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recommended reading for ages 13-16
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Between Shades of Gray
Ruta Sepetys | 2011
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
This remarkable story teaches history, humanity and hope. Why did I avoid it for so long?!
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Bright Island
Mabel L. Robinson | 2012
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
A coming of age story for young teen girls.
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Spindle's End
Robin McKinley | 2001
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
A modern retelling of an old fairy tale for young adults.
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The Sleeping Sword
Michael Morpurgo |
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
Bun Bendle sustains a head injury in a diving accident and is left blind.
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Skybreaker
Kenneth Oppel | 2007
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
An enjoyable adventure
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The Rag and Bone Shop
Robert Cormier | 2003
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
Jason, a shy 12-year-old, is questioned about the death of his friend Alicia, not realizing that the interrogator is already convinced of his guilt.
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The Yearling
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings | 2002
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
I have a weakness for coming of age stories.
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written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
Need a book to inspire your teen to be a better person? Try these.
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Small Acts of Amazing Courage
Gloria Whelan | 2011
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
One of those little books that is well worth reading.
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Look to the Lady
Margery Allingham | 2006
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
This first book in the Albert Campion mystery series wets the reader's appetite for suspense.
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The Looking Glass Wars
Frank Beddor | 2007
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
A fresh reimagining of Alice in Wonderland.
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The Highwayman's Footsteps
Nicola Morgan | 2007
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
A book inspired by Alfred Noyes' poem.
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The Lantern Bearers
Rosemary Sutcliff | 2010
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
Aquila's soul-searching travels conclude Sutlciff's Roman Britain Trilogy.
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Trash
Andy Mulligan | 2010
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
A compelling story that will stay with you long after you finish it.
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The Silver Branch
Rosemary Sutcliff | 2010
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
Rome's control over Britain is swaying in this sequel to "The Eagle".
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As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth
Lynne Rae Perkins | 2010
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
What would you do if you found yourself in the middle of nowhere with no phone, no money, and no sign of human life for as far as you could see?
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The Garbage King
Elizabeth Laird | 2004
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
Young men find they can live with dignity in spite of poverty and deprivation.
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