(i.e. teens would probably like these too)

Skellig by David Almond

Holes by Louis Sachar

Gossamer by Lois Lowry

Wringer by Jerry Spinelli

The City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau

Harry Potter (every last one!) by J.K. Rowling

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

Homesick by Jean Fritz

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan