Results for coming of age
Age 14+Jumping Off Swings
Fast-moving coming-of-age tale with sex and consequences.
Review Date: 10/29/2009
Age 16+Rage: A Love Story
Intense read about an abusive lesbian relationship.
Review Date: 10/23/2009
Age 14+Bad Apple
School scandal story for teens is solid at its core.
Review Date: 10/7/2009
Age 14+Once a Witch
Mildly bewitching with strong female characters.
Review Date: 10/7/2009
Age 14+Along for the Ride
More of the same from Dessen, plus lots of teen drinking.
Review Date: 9/10/2009
Age 15+The Other Girl: A Midvale Academy Novel
Fun prep school story, but full of racy content.
Review Date: 9/6/2009
Age 14+Swim the Fly
Stereotypical boys, objectified girls, no redeeming message.
Review Date: 8/18/2009
Age 14+One Lonely Degree
Teen deals with rape, divorce, and friendship issues.
Review Date: 7/27/2009
Age 15+Creature of the Night
Gritty story about troubled teen is realistic and complex.
Review Date: 7/15/2009
Age 14+The Treasure Map of Boys
Ruby Oliver continues figuring it out in this fun sequel.
Review Date: 7/8/2009
Age 15+Tricks
Extremely graphic, gritty look at teen prostitutes.
Review Date: 7/7/2009
Age 13+Peace, Love and Baby Ducks
Realistic portrayal of sisterly love keeps story afloat.
Review Date: 6/20/2009
Age 14+After the Moment
Honest look at how crazy first love can be; teens only.
Review Date: 5/29/2009
Age 12+The Season
Feisty fashionista fights crime and stereotypes. Clean fun.
Review Date: 5/27/2009
Age 14+In Mike We Trust
Secrets fill engaging novel about gay teen.
Review Date: 5/1/2009
Age 14+Vibes
Honest, edgy portrait of teen girl includes mature themes.
Review Date: 1/14/2009
Age 13+Does My Head Look Big in This?
Muslim teen grows up, sees prejudice Down Under.
Review Date: 12/29/2008
Age 14+Chameleon
Refreshing urban read about the kids who stay out of gangs.
Review Date: 12/15/2008
Age 15+Kendra
Sexual content needs discussion in urban coming-of-age read.
Review Date: 12/8/2008
Age 10+It Was September When We Ran Away the First Time
Engaging look at 1950s kids; some history lessons required.
Review Date: 12/8/2008
Age 15+Cycler
Twisted gender ID tale rife with sex-talk topics.
Review Date: 10/20/2008
Age 9+The Mother-Daughter Book Club
Just the read to jump-start your own book club.
Review Date: 10/20/2008
Age 15+Diary of a Chav
Brit girl makes good in this slang-heavy charmer.
Review Date: 10/8/2008
Age 11+Beneath My Mother's Feet
Great mom-daughter read about a Pakistani teen.
Review Date: 9/9/2008
Age 14+Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
All-nighter turns romantic in fun but racy read.
Review Date: 9/8/2008
Age 9+The Fold
Insightful and frank novel on beauty in America.
Review Date: 6/10/2008
Age 14+The Virginity Club
Lots of teen sex talk, but it never gets raunchy.
Review Date: 6/9/2008
Age 13+The Nature of Jade
Strong story with anxiety, teen parenthood themes.
Review Date: 5/22/2008
Age 12+Between Mom and Jo
Tender tale about a boy whose moms split up.
Review Date: 5/20/2008
Age 13+Lock and Key
Dessen unlocks another angsty teen bestseller.
Review Date: 5/15/2008
Age 14+Fat Hoochie Prom Queen
Fun main character, but lots of teen drinking too.
Review Date: 4/2/2008
Age 13+Suite Scarlett
Living in a hotel can be so complicated. Just OK.
Review Date: 4/1/2008
Age 13+Hotlanta
Rich twins find family secret. Formulaic but fun.
Review Date: 3/25/2008
Age 13+Pretty Face
Bellisimo book about body image, Italian style.
Review Date: 3/21/2008
Age 12+All About Vee
Well-intentioned read about a plus-sized actress.
Review Date: 3/21/2008
Age 13+Love (and Other Uses for Duct Tape)
Characters in sequel won't stick with readers.
Review Date: 3/21/2008
Age 12+Blue Like Friday
Quirky friends make this sweet story soar.
Review Date: 3/21/2008
Age 8+Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree
Outcast finds her niche in smart, funny read.
Review Date: 3/17/2008
Age 8+Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls: Moving Day
Cabot for tweens introduces a spunky heroine.
Review Date: 3/5/2008
Age 13+The Sweet, Terrible, Glorious Year I Truly, Completely Lost It
As smart, funny, and teen-centric as its title.
