Teen Life Fiction:
Adoff, Jamie Names Will Never Hurt Me
It’s the one-year anniversary of a shooting that killed a fellow student,
and four teens share their experiences trying to get through the day as
their lives collide in suspenseful and unexpected ways.
“A high-stakes drama!”- Horn Book
Anderson, Laurie Halse Twisted
In the most recent book by the highly-acclaimed author of Speak,
Tyler is a loner until he develops a rebellious reputation that leads him into
more trouble than he bargained for…
“Once again, Anderson's taut, confident writing will cause this story to
linger long after the book is set down.” –School Library Journal
Avi
Nothing But the Truth
When fed-up ninth grader Phillip Molloy is suspended for singing “The
National Anthem” during homeroom announcements, his suspension
becomes national news. Read diary entries, letters, memos, and
conversation transcripts representing multiple perspectives and decide
whose side YOU are on!
“Shouts to be shared!” –NY Times
Brashares, Ann
The Second Summer of the Sisterhood*
The pants continue to travel on many adventures as each of the four friends
learns new lessons about love and life.
“A new installment that's equally authentic and engaging!”
–Publishers Weekly
Cabot, Meg
The All-American Girl*
Samantha Madison: American hero or typical rebellious teenage girl?
Will she ever land a date with the president’s son? Read, laugh,
and judge for yourself! (If you like this book, read the
sequel, Ready or Not!)
“A convincing and diverting tale!” –Publishers Weekly
Cooney, Caroline
Driver’s Ed
A prank turns deadly and Remy and Morgan are faced with a huge
decision… Would YOU tell the truth?
“A wrenching, breathlessly paced plot makes Cooney’s latest novel
nearly impossible to put down. . . . This modern-day morality tale is as
convincing as it is irresistible.”–Publishers Weekly starred review
Crutcher, Chris
Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
Eric Calhoune, who was teased for years for being overweight, and Sarah
Byrnes, whose body is covered in burns as a result of what she claims to have
been a childhood accident, have been outcasts and friends since childhood.
When Eric loses weight through swim team practices and gains popularity his
senior year, Sarah, who is wrestling dark demons, is committed to a mental
hospital and has stopped talking. Will Eric be able to save her before it’s
too late?
“Superb plotting, extraordinary characters and crackling narrative make
this novel one to be devoured in a single unforgettable sitting.” -Publishers
Weekly
Dessen, Sarah Keeping the Moon
What are the secrets to being accepted? Join Colie as she tries to
find out on a strange, amusing, and definitely memorable
journey…
“Well worth reading!” –Booklist
Deuker, Carl Runner
When Chance begins to suspect that the packages he’s carrying to make muchneeded cash might be illegal, is the money worth the risk?
“Fast-paced and suspenseful!” -–Horn Book
Ehrenhaft, Daniel
10 Things to Do Before I Die
Just as his friends are trying to convince cautious sixteen-year-old Ted Burger
to live a wilder teenage life, Ted finds that his death is coming sooner than he
anticipated and tries to take his friends’ advice before it’s too late…
“The premise is fun, and Ehrenhaft employs many different literary devices,
including lists, screenplays, and delightfully bad puns.” -Booklist
Garden, Nancy
Endgame
Told through interviews of a fifteen-year-old as he awaits his upcoming murder
trial, this is a breathtakingly powerful story of the heinous effects of bullying
upon a teenager and his community.
“Riveting!” –Kirkus Review
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Going, K.L.
Fat Kid Rules the World
A perfect read for anyone who has ever searched for identity or who could use a
new perspective on life!
“Savvy and fast-paced!” –Publishers Weekly
Haddix, Margaret Peterson Don’t You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey
At first a burdensome class assignment, journal writing becomes an outlet for
Trish, whose life begins spiraling downward. Will English teacher Mrs.
Dunphrey keep her promise not to read the entries marked private though?
Should she?
“A brief, gritty documentary novel” -Booklist
Koertge, Ron
Stoner & Spaz
Sixteen-year-old Benjamin Bancroft lives with his proper grandmother, has
cerebral palsy, and has given up on hope for his life until he meets Colleen
Minou, a drug addict and outcast whose relationship with Ben changes them
both…
“Revealing and consciousness-raising…Buy several copies [for
your library]!”
-Booklist
Korman, Gordon
Son of the Mob
Vince, a seventeen-year-old, has fallen for the daughter of an FBI agent. There’s
just one problem—Ben happens to be the son of a very powerful mafia boss.
Can he make the relationship work while hiding powerful secrets, and at what
cost?
“Funny and unexpectedly affecting” –Publishers Weekly
McCormick, Patricia
Cut
Callie has refused to speak after being confined to a mental treatment center,
but she begins the healing process by divulging to readers some of the
weighty issues that led to cutting herself.
“An exceptional character study of a young woman and her hospital mates
who struggle with demons so severe that only their bodies can confess.”
–Booklist
Myers, Walter Dean Monster
Sixteen year-old Steve Harmon is charged with murder. Did he commit the
crime? Read his screenplay from jail, his journal entries, and scenes from the
courtroom to decide who you believe and why.
“The tense drama of the courtroom scenes will enthrall readers, but it is the
thorny moral questions raised in Steve's journal that will endure in readers'
memories.” –Booklist
Tashjian, Janet
The Gospel According to Larry*
Seventeen year-old brain and loner Josh Swenson starts an anti-consumerism
website using the pseudonym Larry in an effort to make a difference in the
world. As his website becomes more famous than he ever expected, he struggles
to keep his identity secret and to handle the many surprising consequences.
“A funny, thoughtful novel that takes on some sophisticated issues.”
-Publishers Weekly
Trueman, Terry
Stuck in Neutral*
Shawn is fourteen, has cerebral palsy that makes him unable to communicate
with the outside world, and is incredibly bright despite his family’s
assumption that he is in a vegetative state. What can, or will, he do when he
knows that his father is trying to kill him out of mercy for his “hopeless”
condition? (If you like this book, read the story from Shawn’s brother’s
perspective in Terry Trueman’s companion novel Cruise Control).
“This fascinatingly horrifying premise evokes one of our darkest fears and
deepest hopes--that a fully conscious being may be hidden within such a
broken body, as yet unable to declare his existence.” -Horn Book