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Summer Reading for Teens Ages 14 and Up

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Book: Soul Enchilada

By David Macinnis Gill

Entertaining battle with the Devil; some swearing.

Review date: 6/11/2009

Age 14+

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Book: In Mike We Trust

By P.E. Ryan

Secrets fill engaging novel about gay teen.

Review date: 5/1/2009

Age 14+

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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: Graceling

By Kristin Cashore

Satisfying but violent fantasy debut for teens.

Review date: 11/30/2008

Age 14+

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Book: Just Listen

By Sarah Dessen

Teen angst, beautifully done. For teens only.

Review date: 5/8/2006

Age 14+

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Book: Slaughterhouse-five

By Kurt Vonnegut

One of Vonnegut's best suits mature teen readers.

Review date: 5/28/2007

Age 14+

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