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Can't-Put-Down Teen Books

a book list by Amy Ward, Young Adult Coordinator, Briggs Library, Lawrence County, Ohio

These are some of the best teen books I have read — actually, some of the best books I have read, period. Enjoy!

What I Saw And How I Lied

What I Saw And How I Lied

by Judy Blundell

Absolutely jaw-dropping and gut-wrenching. Great characters, great mystery.

This book also appears on 2008 National Book Award Winners
 
 
Undercover

Undercover

by Beth Kephart

Magical and lyrical! I love this author; her words flow like water.

 
 
Rules

Rules

by Cynthia Lord

Soul-stirring and engaging tale of a sister trying to understand her autistic brother.

This book also appears on Books for Strong Girls in Middle School
 
 
Life As We Knew It

Life As We Knew It

by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Horrifying... what would happen if the moon was knocked closer to the earth? Frighteningly real!

 
 
The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

by Suzanne Collins

Exhilarating! I can’t say enough about this book... the humor, the romance, the killing! This book was glued to my fingers.

This book also appears on The Best Tween Books of 2009
 
 
The Adoration of Jenna Fox

The Adoration of Jenna Fox

by Mary E. Pearson

Breathless; the lengths parents will go to save their daughter. Absolutely incredible and chilling!

 
 
A Northern Light

A Northern Light

by Jennifer Donnelly

Enchanting. The book has a strong female character that dreams of life outside the kitchen, when that sort of thing wasn’t accepted. A great historical novel.

 
 
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

by Sherman Alexie

Heartbreaking and hilarious! Two different combinations, one inspiring book of overcoming obstacles.

 
 
Skulduggery Pleasant

Skulduggery Pleasant

Hilarious and action-packed! Loved the witty banter and sarcasm... a butt-kicking skeleton, what more could you ask for?

 
 
No Shame, No Fear

No Shame, No Fear

by Ann Turnbull

Romantic and tragic yet hopeful. Makes me appreciate living in the here and now.

 
 

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