Best Australian YA Books

1.
The Book Thief
The Book Thief 4.39 avg rating — 2,802,157 ratings
2.
Tomorrow, When the War Began (Tomorrow, #1)
Tomorrow, When the War Began (Tomorrow, #1) 4.04 avg rating — 59,513 ratings
3.
On the Jellicoe Road
On the Jellicoe Road 4.12 avg rating — 51,497 ratings
4.
Saving Francesca
Saving Francesca 3.99 avg rating — 33,280 ratings
5.
Looking for Alibrandi
Looking for Alibrandi 3.90 avg rating — 25,235 ratings
6.
Finnikin of the Rock (Lumatere Chronicles, #1)
Finnikin of the Rock (Lumatere Chronicles, #1) 3.90 avg rating — 44,335 ratings
7.
I Am the Messenger
I Am the Messenger 4.03 avg rating — 167,655 ratings
8.
Stolen (Stolen, #1)
Stolen (Stolen, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 86,145 ratings
9.
Obernewtyn (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #1)
Obernewtyn (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #1) 3.96 avg rating — 12,405 ratings
10.
Graffiti Moon
Graffiti Moon 3.88 avg rating — 20,104 ratings
11.
The Piper's Son
The Piper's Son 4.06 avg rating — 11,683 ratings
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Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1)
Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1)
by: Garth Nix
4.17 avg rating — 215,928 ratings
13.
Akarnae (The Medoran Chronicles, #1)
Akarnae (The Medoran Chronicles, #1) 4.20 avg rating — 13,430 ratings
14.
The Year of Secret Assignments (Ashbury/Brookfield, #2)
The Year of Secret Assignments (Ashbury/Brookfield, #2) 3.92 avg rating — 18,704 ratings
15.
Feeling Sorry for Celia (Ashbury/Brookfield, #1)
Feeling Sorry for Celia (Ashbury/Brookfield, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 10,735 ratings
16.
The Dead of Night (Tomorrow, #2)
The Dead of Night (Tomorrow, #2) 4.12 avg rating — 24,887 ratings
17.
Lirael (Abhorsen, #2)
Lirael (Abhorsen, #2)
by: Garth Nix
4.29 avg rating — 122,791 ratings
18.
Froi of the Exiles (Lumatere Chronicles, #2)
Froi of the Exiles (Lumatere Chronicles, #2) 4.29 avg rating — 17,138 ratings
19.
Abhorsen (Abhorsen, #3)
Abhorsen (Abhorsen, #3)
by: Garth Nix
4.25 avg rating — 127,341 ratings
20.
A Killing Frost (Tomorrow, #3)
A Killing Frost (Tomorrow, #3) 4.19 avg rating — 21,506 ratings
21.
The Murder of Bindy Mackenzie (Ashbury/Brookfield, #3)
The Murder of Bindy Mackenzie (Ashbury/Brookfield, #3) 3.89 avg rating — 5,785 ratings
22.
Raw Blue
Raw Blue 3.71 avg rating — 3,786 ratings
23.
Liar
Liar 3.28 avg rating — 8,868 ratings
24.
Wildwood Dancing (Wildwood, #1)
Wildwood Dancing (Wildwood, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 31,972 ratings
25.
A Little Wanting Song
A Little Wanting Song 3.76 avg rating — 3,449 ratings
26.
Quintana of Charyn (Lumatere Chronicles, #3)
Quintana of Charyn (Lumatere Chronicles, #3) 4.32 avg rating — 14,637 ratings
27.
If I Wake
If I Wake 3.92 avg rating — 747 ratings
28.
Good Oil
Good Oil 3.49 avg rating — 8,383 ratings
29.
Life in Outer Space
Life in Outer Space 3.95 avg rating — 6,126 ratings
30.
Jasper Jones
Jasper Jones 4.09 avg rating — 42,324 ratings
31.
Fairytales for Wilde Girls
Fairytales for Wilde Girls 4.19 avg rating — 1,172 ratings
32.
Does My Head Look Big In This?
Does My Head Look Big In This? 3.65 avg rating — 12,168 ratings
33.
