Robert Cormier was among the first authors to write books for teens that respected them and didn’t talk down to them. That’s a major reason why these novels continue to stand the test of time. Cormier’s novels can be dark, but these are all rated as appropriate for ages 12 and up. I Am The … Read more
In the bestselling and highly-rated Splintered series a modern-day skater girl learns she’s descended from Alice Liddell, Wonderland is real, and her destiny is to save it. Right now (as of 2/15/16) all three books in this popular series are priced at $2.99 each. Splintered (4.5.5 stars, currently priced at $2.99) This stunning debut captures … Read more
In the bestselling and highly-rated Grimm Chronicles YA series the characters from the pages of Grimm’s fairytales live, breathe, and scheme against the backdrop of today’s world. All four box sets in the series are rated 4.5/5 stars, and right now (as of 2/8/16) sets 1, 3 and 4 are priced at just $2.99 each … Read more
A fourth book has been added to Garth Nix’s bestselling and very highly rated Abhorsen series. With a strong, brave, independent heroine who inherits the mantle of necromancy from her father, this is a terrific series for not just teens, but anyone looking for a unique fantasy series with plenty of depth and surprises. Sabriel … Read more
The Chronicles of Dragon Collection is perfect for kids who aren’t quite at a level of reading fluency to tackle the Inheritance Cycle of fantasy dragon tales, but still crave stories about that kind of world and young hero. Right now, books 1-10 are available in a single, Omnibus box set currently (as of 1/10/16) … Read more
The library at Alexandria not only survived, it’s alive…and ruthless! That’s the premise of the bestselling The Great Library series for teens and up, and the first book is winning rave reviews from adults, too. Ink and Bone: The Great Library (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $10.99) In an exhilarating new series, New York Times … Read more
Right now (as of 1/4/15) all three books in the bestselling The Paper Magician series are priced at just $2 each! This series is categorized as YA Paranormal, but it’s won plenty of adult fans, too. The Paper Magician (4/5 stars) Ceony Twill arrives at the cottage of Magician Emery Thane with a broken heart. … Read more
“In the tradition of other mythic tales with animal protagonists like Watership Down and Birth of the Firebringer, here’s Song of the Summer King: a story that is only “Young Adult” in the sense that both young and old can enjoy it . . . Go get it for yourself, your kids, and your friends.” … Read more