Book suggestions?

[moredetails.livejournal.com]

Here's what my sister said my nephew (he's approaching 15) likes to read:

...not-scary or too weird science fiction adventure books (currently reading Son of Angels series)

Well, I think the unscary/unweird part is more my sister's wishes than his. :P But anyway, can anyone offer some suggestions on other books he might like?

Comments

[dantheman23.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh, you HAVE to get him The Martian by Andy Weir. I reviewed it here:

http://dantheman23.livejournal.com/58966.html

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card is one of the best books ever written, that would be another excellent choice.

[moredetails.livejournal.com]

Yeah? So those are good for teens?

Thanks!

[dantheman23.livejournal.com]

Good for teens? *shrug* I'm not sure what that means really. They're both very clean if that's what you mean. Or are you asking if they're too advanced? I don't think so, he is almost 15 and reading sci-fi so I assume it would be fine. I started reading sci-fi (pretty hardcore stuff too) when I was 5 so he should be fine : )

[moredetails.livejournal.com]

I just meant in terms of appeal--whether younger people would be drawn to them.

You read hardcore sci-fi when you were 5? I guess we can't all be that advanced! :P

[dantheman23.livejournal.com]

Well that's what Dad read so that's what was around the house : )