Best Books of the Decade (2000-2009): Top 10 for Teens
These are the young adult books that have captured the imaginations of teens for the last 10 years. Handpicked by our editors, the list encompasses both the best of the best and the books that did the best job getting teens to read. These top picks include books for boys and books for girls; sci-fi and fantasy; a memoir; girlfriend bonding books; longing-for-a-girlfriend books; books about outsiders, dorks, geeks, orphans, drug addicts, and -- of course -- Twilight.
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Overlong but engrossing popular vampire romance.
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Funny, gritty, and powerful novel of growing up on the rez. -
Popular series debut demonstrates good girl friendships. -
Powerful testament to humanity in Nazi Germany.
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Gritty but powerful read about bullied teen. -
Stellar fantasy heroine in mature action-adventure/romance.
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Dark, funny coming-of-age with lots of mature content. -
Exciting, provocative dystopian novel will make teens think. -
Award-winning novel of life and death, for older teens. -
Real addict offers honest, mature portrayal.
