recommended reading for ages 13-16

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Sixteen year old knighted for bravery David Breen | 11 Jan 2018 | 2010 written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended Cuthbert fights beside his king in the Crusades.

Teen saves girls from angry mob David Breen | 2 Jan 2018 | 2008 written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended Courage, elicited in adversity, always makes an interesting read.

Friendship proves crucial to adventure's success David Breen | 11 Dec 2017 | 2008 written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended A boy's own adventure that is hard to put down

Challenging classic is a worthwhile read David Breen | 6 Dec 2017 | 2017 written for ages 13-16 | recommended A boating accident forces Harvey to grow-up.

The adventures of the next Harry Potter generation Susan Reibel Moore | 3 Aug 2016 | 2016 written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended A play in two parts by Jack Thorne, drawing on a story by J.K. Rowling

A young adult novel with a message of hope Barb Szyszkiewicz | 12 Jan 2016 | 2015 written for ages 13-16 | recommended Suicide is a difficult and dark subject.

Nepotism undermines military strength Jennifer Minicus | 28 Jul 2015 | 2008 written for ages 13-16 | recommended Will Alexios ever live down his mistake?

This story strikes a blow for female independence Tim Golden | 17 Jul 2015 | 2004 written for ages 13-16 | recommended 14-year-old Clare lives with her elderly maiden aunts.

Children facing starvation Tim Golden | 23 Jan 2015 | 2003 written for ages 13-16 | recommended Mamo and Dani learn to survive on the streets of an Ethiopian city.

Do athletes make good dancers? Tim Golden | 10 Jan 2015 | 2002 written for ages 13-16 | recommended Erik must choose between football and ballet.

A must-read for young and not-so-young adults Jennifer Minicus | 10 Jun 2014 | 2007 written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended Nazi Germany seen from an original perspective.

Mercenaries and slaves Tim Golden | 30 May 2014 | 2003 written for ages 13-16 | recommended A tragic story about revenge.

Is acting a real job? Tim Golden | 14 Mar 2014 | 1995 written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended Ralph seeks a career in the theatre.

Unwanted children sold as slaves Tim Golden | 18 Feb 2014 | 2000 written for ages 13-16 | recommended The plight of illegitimate children in 17th-century England was bleak.

Deathbed confession leads to mystery Tim Golden | 20 Dec 2013 | 1995 written for ages 13-16 | recommended Brother Cadfael is on the case.

A fountain in the desert Clare Cannon | 8 Oct 2013 | 2012 written for ages 13-16 | recommended An engaging and cultured story for young teens that actually makes them think.

Romance in teen fiction Clare Cannon | 30 Jul 2013 | 2012 written for ages 13-16 | recommended There’s nothing quite like a good romance. But what makes a literary romance ‘good’ or ‘bad’ for teens?

Inside a male brain Clare Cannon | 2 Jul 2013 | 2008 written for ages 13-16 | recommended Shusterman's account seems about right to me.

Hope lends beauty to even the bleakest tale Clare Cannon | 10 May 2013 | 2011 written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended This remarkable story teaches history, humanity and hope. Why did I avoid it for so long?!

Historical Fiction for Teens Clare Cannon | 9 Apr 2013 | 2012 written for ages 13-16 | recommended A series that puts heart into history.

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