Novels Your Teen Needs To Read 

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Allow your teenager to explore other worlds without leaving home through these must-read novels for teens. 

The Fault In Our Stars by Jon Green

This emotional book highlights the relationship between two teenagers,  Hazel and Augustus, who meet at a support group and go on a roller coaster adventure together. 

Vincent And Theo: The Van Gough Brothers by Deborah Heligman

A true-life story based on the life of artist Vincent Van Gough and his brother Theo. 

The Giver by Lois Lowry

A science fiction book about a boy named Jonas living in an ideal world but only on the surface.  Jonas travels in time and learns the truth about the world he’s grown up in, is anyone really thinking for themselves?

Aurora Rising (The Aurora Cycle) by Amie Kaufman

This science fiction story is set in 2380 and follows a group of cadets on their first mission.

The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman

The Golden Compass is a story about a young orphan girl on her journey to save her best friend who has been kidnapped in an alternative world.

We Are OK by Nina Latour

The story of a young girl learning the secrets of her family.

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

Two teenagers meet on the school bus and become instant friends, leading to love. But things go astray when the young lovers start to come apart.

Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley

A fast pace book highlighting the beauty of second chances that will leave you with a new perspective on life.

A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'engle

A young girl overcoming her insecurities and her brother who has special mental abilities embark on a fantastic once-in-a-lifetime journey to save their father. 

Anne Frank: The Diary Of A Young Girl by Anne Frank 

The heartbreaking story of a young teenage girl and her family hiding in a secret annex from the Nazi soldiers in World War Two. 

Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad by Reiki Kawahara

A great book for young gamers, the storyline tells how a group of gamers are trapped inside a virtual reality game and discover no log out button.

Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard 

A mystery novel for teenagers about four high-school friends. At a sleepover, the one friend vanishes without a trace.  

The Absolute True Story Of A Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

Junior is an Indian living in America, who decides to attend school miles away from home. 

The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery

A classic novel for preteens about a boy who lands on Earth and the experiences he has.

Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld

A young teenager learns to live independently for the first time in this coming-of-age tale.

The Age Of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

This is a moving story of the very real and surreal experiences people have and how they cope with a changing world. 

Bridge To Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

A beautiful example of love, loss of friendship, and the strength of a teenager through tragedy.