Summer Books for Teens
Age 16+:
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Never Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroNow a young adult, Kathy reflects on her life at Hailsham, the exclusive boarding school she attended. She recounts the time she spent with Ruth and Tommy, close friends with whom Kathy had an intimate and, at times, tumultuous relationship. Over time, the three discover the dark truth about their childhood, their guardians, and their fate. |
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The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola YoonNatasha believes in science and facts. Not fate or destiny. Daniel has always been the good son, a perfect student, living up to his parents’ expectations. Sparks fly when they meet on a crowded street in New York City. But Natasha doesn’t believe in love at first sight, especially when her family is twelve hours away from being deported to Jamaica. Daniel believes that destiny might just be on their side. |
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Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensKya Clark has lived out in the marsh her whole life. She survives largely on her own, existing in harmony with the creatures and waters of the wild North Carolina coast. But the nearby town is humming with rumours about her, and it’s not long before Kya’s tough but peaceful existence is disturbed by unwanted visitors, mystery and murder. |
