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Book reviews for ages 14, contemporary fiction

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    Beneath a Meth Moon

    Teen's emotional journey through loss, addiction, recovery.
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    By Jacqueline Woodson
    (Book, 2012)
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    In Darkness

    Violent but riveting story of Haiti's past and present.
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    By Nick Lake
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Babysitter Murders

    Inauthentic story explores mental illness, Internet rumors.
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    By Janet Ruth Young
    (Book, 2011)
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    Before I Fall
    From suicide to bullying, every tough teen topic is present.
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    By Lauren Oliver
    (Book, 2010)
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    The Joy Luck Club

    Sweeping story of bicultural mother-daughter friction.
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    By Amy Tan
    (Book, 2010)
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    Beautiful
    Good-girl-goes-bad tale packed with adult content.
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    By Amy Reed
    (Book, 2009)
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    Marcelo in the Real World
    Gorgeously moving story about autistic teen.
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    By Francisco X. Stork
    (Book, 2009)
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    Jumped
    Chilling book about girl-on-girl violence will leave mark.
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    By Rita Williams-Garcia
    (Book, 2009)
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    Saint Iggy
    Gritty, powerful tale of growing up -- teens only.
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    By K. L. Going
    (Book, 2009)
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    I Love You, Beth Cooper

    Witty, raunchy novel spiked with geeky humor.
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    By Larry Doyle
    (Book, 2009)
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    Punkzilla
    Grim account of a runaway teen is intense and disturbing.
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    By Adam Rapp
    (Book, 2009)
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    The Secret Life of Prince Charming
    Teen's quest for truth is compelling; some strong profanity.
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    By Deb Caletti
    (Book, 2009)
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    Dope Sick
    Cautionary tale about a teen drug addict.
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    By Walter Dean Myers
    (Book, 2009)
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    The One
    Gorgeous twins hit success in unlikely Hollywood tale.
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    By Laura Burns, Ed Decter
    (Book, 2009)
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    Sophomore Switch
    Chick lit with a dose of feminism.
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    By Abby McDonald
    (Book, 2009)
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    Rehab
    Teen star's struggle gives families lots to talk about.
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    By Randi Reisfeld
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Debs
    Southern Gossip Girl has slightly more depth.
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    By Susan McBride
    (Book, 2008)
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    Larry and the Meaning of Life
    Third installment of series with wild plot twists and turns.
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    (Book, 2008)
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    Good Girls
    Great discussion book on sex and repercussions.
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    By Laura Ruby
    (Book, 2008)
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    All We Know of Heaven

    If your teen likes realism, this ripped-from-the-headlines case of mistaken identity will be impossible to put down.
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    By Jacquelyn Mitchard
    (Book, 2008)
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    Thirteen Reasons Why
    Disturbing suicide novel examines bullying, indifference.
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    By Jay Asher
    (Book, 2008)
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    Story of a Girl

    Coming-of-age story about girl who had sex at 13.
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    By Sara Zarr
    (Book, 2007)
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    The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

    Funny, gritty, and powerful novel of growing up on the rez.
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    By Sherman Alexie
    (Book, 2007)
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    Slam
    An honest look at teen pregnancy from boy's point of view.
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    By Nick Hornby
    (Book, 2007)
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    Strays
    Gripping story of teen entering foster care.
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    By Ron Koertge
    (Book, 2007)