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NJ in Teen Books

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The Garden State 

 

Harley, Like a Person by Cat Bauer
Harley Columba knows she's adopted, I mean how could Roger be her father? Is she really prepared to deal with what she'll find if she sets out to find her biological father?
 
Tithe, a Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black
Kaye is 16 when she finally learns why she's such a strange young woman: she's a changeling pixie under a spell. A move home to the New Jersey shore brings her back in touch with her changeling friends.  SEQUEL: Ironside
 
Trial by Jen Bryant
 
Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier
Dimple Lala is confused about her friends, her family, her heritage, and boys.  Her parents do not think she acts Indian enough, but next to her beautiful blonde best friend she feels way too Indian.
 
Dark Angel by David Klass
 
Home of the Braves by David Klass
Joe is looking forward to his senior year of high school as the star of the soccer team, but when a soccer player from Brazil arrives at school Joe is worried about losing his place in the spotlight and his chance with Kristine.
 
Heavy Metal and You by Christopher Krovatin
 
Dunk by David Lubar
Chad wants lots of things – he wants his best friend to be well again, he wants a certain girl to go out with him, and most of all he wants to be a Bozo.
 
Pinned by Alfred Martino
 
Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty
Jessica is devastated when her best friend moves away.  She doesn't really like her other friends & her parents don't understand her -- how will she survive high school? SEQUELS: Second Helpings, Charmed Thirds, Fourth Comings
 
Shades of Simon Gray by Joyce McDonald
Simon Gray, the key player in a cheating ring at school, lies comatose after

smashing his car into a tree.

 

Swallowing Stones by Joyce McDonald
At his Fourth of July birthday party, Michael tests out his grandfather's gift, a Winchester rifle, by firing a single shot in the air.  A mile away, the bullet lands, killing his classmate Jenna's father.
 
The Wizard, the Witch, and Two Girls from New Jersey by Lisa Papademetriou
 
Election by Tom Perrotta
Welcome to Winwood High in Winwood, N.J. The year is 1992, and this dark comedy revolves around the upcoming election for its high school's president.
 
The Body of Christopher Creed by Carol Plum-Ucci
Christopher Creed, school outcast, has disappeared leaving behind only an email.
 
What Happened to Lani Garver by Carol Plum-Ucci
Claire's newfound friendship with Lani Garver comes with a price - Claire's popularity and Lani's life.
 
A Ride Into Morning: The Story of Tempe Wick by Ann Rinaldi
The Revolutionary War is raging and unrest erupts at a camp in Morristown. A mutinous soldier wants Tempe’s beloved horse, can she hold on? 
 
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen by Dyan Sheldon
Transplanted New Yorker Lola auditions for the lead role in the school play, challenging the dreaded Carla Santini and her cast of suburban worshippers.
 
My Perfect Life by Dyan Sheldon

It's a fight to the finish when Lola convinces her shy best friend Ella to run for student body president, against arch-rival Carla Santini.

 

10th Grade by Joseph Weisberg

Jeremy chronicles his adventures with life, love, school, and sports in the amusing and grammatically inventive journal of his sophomore year.

 

Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini

 
 
Originally complied by BCCLS Youth Services Committee, February 2003.  Updated by Laura Leonard.
 
 

 

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