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2010 Best Books for Teens: The Complete List (page 6)


Cover art for WHITE CAT
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 4, 2010

"Urban fantasy, con story, coming of age—whatever you call it, read it. (Urban fantasy. 14 & up)"
Forget fairy tales. Read full book review >
Cover art for MR. MENDOZA’S PAINTBRUSH
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2010

"An enchanting exploration of life's myriad mysteries. (Graphic fiction. 13 & up)"
The residents of the small Mexican town of El Rosario don't quite know what to make of Mr. Mendoza and his omnipresent paintbrush. Read full book review >
Cover art for AS EASY AS FALLING OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2010

"A long, immensely enjoyable, curiously comforting ramble through an absurd-but-benign world, tellingly filed by the Library of Congress under "Adventure and adventurers—Fiction," "Accidents—Fiction" and "Luck—Fiction." (Fiction. 12 & up)"
It's easy to fall off the face of the Earth, as the affable 15-year-old Ry discovers when he misses his camp-bound train somewhere in Montana. Read full book review >
Cover art for MISTWOOD
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2010

"Astonishing and inspiring. (Fantasy. YA)"
The greatest magic is the power of choice in this lush, romantic debut fantasy. Read full book review >
Cover art for GUARDIAN OF THE DEAD
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 12, 2010

"Fast-paced adventure and an unfamiliar, frightening enemy set a new scene for teen urban fantasy. (Urban fantasy. YA)"
Ellie is in her final year at a New Zealand boarding school, living the typical teen's life: classes, friends, a black belt in tae kwon do and a crush on an adorable yet enigmatic boy named Mark. Read full book review >
Cover art for A CONSPIRACY OF KINGS
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2010

"For series fans, unmissable. (Fiction. 12-15)"
With each volume of this stellar series, the question arises anew: How will the text deceive its readers now that we're able to recognize Eugenides's lies? Read full book review >