The Farseekers (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #2)
The Farseekers (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #2) 4.14 avg rating — 7,853 ratings
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Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (Eon, #1)
Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (Eon, #1) 3.96 avg rating — 62,530 ratings
35.
Darkness, Be My Friend (Tomorrow, #4)
Darkness, Be My Friend (Tomorrow, #4) 4.10 avg rating — 19,851 ratings
36.
Shift
Shift
by: Em Bailey
3.65 avg rating — 4,772 ratings
37.
Hating Alison Ashley
Hating Alison Ashley 3.57 avg rating — 3,931 ratings
38.
Ashling (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #3)
Ashling (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #3) 4.18 avg rating — 6,737 ratings
39.
The Ruins of Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice, #1)
The Ruins of Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice, #1) 4.26 avg rating — 171,542 ratings
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The Ghosts of Ashbury High (Ashbury/Brookfield, #4)
The Ghosts of Ashbury High (Ashbury/Brookfield, #4) 3.85 avg rating — 3,031 ratings
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The Stone Key (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #5)
The Stone Key (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #5) 4.19 avg rating — 4,543 ratings
42.
The Keeping Place (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #4)
The Keeping Place (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #4) 4.10 avg rating — 5,745 ratings
43.
All I Ever Wanted
All I Ever Wanted 3.85 avg rating — 1,552 ratings
44.
Curse (The Wexkia Trilogy, #1)
Curse (The Wexkia Trilogy, #1) 4.05 avg rating — 153 ratings
45.
Days Like This
Days Like This 3.73 avg rating — 290 ratings
46.
The Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest, #1)
The Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest, #1) 3.94 avg rating — 17,348 ratings
47.
Joel and Cat Set the Story Straight
Joel and Cat Set the Story Straight 3.78 avg rating — 1,289 ratings
48.
Burn Bright (Night Creatures, #1)
Burn Bright (Night Creatures, #1) 3.68 avg rating — 2,052 ratings
49.
Evil Genius (Genius, #1)
Evil Genius (Genius, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 8,622 ratings
50.
Cybele's Secret (Wildwood, #2)
Cybele's Secret (Wildwood, #2) 4.09 avg rating — 13,386 ratings
51.
Blaze of Glory (The Laws of Magic, #1)
Blaze of Glory (The Laws of Magic, #1) 3.79 avg rating — 1,191 ratings
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Eona: The Last Dragoneye (Eon, #2)
Eona: The Last Dragoneye (Eon, #2) 4.10 avg rating — 40,300 ratings
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Friday Brown
Friday Brown 3.87 avg rating — 1,715 ratings
54.
Every Breath (Every, #1)
Every Breath (Every, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 3,494 ratings
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Beautiful Malice
Beautiful Malice 3.74 avg rating — 8,107 ratings
56.
Romulus, My Father
Romulus, My Father 3.75 avg rating — 2,611 ratings
57.
Shadows (The Rephaim, #1)
Shadows (The Rephaim, #1) 3.95 avg rating — 8,292 ratings
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She Who Rose From Ashes
She Who Rose From Ashes 4.49 avg rating — 49 ratings
59.
The Keeper (Suri Series, #1)
The Keeper (Suri Series, #1) 3.47 avg rating — 32 ratings
60.
Uglies (Uglies, #1)
Uglies (Uglies, #1) 3.84 avg rating — 701,275 ratings
61.
Tender Morsels
Tender Morsels 3.59 avg rating — 5,953 ratings
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Arrival (The Phoenix Files, #1)
Arrival (The Phoenix Files, #1) 4.04 avg rating — 2,250 ratings
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Six Impossible Things
Six Impossible Things 3.73 avg rating — 4,062 ratings
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This Is Shyness (This Is Shyness, #1)
This Is Shyness (This Is Shyness, #1) 3.59 avg rating — 1,352 ratings
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Haze (The Rephaim, #2)
Haze (The Rephaim, #2) 4.17 avg rating — 5,305 ratings
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A Straight Line to My Heart
A Straight Line to My Heart 3.67 avg rating — 2,119 ratings
66.
