Teen Fiction

The newest entry in the science fiction book series of six kids with wings taks a more angsty turn as the romance between its two lead characters comes to the forefront.

Mar 17, 2010 - Parker Downey

Set on a dark stormy night in spring, the palomino mare Bel Bel gives birth to a colt foal. Bel Bel is an unusual colour for a brumby, Australia's wild horse.

Mar 16, 2010 - Chris Thomas

The Berkshire Book Awards are voted for by school children and as such reflect what kids are actually reading and enjoying.

Mar 16, 2010 - Ed Mayhew

After Dante Scott watches his family murdered in front of him by the leader of the Brigands Motorcycle Club, the child army known as Cherubs gets a new recruit.

Mar 16, 2010 - Ed Mayhew

The Skulduggery Pleasant series won the Redhouse children's award on its release in 2007. The Faceless Ones, Landy's third book comes with a sting in the tale.

Mar 16, 2010 - Ed Mayhew

In the past decade, the teen book industry has boomed.

Mar 16, 2010 - Nicole Skutelnik

Marcus Sedgwick, author of Revolver (2009), has created a genuinely creepy adaptation of the vampire myth which is far from clichéd.

Mar 15, 2010 - Ed Mayhew

Vampires in Twilight and Buffy the Vampire Slayer have become gradually less scary, but originally, Eastern Europeans told folk stories of graveyards, garlic and gore.

Mar 15, 2010 - Ed Mayhew

A young girl must find her place in the magical and mysterious Théâtre Illuminata amid pirates, air spirits, fairies, and sea witches.

Mar 14, 2010 - Ley Saulnier Byrne

A plague turns all the grown-ups into zombies and so it's up to the teenagers to rebuild society. Charlie Higson portrays a dark view of life without adults.

Mar 13, 2010 - Ed Mayhew

Writer of Girl, Missing and the Luke and Eve series, Sophie McKenzie has turned her pen the teenage boys' market with The Set Up, the first in her Medusa Project series.

Mar 11, 2010 - Ed Mayhew

The latest in Horowitz' Stormbreaker series, Crocodile Tears finds Alex Rider in Kenya attempting to prevent an international famine.

Mar 11, 2010 - Ed Mayhew

Challenging Alice - Bryan Talbot's acclaimed graphic novel, Jostein Gaarder's bestselling philosophy, Jeff Noon's humorous cyberpunk; cult anime, Manga or computer game.

Mar 8, 2010 - Valerie Williamson

Full of action, suspense, and a twinge of the supernatural, these series should capture your reluctant reader's attention.

Mar 7, 2010 - Sarahlynne Davis

Donna Jo Napoli retells fairy tales with a distinct, psychological twist that leaves readers fascinated.

Mar 6, 2010 - Ashley Love

These are just some novels that may appeal to teenagers, and inspire them to spend more time studying literature.

Feb 27, 2010 - Holly Thacker

Teenagers should be encouraged to devote some of their time to reading and discovering these pieces of classic literature.

Feb 27, 2010 - Holly Thacker

Storytellers have been retelling fairy tales for centuries. Author Robin McKinley, however, paved the way for modern storytellers.

Feb 24, 2010 - Ashley Love

Alice is in the ninth grade, is newly single and is expanding her horizons. But new problems come with new experiences and Alice finds a way to deal with them all.

Feb 22, 2010 - Robin Schroffel

Published in 2008 and left as the author intended, "verbatim, without editorial input," Silent Ride is a great Christian fiction novel by Rachel L. Burkum.

Feb 21, 2010 - Chris Thomas

There are plenty of great modern-day vampire stories out there. Here are some suggested readings for those craving more vampires after Twilight.

Feb 13, 2010 - Lisa Marie Basile

Are you trying to encourage a young or inexperienced reader to embrace the joy of books? Here is a useful list of titles sure to inspire bibliophilism.

Feb 9, 2010 - Alice Robinson

Books that inspire future nurses aren't as easy to find as they once were, and nursing isn't exactly like it was at the time the series books were written in the 1940s.

Feb 1, 2010 - Sharon Perkins

Life is not a movie - or is it? Meet Dani Callanzano, teenage film noir fan turned sleuth, who learns more than just the truth when she solves a real life mystery.

Jan 31, 2010 - Sonja Altwein

Thanks to Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga, vampire books are all the rage.

