Here are some books that I love and would highly recommend!
Orbiting Jupiter by Gary Schmidt
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Runner by Carl Deuker
Gym Candy by Carl Deuker
Heart of a Champion by Carl Deuker
Bruiser by Neil Shusterman
Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
Boy at the Top of the Mountain by John Boyne
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Tangerine by Edward Bloor
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
Swear to Howdy by Wendelin Van Draanen
This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer Smith
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Alabama Moon by Watt Key
Four Mile by Watt Key
If You're Reading This by Trent Reedy
Curveball by Jordan Sonnenblick
Jade Green by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Fast Break by Mike Lupica