Holier Than Thou
Holier Than Thou 3.72 avg rating — 1,021 ratings
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The Blood Within The Stone
The Blood Within The Stone 4.29 avg rating — 52 ratings
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Maya of the New World (Maya Rising, #2)
Maya of the New World (Maya Rising, #2) 4.44 avg rating — 36 ratings
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Maya of the In-between (Maya Rising, #1)
Maya of the In-between (Maya Rising, #1) 4.36 avg rating — 182 ratings
71.
Deadly, Unna?
Deadly, Unna? 3.25 avg rating — 2,176 ratings
72.
Worldshaker (Worldshaker, #1)
Worldshaker (Worldshaker, #1) 3.62 avg rating — 2,677 ratings
73.
Storm Boy
Storm Boy 4.03 avg rating — 3,304 ratings
74.
Heart of Gold (The Laws of Magic, #2)
Heart of Gold (The Laws of Magic, #2) 4.13 avg rating — 609 ratings
75.
Rowan of Rin (Rowan of Rin, #1)
Rowan of Rin (Rowan of Rin, #1) 3.94 avg rating — 6,970 ratings
76.
The Singer of All Songs (The Chanters of Tremaris #1)
The Singer of All Songs (The Chanters of Tremaris #1) 3.91 avg rating — 10,359 ratings
77.
Darkfall (The Legendsong, #1)
Darkfall (The Legendsong, #1) 4.21 avg rating — 2,208 ratings
78.
Walking Naked
Walking Naked 3.58 avg rating — 857 ratings
79.
Fury
Fury 3.62 avg rating — 1,190 ratings
80.
Time of Trial (The Laws of Magic, #4)
Time of Trial (The Laws of Magic, #4) 4.17 avg rating — 424 ratings
81.
Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1)
Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 159,068 ratings
82.
The Battle for Skandia (Ranger's Apprentice, #4)
The Battle for Skandia (Ranger's Apprentice, #4) 4.36 avg rating — 105,089 ratings
82.
The Burning Bridge (Ranger's Apprentice, #2)
The Burning Bridge (Ranger's Apprentice, #2) 4.31 avg rating — 133,894 ratings
84.
One Whole and Perfect Day
One Whole and Perfect Day 3.49 avg rating — 1,096 ratings
84.
The Year the Star Fell
The Year the Star Fell 4.07 avg rating — 15 ratings
86.
Whisper
Whisper 4.03 avg rating — 1,468 ratings
87.
The Siege of Macindaw (Ranger's Apprentice, #6)
The Siege of Macindaw (Ranger's Apprentice, #6) 4.34 avg rating — 74,785 ratings
88.
My Life and Other Catastrophes (Girlfriend Fiction, #1)
My Life and Other Catastrophes (Girlfriend Fiction, #1) 3.49 avg rating — 301 ratings
89.
My Place
My Place 3.99 avg rating — 6,669 ratings
89.
Laurinda
Laurinda 3.79 avg rating — 4,623 ratings
91.
Dancing in the Dark
Dancing in the Dark 4.04 avg rating — 558 ratings
92.
Touching Darkness (Midnighters, #2)
Touching Darkness (Midnighters, #2) 3.90 avg rating — 19,952 ratings
93.
Pink
Pink 3.68 avg rating — 4,082 ratings
94.
Genesis
Genesis 3.90 avg rating — 13,507 ratings
95.
The Sorcerer in the North (Ranger's Apprentice, #5)
The Sorcerer in the North (Ranger's Apprentice, #5) 4.28 avg rating — 81,574 ratings
96.
Darksong (The Legendsong, #2)
Darksong (The Legendsong, #2) 4.32 avg rating — 1,480 ratings
97.
Girl Defective
Girl Defective 3.73 avg rating — 1,322 ratings
98.
Tiger Daughter
Tiger Daughter 4.07 avg rating — 1,687 ratings
99.
Outback Wonder
Outback Wonder 4.28 avg rating — 29 ratings
100.
Dance Demons
Dance Demons 4.41 avg rating — 34 ratings
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