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Exciting Books for Teenage Boys

May 13, 2018

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Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Gone by Michael Grant
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Exciting Books for Teenage Boys

Action-packed, you’ll enjoy reading these exciting books for teenage boys!

In this handful of books, there’s never a dull moment. Jampacked with mystery, adventure, and humor; these recommendations are perfect for teenage boys who love to read. They’ll be able to read about superheroes, wizards, and dystopian worlds, much unlike our own.

They will also be introduced to some classic titles, that are often required reading in English classes at school.

Even if your teenage son doesn’t particularly like reading, these must-read books will likely change his mind. He can also read these recommendations on a Kindle, a good alternative for people who don’t like reading physical books!

Books for Teenage Boys

This book list features a mix of classic books, newer releases, and the beginning of a great book series. Each of the authors are fantastic writers and have created easy-to-follow storylines. Also, the characters in these stories are relatable and showcase the real-life issues teenage boys can face.

I’d recommend downloading the printable at the bottom of this book list, and writing down the books that catch your eye! Then, you can take this reading list to the local library, and pick out the books you’d enjoy reading first.

Exciting Books for Teenage Boys
Ready Player One

Ready Player One

Author: Ernest Cline
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys
Genre: Teen & Young Adult

In 2045, Wade Watts is determined to solve the puzzles the creator of Oasis left behind, so he can gain control of a digital fortune and empire.

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Gone

Gone

Author: Michael Grant
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys
Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Adults have disappeared from the earth without warning, and the remaining teenagers must figure out how to survive the threats lurking in the shadows.

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Batman: Nightwalker

Batman: Nightwalker

Author: Marie Lu
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys
Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Bruce Wayne makes a decision that lands him at Arkham Asylum, where he meets a mysterious girl who he's determined to know.

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Artemis Fowl

Artemis Fowl

Author: Eoin Colfer
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys
Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Artemis Fowl, a kid millionaire and extraordinary criminal, gets more than he bargains for after kidnapping a ferocious fairy.

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Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451

Author: Ray Bradbury
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys
Genre: Classics

Guy Montag's in charge of finding and burning books. But after meeting his neighbor who shows him the magic of storytelling, Guy starts to question everything.

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The House of the Scorpion

The House of the Scorpion

Author: Nancy Farmer
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys
Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Matteo Alacrán is not fully human and his strange existence causes Matteo to become the target of ruthless criminals.

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The Outsiders

The Outsiders

Author: S.E. Hinton
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys
Genres: Classics, Teen & Young Adult

One night, Ponyboy and his friends experience a violent tragedy. In the aftermath, they decide someone needs to pay.

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Merlin: The Lost Years

Merlin: The Lost Years

Author: T.A. Barron
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys
Genres: Fantasy, Teen & Young Adult

A young boy with no memory faces a perilous journey to become the greatest wizard of all time, Merlin.

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Stormbreaker

Stormbreaker

Author: Anthony Horowitz
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys
Genres: Children's Books, Teen & Young Adult

Alex Rider knows his uncle's death wasn't an accident, so the teen boy goes to find the mysterious killers.

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Hatchet

Hatchet

Author: Gary Paulsen
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys
Genres: Children's Books, Teen & Young Adult

Brian Wilson is the sole survivor of a plane crash and has to survive the Canadian wilderness alone.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Author: J.K. Rowling
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys, Book 1
Genre: Teen & Young Adult

When Harry Potter discovers he's a wizard, he's off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where a magical adventure awaits.

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The Maze Runner

The Maze Runner

Author: James Dashner
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys, Book 1
Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Thomas and his friends must figure out how to escape the dangerous maze they're trapped in, and the appearance of the only girl complicates everything.

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The Giver

The Giver

Author: Lois Lowry
Series: Exciting Books for Teenage Boys, Book 1
Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Jonas' life is changed when he's promoted to be a Reciever, however, the 12-year-old boy starts to notice how suspicious his seemingly perfect community has become.

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