The children's & ya books Reddit recommends

Picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels and manga. · 8 ranked from 242 mentions

Ranking: consensus = (n·s + k·μ) / (n + k); n = trust-weighted mentions, s = trust+time-weighted sentiment, μ = category mean, k = max(30, median n)

1. 1The Giver21 mentionsconsensus 88
2. 2Dealing with Dragons11 mentionsconsensus 87
3. 3Holes10 mentionsconsensus 86
4. 4Clown in a CornfieldClown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare is a highly-regarded horror novel that blends classic slasher tropes with modern sensibilities.23 mentionsconsensus 85
5. 5Goosebumps12 mentionsconsensus 85
6. 6Coraline12 mentionsconsensus 83
7. 7Harry PotterWidely regarded as a foundational "gateway" fantasy series, praised for its immersive world-building and its ability to draw readers into a…121 mentionsconsensus 82
8. 8Percy Jackson & The Olympians32 mentionsconsensus 79