YA & Middle Grade Books We Love
Random House recommends these YA and Middle Grade books for readers of all ages. You are never too old to enjoy a good story.
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Dark Waters by Katherine Arden: 9780593109175 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden returns with another creepy, spine-tingling adventure for kids 10+ in this follow-up to the critically-acclaimed books Small Spaces & Dead Voices. “Arden skillfully blends a creature feature with a survival tale. . . Another deliciously hair-raising entry in a series that continues to make a huge splash.” —Kirkus Reviews This chapter book is sure to appeal to avid and reluctant middle-grade readers alike.
Sugar Town Queens by Malla Nunn: 9780525515623 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
From acclaimed author, Malla Nunn comes the new book, Sugar Town Queens, a stunning portrait of a family divided and a powerful story of how friendship saves and heals set in post-Apartheid South Africa. This Young Adult novel with a diverse cast of characters is a compelling mystery and a moving story about race, friendship, and family.
They'll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman: 9780593114346 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Once you start reading They'll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman you won't be able to stop until you finish this fast-paced thriller about sisters vying for the top spot on their cross-country team—until a teammate’s disappearance throws their lives off course. This new psychological thriller is the perfect book for fans of Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl and Sharp Objects, and Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train and Into the Water.
The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass: 9781984812551 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Get Out meets Holly Jackson in this YA social thriller where survival is not a guarantee. This contemporary supernatural thriller combines horror with social commentary adding up to a page-turning story that twists and turns and leaves readers guessing and gasping until it's shocking conclusion.
Give More Books - Give a Budding Imagination | Penguin Random House
Give the tweens on your holiday list gifts they can sink their teeth into. These books tell stories of kids overcoming obstacles. Tween readers will love these books including Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson, The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore, and Trevor Noah's memoir, Born a Crime, adapted for younger readers.
Give More Books - Give a Coming-of-Age Story | Penguin Random House
Give the teens on your holiday list a coming-of-age story they'll never forget. Readers will treasure these young adult novels by their favorite YA authors including Kim Johnson, Katharine McGee, Jennifer Niven, Nic Stone, and David Yoon.
Escape To an Alternate Universe | Penguin Random House
This reading list features books that transport readers to an alternate universe. From classic science fiction and fantasy like Frank Herbert's Dune to modern masterworks like Nnedi Okorafor's Binti Trilogy, readers will find the perfect summer escapes between the pages of these books.
