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I really enjoyed "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" by Mark Haddon. It's a murder mystery told from the viewpoint of an English teen with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. This gives the narrator, Christopher, a unique perspective compared to most other novels. Christopher cannot read other's emotions or even his own, so his reactions to events are unusual. But he is also very intelligent, so I found myself quickly wrapped up in the story and what happens to him. It's also a different view of English culture, much more realistic than the Harry Potter view we Americans have been getting for years.

I thought that It's Not Easy Being Mean by Lisi Harrison was a great teen book. It really relates to teen life and I raced through the book. I also thought that Endgame by Nancy Garden was amazing. Great teen books.

Twilight will have females from 13 and up yearning to find someone like Edward Cullens--brilliant, worldly, beautiful, and mysterious. And although he is a high school senior, you'll quickly discover that he is ageless. Edward is a vampire living with his family--all vampires--outside of Seattle, Washington. Unlike vampires of old, Edward and his family are good vampires--they don't hunt people, but live on animals' blood to sustain themselves.

The book focuses on the romance between Edward and high school junior Bella Swan, who's just moved to town to leave with her father now that mom is remarried. Opposites attract, of course, and after an initial conflict between the two, they fall in love. Only Bella picks up on the secret of the Cullens (all are incredibly beautiful and graceful), putting 2 & 2 together after Edward saves her life during an assured fatal car accident.

Their love creates problems, of course. Edward must ensure that neither him nor his family gives in to their nature while around Jessica. But Jessica is so in love that she wants to be a vampire, too, and constantly lobbies for it.

If you liked Interview with the Vampire, you'll adore this book.

Shape Shifter's quest by Dena Landon was a great fantasy. I advise anyone who likes fiction fantasy adventures.

Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson

The author that I recommend most is definitely Stephenie Meyer. She is such a good author. Her very first novel, Twilight, is definitely one of my favorites. The only book that even compares is her second book, New Moon. And, not only that, but I am about to die waiting for her third book, Eclipse. So, yeah...that's my input.
--Poe the Pretty Pink Pyro Pony (a.k.a. Kaet)

I like books by Kate Brian and Meg Cabot. I also liked Pretty Little Liars.

Holly Black is a genius. I think everyone young or old should read Tithe at least. Valiant is an excellent novel as well. Her young adult fantasy novels are so realistic; they hardly seem fantasy at all!

I read Just in Case and it was a really good teen book. I recommend it to any teen with an imagination. The story is set in England and that was a plus for me. It is about a guy who thinks that fate is out to get him. He changes his name and begins to keep an eye out until something big takes place and he...Looks like you will have to read it to find out! ~Kahin

I'm reading Twilight for the 4th time. It is a great book, that most teens will be racing through.

I recently read Agatha Christie’s "And Then There Were None". It was cleverly written, and the story's plot quickened throughout the whole book. During the first couple of chapters it was a bit confusing because there are so many characters to keep track of, but once the story takes off, you won't be able to put it down- literally! (Also, the computer game is exciting too- but the story line changes a bit. I suggest you read the book first.)

"Between Mom and Jo" by Julie Ann Peters. Great story of a teenage boy who has two moms and how his past.