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haroldstark
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Looking for A Specific Type of Young Adult Books

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Hey guys,

I am haroldstark, and as of this moment, I am the newest addition to the forum. I am a journalist and writer, not to mention avid reader when it comes to great fiction. So, I have been reading a lot of dark and intense books like A Song of Ice and Fire, and I need something lighter to smoothen the tide.

I am currently looking for books in the young adult fiction genre. The book that I am looking for should feature a group of young protagonists (no older than 15), with themes of friendship and bravery held in strong contrast against the darker forces of society. The book should not be oversimplified or purely black and white, but it shouldn't be too heartbreaking or graphic either. I need a combination of twists, turns and unexpected subplots with interesting characters. Magic and certain elements of fantasy would be a great added plus. A certain amount of humor like with the Lemony Snicket books, is also desirable. I enjoy a healthy amount of darkness, especially dark magic, but I need the conclusion to be a happy one. To further explain, I'll list a couple books in this genre that I have already read:
The Harry Potter Series (Of course)
Chronicles of Narnia
Miss Peregrine's Home For The Peculiar Children
A Series of Unfortunate Events

Any suggestions are very much appreciated.
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Some suggestions:

The Young Wizards series by Diane Duane-the first book is So You Want to be a Wizard
The Mysterious Benedict Society series by Trenton Lee Stuart
The Dark Is Rising series by Susan Cooper
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The Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull might fit your specifications :tiphat:
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Here are some:
Mara Dyer
The Journal of Curious Letters
Bridge to Terabithia
Mortal Instruments
The Selection
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The Mastermind Series by Gordon Korman.
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The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed Knights by Alexandria Rogers
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