written for ages 13-16


The Yearling

Jennifer Minicus | 20 Apr 2012
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
I have a weakness for coming of age stories.


The Mortal Engines Quartet

Tim Golden | 5 Apr 2012
written for ages 13-16 | recommended with reservations
A futuristic sci-fi series in which technology plays a major role.


Book Reviews

Video Review: 5 Novels for Teens that Build Character

Clare Cannon | 18 Mar 2012
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
Need a book to inspire your teen to be a better person? Try these.


The Mist in the Mirror

Tim Golden | 17 Mar 2012
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
An enjoyable, readable book.


Maximum Ride Series

Tim Golden | 23 Jan 2012
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
In spite of my mild scorn, I have enjoyed this series.


Map of Nowhere

Tim Golden | 12 Jan 2012
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Nick is forced by his brother's gang to engage in illegal activity.


Small Acts of Amazing Courage

Clare Cannon | 2 Jan 2012
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
One of those little books that is well worth reading.


The Demonata Series

Tim Golden | 27 Nov 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
It you have any reservations about demons or black magic, walk away from this book.


Look to the Lady

Tim Golden | 20 Nov 2011
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
This first book in the Albert Campion mystery series wets the reader's appetite for suspense.


The Looking Glass Wars

Tim Golden | 11 Nov 2011
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
A fresh reimagining of Alice in Wonderland.


A Little Love Song

Tim Golden | 1 Nov 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Rose and Diana are left chaperoned after their aunt is taken ill.


A Day No Pigs Would Die

Jennifer Minicus | 7 Oct 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Why is it that in the 1970's this sort of book always seemed to win awards?


The Highwayman's Footsteps

Maryana Garcia | 2 Oct 2011
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
A book inspired by Alfred Noyes' poem.


The Lantern Bearers

Tim Golden | 28 Sep 2011
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
Aquila's soul-searching travels conclude Sutlciff's Roman Britain Trilogy.


The Power of Six (Lorien Legacies #2)

Clare Cannon | 24 Sep 2011
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
I don't think this series is worth worrying about.


Kit's Wilderness

Tim Golden | 7 Sep 2011
written for ages 13-16 | recommended with reservations
Death is treated as a game in this young adult novel.


Inventing Elliot

Tim Golden | 31 Jul 2011
written for ages 13-16 | recommended with reservations
Elliot Sutton is a bullied schoolboy who tries to reinvent himself when he moves to a new school in a new area.


The House of the Scorpion

Tim Golden | 12 Jun 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Matt, a child clone, must come to grips with the way the world sees him.


His Dark Materials Series

Tim Golden | 5 Jun 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Did they really make a children's film based on this book?


Trash: a great read for teens and young adults

Clare Cannon | 29 May 2011
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
A compelling story that will stay with you long after you finish it.

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