Review Date: 2/29/2008
Age 15+Sweethearts
Mature love story about teens with dark pasts.
Review Date: 1/30/2008
Age 12+Good Enough
Overachiever learns a new definition of success.
Review Date: 1/20/2008
Age 13+She's So Money
Teen starts cheating ring; sassy but predictable.
Review Date: 1/18/2008
Age 15+How They Met: And Other Stories
Love story collection is sweet but sophomoric.
Review Date: 1/17/2008
Age 15+Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines
Real addict offers honest, mature portrayal.
Review Date: 1/10/2008
Age 15+Lost It
Comical coming-of-age with teen sex, MIA parents.
Review Date: 1/2/2008
Age 12+Fake Boyfriend
Girls create the perfect guy. Cute but contrived.
Review Date: 12/15/2007
Age 10+Gender Blender
Fun switcheroo tale is good for gender-role talk.
Review Date: 11/25/2007
Age 10+The Wednesday Wars
Funny, breathtakingly poignant '60s coming of age.
Review Date: 11/25/2007
Age 14+The God Box
Teen struggles with religion, sexuality.
Review Date: 11/13/2007
Age 14+Those Girls
Not much to like about these shallow, mean girls.
Review Date: 11/12/2007
Age 12+Off-Color
Mixed-race teen thoughtfully dissects race issues.
Review Date: 11/10/2007
Age 14+Private
Yet another cliquey series, but with a nicer star.
Review Date: 10/24/2007
Age 15+Forever
Real look at first love (and sex), a teen classic.
Review Date: 10/23/2007
Age 14+Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List
Cool city kids' jealous fight is only mildly fun.
Review Date: 10/22/2007
Age 16+The Making of Dr. Truelove
Coming-of-age tale filled with sex -- lessons too.
Review Date: 10/17/2007
Age 12+Zen and the Art of Faking It
Great wisdom and humor for teens to meditate on.
Review Date: 10/9/2007
Age 12+Bounce
Satisfying coming-of-age read.
Review Date: 9/27/2007
Age 14+Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac
Lost memory leads to some honest soul-searching.
Review Date: 9/10/2007
Age 14+Parrotfish
Honest portrayal of a transgender teen.
Review Date: 9/6/2007
Age 16+Boy Toy
Very mature book about boy molested by teacher.
Review Date: 9/5/2007
Age 15+Glass
Intense poems of meth addiction; read with teens.
Review Date: 8/22/2007
Age 13+Jinx
Solid fun Cabot read for teens, but not magical.
Review Date: 8/21/2007
Age 14+Cures for Heartbreak
Sad, witty, powerful read about a parent dying.
Review Date: 8/16/2007
Age 15+The Straight Road to Kylie
Racy gay-themed read is fun but contrived.
Review Date: 6/30/2007
Age 13+How to Take the Ex Out of Ex-Boyfriend
Hijinks ensue as goofy girl schemes for her man.
Review Date: 6/21/2007
Age 13+Beige
Good girl finds inner punk -- OK, but not rockin'.
Review Date: 6/15/2007
Age 13+Tips on Having a Gay (Ex) Boyfriend
Like the title, there's too much going on here.
Review Date: 6/15/2007
Age 12+Girl at Sea
Feisty heroine and great details keep book afloat.
Review Date: 6/13/2007
Age 15+The Upper Class
Good friendship tale, but sex, drugs, labels, too.
Review Date: 6/1/2007
Age 14+The Celebutantes: On the Avenue
Girl clique-type mystery an OK teen beach read.
Review Date: 5/30/2007
Age 13+The Breakup Bible
First-heartbreak story has good life lessons.
Review Date: 5/29/2007
Age 12+Shark Girl
Introspective look at a teen's road to recovery.
Review Date: 4/19/2007
Age 15+The It Chicks
Wannabe stars are full of drama in series debut.
Review Date: 3/29/2007
Age 13+So Not the Drama
Race-aware teen series start overflows with plots.
Review Date: 3/16/2007
Age 13+The Four Dorothys
Opening act of new teen series is just OK.
Review Date: 3/14/2007
Age 14+Angels on Sunset Boulevard
Provoking book about social networking gone bad.
Review Date: 3/13/2007
Age 15+Anatomy of a Boyfriend
First time tell-all tale better for older teens.
Review Date: 2/19/2007
Age 13+Split Screen: Attack of the Soul-Sucking Brain Zombies / Bride of the Soul-Sucking Brain Zombies
Gay-centric book makes teens think.
Review Date: 2/15/2007
Age 12+Crazy in Love
Schizophrenic plot mars book about first love.
Review Date: 1/18/2007
Age 15+Impulse
Free verse makes heavy book an easier read.
Review Date: 1/17/2007
Age 12+Valentine Princess: A Princess Diaries Book
V-Day romance fluff for Princess series fans.
