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Book reviews for ages 16, misfits and underdogs & wild animals

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    How to Lead a Life of Crime

    School-for-criminals mystery turns very dark and violent.
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    By Kirsten Miller
    (Book, 2013)
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    Impulse

    Edgy sequel to Jumper is best for older teens.
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    16
     
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    By Steven Gould
    (Book, 2013)
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    What Happens Next

    Intense novel explores feelings of date-rape survivor.
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    16
     
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    By Colleen Clayton
    (Book, 2012)
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    Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury

    Tribute collection will please Bradbury fans, new readers.
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    16
     
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    By Mort Castle, Sam Weller
    (Book, 2012)
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    Kim

    Classic about complex Indian cultures best for older teens.
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    16
     
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    By Rudyard Kipling
    (Book, 2012)
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    Life of Pi

    Fascinating survival tale with animal facts, gory detail.
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    16
     
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    By Yann Martel
    (Book, 2011)
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    The House of the Spirits

    Magical novel explores personal, political passions.
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    16
     
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    By Isabel Allende
    (Book, 2011)
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    Last Night I Sang to the Monster

    Teen faces addiction and abuse in powerful, poetic novel.
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    16
     
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    By Benjamin Alire Sáenz
    (Book, 2011)
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    Native Son

    Gritty novel of violence and race best for older teens.
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    16
     
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    By Richard Wright
    (Book, 2010)
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    Stitches: A Memoir

    Powerful look at abusive childhood for mature readers only.
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    16
     
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    By David Small
    (Book, 2009)