Top-Rated Children & Young Adult Books

The highest-rated children & young adult books on Open Library that we have summarized, each with at least 25 reader ratings.

10 books · Children & Young Adult

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  1. Cover of Diary of a Wimpy Kid PARTYPOOPER1

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid PARTYPOOPER

    Jeff Kinney

    4.4(42)~1 h 50 min book2025

    Join Greg Heffley in 'Party Pooper' as he hilariously navigates the ups and downs of planning his birthday party amidst family antics!

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  2. Cover of The hate you give2

    The hate you give

    Angie Thomas

    4.3(134)~9 h 20 min book2017

    Explore Angie Thomas's 'The Hate U Give,' a gripping tale of race, identity, and social justice that resonates with today's youth.

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  3. Cover of Holes3

    Holes

    Louis Sachar

    4.3(199)~4 h 30 min book1988

    Explore themes of fate and friendship in 'Holes' by Louis Sachar as Stanley uncovers his family's hidden treasure at Camp Green Lake.

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  4. Cover of The Hunger Games4

    The Hunger Games

    Suzanne Collins

    4.1(558)~6 h 10 min book2008

    Join Katniss Everdeen in a gripping tale of survival and rebellion in Panem's brutal Hunger Games. Action, romance, and social critique await!

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  5. Cover of Purple Hibiscus5

    Purple Hibiscus

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    4.1(34)~5 h book2003

    Discover Kambili's powerful journey in 'Purple Hibiscus' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a tale of oppression, love, and personal growth in Nigeria.

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  6. Cover of REFUGEE6

    REFUGEE

    Alan gratz

    4.1(36)2017

    Discover the gripping journeys of young refugees in 'Refugee' by Alan Gratz. Experience their struggle for safety and the power of family.

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  7. Cover of Heartless7

    Heartless

    Marissa Meyers

    4.0(35)~9 h book2000

    Discover the captivating tale of Cath, a young woman torn between love and ambition in Marissa Meyer's 'Heartless.' A must-read for Wonderland fans!

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  8. Cover of the maze runner8

    the maze runner

    james dashner

    4.0(160)~6 h 40 min book2009

    Dive into the thrilling world of 'The Maze Runner,' where Thomas must navigate a mysterious maze and uncover his lost identity.

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  9. Cover of Around the World in Eighty Days9

    Around the World in Eighty Days

    Jules Verne

    4.0(89)~4 h book1872

    Join Phileas Fogg on a thrilling adventure around the globe in Jules Verne's timeless classic, exploring travel, time, and adventure.

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  10. Cover of speak10

    speak

    laurie halse anderson

    3.9(96)~3 h 20 min book1999

    Discover Melinda's struggle with trauma and finding her voice in Laurie Halse Anderson's powerful novel, 'Speak'. A must-read for teens.

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