{"id":306,"date":"2022-10-01T20:19:55","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T20:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litblog.wpengine.com\/?p=306"},"modified":"2023-10-13T02:50:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:50:32","slug":"the-best-books-for-ninth-graders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/literati.com\/best-kids-books\/by-grade\/books-for-9th-grade\/the-best-books-for-ninth-graders\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Books for Ninth Graders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By the time your reader hits ninth grade, their literary journey is really in their own hands\u2014the best way to support a healthy reading habit is to help make sure really good books<\/em> are within reach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding books with the right mix of intrigue, character development, and fast-paced action to keep your ninth grader engaged can be quite the challenge. Luckily, the experts at Literati have done the research for you. Here are Literati\u2019s top picks for ninth grade readers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Inheritance Games<\/h3>\n \n

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes<\/p>\n \n

\n Have you ever wondered what it would be like to suddenly inherit a giant fortune? For Avery Grambs, it\u2019s not exactly a smooth transition into billionaire-status. Instead, she must face a series of riddling challenges to receive an even more mysterious sum of money. This unputdownable mystery is packed with riddles, deadly stakes, and a mansion\u2019s worth of secret passageways. Readers will enjoy solving the puzzle along with Avery, while tons of twists, turns, and interpersonal drama provide a solid introduction to more complicated narratives.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Blood Metal Bone<\/h3>\n \n

By Lindsay Cummings<\/p>\n \n

\n After being wrongly accused of her brother\u2019s murder, Sonara gets a second chance at uncovering the truth. This YA thrillride blends sci-fi and fantasy while keeping readers on the edge of their seats\u2014a perfect read for ninth graders with a budding interest in either genre. With adrenaline-pumping pages and a fearless female lead at its center, Blood Metal Bone<\/i> is an immersive story that remains a favorite among teens.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Dry<\/h3>\n \n

By Jarod Shusterman and Neal Shusterman<\/p>\n \n

\n In this captivating survival story, one teen must make crucial decisions for her family in order to survive a devastating drought. Readers won\u2019t be able to take their eyes off of this vivid, near-future dystopia as they\u2019re challenged to understand the reasoning and motivation behind certain characters\u2019 reactions. Full of tension and pulse-pounding suspense, Dry<\/i> is a distressing reminder of our current climate reality and a gripping \u201cwhat if\u201d exercise for your eighth grader.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n \"Book\n <\/div>\n
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I Have a Bad Feeling About This<\/h3>\n \n

By Jeff Strand<\/p>\n \n

\n A mix of horror and humor set in survival camp? Sign us up! This hilarious, genre-blending story is sure to get\u2014and hold\u2014your ninth grader\u2019s attention with its quick, action-packed chapters and laugh-out-loud storytelling approach. The bizarre survival story at the center of this book dials up the entertainment factor, while presenting readers with a funny, relatable main character. Even the most reluctant of readers will find something to love in I Have a Bad Feeling About This<\/i>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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I Killed Zoe Spanos<\/h3>\n \n

By Kit Frick<\/p>\n \n

\n If your teen is yet to be impressed by the thriller genre\u2014or YA fiction in general\u2014you\u2019re going to want to hand them this rollercoaster of a mystery. In I Killed Zoe Spanos<\/i>, two teens\u2019 lives become linked: one has confessed to a murder, while the other believes there are secrets to uncover. As three different perspectives unravel, readers can put together their own theories. Their inability to see these twists coming might just get them hooked on YA mysteries.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Empower a Lifelong Learner with Literati <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Helping your child fall in love\u2014and stay in love\u2014with books is all about making sure stories are readily available, true to their interests, and appropriate to their reading level. Literati book clubs <\/a>are designed to match readers with the best books for them. Curated book boxes are personalized on an individual basis, and are tailored to your reader\u2019s interests and level as they grow. 

Your highschooler might have a sense of what\u2019s popular, but what about that just-right book? The one that makes them discover, rediscover, or solidify a real passion for cozying up with a thrilling read? Literati is here to help them find it. Start with Literati\u2019s personalization quiz <\/a>and watch your reader take into the wide world of literary possibilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By the time your reader hits ninth grade, their literary journey is really in their own hands\u2014the best way to support a healthy reading habit is to help make sure really good books are within reach.  Finding books with the right mix of intrigue, character development, and fast-paced action to keep your ninth grader engaged … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":363,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,16],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Best Books for Ninth Graders<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the best books for 9th graders, which encourage deep thinking about elements like plot and theme, as well as their own viewpoint.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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