Divergent by Veronica Roth

Author: Veronica Roth

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Publish Date: February 28, 2012

Summary: One choice can transform you. Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions. Her choice will shock her community and herself. But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden, because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous.

Award/Source: Georgia Peach Award, Buxtehuder Bulle, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, An ALA Notable Children’s Book for Older Readers, West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award and many, many more.

Age Range: Teenagers

Quality: This book is possibly one of the best books for a teenager to read.  Teaching young readers the importance of family, the importance of society and to stand up for something they believe in. 

Life Connections:

• Friends are important to succeed in life
• Anyone can be a hero
• Women are just as capable as men

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Author: Suzanne Collins

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Publish Date: September 1, 2009

Summary: In a dark vision of the near future, a terrifying reality TV show is taking place. Twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live event called the Hunger Games. There is only one rule: kill or be killed. When sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen steps forward to take her sister's place in the games, she sees it as a death sentence. But Katniss has been close to death before. For her, survival is second nature.

Award/Source: Georgia Peach Award, Buxtehuder Bulle, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, An ALA Notable Children’s Book for Older Readers, West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award and many, many more.

Age Range: Teenagers

Quality: This book is possibly one of the best books for a teenager to read.  Teaching young readers the importance of family, the importance of society and to stand up for something they believe in. 

Life Connections

· Anyone can be a hero

· It is important to stand up to those who are hurting you and your community

· Family is an integral part of life