20 books with boy protagonists that girls will love to read, too.
1. The Maze Runner
Thomas wakes up in the middle of a gigantic maze, with no memory of who he is, except for his name. No one has ever left the maze and survived.
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Five hundred years into the future, sixteen-year-old Eodain must save what remains of today's knowledge before the dreaded Wraith Lords submits humanity to infinite darkness and servitude.
3. The Giver
Jonas lives in a perfect community, where everything is organized, and nothing is questioned. But when Jonas is named Receiver of Memory, suddenly the community turns from idyllic to something far more sinister.
4. Harry Potter
Harry Potter lives in the small space under the stairs with his horrible uncle, aunt, and cousin, but all that changes when he is invited to study at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
5. One Giant Leap
Four kids win a trip to the International Space Station, but when space junk collides with the ISS, their epic trip turns into a nightmare.
6. I Am Number Four
John Smith looks like a normal teenager, but he's in fact an alien who is being hunted down by ruthless enemies. Three of his alien companions are already dead. He is next.
7. Epic Zero
Twelve-year-old Elliott Harkness wishes for nothing more than to be a superhero like the rest of his family, but instead he is a "Zero": utterly powerless.
8. The Fellowship of the Rings - The Lord of the Rings
Fordo Baggins embarks on an epic journey to throw the Ring of Power into the fires of Mount Doom. But, one by one, his companions succumb to the power of the Ring.
9. The Dark is Rising
Eleven-year-old Will Stanton discovers that he is an "Old One", an immortal who must fight against the Dark Ones from taking over the world.
10. Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall
When twelve-year-old Ben Archer witnesses the fall of UFOs, he must go on the run from government agents with the sole alien survivor of the crash.
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When Kepler Masterman takes a forbidden trip on the Moon's surface, he uncovers a plot that could cost him his life.
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Percy Jackson discovers that he is a demigod and son of the ocean god Poseidon. He is tasked with finding Zeus's stolen lightning bolt from ruthless enemies.
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Fourteen-year-old Michael Vey has electric powers, which captures the attention of a dangerous and powerful group.
14. Raven's Gate
Matt's destiny is tied to an evil place, and all who try to help him disappear or die.
15. Dead to Me
Ever since Logan found out that his uncle was involved in the accident that killed Logan's dad, he's been full of resentment. He must learn to face up to his anger and his need to forgive and be forgiven.
16. Ready Player One
In 2045, Wade Watts is a pro at playing the virtual game OASIS. When its creator dies, Wade has a good shot at cracking puzzles that will allow him to inherit the game. But in the real world, his ambition attracts some dangerous people.
17. Dune
Paul Atreides moves to Arrakis, a desert planet filled with coveted spice. But a sinister plot is about to close in on his family.
18. Alex Rider: Stormbreaker
When Alex Rider's uncle dies, he discovers that he was a spy for a British secret intelligence agency. And now the agency wants Alex to work for them to find his uncle's killers.
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When Jake and his friends discover an alien craft, they are entrusted with the power to change into animals. With the use of this power, they must stop an alien invasion that is taking over the world.
20. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Skandar Smith must save the island where unicorns roam free.