'Woods Runner' by Gary Paulsen is quite popular too. Although it's more of an adventure story set during the Revolutionary War, there are elements of hunting and survival skills which can be considered sports - like. The main character's abilities in these areas drive the story forward and make it a page - turner for young adults.
Well, 'The Crossover' is extremely popular. It has won numerous awards and is loved for its unique verse - novel format and its portrayal of family and basketball. 'Million - Dollar Throw' is also quite popular as it taps into the dream of achieving something big in sports. It's got a lot of heart - pounding moments that keep readers hooked.
Well, there's 'Crossover' by Kwame Alexander. It's a novel - in - verse that focuses on basketball and family relationships. The book uses a unique style to bring the story of a young basketball player to life. 'Fever Pitch' by Nick Hornby is also great. It shows the passion of a young man for football in England. And 'Woods Runner' by Gary Paulsen, while not strictly only about sports, has elements of a young boy's physical feats as he tries to survive during the American Revolution which can be considered in the realm of sports - like action.
One great young adult fictional sports book is 'The Running Dream' by Wendelin Van Draanen. It tells the story of a girl who is an amputee trying to get back into running. It's very inspiring.
Well, 'Shoeless Joe' is a well - known fictional sports book. It has elements of baseball and a touch of the magical as the main character interacts with the ghosts of baseball past. Then there's 'A Season on the Brink' which delves deep into the world of college basketball, showing the intense pressures and drama on and off the court. 'Hardball: A Season in the Projects' is also a good one that shows the role of baseball in an urban community.
There are quite a few. 'Friday Night Lights' by H.G. Bissinger is a classic. It gives an in - depth look at high school football in a small town. 'Airborn' by Kenneth Oppel is set in a world where airships are used for sports, and it has elements of adventure along with sports. 'Shoeless Joe' by W.P. Kinsella, which inspired the movie 'Field of Dreams', is also a great young adult sports novel as it combines baseball with a touch of the supernatural.
Popular books in the list of young adult fiction books include 'Eragon'. The epic fantasy elements like dragons and magic made it appealing. 'Throne of Glass' has also gained a large following. With its strong female lead and a world full of magic and politics, it's a great read. 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' stands out as well. The strange and mysterious world of peculiar children has fascinated many readers.
I think 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth was also quite popular. It's set in a dystopian society where people are divided into factions based on their personalities. The main character Tris has to face many challenges as she tries to fit into a new faction and discovers secrets about her society. It's a thrilling read.
The most popular one might be 'The Fault in Our Stars'. It was widely read and even made into a movie. Its themes of love and mortality really struck a chord with young adults.
I think 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes was also quite popular. It was a heart - wrenching love story between Louisa, a young woman, and Will, a man who has become paralyzed. Their relationship and the moral and ethical dilemmas they face made it a very talked - about book.
Well, 'The Princess Diaries' was quite popular. It tells the story of an ordinary girl who discovers she's a princess. It's a fun read with a lot of charm.