Gone: Written by Michael Grant

In the blink of an eye. Everyone disappears. Gone.
Everyone above the age of 15. No poof, no smoke, no loud noise. Along with the adults there's no t.v., internet, or phones. Gone with the adults. Kids begin to mutate and sides are taken. Those who want everything under control, and those who want to start trouble.

Sam is immediately given the role of leader. Ever since School Bus Sam was created he was looked up to. Even though all the young and old kids believe he can keep everything under control and stay calm, can he? Animals start changing, food becomes scarce, and people need to step up. Will it happen before it's too late. And can they prepare themselves for the fight of their lives?

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Excellent book and excellent series! I have read every single book in this series and am now waiting for the thrilling conclusion! Read this series, any sci-fi fan would love it.
As it's written on every single book: "If Stephen King wrote the Lord of the Flies it would be just like this"

Not Really a Review but a Year Goal

I found a list of 100 must read teen books which I will post below. If their are any other books you think I should read and then review please leave a comment!

1. Harry Potter (series), by J.K. Rowling

2. The Hunger Games (series), by Suzanne Collins

3. To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee

4. The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green

5. The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien

6. The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger

7. The Lord of the Rings (series), by J.R.R. Tolkien

8. Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury

9. Looking for Alaska, by John Green

10. The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak

11. The Giver (series), by Lois Lowry

12. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (series), by Douglas Adams

13. The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton

14. Anne of Green Gables (series), by Lucy Maud Montgomery

15. His Dark Materials (series), by Philip Pullman

16. The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky

17. The Princess Bride, by William Goldman

18. Lord of the Flies, by William Golding

19. Divergent (series), by Veronica Roth

20. Paper Towns, by John Green

21. The Mortal Instruments (series), by Cassandra Clare

22. An Abundance of Katherines, by John Green

23. Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

24. Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher

25. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, by Mark Haddon

26. Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson

27. Twilight (series), by Stephenie Meyer

28. Uglies (series), by Scott Westerfeld

29. The Infernal Devices (series), by Cassandra Clare

30. Tuck Everlasting, by Natalie Babbitt

31. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie

32. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (series), by Anne Brashares

33. The Call of the Wild, by Jack London

34. Will Grayson, Will Grayson, by John Green, David Levithan

35. Go Ask Alice, by Anonymous

36. Howl's Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones

37. Stargirl, by Jerry Spinelli

38. A Separate Peace, by John Knowles

39. Vampire Academy (series), by Richelle Mead

40. Abhorsen Trilogy / Old Kingdom Trilogy (series), by Garth Nix

41. Dune, by Frank Herbert

42. Discworld / Tiffany Aching (series, by Terry Pratchett

43. My Sister's Keeper, by Jodi Picoult

44. The Dark is Rising (series), by Susan Cooper

45. Graceling (series), Kristin Cashore

46. Forever..., by Judy Blume

47. Earthsea (series), by Ursula K. Le Guin

48. Inheritance Cycle (series), by Christopher Paolini

49. The Princess Diaries (series), by Meg Cabot

50. The Song of the Lioness (series), by Tamora Pierce

51. Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson

52. Delirium (series), by Lauren Oliver

53. Anna and the French Kiss, by Stephanie Perkins

54. Hush, Hush Saga (series), by Stephanie Perkins

55. 13 Little Blue Envelopes, by Maureen Johnson

56. It's Kind of a Funny Story, by Ned Vizzini

57. The Gemma Doyle Trilogy (series), by Libba Bray

58. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, by Ransom Riggs

59. The House on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros

60. Something Wicked This Way Comes, by Ray Bradbury

61. The Chocolate War, by Robert Cormier

62. Just Listen, by Sarah Dessen

63. A Ring of Endless Light, by Madeleine L'Engle

64. The Truth About Forever, by Sarah Dessen

65. The Bartimaeus Trilogy (series), by Jonathan Stroud

66. Bloodlines (series), by Richelle Mead

67. Fallen (series), by Lauren Kate

68. House of Night (series), by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast

69. I Capture the Castle, by Dodie Smith

70. Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlsit, by Rachel Cohn, David Levithan