Jan 14, 2010 - Nicole Skutelnik

Unwilling victim or active participant? Only Maisie knows for sure, and as the story changes and grows, she's not sure she can trust her own memory...

Jan 13, 2010 - Debra L. Stang

Rachel Ward's debut novel is well-written and captivating. Suitable for mature teen readers and adults, the story is gritty and action-filled, but ultimately uplifting.

Jan 11, 2010 - Nancy Baker

Teen book author Amanda Marrone is back with her latest in haunting piece of fiction.

Jan 7, 2010 - Nicole Skutelnik

Looking for a fresh vampire series to devour? Vampire Academy is one you shouldn't pass. It's a strong blend of action, suspense, horror, adventure and solidarity.

Jan 7, 2010 - Julieanna Aliwarga

The themes of Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer wrap up the Twilight series and include choice, abortion, life and death, and redemption.

Jan 6, 2010 - Kristin Kendle

Spencer, 16, loves working at a racing stable with the trainer's pretty niece. But something's wrong with the stable's star horse, and Spencer's in deep trouble.

Jan 5, 2010 - Thomas Alan Gray

Life on a deserted island is certainly not as expected for a group of British schoolboys. Fear rages in a battle for survival without adults.

Jan 5, 2010 - Jane Finch

Can a man with a blue umbrella be trusted when he says he can control the world's weather? This is a Christian publication with an innovative approach.

Jan 4, 2010 - Jane Finch

Eclipse, the third book in the Twilight series, takes on a number of themes-from choice to priorities, love to cooperation.

Jan 1, 2010 - Kristin Kendle

Twilight is a teenage unforbidden love story full of suspence between a human and a vampire. To Edward, Bella is the thing he has waited 90 years for, a soul mate.

Dec 30, 2009 - Paula Perry

New Moon presents a number of more complex themes than Twilight, and offers many contrasting views of teen life and relationships.

Dec 24, 2009 - Kristin Kendle

Edward Cullen is the dreamiest vampire to hit teen fiction maybe ever, but would he really be such a great date?

Dec 20, 2009 - Kristin Kendle

A story of how two adolescents surf the Australian coastline, and continue to live chasing the perfect wave, and the adrenaline generated from risk-taking.

Dec 19, 2009 - Terri Russell

Stephenie Meyer's Bella Swan is a flawed character, but she is also a strong female character in ways seldom examined by feminists on the Internet.

Dec 16, 2009 - Kristin Kendle

In the follow up to the bestselling The Alchemyst, author Michael Scott brings together new characters like Nicciolo Machiavelli that makes The Magician a great sequel.

Dec 16, 2009 - David Tubbs

Knowing what to look for and where to buy Twilight Xmas decorations is half the battle when using Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series as a theme in holiday decor.

Dec 16, 2009 - Jamie Hobbs

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer conveys a number of complex themes, ranging from choice to good vs evil, alienation to obsession.

Dec 15, 2009 - Kristin Kendle

With the increasing popularity of electronics as Christmas gifts, with this list of books the written word can make a comeback as a desirable Christmas present.

Dec 8, 2009 - David Tubbs

It can be challenging to get teens and tweens interested in reading, but there are books and authors that almost anyone will enjoy.

Dec 6, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Michael Scott's novel The Alchemyst creates a world of pure originality. With a mix of magic, mythology, and real historical figures, The Alchemyst should not be missed.

Nov 30, 2009 - David Tubbs

Young adult literature often features religion as a theme to show the struggles and confusion during adolescence. Here are three teen books that portray religious themes.

Nov 28, 2009 - Holli Jo Ronquillo

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for the Twilight fan who has all of the books and DVD's may be a challenge but these New Moon and Twilight inspired gifts are a hit.

Nov 26, 2009 - Jamie Hobbs

This fun middle-grade novel will captivate boys and girls alike with adventure, powers, danger, and everything else that comes along with a thirteenth birthday.

Nov 5, 2009 - Michelle Schusterman

Stephenie Meyer's four-book Twilight Saga has turned into a worldwide phenomenon, and the Nov. 20 release of the New Moon movie has a following of its own.

Nov 2, 2009 - Christina Goodvoice

Popular and pretty, Liberty enjoys being the center of attention and will do almost anything to get her way. Even stealing boyfriends and accusing a teacher of rape.

Nov 1, 2009 - Thomas Alan Gray