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Book
Sense 76 Top 10 Books for Teens - Spring 2003
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Unique and
provocative selections from a great diversity of voices...all personally
recommended by the independent booksellers of America.
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Northern Light
By Jennifer
Donnelly
“This amazing novel chronicles the life of Mathilda in upstate New York.
Told in alternating times of early spring and late summer, she is torn between
going to college and keeping her promise to her dying mother to stay and
take take care of the family. This is absolutely the best book I have read
in years.” - Heather M. Fierst, The Book Bag, Valparaiso, IN |
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Green
Angel
By Alice
Hoffman
“Hoffman weaves a futuristic tale of near annihilation, taking one gentle,
loving teenage girl from a close-knit family and leaving her alone to deal
with the loss and distraction of her life and world. The story is chillingly
realistic, set in a world we might one day know.” - Roxanne Campbell
, Sam Weller's Zion Books, Salt Lake City, UT |
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Abhorsen
By Garth
Nix
“I haven't been as excited about a sequel since Amber
Spyglass! In pure high fantasy style, Nix reveals a world heading
towards the ultimate battle between good and evil, but his characters and
the magic that they wield are powerful and unique.” - Tracy Wynne, Cover
To Cover Booksellers, San Francisco, CA |
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House
of the Scorpion
By Nancy
Farmer
“Farmer creates the imagined country of Aztlan, where a young boy’s destiny
lies in the hands of criminals. Rather than preaching about drugs, socialism,
and cloning, Farmer writes about friendship, loss, and self- discovery.
Like The
Giver, this novel takes us into a world that could one day be
ours, if we're not careful.” - Sarah Todd, Children's Book World, Haverford,
PA
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Arthur:
At the Crossing Places
By Kevin
Crossley-Holland
“This series is really delightful and well-written, great for kids interested
in fantasy or history. It ranks up there with the best of the books on
the Arthurian legend.” - Lynne Almeida, Spellbinder Books, Bishop,
CA
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Feed
By M.T.
Anderson
“An unforgettable book, although there are some things about this disturbing
look at a possible near-future that I’d like to forget. A riveting book
for teens and their parents, too.” - Paula Dutko, Nonesuch Books, Saco,
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A
Step from Heaven
By An
Na
“Masterfully written, Na describes the struggles and joys of a Korean family
living in America, creating memorable characters and a novel worthy of awards.”
- Andrea Hein, Kids Ink Children's Bookstores, Indianapolis, IN |
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The
Life History of a Star
By Kelly
Easton
“Fourteen-year-old Kristen is trying to make sense of it all. Her parents
are fighting, one brother is avoiding home, and another has returned from
Vietnam an empty shell. From politics to the Beatles to family life, Kristin
has to muddle through the turbulent early 1970s and find strength in herself.”
- Nikki Mutch, University of Connecticut Co-op, Storrs, CT
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Buddha
Boy
By Kathe
Koja
“Once again, Koja writes about the struggle of young people dealing with
anger as a way of introducing Buddhism. This novel is gritty, realistic,
and accessible.” - Carol Schweppe, Hicklebee's, San Jose, CA |
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Rodzina
By Karen
Cushman
“Cushman tells the story of a group of children sent on the orphan train
from Chicago to the Western Territories through the eyes of a 12-year-old
girl. The hilarious exploits of these orphans during their journey, and
their hopes and fears of finding good families to adopt them, make this
book a very exciting read.” - Rebecca Mullin, Kids Ink Children's Bookstores,
Indianapolis, IN |
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