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Best International Teen Books of 2015

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE EMPEROR OF ANY PLACE

by Tim Wynne-Jones

An accomplished wordsmith, Wynne-Jones achieves an extraordinary feat: he illuminates the hidden depths of personalities and... Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE ASTROLOGER'S DAUGHTER

by Rebecca Lim

Teen and adult readers who like their mysteries gritty and literary, with a touch of magic: seek this one out. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE TRUTH COMMISSION

by Susan Juby

Hilarious, deliciously provocative and slyly thought-provoking, Juby’s welcome return is bound to ignite debate Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

FINDING AUDREY

by Sophie Kinsella

An outstanding tragicomedy that gently explores mental illness, the lasting effects of bullying, and the power of friends... Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BOYS DON'T KNIT

by T.S. Easton

Wacky characters, a farcical plot and a fledgling romance are all part of the fun in this novel that will appeal to fans of... Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WE ARE ALL MADE OF MOLECULES

by Susin Nielsen

This savvy, insightful take on the modern family makes for nearly nonstop laughs. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE UNLIKELY HERO OF ROOM 13B

by Teresa Toten

Readers be warned: like Augustus Waters before him, Adam Spencer Ross will renew your faith in real-life superheroes and... Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE TIGHTROPE WALKERS

by David Almond

The award-winning Almond poetically plumbs the depths of his 1950s and ’60s childhood to explore themes of violence, war,... Full review >

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