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Best Teen Books of 2015 That Find the Funny

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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NIMONA

by ND Stevenson ; illustrated by ND Stevenson

If you’re going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one. Full review >

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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

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

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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