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Book: The Catcher in the Rye

By J. D. Salinger

One of the greatest novels of the 20th century.

Review date: 11/9/2005

Age 14+

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Book: Forever

By Judy Blume

Real look at first love (and sex), a teen classic.

Review date: 10/23/2007

Age 15+

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Book: Sweethearts

By Sara Zarr

Mature love story about teens with dark pasts.

Review date: 1/30/2008

Age 15+

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Book: Creature of the Night

By Kate Thompson

Gritty story about troubled teen is realistic and complex.

Review date: 7/15/2009

Age 15+

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Book: Boy Toy

By Barry Lyga

Very mature book about boy molested by teacher.

Review date: 9/5/2007

Age 16+

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Book: The Making of Dr. Truelove

By Derrick Barnes

Coming-of-age tale filled with sex -- lessons too.

Review date: 10/17/2007

Age 16+

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Book: The After Life

By Daniel Ehrenhaft

Mature teens will love this wreck of a family.

Review date: 1/3/2007

Age 16+

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