Charlie Thorne and the Lost City

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Elizabeth Wein

A thrilling historical adventure involving intelligent young women navigating dangerous wartime challenges. The story features complex problem-solving and high-stakes missions. Similar to Charlie Thorne, the protagonists use wit and courage to overcome obstacles. The narrative combines historical intrigue with intellectual challenge.

Ender's Game

Orson Scott Card

A young genius is recruited for a complex, high-stakes mission requiring exceptional problem-solving skills. The story involves intellectual challenges and strategic thinking. Like Charlie Thorne, the protagonist uses intelligence to navigate dangerous situations. The narrative combines science fiction, adventure, and intellectual intrigue.

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Rick Riordan

A young hero embarks on a dangerous quest involving ancient mysteries and high-stakes adventure. The protagonist discovers hidden talents and must navigate complex challenges using wit and courage. Similar to Charlie Thorne, the main character is young but extraordinarily capable. The book combines mythology, action, and intelligent problem-solving.

The Golden Compass

Philip Pullman

A young protagonist embarks on a complex adventure involving hidden worlds and intellectual challenges. The story features a brilliant child navigating dangerous mysteries. Similar to Charlie Thorne, the main character uses wit and courage to overcome obstacles. The narrative combines fantasy, adventure, and intellectual discovery.

A Wrinkle in Time

Madeleine L'Engle

A young protagonist embarks on a complex, interdimensional adventure requiring exceptional problem-solving skills. The story involves intellectual challenges and mysterious discoveries. Similar to Charlie Thorne, the main character uses intelligence to navigate dangerous situations. The narrative combines science fiction, adventure, and intellectual intrigue.

Artemis Fowl

Eoin Colfer

A young genius gets involved in high-stakes adventures involving hidden worlds and complex mysteries. The protagonist is a brilliant, witty child who uses intelligence to outsmart dangerous opponents. Similar to Charlie Thorne, the main character is a prodigy who navigates complex international challenges. The book blends action, adventure, and intellectual problem-solving in a fast-paced narrative.

Holes

Louis Sachar

A young protagonist uncovers complex mysteries through persistence and intelligent observation. The story involves solving historical puzzles and overcoming challenging circumstances. Like Charlie Thorne, the main character uses problem-solving skills to navigate difficult situations. The narrative combines adventure, mystery, and intellectual discovery.

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

A young protagonist uses intelligence and strategy to survive a complex, dangerous challenge. The story involves problem-solving and overcoming high-stakes obstacles. Like Charlie Thorne, the main character relies on wit and courage. The narrative combines action, adventure, and intellectual challenge.

Spy School

Stuart Gibbs

A young protagonist enters a world of espionage and adventure, using intelligence to overcome challenges. Written by the same author as Charlie Thorne, the book features similar themes of young genius navigating dangerous situations. The narrative combines humor, action, and intellectual problem-solving. The protagonist must use wit and skills to survive complex missions.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Ransom Riggs

A young protagonist discovers a hidden world of extraordinary individuals with unique abilities. The story involves uncovering complex mysteries and navigating dangerous challenges. Similar to Charlie Thorne, the main character uses intelligence to survive. The narrative combines fantasy, adventure, and intellectual discovery.

The Mysterious Benedict Society

Trenton Lee Stewart

A group of gifted children are recruited for a secret mission requiring exceptional problem-solving skills. The story features young protagonists using their unique talents to solve complex puzzles and challenges. Like Charlie Thorne, the characters rely on intelligence and teamwork to overcome dangerous obstacles. The narrative combines adventure, mystery, and intellectual intrigue.

Maximum Ride

James Patterson

A group of genetically enhanced children navigate dangerous challenges using their unique abilities. The story features young protagonists solving complex mysteries and overcoming obstacles. Like Charlie Thorne, the characters use intelligence and special skills to survive. The narrative combines action, adventure, and intellectual problem-solving.

The Maze Runner

James Dashner

A group of young people must use intelligence and teamwork to solve a complex, dangerous mystery. The story involves intellectual problem-solving and high-stakes challenges. Similar to Charlie Thorne, the protagonists rely on wit to survive and uncover hidden truths. The narrative combines action, adventure, and intellectual intrigue.

The Giver

Lois Lowry

A young protagonist discovers hidden truths about a complex world through intellectual curiosity. The story involves uncovering mysteries and challenging established systems. Like Charlie Thorne, the main character uses intelligence to navigate dangerous revelations. The narrative explores themes of knowledge, discovery, and personal growth.