonewalls. Thomas is welcomed to the Glade by other boyswho came before him also without memories. He learnsthe Glade is surrounded by the Maze, a vast area ofmysterious doors, shifting walls and dangerouscreatures. Thomas soon breaks the number one rule andfinds himself in the Maze at night after those doors have closed. CanThomas find his way out of the Maze, back to his memories, back to his lifeand home?

Meyer, Stephenie(2010)Twilight: The Graphic Novel Volume 1The town of Forks, Washington has never looked better inthis retelling of the popular Twilight series. In Volume 1, wefollow Bella as she navigates this seemingly dreary town.Why would you leave your sunny home in Phoenix,Arizona? Well when the mysterious Cullen family comesinto play, particularly the handsome Edward, Bella stops asking herself thatquestion. Between her quirky friends, her best friend Jacob and awkwardrelationship with her Dad, we truly get to know Bella. Emotions are tense atfirst but soon the love story develops between the "old soul" teenager andher vampire boyfriend. The visual detail of the graphic novel sheds a brandnew light on this story loved by millions.Title: FlippedAuthor: by Wendelin Van Draanan Told in alternatingpoints of view, this story explores the affections oftwo neighbors Juli and Bryce.Ever since she was in 2ndgrade, Juli has had a crush on Bryce, despite hisdisinterest in her. However, in middle school, Brycebegins to see Juli in a different light, and he findshimself attracted to her uniqueness and peculiarpassions (like refusing to come down from an old treeto be demolished). But his interest in her, might betoo late, as she begins to wonder if there is anythingmore past his blue eyes of attraction.

Stargirl by Jerry SpinelliWhen Stargirl, a previously homeschooled highschooler, enters Mica High, the students aren’t surehow to respond to her eccentric behaviorThe novelis narrated by Leo Borlock, an eleventh-gradestudent at the fictional Mica Area High School inArizona, and chronicles his interactions with newstudent Susan "Stargirl" Caraway. Stargirl, aneccentric and compassionate tenth grader with astrong individualistic streak, is rejected by most ofher classmates but sparks Leo’s interest, and heis gradually drawn into her unconventional life andworldview. Key themes addressed are individuality, diversity, andacceptance.TangerineAuthor: Edward Bloor Paul Fisher is twelve years old when his familymoves from Houston to Tangerine County, Florida,where his father is to be a civil engineer for thecounty. Paul’s older brother is a bully whose footballstardom controls the entire family. Paul enrolls inthe Lake Windsor Middle School where he tries outfor the soccer team. But when the coach discoversthat Paul is legally blind, he removes him from theteam despite Paul's obvious ability. It is a story ofbullying and courage, one of my personal favorites.

Beyonders,ason tumbles into a quest to save a magical in this #1 New York Timesbestselling start to Brandon Mull’s Beyonders fantasy series.Jason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable—until a routine day at the zoo ends with Jason suddenly transporting fromthe hippo tank to a place unlike anything he’s ever seen. In the past, thepeople of Lyrian welcomed visitors from the Beyond, but attitudes havechanged since the wizard emperor Maldor rose to power. The braveresistors who opposed the emperor have been bought off or broken,leaving a realm where fear and suspicion prevail.Candyshop WarsMagical candy that gives kids superpowers? Sweet! The possibility of evilovertaking the world? Not so tasty. And so begins The Candy Shop War, atrilogy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Beyondersand Fablehaven series.Welcome to the Sweet Tooth Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, where theconfections are a bit on the unusual side. In this start to the series, fouryoung friends—Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon—meet thegrandmotherly Mrs. White, owner of the Sweet Tooth, and soon learn aboutthe magical side effects of her candies: Rock candy that makes youweightless. Jawbreakers that make you unbreakable. Chocolate balls thatmake you a master of disguise.In addition, the ice cream truck driver, Mr. Stott, has arrived with a few enchanted sweets of his own.But what about the mysterious man in the dark overcoat and fedora hat? And why are all these“magicians” trying to recruit Nate and his friends? Who can they trust?The Library Card by Jerry SpinelliWhen Mongoose finds a blue library card hidden among the candy he's shoplifted, his friendWeasel tosses the card away. But the card comes back.Brenda, a television addict, must endure the Great TV Turn-Off. No more "Teen Toons." No more"Dude Feud." Then the blue card appears.

On a hot summer day, Sonseray wanders into a library knowing he'll find air-conditioning - and finds much more.Number The StarsTen-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think oflife before the war. It's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school,food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. When the Jews ofDenmark are " relocated, " Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to beone of the family. Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission to saveEllen's life.Esperanza RizingEsperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico — she'd alwayshave fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanzaand Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp forMexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack ofacceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way torise above her difficult circumstances — Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins is best for middle school and high school readers. My older son's favorite series, he likes these even better than Percy Jackson. In the near future, a girl must compete in the ultimate reality show staged by a cruel government. Bone by Jeff Smith