Well, 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner is quite popular. It has a group of kids trapped in a maze and they have to figure out how to escape. There are lots of action and mystery elements. 'City of Ember' by Jeanne DuPrau is also liked. It's set in an underground city where the resources are running out and the main characters have to find a way to save their world. And 'I Am Number Four' by Pittacus Lore has an interesting premise about a group of alien refugees on Earth.
Young readers often love 'Artemis Fowl' by Eoin Colfer. It's about a young criminal mastermind who gets involved in a world of fairies and magic, but also has some sci - fi elements like advanced technology. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is also quite popular. It's set in a seemingly utopian but actually very controlled society, and a young boy named Jonas starts to question the world around him. And 'City of Ember' by Jeanne DuPrau is a popular sci - fi read for young people, with its underground city and the mystery of how to save it from decay.
Well, 'Ancestor' by Octavia E. Butler has a significant number of fans. Its exploration of genetic engineering and race makes it a thought - provoking read. 'Akata Witch' by Nnedi Okorafor is popular especially among young adult readers. The blend of Nigerian - American culture, magic, and science - fictional elements makes it very appealing. 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf' by Marlon James has also become popular as it combines African mythology and a complex, science - fiction - like world - building in a way that is both new and exciting.
Among young readers, 'The Maze Runner' series by James Dashner is quite popular. It has a lot of action as the characters try to escape the maze and there are sci - fi elements like the changing maze itself. Another popular one is 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series which has adventure, action and blends Greek mythology with modern - day sci - fi like the idea of demigods existing in our world.
I think 'Warriors' series also counts. It's about clans of cats, but there are mentions of wolves as a threat. Young readers who like animal - based stories often enjoy this series and the idea of wolves as part of the bigger animal world in the story makes it appealing.
Among young readers, 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Time' is quite popular. Its main character's way of thinking and solving mysteries in his own autistic way is really fascinating for them.
The 'Karima Stories' are quite popular among young readers. They are simple yet engaging stories that incorporate Islamic values in a way that is easy for kids to understand.
Well, 'Divergent' is very popular. It's set in a future society divided into factions based on human virtues. The story follows a girl who doesn't fit into any one faction. 'The Fault in Our Stars' is also well - liked. It's a heart - breaking love story between two teenagers with cancer. And 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' is popular for its relatable portrayal of a high - school misfit.
Definitely 'Life of Pi'. The unique story of a boy sharing a lifeboat with a tiger while trying to survive at sea fascinates young readers. It combines elements of adventure, survival, and the exploration of human nature. 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' also has survival elements as the children with special abilities have to protect themselves from the Hollows in a time - looped island.
Young readers often love 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series. Although it's more humorous, it has some inspiring moments about growing up and dealing with school life. Another popular one is 'Wonder' by R. J. Palacio. It's about a boy with a facial deformity and how he overcomes difficulties and finds kindness in the world. 'Bridge to Terabithia' is also a much - loved book that has themes of friendship and imagination which are very inspiring for young minds.
One popular one is 'Aliens on Vacation' by Clete Barrett Smith. It's a fun and light - hearted story about a kid who discovers that his grandmother's inn is a vacation spot for aliens. It has a lot of humor and interesting alien characters.