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Book reviews for coming of age, editors' picks

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  • Review
    Will Grayson, Will Grayson

    Two boys with the same name -- one gay, one straight -- provide fascinating perspectives on teen life.
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    15
     
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    By John Green, David Levithan
    (Book, 2010)
  • Review
    Vintage Veronica

    An overweight teen struggles to fit in with the popular girls, but learns to value herself for who she is.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Erica S. Perl
    (Book, 2010)
  • Review
    The Sky Is Everywhere

    As the heroine struggles with losing her sister and falling in love, her narration remains honest and poetic.
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    15
     
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    By Jandy Nelson
    (Book, 2010)
  • Review
    I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

    She speaks 14 languages and attends a spy academy, but this fun book has Cammie learning a harder lesson: to be herself.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Ally Carter
    (Book, 2009)
  • Review
    The Other Girl: A Midvale Academy Novel

    This prep-school story has lots of racy content -- but is hard to put down.
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    15
     
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    By Sarah Miller
    (Book, 2009)
  • Review
    Creature of the Night

    A troubled boy learns to change in this gritty novel about second chances, forgiveness, and finding your passion.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Kate Thompson
    (Book, 2009)
  • Review
    The Treasure Map of Boys

    Through foibles, failings, and falling in love, teens are sure to relate to neurotic-but-lovable Ruby.
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    14
     
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    By E. Lockhart
    (Book, 2009)
  • Review
    Peace, Love and Baby Ducks

    Sisterly love and sibling rivalry each play their role in this realistic novel about two sisters negotiating changes.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Lauren Myracle
    (Book, 2009)
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    Diary of a Chav

    A mouthy British teen is full of ambition. This is a story about growing up without forgetting where you came from.
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    15
     
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    By Grace Dent
    (Book, 2008)