Because you like Tally Youngblood in Uglies
Quentin has his whole life mapped out. It might sound boring, but he likes boring. See them in Paper Towns.
For Scout Finch, growing up means learning the world is a more complicated place than you once thought. See them in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Stranded on Mars, Mark Watney is armed with quick wits, an electronic diary, disco music, and an undying resolve to make it back. See them in The Martian.
Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.
The Warden of the camp says that digging holes in the desert builds character, but Stanley Yelnats suspects there's more to it. See them in Holes.
A responsible kid, Hugo Cabret is still capable of flights of fancy. See them in Hugo.
Jesse Tuck dreams of finding someone to join his unusual family. See them in Tuck Everlasting.
Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.
Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.
Faced with inequality, Gale Hawthorne has a rebellious spirit that only grows. See them in The Hunger Games .
Whether he's fighting or flirting, Jace Wayland is all swagger. See them in City of Bones.
