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Adolescence
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The Yearling
Jennifer Minicus | 20 April 2012
I have a weakness for coming of age stories.
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13 Gifts (Birthdays #3)
Clare Cannon | 11 March 2012
The tweens become teens in the next instalment of this great series for girls.
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Finally!
Clare Cannon | 09 January 2012
For young adolescents who need a good laugh.
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The Luck of the Buttons
Jennifer Minicus | 05 November 2011
Tugs Button proves that middle school girls can be sweet.
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A Little Love Song
Tim Golden | 01 November 2011
Rose and Diana are left chaperoned after their aunt is taken ill.
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A Day No Pigs Would Die
Jennifer Minicus | 07 October 2011
Why is it that in the 1970's this sort of book always seemed to win awards?
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Kit’s Wilderness
Tim Golden | 07 September 2011
Death is treated as a game in this young adult novel.
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Banner in the Sky
Jennifer Minicus | 03 August 2011
Every sixteen-year-old has a dream.
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Princess Ben (short for Benevolence)
Clare Cannon | 01 August 2011
A jewel of a book! A most original plot, deliciously witty expression, delightful characterisation and surprisingly deep themes.
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Moon Over Manifest
Jennifer Minicus | 06 May 2011
This Newbery winner has all the makings of a modern classic.
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The Garbage King
Tim Golden | 26 March 2011
Young men find they can live with dignity in spite of poverty and deprivation.
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Scumble
Jennifer Minicus | 27 December 2010
Learning to channel excess energy is tough for any thirteen year old boy, especially for Ledger Kale.
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Savvy
Jennifer Minicus | 09 October 2010
Mibs Beaumont is about to turn thirteen, and she knows that when she does, her life will never be the same again...
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Carrie’s War
Tim Golden | 15 September 2010
This story about friendship and growing-up during war times is a modern day classic.
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