Comments on: Say It Ain’t So, Miley

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:43:56 +0000

I just finished reading a book called Fallen by Lauren Kate which i thought was an amazing read. Simply put, i couldn’t put it down. Another book that i would recommend is Wings by Aprilynne Pike.

By: WordVixen

WordVixen — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:40:51 +0000

Ok, am I the only one who thinks it’s funny that there are two books out in the Dopple Ganger series? No? It’s just me? Alright then…

Also, I think the only other age-appropriate books that I was missing in my list is the Belgariad series by David Eddings. I do love Mercedes Lackey’s fantasy, but certain adult pursuits tend to show up at least once per series if not per book.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:05:13 +0000

A good series is the Christy Miller series by Robin Jones Gunn and another would be the Sierra Jensen series by, once again, Robin Jones Gunn! Oooooh! Besides you of course (I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR KATIE PARKER SERIES!!!!), a great author would be Julie Klassen! Another good author is B.J. Hoff (her Mountain Song trilogy is great!!!).
Hope I helped!
Love always!
Know that I am praying for you and your family!

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:17:51 +0000

Nick really liked the Max. Ride books by James Patterson, Ranger’s Apprentice series by John Flanagan, and the Percy Jackson series. Boys seem to like anything by Anthony Horowitz, Eoin Colfer, and Gary Paulsen. Mike Lupica also does a lot of sports books. I like Tangerine by Bloor. The Watsons Go to Birmingham..Curtis is the authors last name I believe, Al Capone Does My Shirts and a new one has come out Al Capone Does My Shoes, I think. Ted Dekker has been mentioned and he’s good. I’ve heard the Boy in the Striped Pajamas is really good and The Book Thief, but I’ve never read either.

By: C.J. Darlington

C.J. Darlington — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:31:37 +0000

Several recommends:

Saving Sailor and Taking Tuscany by Renee Riva
The Hollywood Nobody series by Lisa Samson
The Inkheart series (loved the movie and will be reading the book soon)
Feeling for Bones by Bethany Pierce
YA series from Brandilyn and Amberly Collins

Oh, and there’s this awesome author I’ve heard of named Jenny Bones. No, wait. I think it’s Cones. Hmm… Doesn’t sound right. Maybe you can Google her?

By: Bethany Ellis

Bethany Ellis — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:19:17 +0000

Madeline L’Engle books are marvelous, starting with A Wrinkle in Time. Also Robin Jones Gunn has good books for teen girls (and adults, too). The Diary of a Teenage Girl series by Melody Carlson is good. Anything by Rene Gutteridge. Other that your books, that’s all I can think of right now

By: Sam Harris

Sam Harris — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:05:20 +0000

Ok, so in your entry at like 5:30 Jenny you said “What YA book hasn’t been optioned for a movie?”
The Witch of Blackbird Pond! It is a GREAT book, but noone has made it into a movie and that makes me VERY sad. :’(
I dont know about the reading level of them, but the Red Rock Mysteries by Jerry Jenkins are really good.
I also like anything by Nancy Rue. She is really great.
For guys? I’m not so sure. I have all sisters so we never have any boy lit. around. I’ll ask my guy friends and see what they come up with. Talk to you soon!

By: sherry

sherry — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:54:53 +0000

A fun read that my son likes is the Dopple Ganger Chronicles. They have two books out, it is an illistrated novel, so one page is a novel format, then the next is like reading a comic book. G. P. Taylor is the author.

By: Jenny B. Jones

Jenny B. Jones — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:36:31 +0000

WordVixen, that’s the second rec for North! or be Eaten. That’s going on the list.

Cara, Melody and Robin are good picks. I have some MC, but no Robin on my shelves. And I will search for Regina on Amazon.

Erin, totally agree about Margaret Peterson Haddix. That name’s going on the list too.

Paula, they’re suggestions are sooo helpful, aren’t they?! I’ll compile a list and send you that too. I have a few (hundred) to add.

Hey, Jessica!!!!! I agree with Mysterious Benedict Society. Very clever book. I’m trying to read Percy right now. And Diary of Wimpy Kid is AWESOME.

Keleigh, great list. And I would love to have a copy of the book.

By: Cara

Cara — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:59:22 +0000

Also, for girls, I would recommend anything by Melody Carlson and Robin Jones Gunn.

One of my ultime favorite series’ is by Regina Doman. The books are Shadow of the Bear, Black as Night, and Waking Rose. They are “a fairy tale retold” but it is so much more than that. The books are awesome mysteries and are great. Both my brother and I enjoyed them greatly, so they are great for guys and girls. I would recommend looking into them!