1. Wonder by Raquel J. Palacio
August Pullman is not like any other kid you would see on the street. He’s different, and by that a good kind. When August turns ten his parents decide to put him into school after realizing they can’t teach him enough that they already can. He faces even more problems with being the new kid and not looking like most kids. This story is an inspiration to me because August faces whatever comes to him and he doesn’t back down.
2. Who Put That Hair On My Toothbrush? by Jerry Spinelli
This book is about a girl named Megin and her brother Greg. Greg and Megin are like any kinds of siblings you hear about. They fight all the time and never stop. But when something happens Greg and Megin find a way to make each other happy since they went through the same thing. I found this story interesting because it was written so well I didn’t want to put it down.
3. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
I read this book during the summer and I loved it. The way it was written made me feel like I was actually there. When I was reading this it made me emotional because of the details the author put it. I feel like I could read it over and over again and won’t get tired of it. This book is about a girl, Hazel Grace Lancaster, and a boy, Augustus Waters. Hazel and Augustus both meet at a support group and soon after they start talking. In the meantime, they become closer and something bigger than a friendship blooms.
4. Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
I read this book when I was in class one day and I finished it in a day because it was so interesting. This book is about a girl who comes into a new school and is already the talk of the century. Leo Borlock does everything he can just for her to notice him.
5. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
This book is my all time favorite. It starts off with Susie Salmon telling us how she died and who killed her while she is in heaven. Susie was walking home from school one day and she took a shortcut through the cornfield where her killer lived. He lured her in his “hiding place” and eventually killed her. Throughout the story, Susie looks over at her family who is trying to put piece by piece together.
6. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson is not like any kind of teenage boy, he’s a greek god’s son. Percy is shocked by the news and even more when he meets other people like him. Percy soon gets used to the title and faces greek monsters that he didn’t even know existed.
7. Out of my Mind by Sharon Draper
Melody Brooks is physically disabled yet she has a photographic memory and learns different words and things that come her way. This story teaches us that we can get through anything that happens.
8. A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
A Series of Unfortunate Events is a well thought out series. After each book you read there is always a cliffhanger that makes you need to read the next book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading all of the books because they were really entertaining.
9. Close to Famous by Joan Bauer
This book is about a girl and her mom who have more problems than needed. Foster loves to bake. She’ll bake anything just to get enough support for her mom and herself.
10. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
I’ve always wanted to read this book and when I got the chance I did. This book is basically about 3 teens who find an unlikely friendship amongst themselves.
