5 best Back-to-School Young Adult Novels
Embark on a voyage of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the angst-ridden rollercoaster ride of adolescence with our collection of back-to-school young adult novels. Navigate high school corridors brimming with cheerleaders, misfits, queen bees, heartthrobs, and geeks. Witness poignant phases of blossoming friendships, teenage crushes, and academic pressures. Dealing with a whirlwind of emotions and transitioning from childhood to adulthood, these narratives beautifully capture the essence of teen life with engaging, unfiltered authenticity.
A World Made New
By Mary Ann Glendon
How it fits the "Back-to-School Young Adult Novels" vibe: Set over a school year, the novel captures the quintessential high school experience complete with first love, personal challenges, and navigating social cliques, making it a great back-to-school read.
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page Count: 370
Published Date: 2002-06-11
Looking for Alaska
By John Green
How it fits the "Back-to-School Young Adult Novels" vibe: Centered around a boarding school, the story offers personal growth, discovery, and friendships. A profound exploration of 'labyrinth of suffering' speaks directly to the teenage experience.
Publisher: Penguin
Page Count: 274
Published Date: 2019-09-24
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
By Stephen Chbosky
How it fits the "Back-to-School Young Adult Novels" vibe: Focusing heavily on the high school experience and the challenges that come with it, Chbosky's tale accurately captures the essence of balancing school life and personal issues.
4.5 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Page Count: 240
Published Date: 2012-08-14
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
By J.K. Rowling
How it fits the "Back-to-School Young Adult Novels" vibe: While it's a tale of wizarding wonders, at the heart it's about friendships, adolescence, and school-life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, offering an extraordinary back-to-school feel.
4.5 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Pottermore Publishing
Page Count: 311
Published Date: 2015-12-08
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
By Jenny Han
How it fits the "Back-to-School Young Adult Novels" vibe: Set in the high school context, it covers a wide range of teenage experiences - first love, family, and friendship, making it an appropriate book to read right before school season begins.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Page Count: 384
Published Date: 2018-07-10