A list of over 50 favourite young adult dystopian fiction, as suggested by readers of Bart's Bookshelf.
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I read this book several times as a teen. ... This week's topic is the perfect excuse to gush about one of the best young adult books ever, let alone one of the best dystopian novels: Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve. Delete the scoop?
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Young Adult Novels That Aren't The Same Old Dystopiasio9Angry Robot Books just announced its young adult imprint, Strange Chemistry, last November — but they're already off to a thrilling start. Delete the scoop?
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Plain DealerJohn Corey Whaley's tense 'Where Things Come Back' is a winnerPlain DealerWhaley doesn't march to the vampire, zombie and dystopian drumbeat dominating young adult literature. Delete the scoop?
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Book: Cinder (Lunar Chronicles #1) by Marisssa Meyer, Macmillan Audio, January 3, 2012. Audiobook Info: Young Adult Science Fiction Dystopia, Own audiobook, Audio length: 10 hours 6 minutes, read by Rebecca Soler. Delete the scoop?
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PR Web (press release)Save the Pearls Part One REVEALING EDEN Receives Critical Acclaim and is ...PR Web (press release)Sand Dollar Press, an independent publisher of fiction for young adults and women, announced that Save the Pearls Part One... Delete the scoop?
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February: YA Dystopia and Post-Apocalyptic Titles. Young adult dystopian and post-apocalyptic books that will be released this month: ... Filed under bookish posts Tagged with dystopia, post-apocalyptic, science fiction ... Delete the scoop?
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Review: In the current sea of dystopian novels that is young adult literature, there are those that stand out from the crowd as fresh, original and intriguing. Under the Never Sky, the first installment in a new trilogy for teens, ... Delete the scoop?
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#5 Dystopian Fiction. Posted on 12/02/2012 by Douglas. “The early summer sky was the color of cat vomit.” This quote is the first sentence of one of the first young adult novels I ever read, Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. Delete the scoop?
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Hey, it's YA fiction, where would it be without plucky teens? ... Delete the scoop?
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I'll pretty much read anything but I like Young Adult books the most, especially ones that contain anything supernatural, paranormal or historical. I've been ..... Recommended to: Readers partial to dystopian fiction will love Under the Never Sky! Delete the scoop?
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The concept of Nesting was interesting, but not enough to keep my attention, let alone that of a teen or tween reader. In terms of dystopian novels that feature conformity as a main topic, there are many better options available. Delete the scoop?
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Readership: Young adult. Genres: Dystopia, science fiction. Rating: ★★★★. Pandemonium is the second book in the Delirium trilogy, so I advise you not to keep reading this review if you've not read the first book. Delete the scoop?
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'Crank,' 'Dark Parties' authors say teens are capable of understanding mature ...Indianapolis StarThough often shelved near children's books, these best-sellers and others like them leave some readers wondering if authors make any distinction when... Delete the scoop?
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Parents encouraged to set example of reading for funSan Antonio ExpressThe American Library Association just announced the winners of the country's most prestigious awards in children's and young-adult literature. Delete the scoop?
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While dystopian fiction has dominated the young adult world for several years, some critics agree that YA alternate histories are the new big thing. A panel of YA AH authors - Scott Westerfeld, Holly Black, and Cassandra Clare ... Delete the scoop?
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There are plenty of dystopian young adult novels out there, but it's taken me a long time to find one that captured my interest. And here it is: “Legend” by Marie Lu, a fast-paced blend of action and science fiction, with characters ... Delete the scoop?
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Publishers Weekly (blog)Funny, Sad, and Really GoodPublishers Weekly (blog)All to often the humor is missing from young adult novels as we spend more and more time in dystopias. The first book I read was Pete Hautman's What Boys Really Want. Delete the scoop?
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I was disappointed as a young adult in the late 80s and early 90s to find that most teen books at the time seemed to use topical issues as their plot points, e.g. high school/dating/divorced parents, etc. Delete the scoop?
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The Atlantic Wire'A Wrinkle in Time' Turns 50: Meg Murry Made Katniss Everdeen PossibleThe Atlantic WireIn 50 years, a lot has changed in young adult writing -- parts of Wrinkle seem positively quaint, and there is a religious theme that runs throughout... Delete the scoop?
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Review of Pure and Interview With Julianna BaggottHuffington PostThe big trend in fiction, particularly, the young adult market is in dystopian and post-apocalyptic stories. Delete the scoop?
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Top 10 Young Adult Fantasy Books You Should ReadHuffington Post (blog)With The Hunger Games movie coming out in March, the frenzy for young adult (YA) fiction has reached an all-time high. Delete the scoop?
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The world of young adult fiction is populated with witches, wizards, vampires, clones and dystopian universes. This increasingly popular genre thrills its teenage readers and makes them think as well while they enjoy the excitement and ... Delete the scoop?
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Why has the young adult market embraced The Hunger Games series? Laura Miller decides to ... Delete the scoop?
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