so why are these books for older readers? mostly because of the subject material. I’ve put the main reason for the book being on this list next to some of the more inappropriate books.
Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List (language, some sexual references)
Suite Scarlett
Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour
The Hunger Games Series (violence)
Protector of the Small Quartet (violence)
Lucky T
Bass Ackwards and Belly Up: a novel
How to be Bad
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (language, content)
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend
Does my Head Look Big in This?
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks
Peace, Love and Baby Ducks
Thirteen Reasons Why (language, content, element of fear)
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
What I Saw and How I Lied
So Yesterday
The Lying Game
I Am The Messenger
BY CARL HIAASEN:
HOOT, FLUSH, BASKET CASE, SKINNY DIP
Hi LittleRead! You have some wonderful books here. Do you know Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson? I’ve taught women’s lit to first-year students for many years and this is one of their favorite young adult books. Like Perks, it has adult content but also “speaks” to women’s empowerment. Thanks for the lists!
Hi! Sorry for the wait! I love Speak. It’s been one of my favorite books for several years.