Books like Hawking's hallway by Neal Shusterman

A tactical genius child, Ender Wiggin, is trained through deadly games to defend Earth against an alien menace in this acclaimed science‑fiction classic.

In a futuristic society, a twelve‑year‑old boy named Jonas is chosen to receive the memories of a secret reservoir held by The Giver, a mentor in a seemingly utopian world.

In 2044, teenager Wade Watts lives for the virtual utopia OASIS, where he hunts legendary puzzles from old pop culture for a hidden prize that could change the world.

A boy with broken memory wakes in a stone‑walled maze, where he meets other children who call it the Glade. When the first girl arrives, secrets about survival, cooperation, and the maze’s mystery begin to surface.

In a future where humanity has eliminated hunger, disease, war, and death, only a chosen few—Scythes—can end life to keep the population balanced. Two reluctant teens, Citra and Rowan, are thrust into the deadly apprenticeship of a Scythe, learning the brutal art of taking life while facing severe consequences.

A thriller following 14‑year‑old Billy Zeets as he navigates a deadly plot involving a killer.

Romilly harnesses her unique animal‑bonding gift to rally allies and topple a tyrant, restoring the rightful rule of Darkover.

A young girl uncovers a mysterious connection to Shakespeare's grave.

When 12‑year‑old Emily moves to San Francisco, she discovers her favorite publisher, Garrison Griswold, has been attacked and vanished. With friend James, she hunts a mysterious book that may hold the key to Griswold’s legendary treasure‑hunt game.

When an animal‑rights attack at a research lab spirals out of control, a secret is revealed and young Shay must rescue her brother Odin before the powerful Singular Corp silences them both.

A daring dachshund, a boy inventor, and a genius family of automatons team up with Nikola Tesla to battle sky pirates, travel across Europe in a giant mechanical spider, and thwart the evil Mesmers.

Mickey Bolitar, a young detective, investigates the Abeona Shelter and seeks answers about his father's death.

Tucker Pierce and his friends face a fearsome, better‑equipped enemy called SYLO, risking everything to protect one another as the dramatic showdown reaches its climax.

SkyClan faces a darkness like never before, and their only hope lies in seeking out the other four warrior Clans. The fate of SkyClan's gorge territory hangs in the balance as they embark on a perilous journey.

Twelve-year-old Fisher Bas and his clone work together to save the world after aliens disguised as twelve-year-old girls invade their town. Book #4 "Twelve-year-old Fisher Bas and his clone work together to save the world after aliens disguised as twelve-year-old girls invade their town"--

A cyber‑swashbuckling adventure where FBI agent Chevie Savano leaps back in time to evade her killers, and with her partner Riley she hunts Colonel Box before he can fire rockets at Europe’s capitals.

Samantha St James is off to Egypt to find smugglers! Her new partner, Nick, is a little distracting with his dark glittering eyes. Danger greets her in ever dark passage but she has to find the culprit.

The sinister Patron of the Rancho filled Courtney's heart with passion and fear. Courtney Keating is young, beautiful and alone in the world. All she has is a letter from her father promising her a share in the rich strike he called "The Queen of Tears." The secret of that legacy is concealed in the somber mansion known as Hawkshadow, the home of the infamous Barrons: Persia Barron Keating Courtney's - Courtney's stepmother, a stunning woman who makes no secret of her scandalous past. She has no intention of sharing anything with Courtney--not her home, nor her wealth, nor her stepsons. Nace Barron - A man of violent contrasts who is known as "The Sinister Falcon." He gives Courtney two choices: marriage or ravishment. Gill Barron - The charming, genial younger brother. He has his own ideas about the Barron line of succession-and his plans include Courtney. Caught in a dangerous drama of greed, jealousy, and revenge, Courtney is afraid to trust anyone-until she gives in to the impulses of her own heart.

Teen Sherlock embarks on a high‑stakes adventure to locate his missing friends and fight for survival.