Best Young Adult Books
The best of young adult books. Young-adult books are books marketed to adolescents, roughly between the ages of 12 and 17, and usually feature main characters in that age range.
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling   4.29 avg rating — 931,789 ratings
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The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins  4.54 avg rating — 422,160 ratings
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7) by J.K. Rowling 4.50 avg rating — 531,267 ratings
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Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Meyer  3.67 avg rating — 836,073 ratings
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The Giver (The Giver, #1) by Lois Lowry 4.11 avg rating — 262,536 ratings
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) by J.K. Rowling 4.40 avg rating — 544,304 ratings
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) by J.K. Rowling 4.33 avg rating — 514,564 ratings
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4) by J.K. Rowling 4.40 avg rating — 535,477 ratings
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6) by J.K. Rowling 4.42 avg rating — 514,553 ratings
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2) by J.K. Rowling 4.19 avg rating — 531,046 ratings
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Holes by Louis Sachar 3.91 avg rating — 115,263 ratings
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Eclipse (Twilight, #3) by Stephenie Meyer 3.84 avg rating — 441,008 ratings
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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan 4.13 avg rating — 153,661 ratings
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Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins 4.38 avg rating — 289,211 ratings
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Breaking Dawn (Twilight, #4) by Stephenie Meyer 3.77 avg rating — 411,195 ratings
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New Moon (Twilight, #2) by Stephenie Meyer 3.65 avg rating — 460,541 ratings
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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton 3.95 avg rating — 122,895 ratings
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The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1) by Philip Pullman 3.83 avg rating — 276,877 ratings
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A Wrinkle in Time (Time, #1) by Madeleine L'Engle 4.03 avg rating — 162,229 ratings
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The Chronicles of Narnia (#1-7) by C.S. Lewis 4.23 avg rating — 115,349 ratings
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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 147,277 ratings
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 4.18 avg rating — 884,171 ratings
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Harry Potter Boxset (Harry Potter, #1-7) by J.K. Rowling 4.71 avg rating — 49,978 ratings
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City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 107,382 ratings
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Uglies (Uglies, #1) by Scott Westerfeld 3.89 avg rating — 84,501 ratings
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Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine 3.99 avg rating — 73,266 ratings
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Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 68,645 ratings
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The Host (The Host, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.87 avg rating — 149,552 ratings
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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 4.10 avg rating — 539,555 ratings
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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson 3.88 avg rating — 81,695 ratings
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Eragon (Inheritance, #1) by Christopher Paolini 3.63 avg rating — 258,757 ratings
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Matilda by Roald Dahl 4.20 avg rating — 96,701 ratings
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Number the Stars by Lois Lowry 4.06 avg rating — 77,749 ratings
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Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell 3.74 avg rating — 71,736 ratings
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Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 65,805 ratings
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Stargirl (Stargirl, #1) by Jerry Spinelli 3.75 avg rating — 52,540 ratings
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The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank 4.02 avg rating — 519,706 ratings
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Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt 3.78 avg rating — 49,048 ratings
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City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 77,646 ratings
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Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins 4.08 avg rating — 250,131 ratings
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #2) by C.S. Lewis 4.11 avg rating — 243,625 ratings
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Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer 3.74 avg rating — 67,825 ratings
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Little Women (Little Women, #1) by Louisa May Alcott 3.93 avg rating — 471,789 ratings
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Charlie & Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 4.02 avg rating — 110,426 ratings
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Charlotte's Web by E.B. White 4.07 avg rating — 176,576 ratings
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 4.06 avg rating — 71,954 ratings
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 3.84 avg rating — 48,882 ratings
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The City of Ember (Books of Ember, #1) by Jeanne DuPrau 3.82 avg rating — 41,224 ratings
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Inkheart (Inkheart, #1) by Cornelia Funke 3.80 avg rating — 66,975 ratings
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The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin 4.04 avg rating — 32,185 ratings
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The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster 4.18 avg rating — 49,128 ratings
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Hatchet (Hatchet, #1) by Gary Paulsen 3.57 avg rating — 53,861 ratings
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, #1) by Ann Brashares 3.69 avg rating — 88,261 ratings
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Pretties (Uglies, #2) by Scott Westerfeld 3.84 avg rating — 53,838 ratings
