Hatchet by Gary PaulsenJulie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead GeorgeMy Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead GeorgeTouching Spirit Bear by Ben MikaelsenRed Midnight by Ben Mikaelsen
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130 books — 21 voters

The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. DanforthAsk the Passengers by A.S. King
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1,242 books — 2,149 voters

The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. DanforthAsk the Passengers by A.S. King
Best LGBTQIA literature
1,773 books — 2,171 voters

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3,768 books — 26,023 voters
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Best Young Adult Books
13,126 books — 80,199 voters

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31,755 books — 120,802 voters