There is 'Flowers for Algernon' by Daniel Keyes. It tells the story of Charlie, a man with an intellectual disability who undergoes an experiment to increase his intelligence. It's a very moving and thought - provoking story. 'Harrison Bergeron' by Kurt Vonnegut is another interesting short novel. It's set in a dystopian future where everyone is made equal by handicapping those with above - average abilities.
One great ya short novel is 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton. It's about the conflict between two groups, the Greasers and the Socs, and the coming - of - age story of Ponyboy Curtis. Another is 'All Summer in a Day' by Ray Bradbury. It's set on Venus where it rains constantly except for one day every seven years. The story focuses on a girl who remembers the sun from when she was on Earth and the envy of her classmates.
One popular YA short story is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's a thought - provoking tale that shows the dark side of a small town's tradition. Another could be 'The Most Dangerous Game' which has elements of adventure and a battle of wits. And 'A Sound of Thunder' by Ray Bradbury is also great, exploring the consequences of time travel in a really engaging way.
There's 'The Secret in the Attic' - it's got a great twist and keeps you guessing till the end.
One good YA novel is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It's set in a dystopian world where teens are forced to fight to the death in an arena. Another is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling. It follows the magical adventures of a young wizard and his friends at Hogwarts. Also, 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han is a great YA romance novel.
One good dystopian YA novel is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It takes place in a post - apocalyptic world where children are forced to fight to the death in an annual event. Another is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth, set in a society divided into factions based on virtues. 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner is also great, with its group of boys trapped in a maze trying to find a way out in a strange, dystopian world.
One great YA crime novel is 'The Naturals' by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. It's about a group of teens with special abilities who are recruited to solve cold cases. Another is 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' by Holly Jackson, which follows a student investigating a murder that happened years ago in her small town. And 'Sadie' by Courtney Summers is also a must - read. It tells the story of Sadie who goes on a journey to find the killer of her sister.
One popular ya detective novel is 'The Mysterious Benedict Society' by Trenton Lee Stewart. It follows a group of gifted children as they solve complex mysteries. Another is 'Nancy Drew' series which has been a classic for a long time. The character Nancy is a smart and fearless teen detective. Also, 'The Gallagher Girls' series combines the elements of a boarding school story with detective work as the girls are trained spies and often have to solve mysteries.
One good YA romance novel is 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han. It's a charming story about Lara Jean and her love letters that accidentally get sent out. Another is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green, which is a heart - wrenching love story between two teens with cancer. And 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' is also great, focusing on Simon's journey of self - discovery and his secret online relationship.
One great adventure YA novel is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It takes readers on a thrilling journey with Katniss Everdeen as she battles in a deadly arena. Another is 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief' by Rick Riordan. Percy discovers he's a demigod and goes on an epic quest to prevent a war among the gods. Also, 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth is an exciting read where Tris has to face many challenges in a post - apocalyptic world divided by factions.
A really good YA dystopian novel is 'Delirium' by Lauren Oliver. It's set in a world where love is considered a disease and people are cured of it at a certain age. 'Matched' by Ally Condie is another one. In this book, the Society decides who you will marry, what you will do for a living, etc. 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury, though not strictly YA, has been widely read by young adults. It's about a future where books are burned to prevent people from thinking too much.
Well, 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series by Rick Riordan can be considered new YA novels in a sense. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day adventures of a young demigod Percy. Then there's 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas. This one has a great blend of fantasy, romance, and action. Also, 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas is an important YA novel that deals with issues of race and police brutality.