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Looking for Alaska by John Green 4.27 avg rating — 39,557 ratings
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City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments, #3) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 76,761 ratings
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The Twilight Collection (Twilight, #1-3) by Stephenie Meyer 3.95 avg rating — 12,999 ratings
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Coraline by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 64,123 ratings
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A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1) by Libba Bray (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 52,765 ratings
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Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1) by L.M. Montgomery 4.21 avg rating — 116,316 ratings
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Marked (House of Night, #1) by P.C. Cast 3.84 avg rating — 83,492 ratings
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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett 4.17 avg rating — 46,138 ratings
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Graceling (The Seven Kingdoms, #1) by Kristin Cashore 4.13 avg rating — 46,900 ratings
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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 4.08 avg rating — 135,144 ratings
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Just Listen by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 37,226 ratings
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Princess Academy (Princess Academy, #1) by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 32,533 ratings
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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 4.19 avg rating — 135,752 ratings
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The Goose Girl (The Books of Bayern, #1) by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 32,632 ratings
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The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, #1) by James Patterson (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 40,720 ratings
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The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 38,182 ratings
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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1) by Lemony Snicket 3.69 avg rating — 63,375 ratings
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Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech 3.95 avg rating — 31,397 ratings
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Lord of the Flies by William Golding 3.56 avg rating — 573,082 ratings
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Specials (Uglies, #3) by Scott Westerfeld 3.75 avg rating — 43,642 ratings
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Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls 3.98 avg rating — 83,303 ratings
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Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo 3.91 avg rating — 32,314 ratings
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Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 52,859 ratings
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The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, #3) by Philip Pullman 3.97 avg rating — 66,233 ratings
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Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1) by Garth Nix (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 28,648 ratings
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Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren 4.02 avg rating — 27,328 ratings
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Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 4.19 avg rating — 216,349 ratings
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg 4.13 avg rating — 38,464 ratings
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien 4.07 avg rating — 32,175 ratings
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Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks 3.65 avg rating — 52,688 ratings
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Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 21,335 ratings
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Howl's Moving Castle (Castle, #1) by Diana Wynne Jones 4.27 avg rating — 26,158 ratings
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Watership Down by Richard Adams 4.00 avg rating — 73,124 ratings
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Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 50,191 ratings
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The Little House Collection (Little House, #1-9) by Laura Ingalls Wilder 4.34 avg rating — 32,023 ratings
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The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, #2) by Philip Pullman 4.03 avg rating — 71,382 ratings
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon 3.76 avg rating — 221,167 ratings
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 4.19 avg rating — 28,652 ratings
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Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 59,441 ratings
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The Witch Of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare 3.86 avg rating — 34,672 ratings
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Black Beauty by Anna Sewell 3.83 avg rating — 35,404 ratings
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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen 3.83 avg rating — 17,286 ratings
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Fablehaven (Fablehaven, #1) by Brandon Mull 4.05 avg rating — 27,584 ratings
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor 3.72 avg rating — 26,302 ratings
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Among the Hidden (Shadow Children, #1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix 3.97 avg rating — 19,662 ratings
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The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer 4.12 avg rating — 14,959 ratings
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Comments (showing 1-50 of 429) (429 new)
i like harry potter a lot and i am obsessed with the movies and all but I don't like the books as much as the movies. i don't know why this is.
My favorite author is Maggie Stiefvater. She writes alot of books. She writes my favorite book called Shiver. It reminds you of Twilight, but waay better. I'm looking forward to the sequel coming out July 20th. You should check it out!
Okay, 1. Why is Twilight on the top of almost list???2. I see that some of these books aren't even really YA books. Crime and Punishment? Green Eggs and Ham? Seriously???
