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Best Teen Books for the holidays by Marlow Bookshop

We asked the team at Marlow Bookshop for some recommended reads for teens this summer. Trying to limit screen time or lucky enough to have a book worm in the family, we've got some great tips for books for your teen to get stuck into this summer.


Age 11-12

 

Fiction - Pearl Beach by Beth Steiner

For Billie, summer has always meant Pearl Beach - foaming white waves and lazy mornings, old Aunt Edith and above all, her best friend Andy. But this year, Andy is determined to grow up. Billie wants to change too, but why does growing up feel like losing their friendship forever?  A life-affirming coming of age novel about family, friendship and  the bittersweet beauty of growing up.  

 

 

Non-Fiction - What if You Could by Jacinda Arden

When Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand she was one of the youngest people leading a country.  In this book she shows us the importance of kindness in leadership, how to manage imposter syndrome and how to handle criticism.  


 

Age 12-14

 

Wonderland by Patience Agbabi

Colwyn Bay, 1980.  Tamilola is 16 and has just moved to Wales from London; everything’s different, everyone belongs except her.   The story unfolds in a series of free verse poems.

 

In Case I Go Missing by R N Swann

Fenny has been the Watson to Sarah's Sherlock for as long as she can remember.  Over the years, Sarah has ruffled a few feathers in their small town as an amateur detective and vigilante.  Now, she's disappeared.   If you like Karen McManus and Holly Jackson then this one’s for you!

 

Age 14-16

 

Runaway Road by Sue Divin

A moving story of family and belonging set in contemporary Northern Ireland.  Ezra is 16. He’s no stranger to crossing the line, but this time it's really bad - and there's no going back.  The only problem is he has to take his younger sister Evie with him ...


 

 

The Eternal Return of Clara Hart by Louise Finch reprint

Spence and Anthony have been friends for years, but it’s only when Spence witnesses a classmate die in what looks like a tragic accident at a house party that a flicker in the fabric of time helps Spence ‘see’ Anthony for the first time.

Caught in a loop, condemned to experience the same 24 hours over and over, Spence tries to prevent the terrible events of the party. Best wishes,


 

 

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