Teen Fiction
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Fang-The New Maximum Ride Book
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.
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Elyne Mitchell's Silver Brumby Series
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.
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Vampire Lore in My Swordhand is Singing
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.
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The Théâtre Illuminata Books
A young girl must find her place in the magical and mysterious Théâtre Illuminata amid pirates, air spirits, fairies, and sea witches.
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The Set-Up – Sophie McKenzie – Book Review
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.
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Books for Young Adults
These are just some novels that may appeal to teenagers, and inspire them to spend more time studying literature.
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Classic Books for Teenagers
Teenagers should be encouraged to devote some of their time to reading and discovering these pieces of classic literature.
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Book Review – Simply Alice
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.
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Silent Ride by Rachel Burkum
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.
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Vampire Novels You Should Be Reading
There are plenty of great modern-day vampire stories out there. Here are some suggested readings for those craving more vampires after Twilight.
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Starter Books for Reluctant Readers
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.
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Dani Noir – Tween Reads
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.
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Book Review – Touch by Francine Prose
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...
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Book Review – Num8ers by Rachel Ward
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.
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Vampire Academy Has Movie Potential
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.
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Review of Venom by Nikki Tate
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.
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The Blue Umbrella by Mike Mason
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.
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Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
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.
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Edward Cullen
Edward Cullen is the dreamiest vampire to hit teen fiction maybe ever, but would he really be such a great date?
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Book Review – Breath by Tim Winton
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.
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The Magician Book Review
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.
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Great Books for Teens this Christmas
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.
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Good Books for Reluctant Readers
It can be challenging to get teens and tweens interested in reading, but there are books and authors that almost anyone will enjoy.
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The Alchemyst Book Review
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.
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Young Adults Searching for Meaning
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.
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Best Christmas Gifts for Twilight Fans
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.
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Review – Savvy by Ingrid Law
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.
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A Guide to New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
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.
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