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BEA 2012: Books for Teens (page 3)


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Cover art for DON'T SIT ON THE BABY!
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 6, 2012

"This book's friendly tone and common-sense advice suit both brand-new sitters and those who are looking to improve their skills. (resources, index) (Nonfiction. 12 & up)"
Teens can learn all they need to become savvy sitters with this guide. Read full book review >
Cover art for PUSHING THE LIMITS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2012

"A probing, captivating story. (Romance. 12 & up)"
This intense and intriguing debut delves into the psychological difficulties of two teens who fall in love. Read full book review >
Cover art for THRONE OF GLASS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 7, 2012

"This commingling of comedy, brutality and fantasy evokes a rich alternate universe with a spitfire young woman as its brightest star. (Fantasy. 14 & up)"
A teenage assassin, a rebel princess, menacing gargoyles, supernatural portals and a glass castle prove to be as thrilling as they sound. Read full book review >
Cover art for RIFT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 7, 2012

"Exciting stuff, yet again. (Fantasy suspense. 12 & up)"
This prequel to the popular Nightshade trilogy takes readers to Scotland in 1404, where the Searchers and Keepers conflict begins. Read full book review >
Cover art for FALSE MEMORY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 14, 2012

"Nothing new here, but readers more interested in plot than depth will find it an appealing segue from summer into school. (Action. 10-14)"
Teens with mysterious abilities and the possibly sinister people who seek to control them are the ingredients for this end-of-summer thriller. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEAUTIFUL LIES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 21, 2012

"It's the twins' culturally barren, dreary yet violent world--a realm of broken dreams--that resonates most in this haunting, moody, character-driven thriller. (Paranormal thriller. 12 & up)"
Alice and Rachel are even closer than most identical twins, having shared a single amniotic sac in utero and a psychic bond ever since. Read full book review >