71. Before I Fall, by Lauren Oliver

72. Unwind, by Neal Shusterman

73. The Last Unicorn, by Peter S. Beagle

74. The Maze Runner Trilogy (series), by James Dashner

75. If I Stay, by Gayle Forman

76. The Blue Sword, by Robin McKinley

77. Crank (series), by Ellen Hopkins

78. Matched (series), by Allie Condie

79. Gallagher Girls (series), by Ally Carter

80. The Goose Girl, by Shannon Hale

81. Daughter of the Lioness / Tricksters (series), by Tamora Pierce

82. I Am the Messenger, by Markus Zusak

83. The Immortals (series), by Tamora Pierce

84. The Enchanted Forest Chronicles (series), by Patricia C. Wrede

85. Chaos Walking (series), by Patrick Ness

86. Circle of Magic (series), by Tamora Pierce

87. Daughter of Smoke & Bone, by Laini Taylor

88. Feed, by M.T. Anderson

89. Weetzie Bat (series), by Francesca Lia Block

90. Along for the Ride, by Sarah Dessen

91. Confessions of Georgia Nicolson (series), by Louise Rennison

92. Leviathan (series), by Scott Westerfeld

93. The House of the Scorpion, by Scott Westerfeld

94. The Chronicles of Chrestomanci (series), by Diana Wynne Jones

95. The Lullaby, by Sarah Dessen

96. Gone (series), by Michael Grant

97. The Shiver Trilogy (series), by Maggie Stiefvater

98. The Hero and the Crown, by Robin McKinley

99. Wintergirls, by Laurie Halse Anderson

100. Betsy-Tacy Books (series), by Maud Hart Lovelace

The Hunger Games: Written by Suzanne Collins

24 teens go in, and only 1 comes out. Are the odds in your favor?

Katniss Everdeen is 16 years old but has the responsibilities of an adult. Ever since the great war 12 districts have been formed to create the new land of Panem. Now, every district must offer two tributes- a boy and a girl- to fight to the death. The reward? Enough money for you to live on for your entire life. Worth its weight in gold in a world where food and money are limited.

This year Katniss has high hopes to protect her sister from her first reaping. Her name is only in 1 time unlike herself who has her name in 20. The odds are in Primrose's favor. But luck can only take you so far, and Katniss's worst fear comes true. Her sister just got entered in the Hunger Games. The only solution to save the one person she promised to protect is to volunteer. Districts 12 first volunteer. Katniss must now fight against 23 others. Including Peta Mellark, a 16 year old who has helped her and her family in a time of need. They are taken to Panem where they will soon train for the fight of their lives. Or you could say the fight FOR their lives. She is already considering this a death sentence.

Katniss's only talent is being able to shoot a bow. Very well I might add. But will this be enough to save her life? Will she stand up against kids who have been training years for this day? Is she strong enough?

Are the odds in her favor?

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I have read many books by Suzanne Collins. This is second on my list of favorites by her. The other is Catching Fire. The sequel to The Hunger Games. This series is a MUST read and Catching fire gets a 10! This needs to be on your bucket list of books to read!!!!!!!

Identical: Written by Ellen Hopkins

Kaeleigh
and
Raeanne
are
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down
to
the
dimple.

Ellen Hopkins is the author of many adult novels. What makes her books stand out the most for me is her creative writing style. She writes all of her stories in free verse and no page is spaced the same way, as I did to one of her lines in the book.

Kaeleigh and Raeanne are the daughters of a Judge and a Politician and must be perfect in every way. However, both girls are going down a path of destruction. One is sexually abused by their father. The other see's what her father does as a sign of love, and that he's playing favorites. This is an obvious sign that she is losing and turns to drugs, alcohol, and sex to come to terms with not being daddy's "favorite".

On the surface this is the "Perfect All American Family". But underneath the facade they are falling apart at the seems. Neither parents are able to see that their daughters are going to the place of no return. These twins are keeping everything bottled up, but you can only do this for so long before you explode.
Secrets like the ones the twins are harboring are not meant to be kept -- from each other or anyone else. Pretty soon it's obvious that neither sister can handle it alone, and one sister must step up to save the other, but the question is -- who?

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Although this book was amazing like all of her other books, it did seem to have a lot of the same character problems as in some of the previous novels. This didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying it. It was a page turner and one of her best books with an amazing twist at the end.

Damaged: Written by Cathy Glass

A number 1 Sunday Time Bestseller, Damaged is a heart wrenching story about a foster carer who takes in a troubled young 8 year old. Jodie is what foster parents have nightmares about. She is aggressive, difficult, and has been through 5 foster families in 4 months. Something that is unheard of. Jodie's last hope is Cathy Glass an experienced carer.

As soon as Jodie arrives to her new home things become difficult. She soils herself purposely, screams to get what she wants, and greets Cathy's teenage children with a sharp kick in the shins. Jodie is unlike any other child Cathy has ever taken care of. Unlike many children she doesn't care what people think about her, and seeks no approval from others. When being spoken to she zones out. Soon it is discovered that Jodie's problems are worse than they appeared at first. Not only does Jodie begin having symptoms of Dissociation Identity Disorder (DID) but they also discover that she was a part of a pedophile ring. She was forced upon by the only people Jodie could trust. Now it's up to Cathy to help her understand that no she's safe and she can trust adults again.

Through this true story you will discover if Cathy is able to stay with this child no matter how difficult it becomes. Also, will Jodie finally get the help she needs, and get justice for those who once hurt her.

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A wonderful story line, I was unable to put this book down once I started it. However, some of the British terminology was hard to follow and I found myself frequently looking up unfamiliar words.