For 13 to 18 years old -- Which are the best YA novels you've read in the last 3 years?

Answer 1

The best YA books from the last 3 years...

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2005)
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer (2006) -- Sept.
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (2005)
Pretties by Scott Westerfeld (2005)
Specials by Scott Westerfeld (2006)
Hit the Road by Caroline B. Cooney (2006)
Looking for Alaska by John Green (2005)
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen (2004)
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen (2006)
One of those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies by Sonya Sones (2004)
The Schwa Was Here by Neal Shusterman (2004)
The Teacher's Funeral by Richard Peck (2004)
Here Lies the Librarian by Richard Peck (2006)
The Princess Academy by Shannon Hale (2005)
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005)
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta (2004)
How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff (2004)
Going For the Record by Julie Swanson (2004)
Pepperland by Mark DeLaney (2004)
Invisible by Pete Hautman (2005)
Day of Tears by Julius Lester (2005)

Answer 2

I'm not a teenager myself, but I am a teacher and writer and so I read a lot of YA novels. The two best I've read this year are How I Live Now, by Meg Rosoff, and Make Lemonade, by Virginia Euwer Wolff.

Answer 3

It particularly relies upon on the type of readers you like, or the way you like your novel to return out. you notice, in case you write from the girl's attitude, you're transforming into youthful readers and perception to her techniques, her techniques and emotions. If it is from an outsider looking in, you have have been given an older crowd desirous to examine it, respectively. As for the unconventional, once you're going for dramatic, i could say bypass with the girl. That way you are going to be extra discriptive while super issues are occuring and we can understand what's occurring. you additionally can evaluate writing a assorted-man or woman narration. wherein the P.O.V (attitude) variations from man or woman to man or woman and returned, vice-versa. it is fairly useful and reaches different readers who can appreciate listening to different human beings.

Answer 4

King Fortis the Brave is perfect for that age range. About a pair of twins that are brought to a magical realm where they find themselves caught in a battle for control of the land. It's full of humor and action that young adults (and older adults too) will love.

Answer 5

There are a lot of good ones, but King Fortis the Brave and Harry Potter are the best

Answer 6

Christianne F (a true story)
At 12 it was Angel Dust. At 13 it was heroin. Then she took to the streets.
Very good book to read.

Answer 7

Harry Potter.
My fav book remain to be Cry, the beloved country by Alan Paton.

Answer 8

I've actually stopped reading those but I remember that I used to like sweep

Answer 9

paradise end & the garbage king by elizabeth laird
private peaceful by michael morpurgo (incredible book!)

Answer 10

eragon