Adventure & Adventure

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan

• Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz

• Ruby Redfort series by Lauren Child

• Cherub series by Rober Muchamore

• The Maze Runner series by James Dashner

• Young Samurai by Chris Bradford

• Spy School series  by Stuart Gibbs

• Liars series by Jack Heath

Fantasy

• Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy

• Brotherband series by John Flanagan

• Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer

• Eragon series by Christopher Paolini

• The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

Dystopian/Science Fiction

• Divergent series by Veronica Roth

• City of Ember series by Jeanne DuPrau

• The Monster Missions by Laura Martin

• The Giver by Lois Lowry (plus others by this author)

• Gone series by Michael Grant

• The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey 

• The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins

Survival

• Unplugged by Gordon Korman (plus many other titles by this author)

• Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (plus many other titles by this author)

• Alone by Megan Freeman

• Tomorrow When the War Began by John Marsden

• 96 Miles by JL Esplin

• Into the Wild by Hayley Lawrence

• Into the Volcano by Jess Butterworth

Historical Fiction

• Soldier Dogs series by Marcus Sutter

• Where the World Ends by Geraldine McCaughrean

• Refugee series by Alan Gratz (plus other titles by this author)

• Rescue and A Night Divided by Jennifer A Nielsen

• A Great Escape by Felice Arena

• The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne

Relationships

• The Chocolate Box Girls series by Cathy Cassidy

• The Small Things by Lisa Thompson (plus other titles by this author)

• Geek Girl series by Holly Smale

• The Fault in our Stars series by John Green

• Wish series by Suzanne Nelson

• Taking up Space by Alyson Gerber

Mystery/Thriller

• Stealth series by Jason Rohan

• The Adjusters by Andrew Taylor

• The Seven Signs series by Michael Adams

• Escape by Linwood Barclay

• The Cut Out by Jack Heath

• Itch series by Simon Mayo

Diversity

• Benbee and the Teacher Griefer by KA Holt

• Green by Alex Gino

• No Words by Maryam Master

• Armistice Runner by Tom Palmer

• When I Feel Red by Lily Bailey

• My Brother’s Name is Jessica by John Boyne

Some Great New Zealand Authors

• Des Hunt, David Hill, Mary-Ann Scott, Brian Falkner, Tania Roxborogh, Leonie Agnew, Kate De Goldi, Rachael King

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By year 9 at High School the expectation is that your child is comfortable reading and completing a comprehensive study of a young adult (YA) novel.  Regular reading is essential throughout Syndicate 4 in order to continue to develop comprehension skills and improve vocabulary.  A regular reading habit improves concentration, builds empathy, increases creativity, develops critical thinking and supports mental health.  Above all it’s a great form of relaxation and entertainment!  I am happy to help with book selections at any time in our library if your child is finding it difficult to find great titles!.