Looking for some great YA books for guys? Here's a list of some titles that are sure to be adventure-filled, scary, or just downright gross.
Surface Tension: A Novel in Four Summers - Runyon, Brent
The cottage on the lake is always the same, but Luke is changing. At 13, he's excited. At 14, he's cool. At 15, he's angry. At 16, he's in love. Through 4 summers worth of vacations, Luke is doing his best to navigate life. he makes discoveries, makes mistakes, freaks out and comes to see things in a new light.
Twisted - Anderson, Laurie Halse
High school senior Tyler Miller used to be the guy who faded into the background. Then he got busted for graffiti on the school and spent the summer working off his punishment. Now, his new physique captures the eye of the most popular girl in school who just happens to be his crush, his dad's boss' daughter and the sister of his mortal enemy. A string of events causes Tyler to question his place in school, his family and the world.
The Body of Christopher Creed - Plum-Ucci, Carol
Chris Creed grew up the class freak - the bullies punching bag. After he vanished, the weirdness that had once surrounded him began spreading and tore the town apart. 16 year-old Torey Adam's search for answers opens his eyes to the lies, the pain and the need to blame someone when tragedy strikes and his once safe world comes crashing down around him.
Trapped - Northrup, Michael
No one ever thought that the snow storm would last a week. When Scotty and a few other classmates are stranded alone at school they must deal with freezing cold temperatures, starvation, the destruction of their school, and death.
The Limit - Landon, Kristen
In a world where parental spending is closely controlled, 13 year0old Matt's parents go over their limit. Before he knows it, Matt is taken away to work off their debt where he soon discovers how the government is manipulating kids to keep them there forever.
Crackback - Coy, John
When high school football player Miles learns that his teammates are taking steroids, he is faced with a tough decision: is he willing to do what it takes to win? Family pressure from his overbearing father adds to Miles' desire to be the football star his family and team need him to be.
The Maze Runner - Dashner, James
Thomas wakes up in an underground elevator unable to remember anything about himself. Surrounded by a group of boys who have been forced to live by their wits to survive, Thomas enters a dangerous world where the only escape is through the dangerous, and ever-changing maze.
Ostrich Boys - Gray, Keith
When Ross dies, his 3 best friends decide to steal his ashes and travel from England to Scotland for a proper burial. Along the way they discover secrets about their friendship that may answer questions that surround Ross' death.
Pop - Korman, Gordon
After moving to a new town, Marcus forms an unlikely friendship with Charlie, a retired NFL player. Charlie helps Marcus develop the physicality he needs to be a good football player. However, Marcus can't ignore that there is something wrong with Charlie. This great sports read has a lot of surprises to it!
The Compound - Bodeen, S.A.
Eli doesn't even have a chance to think about what's happening when his father ushers him into their underground compound after a nuclear attack. Throughout the years, Eli's father's behavior becomes stranger and more dangerous while Eli's suspicions as to what really awaits them above-ground begin to grow.
