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Read Like a Grown-Up:
10 Great Middle Grade and YA Adaptations of Adult Bestsellers

by Devon A. Corneal

There have been times when I’ve read an amazing adult novel and thought, “I would love to share this with my kids.” Often, though, the violence, sexual content, or sheer complexity of the story stops me from passing along my battered copy to one of my boys. I settle for explaining the general storyline, but our casual conversations can’t replicate the richness of the author’s language or ability to transport them to a different time or place.

Thankfully, young adult and middle grade adaptations of popular adult books are becoming more common, allowing you and your kids to share great stories together. To help you get started, I’ve compiled a list of some awesome adaptations: