Finding Humor in Adolescence (page 2)

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CHILDREN'S

Released: June 1, 2005

by David LaRochelle

"The characters might be a bit slight, and a few sit-com moments over-extended, but as a first effort on a touchy subject this will entertain readers no matter which team they play for. (Fiction 12+)"

Sixteen-year-old Steven Denarski enjoys square dancing with his mother. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 22, 2005

THE BOYFRIEND LIST

by E. Lockhart

"Although the gimmick gets tedious and repetitious in spots, Lockhart shines at depicting the all-encompassing microcosm of school social life, and wisely eschews an unrealistically happy ending, instead offering hope and honest growth. (Fiction. 12-14)"

After being dumped by her boyfriend, rejected by her girlfriends and humiliated by her classmates, Ruby Oliver, a 15-year-old moderately popular girl turned pariah, reassesses her history and her actions. Read full book review >

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CHILDREN'S

Released: Aug. 10, 2004

GIRL, 15, CHARMING BUT INSANE

by Sue Limb

"Light and easy. (Fiction 12+)"

Plucky and mouthy, Jess Jordan manages to get herself in a variety of messes, mostly having to do with boys. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 1, 2004

TTYL

by Lauren Myracle

"ROTFL. (Fiction. YA)"

Told entirely in instant messages, this modern epistolary tale prompts both tears and LOL (laughing out loud). Read full book review >

FICTION

Released: April 1, 2003

SECOND HELPINGS

by Megan McCafferty

"Sassy and packed with more plot twists than a Real World marathon: likely to be snapped up eagerly by teen and preteen McCafferty fans."

The further adventures of Jessica Darling, she of the overly detailed journal. Read full book review >

FICTION

Released: March 1, 2001

FEELING SORRY FOR CELIA

by Jaclyn Moriarty

"Adolescence, zits and all, described with wit and empathy. "

When a teenager acquires a pen-pal and a life, highs and lows alternate as dizzily as adolescent hormone levels in this engaging Australian debut. Read full book review >

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