THE HUNGER GAMES
by Suzanne Collins
In a dystopia, a girl fights for survival on live TV. (Ages 12 and up)
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
by Jeff Kinney. Illustrated by Jeff Kinney
The travails and challenges of adolescence. (Ages 9 to 12)
AWESOME FRIENDLY KID
by Jeff Kinney. Illustrated by Jeff Kinney
Rowley Jefferson chronicles his life story and adventures. (Ages 9 to 12)
PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS
by Rick Riordan
A boy battles mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)
HARRY POTTER
by J.K. Rowling
A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)
GIVER QUARTET
by Lois Lowry
Exploring human connection in a post-apocalyptic world. (Ages 12 to 18)
THE WILD ROBOT
by Peter Brown
Roz the robot adapts to her surroundings on a remote, wild island. (Ages 7 to 12)
MAGIC TREE HOUSE
by Mary Pope Osborne. Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
These siblings can overcome space and time. (Ages 6 to 9)
WINGS OF FIRE
by Tui T. Sutherland
Only the five dragonets of destiny can unite the seven warring dragon tribes. (Ages 9 to 12)
THE ONE AND ONLY
by Katherine Applegate
The stories of Ivan, Bob and Ruby. (Ages 8 to 12)