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  • Catch Rider

    Riveting story of determined teen who can ride any horse.
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    12
     
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    By Jennifer H. Lyne
  • Kindness for Weakness

    Gritty story about a boy growing up fast in prison.
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    14
     
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    By Shawn Goodman
  • Twerp

    Poignant middle school novel has great humor and depth.
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    10
     
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    By Mark Goldblatt
  • Golden

    Touching senior-year novel encourages self-reflection.
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    14
     
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    By Jessi Kirby
  • The Moon and More

    Savvy coming-of-age tale is great for mature teens.
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    13
     
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    By Sarah Dessen
  • Thousand Words

    Cautionary tale about teen girl whose nude pic goes viral.
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    14
     
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    By Jennifer Brown
  • The Year of Luminous Love

    Steamy beach read with serious issues, including cancer.
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    14
     
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    By Lurlene McDaniel
  • P.S. Be Eleven

    Tween coming-of-age set amid shifting family, '60s dynamics.
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    9
     
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    By Rita Williams-Garcia
  • The Lucy Variations

    Rich teen piano prodigy manages pressure, older crushes.
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    12
     
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    By Sara Zarr
  • Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace

    Fast-paced coming-of-age tale about finding yourself.
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    8
     
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    By Nan Marino
  • One Plus One Equals Blue

    Upbeat tale about kids coping with disadvantages.
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    9
     
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    By MJ Auch
  • Revenge of a Not-So-Pretty Girl

    Teen's positive turnaround mixes with iffy beauty message.
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    13
     
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    By Carolita Blythe
  • Life After Theft

    Ghost story with a lot of heart.
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    13
     
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    By Aprilynne Pike
  • White Lines

    Edgy tale of teen in '80s club scene shows graphic drug use.
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    15
     
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    By Jennifer Banash
  • Better Nate Than Ever

    Terrific tale of misfit taking bold step to remake his life.
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    10
     
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    By Tim Federle
  • Boy21

    Gripping, heartfelt coming-of-age tale sure to hook teens.
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    12
     
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    By Matthew Quick
  • Revenge of the Girl With the Great Personality

    Exploration of beauty and pagents delivers mixed message.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Elizabeth Eulberg
  • Also Known As

    Teen spy falls for her mark in far-fetched but fun romance.
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    14
     
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    By Robin Benway
  • The Tragedy Paper

    Thoughtful story about a tragedy teen boy brings on himself.
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    12
     
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    By Elizabeth LaBan
  • Out of the Easy

    Well-told story of prostitute's daughter; for mature teens.
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    15
     
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    By Ruta Sepetys
  • Uses for Boys

    Poetic, mature coming-of-age story includes rape, abortion.
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    14
     
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    By Erica Lorraine Scheidt
  • The Bully Book: A Novel

    Harsh realism makes novel about bullying painful to read.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Eric Kahn Gale
  • Drama

    Sharp, funny graphic novel captures chaos of theater.
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    10
     
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    By Raina Telgemeier
  • Ask the Passengers

    Powerful, poignant story of teen girl in love with a girl.
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    14
     
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    By A.S. King
  • If I Lie

    Captivating tale of loyalty, sacrifice best for older teens.
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    15
     
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    By Corrine Jackson