I am a 7th great language arts teacher ... I have read GABOODLES of great books, all of which are in my classroom library - as a matter of fact - probably 97% of the list above. I have the following question: Are there any new series out there which guys and girls will enjoy reading? I have all summer to spend finding new novels to put in my library. The Immortal Instruments, Twighlight, Olympians, House of Night, and Vampire Academy books STAYED checked out this year. So I'm looking for series such as those. Thanks! Mrs. B
Christina wrote: "I can't believe Twilight has more votes than Harry Potter. That is just wrong."Your right twilight is stupid
i mean, i love twilight, dont get me wrong, but i have to say that harry potter is way better. i mean come on. doesnt the whole vampire thing get a little old sometimes? with hp, sometimes it seems like it drolls on and on and never ends but at least it has a continuous story line that you can follow. it seems like the same thing is happening in the first 3 books of twilight. idk maybe its just me but i think that harry potter should definitely be above twilight.
At least Harry Potter takes its mythology (if it is called that) from actual, old stories and the themes are much more substantial. (What even IS the theme in Twilight?). Heck, even the spells have actual Latin roots. Not to mention the fact that it's actually well-written.
Even my English teacher agrees. :P
But this is just my opinion...
Angela wrote: "At least Harry Potter takes its mythology (if it is called that) from actual, old stories and the themes are much more substantial. (What even IS the theme in Twilight?). Heck, even the spells have..."
i know! i completely agree with you. the spells actually mean something, kinda. yeah jk rowling is an awesome author. stephenie meyer is ok but not as good as her, i think.
Harry Potter is an AWESOME series - but Twilight is equally so. There is a lot of action and romance that holds a readers attention.
Has anyone thought of an older series in which several books are already out? I am DESPERATE to get busy reading - but do not want to just go buy books - would rather follow recommendations. :0) Thanks!
Shelley wrote: "Has anyone thought of an older series in which several books are already out? I am DESPERATE to get busy reading - but do not want to just go buy books - would rather follow recommendations. :0) ..."The only other teen series I've read are the Gemma Doyle Trilogy (search "A Great and Terrible Beauty") and The Princess Diaries.
I recommend them both, although I haven't actually finished the latter. :)
the Luxe series. for all of you people that love reading about girls taking their lives into their own hands in a time when it wasnt seen as proper in society and them defying the rules this series is just for you. it's perfect, i was crying at the end of the series for...well, if you read it youll see. have fun reading =)
Imani wrote: "Okay, 1. Why is Twilight on the top of almost list???2. I see that some of these books aren't even really YA books. Crime and Punishment? Green Eggs and Ham? Seriously???"
im with you on this one, i mean seriously people, twilight is so hyped!!! I admit its an enjoyable read
but not an excellent one. Oh and since when did The Little Prine by Antoine de Saint exupery and charlie and the chocolate facory become a YA book. Who made this list?!?! I swear if i find you ill teach you how to categorize books well by dragging you around a library and making you google till your eyes hurt! ehem... sorry 'bout that
Okay.... I read The Twilight Saga and i liked it but i think there are better stories out there.I love books, on here i have probably read 65 of these books. My favorite author is Lurlene Mcdaniel. Anyways, I am on here to ask if anyone has read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury or Anthem by Ayn Rand. I need to know if there is any hope that i will like these books because i have to read them for school..
crystalfairy221 wrote: "i mean, i love twilight, dont get me wrong, but i have to say that harry potter is way better. i mean come on. doesnt the whole vampire thing get a little old sometimes? with hp, sometimes it seems..."I agree.. I think the first 3 books of twilight are pretty much the same but the 4th is good, not because Edward and Bella end up together but because it actually has a story line!
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Harry Potter is way better than Twilight 'cause they actually have attractive men! XD Everything is about vampires, anyways. I'm sick and tired of it. Wizards. J.K. Rowling did well with wizards. Lots more ideas and creativity. Great story line. Great charcters. Loved every bit of it. Even if she made my favorite characters die.
