It can be a struggle to find books for young adults that they find engaging and which encourage them to get away from a screen! We wanted to take the opportunity to recommend some of our favourite choices in the library that we can’t keep on the shelves and should appeal to even the most reluctant of reader.
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Recommended for fans of: The Hunger Games, One Of Us Is Lying, A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder
Genre: Suspense, Crime, Mystery
Age range: 13+
Avery, a teenage girl from an impoverished background, is left a fortune by an eccentric billionaire and no one knows why. She’s soon caught in a deadly game involving family secrets, codes and mysterious relatives. This bestselling series is great for teenagers (and adults!) in a reading slump as it’s fast paced and packed with puzzles and twists in easily digestible chapters. There are explorations of family, loyalty and the importance of being an independent thinker without being too heavy handed for younger readers. The adventure and suspense will keep them engaged and hopefully asking for the rest in the trilogy.
The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates by Liz Pichon
Recommended for fans of: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, Roald Dahl
Genre: Humorous, Adventure
Age range: 10+
Tom Gates is a master of excuses: his dog eats his homework, lightning has struck him more than once and his assignments are constantly ruined by things spilling on them. This animated series is written like a teenage boy’s diary, filled with doodles and daydreams, that anyone who’s ever been bored in class will relate to. The humorous illustrations and hijinks will keep readers hooked and the lessons that Tom learns (honesty, difficult family circumstances and the benefits of completing his homework) are quietly woven through the stories with a light touch.
If you need help or advice with picking books for home, please don’t hesitate to contact the library team: [email protected]
