Can you recommend some best books in youth fiction?

Definitely. 'Feed' by M.T. Anderson is a really interesting youth science - fiction book. It's set in a future where people have chips in their heads that are constantly fed information. 'Scythe' by Neal Shusterman is also wonderful. It's about a world where death has been conquered, and people called scythes are in charge of controlling the population. And 'Legend' by Marie Lu, which is set in a future, divided America, with two young protagonists on opposite sides of the law.

For beginners, 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White is great. It's a simple and heartwarming story about a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider, Charlotte. The language is easy to understand and the story is very engaging. Another good one is 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry. It has beautiful illustrations and a profound yet accessible story about a little prince from another planet. 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' by Jeff Kinney is also popular among beginners. It's written in a diary - like format with funny drawings and relatable stories about a middle - school boy.

One great youth realistic fiction book is 'The Outsiders' by S. E. Hinton. It tells the story of two rival groups, the Greasers and the Socs, and explores themes like class differences and loyalty. Another is 'Speak' by Laurie Halse Anderson, which deals with a girl's struggle to find her voice after a traumatic event. Also, 'Holes' by Louis Sachar is a really good one. It combines a unique desert setting with a mystery about a boy at a juvenile detention center.

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is a great one. It has an exciting plot set in a dystopian world where teenagers have to fight for their lives. Another is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling. It takes readers into a magical world full of wizards, witches and exciting adventures. Also, 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' by Rick Riordan is really good. It combines modern life with Greek mythology in a very engaging way.

One great Alaska youth fiction book is 'Julie of the Wolves' by Jean Craighead George. It tells the story of a young Eskimo girl's survival in the Alaskan wilderness with the help of wolves.

One of the best is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It's set in a dystopian world where teens are forced to fight to the death in an arena. The story is full of action, adventure, and complex characters like Katniss Everdeen. Another great one is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling. It takes readers into a magical world of Hogwarts, with witches, wizards, and dark magic. It's not just about magic but also about friendship, courage, and growing up. Then there's 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' by Rick Riordan. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day settings, following Percy, a demigod, on his quests.

Yes. 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton is a classic youth fiction. It shows the conflict between two groups of teenagers, the Greasers and the Socs. Another great one is 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson. It tells a story of friendship between two kids and their imaginary world. There's also 'Holes' by Louis Sachar, which has an interesting plot about a boy at a juvenile detention camp.

The book 'Gracefully Grayson' is also worth mentioning. It follows Grayson, a transgender boy, as he tries to be true to himself in a world that doesn't always understand. It shows the power of self - acceptance and the journey towards being who you really are.

Sure. 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series by C.S. Lewis is a great choice. It's filled with Christian allegories and exciting adventures that are very appealing to the youth. The characters like Aslan represent Christ in many ways.

Another one is 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde. Although it's not a typical 'fountain of youth' story in the sense of a physical fountain, the character Dorian Gray remains young and beautiful while his portrait ages, which is a very interesting take on the idea of eternal youth and the cost associated with it. The book delves deep into the themes of vanity, morality, and the passage of time.