All these books are bad :/ I recommend Nailed-Patrick Jones Or Its kind of a funny story-Ned Vizzini <33
So, pretty much, every book that has a movie should be on this list because everyone always complains, "The book is better than the movie!" XD
Caralyn wrote: "Twilight is waayyyyyyyyyyyyy better than Harry Potter, Christina. And I read both."Are you daft? I mean, seriously. What exactly makes Twilight better than Harry Potter.. Oh and, Caralyn? I've read both.
The Shakespeare Stealer is an excellent book too. As is The Mysterious Benedict Society. It's a shame neither of them are in the top 100.And Twilight/HP? Seriously, it should be a no-brainer which is better for young adults. Twilight teaches them that it's okay to have an unhealthy obsession with another teen... while Harry Potter displays themes like honor, trust, loyalty, friendship, and sacrifice...
Just my two cents ;)
Kj wrote: "Maya wrote: "Harry Pottor all the way!"
I'm with you Maya!!!"
Agreed :) Harry potter is lifee !
OMG am I the only adult who hates Harry Potter? As someone who also had to teach it I can say it has no merit whatsoever.
Harry Potter is soooooooooo much better than twilight! Harry Potter has an amazing storyline and J.K Rowling IS a talented author. In twilight all the characters are overly desperate and have absolutely no lives. As for bella completely losing it after Edward left is totally pathetic! i mean come on: GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!!! and if anyone thinks Twilight is better than they probably have the IQ of a lemon:)
Avreyna wrote: "Harry Potter is soooooooooo much better than twilight! Harry Potter has an amazing storyline and J.K Rowling IS a talented author. In twilight all the characters are overly desperate and have absol..."
You tell them! :) That is so true! :)
seriously guys? ok think of it this way...... imagine you writing a book as big as twilight. she came up with a good idea too. obviously people like it. i dont think people like you would be creative enough to come up with twilight or harry potter. therefore im not on either side. :)
Ivory wrote: "seriously guys? ok think of it this way...... imagine you writing a book as big as twilight. she came up with a good idea too. obviously people like it. i dont think people like you would be cr..."
wel if you didnt notice twilight isnt that orignal...have you read vampire diaries? most of the concepts are the same and vampire diaries came out first, vampire and werewolf fueds go way back in literature...and i for one never said i could come up with a better idea but that doesnt mean everyone who has better ideas than me are atomaticaly good, it just means they are more creative than i am! and creativity isnt all that makes a good author. and as for people liking it, they like it coz its about love obsessed teens more than coz itz interesting
you know it does have more to do with creativity and imagination. i write books myself and im thinking up some stuff but without that creativity or imagination i wouldnt be able to come up with things. point is both are good books.
Ivory wrote: "seriously guys? ok think of it this way...... imagine you writing a book as big as twilight. she came up with a good idea too. obviously people like it. i dont think people like you would be cr..."
Um EXCUSE me? =P
I love it how we're having a big conversation about this, but I haven't seen a single twilight supporter for quite a while. =)
Clare Bear wrote: "I love it how we're having a big conversation about this, but I haven't seen a single twilight supporter for quite a while. =)"
lol...they have seen the error of their ways
Holly wrote: "Avreyna wrote: "Harry Potter is soooooooooo much better than twilight! Harry Potter has an amazing storyline and J.K Rowling IS a talented author. In twilight all the characters are overly desperat..."
I Agree!! J.K Rowling is Too Awesome and Harry Potter Is Way Too Good To Be Compared to the Twilight Books!!! No Offence! But Twilight is still okay, not as deep and meaningful as Harry Potter, but nontheless good.
Yet, I learnt alot from Harry Potter (abit of Latin too!!Beileve it or not!!!)
And the only thing Twilight has taught me is how wolves can be very good looking (if they existed of course!)
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