Does anyone know of any really good books about teen lifes. etc . anything along those lines.
thank youu
2007-03-21 18:34:51 · 7 answers · asked by erin_baybee 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
After by Francine Prose
Pop! by Aury Wallington
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Endgame by Nancy Garden
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
2007-03-22 05:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by Trisha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judy Blume wrote the best teen girl books, but they're young teen, like 13-14. (Yes, I was raised in the 80's..:) I'm sure there are newer books for teens, but I'll never forget those books, I learned a lot from them. She wrote a lot of them and they were really popular, I still see them in the store.
If you're looking for one about "female stuff" then "Are you there God it's me, Margaret?" is great (it's not about God, either.I think the tile is because she asks for advice that way.) She also wrote older books, like "Forever", or "Deenie," but be careful, because if I remember correctly, that's how I learned about 3rd Base...:0 If you want to give it to a daughter or student, be sure they're old enough for that.
I read a lot, (I'm a teacher/reading specialist) and I've still never found better teen books . She just wrote funny books that explain things that teenage girls might be afraid to ask. "Blubber" is another one that deals with a girl being picked on at school. I can't wait to get these for my daughter, Cameron (she's 1yr.) The funniest one is about a boy with an annoying little brother named 'Fudge', but it's for younger kids. Good luck.
I'd look on Amazon, you can probably get her books used.
2007-03-21 18:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by lisa w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a teen, the Judy Blume books were the perfect "teen" books, but they're a touch out of date for today. Instead, I highly recommend the Francesca Lia Block books.
2007-03-21 19:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by Spider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For younger teens, I really like "Are you there god? It's me, Margaret." Also, the Anne of Green Gables series is great.
For older kids, I would suggest "To Kill a Mockingbird" or "The Secret Lives of Bees." (These have larger themes that older teenagers can probably relate to better.)
2007-03-21 18:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by gemgirl38 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Fortis the Brave!
2007-03-22 01:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was in grades like 7th-12th i was into this publishing company (yeah a publishing company lol) called PUSH. http://www.thisispush.com/ They are all amazing and a lot have to do with teens telling their stories.
i second the Francesca Lia Block rec. as well!
2007-03-21 20:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by getoutofmycloset 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should buy the chicken soup books.
2007-03-21 18:43:48 · answer #7 · answered by arabianking29 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