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Book reviews for ages 7 & 14, coming of age

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    Also Known As

    Teen spy falls for her mark in far-fetched but fun romance.
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    By Robin Benway
    (Book, 2013)
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    Uses for Boys

    Poetic, mature coming-of-age story includes rape, abortion.
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    By Erica Lorraine Scheidt
    (Book, 2013)
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    Ask the Passengers

    Powerful, poignant story of teen girl in love with a girl.
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    By A.S. King
    (Book, 2012)
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    Two or Three Things I Forgot to Tell You

    Authentic look at suicide, cutting, bullying, friendship.
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    By Joyce Carol Oates
    (Book, 2012)
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    Small Damages

    Luminous story of pregnant teen's summer in Spain.
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    By Beth Kephart
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Story of Us

    Well-written romance about teen accepting change.
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    By Deb Caletti
    (Book, 2012)
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    Dying to Know You

    Compelling friendship carries tale of author and teen boy.
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    By Aidan Chambers
    (Book, 2012)
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    Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

    Literary story of two boys' life-changing friendship.
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    By Benjamin Alire Sáenz
    (Book, 2012)
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    Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

    Tale of dying teen is full of embarrassing comic moments.
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    By Jesse Andrews
    (Book, 2012)
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    How to Save a Life

    Tender tale of pregnant teen celebrates hope after loss.
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    By Sara Zarr
    (Book, 2011)
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    Where She Went
    Mature sequel examines fame, loss, and enduring love.
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    By Gayle Forman
    (Book, 2011)
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    Raven Summer
    A great conversation-starter on the impact of violence.
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    By David Almond
    (Book, 2010)
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    Vintage Veronica

    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)
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    Bad Girls
    Violent, voyeuristic look at teens sent to wilderness camp.
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    By Alex McAulay
    (Book, 2010)
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    The Forest of Hands and Teeth
    Cool heroine makes this for more than zombie horror fans.
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    By Carrie Ryan
    (Book, 2010)
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    Very LeFreak
    Tech addict's story veers from too breezy to overly mature.
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    14
     
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    By Rachel Cohn
    (Book, 2010)
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    Solace of the Road
    Beautiful, gritty, and hopeful runaway teen story.
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    14
     
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    By Siobhan Dowd
    (Book, 2009)
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    Bad Apple
    School scandal story for teens is solid at its core.
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    By Laura Ruby
    (Book, 2009)
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    Once a Witch

    Mildly bewitching with strong female characters.
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    By Carolyn MacCullough
    (Book, 2009)
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    Along for the Ride
    More of the same from Dessen, plus lots of teen drinking.
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    By Sarah Dessen
    (Book, 2009)
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    Swim the Fly
    Stereotypical boys, objectified girls, no redeeming message.
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    By Don Calame
    (Book, 2009)
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    One Lonely Degree
    Teen deals with rape, divorce, and friendship issues.
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    By C.K. Kelly Martin
    (Book, 2009)
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    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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    By E. Lockhart
    (Book, 2009)
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    After the Moment
    Honest look at how crazy first love can be; teens only.
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    By Garret Freymann-Weyr
    (Book, 2009)
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    In Mike We Trust
    Secrets fill engaging novel about gay teen.
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    By P.E. Ryan
    (Book, 2009)