Teenagers' Den
The Truth About Forever, Sarah Dessen, Speak.
This is the first book I've read by this author. Admittedly, it started a little slow. Though the two main characters are teenagers, their friendship is based on truth and trust, and their feelings are human on all levels, regardless of age. The book addresses the struggle with grief, sadness,...
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The Eagle of the Ninth, Rosemary Sutcliff, Farrar Straus Giroux.
In A.D. 119 the Ninth Roman Legion marched north into the wilds of Britain beyond Agricola's Wall and disappeared without a trace. Fifteen years later, Marcus Flavius Aquila, the son of the unit's commander, embarks on a quest to recovers the lost eagle standard on the Ninth, symbol of a legion's-...
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Flipped, Wendelin Van Draanen, Knopf.
Flipped is a coming of age story told from the point of view of two characters - Julie and Bryce, who live across the street from each other. Julie is fun and crazy and annoying to Bryce, who thinks he's way too cool.
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Frog and Toad Are Friends, Arnold Lobel, HarperCollins.
From the first enchanting story to the last, these five adventures of two best friends are packed with excitement, gaiety, and tender affection. Children will find this book delightful to read and beautiful to look at, either story by story, or from cover to cover.
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Fancy Nancy, Jane O'Connor, HarperCollins.
Nancy is a hoot and her fastion-first message wil resonate with many budding divas.
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Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel, Jeannette Walls, Scribner.
An eloquent tribute to a pragmatic heroine. This book is a powerhouse—fast-moving, fearless and impossible to forget.
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We Are In A Book! Mo Willems, Hyperion Books for Children
This is such a darling story. The entire sypnosis is in the title but it is very amusing.
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I Like to go Exploring, Daniel Errico, Pajama Publishing Inc.
There is so much out there to explore, from polar bears in the arctic to lemurs in the jungle. This is acute rhyming kids' book about wonderful, new, and sometimes odd, discoveries.
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If I Could Not Cry, Daniel Ericco, Sky Pony.
A short and simple book to remind us we need to stay ourselves.
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David Livingstone, Janet Benge, Ywam Publishing.
With the heart of an explorer and the passion of an evangelist, David Livingstone mapped vast, unexplored areas of Africa, sharing his experiences with whomever he encountered. A good read for teenagers.
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With the heart of an explorer and the passion of an...
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