Adolescence


The Yearling

Jennifer Minicus | 20 April 2012
I have a weakness for coming of age stories.

Book Reviews

Video Review: 5 Novels for Teens that Build Character

Clare Cannon | 18 March 2012
Need a book to inspire your teen to be a better person? Try these.

13 Gifts (Birthdays #3)

Clare Cannon | 11 March 2012
The tweens become teens in the next instalment of this great series for girls.

Finally!

Clare Cannon | 09 January 2012
For young adolescents who need a good laugh.

The Luck of the Buttons

Jennifer Minicus | 05 November 2011
Tugs Button proves that middle school girls can be sweet.

A Little Love Song

Tim Golden | 01 November 2011
Rose and Diana are left chaperoned after their aunt is taken ill.

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?

Kit’s Wilderness

Tim Golden | 07 September 2011
Death is treated as a game in this young adult novel.

11 Birthdays: realism with a fantasy twist

Clare Cannon | 08 August 2011
Wendy Mass writes highly enjoyable realistic fiction with a fantasy twist.

Banner in the Sky

Jennifer Minicus | 03 August 2011
Every sixteen-year-old has a dream.

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.

Moon Over Manifest

Jennifer Minicus | 06 May 2011
This Newbery winner has all the makings of a modern classic.

The Double Life of Cassiel Roadnight

Clare Cannon | 15 April 2011
Attention fans of contemporary murder mysteries!

As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth

Clare Cannon | 08 April 2011
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?

The Garbage King

Tim Golden | 26 March 2011
Young men find they can live with dignity in spite of poverty and deprivation.

Scumble

Jennifer Minicus | 27 December 2010
Learning to channel excess energy is tough for any thirteen year old boy, especially for Ledger Kale.

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...

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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