New & Notable Books for Teens, December 2011

by Dyan Sheldon

Plenty of witty merriment for all high-school social sets. Full review >

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by Lynn Weingarten

An exciting and inspirational must-read that begs a sequel. (Paranormal romance. 12 & up) Full review >

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by Stephen Emond & illustrated by Stephen Emond

Compelling, honest and true—this musing about art and self-discovery, replete with pitch-perfect dialogue, will have wide... Full review >

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by Wendy Wunder

Fans of Gayle Forman’s If I Stay (2009) and others will find hope and laughs amid tragedy. Full review >

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by Ian McDonald

Shining imagination, pulsing suspense and sparkling writing make this one stand out. As Sen would say, “fantabulosa bona.”... Full review >

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by Daniel Handler & illustrated by Maira Kalman

A poignant, exhilarating tale of a love affair gone to the dogs. Full review >

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adapted by M.D. Usher & illustrated by T. Motley

An entertaining romp, even without the raunchy bits. Full review >

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by Sam Ita illustrated by Sam Ita

Homer himself would be agog. Full review >

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by Katherine Schlick Noe

The ever-present threat of forest fire makes a grimly effective backdrop to the gentle foreground of this engaging tale,... Full review >

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by Sarah Tregay

A verse novel with real depth to accompany all that white space. Full review >

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by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Some good thrills. Full review >

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by Cassandra Clare

A purple page turner. Full review >

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