Review Date: 1/5/2007
Age 16+The After Life
Mature teens will love this wreck of a family.
Review Date: 1/3/2007
Age 14+The Girlfriend Project
Dating ups and downs of a slightly creepy guy.
Review Date: 12/21/2006
Age 13+Lush
Heartfelt look at drinking's impact on families.
Review Date: 12/1/2006
Age 14+Fix
Plastic surgery book broaches tough topics.
Review Date: 11/29/2006
Age 14+Headlock
Solid wrestling read for teen boys has heart.
Review Date: 11/20/2006
Age 14+Getting It
Unique premise makes gay-themed book stand out.
Review Date: 11/17/2006
Age 12+Romeo's Ex
Tis a clever update on a classic romance.
Review Date: 11/16/2006
Age 13+Mistletoe
Heartwarming holiday fluff for teens.
Review Date: 11/8/2006
Age 15+Pretty Little Liars #1
Cliquey girl series' start shows off bad behavior.
Review Date: 11/7/2006
Age 13+Perfect
Poignant read perfect for mom-teen girl book club.
Review Date: 10/23/2006
Age 14+Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood
More girl self-discovery in teen series' third.
Review Date: 10/16/2006
Age 15+The Devil Wears Prada
Amid fun details, teens might miss message.
Review Date: 9/21/2006
Age 12+How to be Popular
Predictable book with a positive point; tweens OK.
Review Date: 9/2/2006
Age 14+ttfn
Sequel written in IM messages may appeal to teens.
Review Date: 5/19/2006
Age 15+Rx
Heavy look at prescription drug abuse; for teens.
Review Date: 3/17/2006
Age 15+The It Girl
Same bad-girl 'tude in Gossip Girl spinoff.
Review Date: 1/6/2006
Age 15+Gossip Girl Books
Addictive high-society fluff with bad messages.
Review Date: 9/7/2005
Age 15+Second Helpings
Readers will devour fun, surprisingly rich sequel.
Review Date: 8/9/2005
Age 14+Geography Club
A gay student learns he's not alone.
Review Date: 6/28/2005
Age 13+The House on Mango Street
A poetic -- and classic -- coming-of-age story.
Review Date: 6/19/2005
Age 9+Saffy's Angel
Colorful story of quirky, loving, artistic family.
Review Date: 6/10/2005
Age 9+The Janitor's Boy
Gets to the heart of a father-son relationship.
Review Date: 9/7/2004
Age 11+Tangerine
A complex tale about teens, family relationships.
Review Date: 8/16/2004
Age 13+Unfinished Portrait of Jessica
Highly realistic adolescent confusion.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 13+That Was Then, This Is Now
Teenagers love the gritty realism of this novel.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 11+Tunes for Bears to Dance To
Compelling, simple story with an emotional wallop.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 13+Rumble Fish
Realistic portrait of a kid with no future.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 4+Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten
Calms first-day-of-kindergarten fears.
Review Date: 3/15/2004
Age 11+Dolores: Seven Stories About Her
Engrossing story contains mature themes.
Review Date: 2/24/2004
Age 13+Give a Boy a Gun
This is one very disturbing book.
Review Date: 2/17/2004
Age 14+The Adventures of Blue Avenger
Quirky book's mature content is best for teens.
Review Date: 2/4/2004
Age 12+Olive's Ocean
Gentle, moving coming-of-age story.
Review Date: 11/3/2003
Age 11+I Want to Live
Forthright book focused on disease and death.
Review Date: 9/30/2003
Age 13+Shiva's Fire
An introduction to India's complex social system.
Review Date: 9/30/2003
Age 13+The Outsiders
Humane depiction of juvenile delinquents.
Review Date: 9/16/2003
Age 12+Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel
Depicts high school with devastating accuracy.
Review Date: 9/11/2003
Age 11+Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
Sympathetic, realistic portrait of boy with ADHD.
Review Date: 9/8/2003
Age 13+Speak
A devastatingly painful portrayal of high school.
Review Date: 9/2/2003
Age 13+Sweet Fifteen
Heavy-handed metaphors mar warm story.
Review Date: 8/14/2003
Age 12+Multiple Choice
Strong depiction of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Review Date: 8/14/2003
Age 11+Are You There God, It's Me Margaret.
Classic preteen novel probes puberty, religion.
Review Date: 8/14/2003
Age 11+If You Only Knew
Sensitive, frank portrayal of average 7th-grader.
Review Date: 8/13/2003
Age 10+Boy: Tales of Childhood
Dahl autobiography focuses on nasty school days.
Review Date: 8/4/2003
Age 9+Tuck Everlasting
A timeless and thought-provoking novel.
Review Date: 7/30/2003
Age 14+I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
Schizophrenia classic still engages.
Review Date: 2/15/2003
