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Top High School Reads (Gr: 9th-12th) - Adventure, Mystery & Thriller

These titles offer high school students in grades 9 to 12 the opportunity to engage with powerful themes, explore diverse perspectives, and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Each novel opens doors to discussions about society, identity, and the human condition, making them essential reads for young minds ready to navigate the complexities of the world.

Allegheny County Libraries

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  • Genre: Mystery | All of the titles in this series are appropriate for this age level and up.
    BookNew York : Little, Brown and Company, 2020. — FICTION Barnes
  • Genre: Adventure | All of the titles in this series are appropriate for this age level and up. This book is the prequel to The Hunger Games series.
    BookNew York : Scholastic Press, 2020. — FICTION Collins
  • Genre: Adventure | All of the titles in this series are appropriate for this age level and up.
    BookNew York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, [2020] — FICTION Gong
  • Genre: Mystery | All of the titles in this series are appropriate for this age level and up.
    BookNew York : Ember, 2021. — FIC JAC YA
  • Genre: Thriller
    BookNew York : Delacourt Press, [2022] — FICTION Lockhart
  • Genre: Thriller | All of the titles in this series are appropriate for this age level and up.
    BookNew York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, [2021] — FICTION McGinnis
  • Genre: Thriller
    BookNew York : Delacorte Press, [2014] — FICTION Lockhart
  • Genre: Mystery
    BookNew York : Delacorte Press, [2017] — FICTION McManus