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Book reviews for coming of age, friendship & space and aliens

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  • Upbeat tale about kids coping with disadvantages.

     
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    By MJ Auch
    (Book, 2013)
  • Teen's positive turnaround mixes with iffy beauty message.

     
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    By Carolita Blythe
    (Book, 2013)
  • Terrific tale of misfit taking bold step to remake his life.

     
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    By Tim Federle
    (Book, 2013)
  • Gripping, heartfelt coming-of-age tale sure to hook teens.

     
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    By Matthew Quick
    (Book, 2013)
  • Exploration of beauty and pagents delivers mixed message.

     
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    By Elizabeth Eulberg
    (Book, 2013)
  • Teen spy falls for her mark in far-fetched but fun romance.

     
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    By Robin Benway
    (Book, 2013)
  • Thoughtful story about a tragedy teen boy brings on himself.

     
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    By Elizabeth LaBan
    (Book, 2013)
  • Well-told story of prostitute's daughter; for mature teens.

     
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    By Ruta Sepetys
    (Book, 2013)
  • Harsh realism makes novel about bullying painful to read.

     
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    By Eric Kahn Gale
    (Book, 2012)
  • Sharp, funny graphic novel captures chaos of theater.

     
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    By Raina Telgemeier
    (Book, 2012)
  • Powerful, poignant story of teen girl in love with a girl.

     
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    By A.S. King
    (Book, 2012)
  • Captivating tale of loyalty, sacrifice best for older teens.

     
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    By Corrine Jackson
    (Book, 2012)
  • Dark, twisty tale of rich teen girls' sibling rivalry.

     
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    By Adele Griffin
    (Book, 2012)
  • Gripping story of three sibs fending for themselves in 1974.

     
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    By Sheila O'Connor
    (Book, 2012)
  • Authentic look at suicide, cutting, bullying, friendship.

     
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    By Joyce Carol Oates
    (Book, 2012)
  • Teens grow up too fast in intense stories told in poetry.

     
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    By Ellen Hopkins
    (Book, 2012)
  • Luminous story of pregnant teen's summer in Spain.

     
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    By Beth Kephart
    (Book, 2012)
  • Suspenseful survival story will grip teen readers.

     
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    By Emmy Laybourne
    (Book, 2012)
  • Edgy story of bipolar teen and the boy who loves her.

     
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    By Amy Reed
    (Book, 2012)
  • Teen faces dad's death, former crush in beautiful story.

     
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    By Morgan Matson
    (Book, 2012)
  • Twins with deep bond grow apart in funny, thoughtful story.

     
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    By Jerry Spinelli
    (Book, 2012)
  • Captivating story of resilient girls has some dark moments.

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

     
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    By Aidan Chambers
    (Book, 2012)
  • Moving, uplifting tale of deformed boy with inner beauty.

     
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    By R.J. Palacio
    (Book, 2012)
  • Literary story of two boys' life-changing friendship.

     
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    By Benjamin Alire Sáenz
    (Book, 2012)