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Book reviews for ages 7 & 14, coming of age

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  • Teen spy falls for her mark in far-fetched but fun romance.

     
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    By Robin Benway
    (Book, 2013)
  • Poetic, mature coming-of-age story includes rape, abortion.

     
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    By Erica Lorraine Scheidt
    (Book, 2013)
  • Powerful, poignant story of teen girl in love with a girl.

     
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    By A.S. King
    (Book, 2012)
  • Authentic look at suicide, cutting, bullying, friendship.

     
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    By Joyce Carol Oates
    (Book, 2012)
  • Luminous story of pregnant teen's summer in Spain.

     
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    By Beth Kephart
    (Book, 2012)
  • Well-written romance about teen accepting change.

     
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    By Deb Caletti
    (Book, 2012)
  • Compelling friendship carries tale of author and teen boy.

     
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    By Aidan Chambers
    (Book, 2012)
  • Literary story of two boys' life-changing friendship.

     
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    By Benjamin Alire Sáenz
    (Book, 2012)
  • Tale of dying teen is full of embarrassing comic moments.

     
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    By Jesse Andrews
    (Book, 2012)
  • Tender tale of pregnant teen celebrates hope after loss.

     
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    By Sara Zarr
    (Book, 2011)
  • Mature sequel examines fame, loss, and enduring love.
     
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    By Gayle Forman
    (Book, 2011)
  • A great conversation-starter on the impact of violence.
     
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    By David Almond
    (Book, 2010)
  • An overweight teen struggles to fit in with the popular girls, but learns to value herself for who she is.

     
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    By Erica S. Perl
    (Book, 2010)
  • Violent, voyeuristic look at teens sent to wilderness camp.
     
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    By Alex McAulay
    (Book, 2010)
  • Cool heroine makes this for more than zombie horror fans.
     
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    By Carrie Ryan
    (Book, 2010)
  • Tech addict's story veers from too breezy to overly mature.
     
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    By Rachel Cohn
    (Book, 2010)
  • Beautiful, gritty, and hopeful runaway teen story.
     
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    By Siobhan Dowd
    (Book, 2009)
  • School scandal story for teens is solid at its core.
     
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    By Laura Ruby
    (Book, 2009)
  • Mildly bewitching with strong female characters.

     
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    By Carolyn MacCullough
    (Book, 2009)
  • More of the same from Dessen, plus lots of teen drinking.
     
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    By Sarah Dessen
    (Book, 2009)
  • Stereotypical boys, objectified girls, no redeeming message.
     
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    By Don Calame
    (Book, 2009)
  • Teen deals with rape, divorce, and friendship issues.
     
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    By C.K. Kelly Martin
    (Book, 2009)
  • Through foibles, failings, and falling in love, teens are sure to relate to neurotic-but-lovable Ruby.

     
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    By E. Lockhart
    (Book, 2009)
  • Honest look at how crazy first love can be; teens only.
     
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    By Garret Freymann-Weyr
    (Book, 2009)
  • Secrets fill engaging novel about gay teen.
     
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    By P.E. Ryan
    (Book, 2009)