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Books Like Divergent for Ages 10 - 14

If you loved Divergent by Veronica Roth, try these 43 similar series.

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Divergent

Veronica Roth

Fantasy Ages 10 - 14

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The Giver by Lois Lowry
Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry
Messenger by Lois Lowry
Son by Lois Lowry
The Giver Quartet

Lois Lowry

Both explore societies that sacrifice freedom for order — The Giver is quieter and more philosophical, Divergent is action-driven.

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Pretties by Scott Westerfeld
Specials by Scott Westerfeld
Extras by Scott Westerfeld
Uglies

Scott Westerfeld

Dystopian trilogies where teens rebel against a system that controls identity — both feature strong female leads and escalating action.

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau
The Prophet of Yonwood by Jeanne DuPrau
The Diamond of Darkhold by Jeanne DuPrau
The City of Ember

Jeanne DuPrau

Dystopian worlds where young heroes question their society — Ember for ages 8-10, Divergent for ages 10-14.

The House of Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
The Lord of Opium by Nancy Farmer
House of the Scorpion

Nancy Farmer

Mature dystopian stories exploring identity and freedom — House of the Scorpion through cloning, Divergent through faction systems.

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