Teen Fiction
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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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What to Read After Twilight
Twilight is one of the most successful books series in recent memory. Below is a list of excellent books to move onto after Twilight.
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Review – Cracked by Michele Martin Bossley
Teen sleuth Trevor and friends Robyn and and Nick haunt the bobsleigh run at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, AB to solve a mystery of sabotaged sleds and counterfeiting.
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Review – Chat Room by Kristin Butcher
Linda hides behind her nick in the school chat rooms, despite warnings from her friend Janet. The other chatters are fellow students. The chat rooms are safe. Right?
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Jellicoe Road – Melina Marchetta
Australian author Melina Marchetta's teen novel is glimpse into the tumultuous life of a girl who must discover more about her past to save her future.
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Perfect Fifths by Megan McCafferty
The last book in the Jessica Darling series falls flat and its slow pace will throw off fans, but the ending should provide closure to readers.
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The Demon's Lexicon - Book Review
The Demon's Lexicon twists and turns through modern-day England in a fast-paced urban fantasy rife with interesting characters, complex relationships, and powerful magic.
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Twilight Book Written by Stephanie Meyer
Belle has moved from Phoenix to Forks, and whilst trying to make new friends, and settle into a new school she meets the mysterious and beautiful Edward Cullen.
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Need by Carrie Jones
Need by Carrie Jones is a climactic fantasy novel for teens that explores the world of werewolves and pixies.
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City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
The first book in the Mortal Instrument series by Cassandra Clare, City of Bones introduces Downworld, a place filled with angels, demons, and everything in between.
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King Dork by "Dr Frank" Portman
Frank Portman's irony and humor, paired with a complicated, mysterious and completely engrossing plot, make this book an intelligent and entertaining read for all!
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Edward Cullen Versus Jacob Black
This article will look at the pros and cons of Edward and Jacob, the rivals for Bella Swan's affections in Stephanie Meyer's Twilight saga novels.
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Recommended Teen Science Fiction
Science Fiction books are the best books for teens looking for something new, exciting and a little different from the current crop of Twilight clones.
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Review of The Forest of Hands and Teeth
This bleak zombie apocalypse novel is proof that young adult literature can be just as poignant, terrifying, and at times, beautiful as anything on the adult bookshelves.
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The Baby-sitters Club Series
Ann M. Martin's Baby-sitters Club series is one of the most popular and successful girls book series, and fans still enjoy reading about this group of close friends.
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Book Review — The Looking Glass Wars
Frank Beddor's The Looking Glass Wars takes elements and characters from Alice in Wonderland and re-imagines them into a new story about the power of imagination.
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SLOB, by Ellen Potter
SLOB is a quirky, sometimes sad and often funny story that will surprise readers until the very last page. Absolutely nothing is what it seems.
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Review of The London Eye Mystery
Author Siobhan Dowd's second novel is a mystery that is gripping and touching, featuring a hero who is afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome.
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Sad Teen Books
There's nothing better than curling up with in bed with a nice cup of tea and terrific tearjerker.
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Shabanu, Daughter of the Wind
Shabanu not only paints a beautiful portrait of Pakistani life in the desert, but is also a great story about a girl growing up and discovering who she is.
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