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“The Alex Crow”
The Alex Crow by Andrew Smith Andrew Smith has another novel that will easily become a hit with teens and YA librarians. The publisher describes it as the interweaving of four stories–that of “of Ariel, a Middle Eastern refugee … Continue reading
Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Humor, Mature Readers, Sci-Fi/Futuristic, Young Adult Literature
Tagged Andrew Smith, book reviews, family problems, parent-teen relationships, rape, refugees, reluctant readers, sci-fi, science fiction, Teen Issues, The Alex Crow, YA fiction, YA literature
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Adult Books for Teens: Common Core: Nonfiction: “Missoula”
Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer Missoula, Montana is a college town and just about everyone there loves the University of Montana Grizzlies football team. Yet in the early 2010’s, the team was … Continue reading
Posted in Controversial Issue/Debate, Human Rights Issues, Mature Readers, Non-fiction
Tagged Adult books for teens, college, college football players, college towns, Common Core, human rights, justice, justice system, Missoula Montana, post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, rape, rapists, victims
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Romance” “Game of Love”
Game of Love by Ara Grigorian Though a citizen of Great Britain, Gemma Lennon is a Spanish beauty with azure eyes. While her celebrity has made her wealthy, it is her talent as a tennis player that she dreams … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Romance
Tagged Adult books for teens, Ara Grigorian, celebrity, family problems, fiction, friendship, Game of Love, love, rape, romance, tennis
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Adult Books for Teens: “The Round House”
The Round House by Louise Erdrich Joe and his dad Bazil are a bit worried about Joe’s mom. She isn’t home on time and there’s no indication of where she’s gone off to. Worried enough that they borrow a car—she … Continue reading
Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Historical Fiction/Historical Element, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Human Rights Issues, Literary Read Alike, Multicultural
Tagged Adult books for teens, American Indians, attempted murder, book reviews, coming of age, family problems, fiction, First Peoples, Indian reservations, Indian women, justice, mystery, National Book Award winner, Native Americans, Ojibwa Indians, race relations, rape, sexual assault
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Tough Teen Topics: “Such a Pretty Girl”
Such a Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess Fifteen-year-old Meredith (“Chirp”) is coming undone because her father, who sexually molested and raped her when she was twelve, is coming home from prison. It’s clear from the outset of Such a Pretty … Continue reading
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