Difference between revisions of "Top Ten Teen Books of 2013"
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|summary= One of the best YA contemporary stories our reviewer has read in years, exploring media manipulation, cyber-bullying, body image, romance, friendship, making choices, and doing it all with incredible heart and a wonderful cast of characters. | |summary= One of the best YA contemporary stories our reviewer has read in years, exploring media manipulation, cyber-bullying, body image, romance, friendship, making choices, and doing it all with incredible heart and a wonderful cast of characters. | ||
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|summary= Brilliant dystopian storytelling - as ever - from Malorie Blackman in a tale of propaganda, newspeak, and subtle authoritarianism. We love Blackman's books. | |summary= Brilliant dystopian storytelling - as ever - from Malorie Blackman in a tale of propaganda, newspeak, and subtle authoritarianism. We love Blackman's books. | ||
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|summary= This book is dark even for Kevin Brooks. The diary of an abducted boy, it is a powerful and shocking read. We loved it but it's not for the faint hearted. | |summary= This book is dark even for Kevin Brooks. The diary of an abducted boy, it is a powerful and shocking read. We loved it but it's not for the faint hearted. | ||
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|summary= A beautiful odyssey set in a harsh landscape in an even harsher world. A wonderful sense of place, and unforgettable characters. Highly, highly recommended. | |summary= A beautiful odyssey set in a harsh landscape in an even harsher world. A wonderful sense of place, and unforgettable characters. Highly, highly recommended. | ||
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|title=Love in Revolution | |title=Love in Revolution | ||
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|summary=Haunting and painful but beautiful too, this is a story of revolution but also a young girl waking to love. There's rich prose, a real sense of place and a story that will stay with you. Highly recommended. | |summary=Haunting and painful but beautiful too, this is a story of revolution but also a young girl waking to love. There's rich prose, a real sense of place and a story that will stay with you. Highly recommended. | ||
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|summary= Powerful story about surviving abuse - including the well-meaning but bureaucratic interventions by social services - written with clear sight, understanding and elegance. Five stars, and then some. | |summary= Powerful story about surviving abuse - including the well-meaning but bureaucratic interventions by social services - written with clear sight, understanding and elegance. Five stars, and then some. | ||
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|title=Have a Little Faith | |title=Have a Little Faith | ||
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|summary=Strong contender for the funniest book of the year so far, this is fabulous. Not just for girls, despite the pink cover - boys will warm to the great characters and the focus is more on humour than romance. | |summary=Strong contender for the funniest book of the year so far, this is fabulous. Not just for girls, despite the pink cover - boys will warm to the great characters and the focus is more on humour than romance. | ||
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|summary= Edge-of-your-seat thriller that deals with important societal issues - the banking crisis, piracy, etc - but also with personal tragedy and family relationships. Beautifully and subtly written, it packs an absolutely humongous punch. Highly recommended. | |summary= Edge-of-your-seat thriller that deals with important societal issues - the banking crisis, piracy, etc - but also with personal tragedy and family relationships. Beautifully and subtly written, it packs an absolutely humongous punch. Highly recommended. | ||
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|summary= Fast-paced, near-future, techno-thriller peppered with lots and lots of up-to-date science zeitgeist. I really love Saci Lloyd, who is not afraid to be controversial, is always exciting, and knows her audience right down its last atom. Great stuff. | |summary= Fast-paced, near-future, techno-thriller peppered with lots and lots of up-to-date science zeitgeist. I really love Saci Lloyd, who is not afraid to be controversial, is always exciting, and knows her audience right down its last atom. Great stuff. | ||
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|summary= Intense crime thriller with an unreliable narrator. It's an electric read and a fantastic debut. Highly recommended. | |summary= Intense crime thriller with an unreliable narrator. It's an electric read and a fantastic debut. Highly recommended. | ||
|isbn=147111581X | |isbn=147111581X | ||
Revision as of 11:27, 3 February 2024
It's been a good year for Teen books and we've struggled to bring the list down to just ten, but here they are - a mixture of future classics and lighter books - in alphabetical order by author.
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Review ofYou Don't Know Me by Sophia BennettOne of the best YA contemporary stories our reviewer has read in years, exploring media manipulation, cyber-bullying, body image, romance, friendship, making choices, and doing it all with incredible heart and a wonderful cast of characters. Full Review |
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Review ofNoble Conflict by Malorie BlackmanBrilliant dystopian storytelling - as ever - from Malorie Blackman in a tale of propaganda, newspeak, and subtle authoritarianism. We love Blackman's books. Full Review |
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Review ofThe Bunker Diary by Kevin BrooksThis book is dark even for Kevin Brooks. The diary of an abducted boy, it is a powerful and shocking read. We loved it but it's not for the faint hearted. Full Review |
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Review ofWinter Damage by Natasha CarthewA beautiful odyssey set in a harsh landscape in an even harsher world. A wonderful sense of place, and unforgettable characters. Highly, highly recommended. Full Review |
Review ofLove in Revolution by B R CollinsHaunting and painful but beautiful too, this is a story of revolution but also a young girl waking to love. There's rich prose, a real sense of place and a story that will stay with you. Highly recommended. Full Review |
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Review ofBlood Family by Anne FinePowerful story about surviving abuse - including the well-meaning but bureaucratic interventions by social services - written with clear sight, understanding and elegance. Five stars, and then some. Full Review |
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Review ofHave a Little Faith by Candy HarperStrong contender for the funniest book of the year so far, this is fabulous. Not just for girls, despite the pink cover - boys will warm to the great characters and the focus is more on humour than romance. Full Review |
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Review ofHostage Three by Nick LakeEdge-of-your-seat thriller that deals with important societal issues - the banking crisis, piracy, etc - but also with personal tragedy and family relationships. Beautifully and subtly written, it packs an absolutely humongous punch. Highly recommended. Full Review |
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Review ofQuantum Drop by Saci LloydFast-paced, near-future, techno-thriller peppered with lots and lots of up-to-date science zeitgeist. I really love Saci Lloyd, who is not afraid to be controversial, is always exciting, and knows her audience right down its last atom. Great stuff. Full Review |
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Review ofCarnaby by Cate SampsonIntense crime thriller with an unreliable narrator. It's an electric read and a fantastic debut. Highly recommended. Full Review |
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