The Dangerous Book for Boys
A genre-busting “guidebook” that was a bestseller in the U.K., the U.S., and Canada. More
Mere Christianity
Considered one of the most popular introductions to Christianity ever written. More
The Fellowship of the Ring
First volume in The Lord of the Rings series, which has sold more than 100 million copies. More
Katherine Paterson
I read because I want more than one life, and books give me a limitless number of lives—lives that are different from the one I was born into. More
Michael Morpurgo
I like above all to share the excitement of my dreams and discoveries, my doubts and fears, my joys and my sorrows, to take my readers on new journeys with me. More
Wicked
Bestseller that is the basis for the hit Tony Award–winning Broadway musical. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Garth Nix
Reading is to live More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
A Game of Thrones
First volume in the internationally bestselling series that has sold upward of 70 million copies. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia #1)
First book written in the world-celebrated Narnia series; captivating readers for more than sixty years. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
American Gods
An instant classic and winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Gordon Korman
I read to be astounded by other writers’ ideas. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Founded on Religion
Though a shared love of the written word inspired those who laid the foundation of HarperCollins, spreading Christian principles was a calling for them. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More