The Gemma Doyle series is for older girls who know a little about Victorian England but it is a trilogy about a highschool age girl facing problems both normal and non-normal.  I loved it!  The books are long but fun read.

The Magic Bicycle

John finds a bike at the dump. The bike was called Spirit Flyer. He fixes the bike and soon discovers it flies.
Sometimes he comes upon a black snake with a white circled X on it's chest. John visits his grandfather and learns more about the Spirit Flyer. My favorite part is when John rescues his family on the Spirit Flyer.

Ian

The Princess Academy : By Shannon Hale

It's about a girl that live in a small town on a hill, that is forced to go to a princess academy, meets new friends, and learns secrets that could change her live. I suggest it for people that like adventure books. There is also a squeal to it called : palace of stone.

Regan