The Ultimate Teen Book Guide [Paperback]

Daniel Hahn (Editor), Leonie Flynn (Editor), Susan Reuben (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 26, 2007

Stuck for something to read? Whether you’re searching for a book to blow your mind and change your life, or just a light read for the beach, The Ultimate Teen Book Guide is the perfect place to start.

 

The book includes recommendations from teen reviewers and your favorite authors—over 700 books total—so prepare to be inspired! Whether you like fantasy, horror, chick lit, graphic novels, sci-fi, crime . . . From true classics to must-read cult fiction, from the top award-winners to up-to-the minute bestsellers, there’s something for everyone.

 

You’ll also find special genre features written by expert authors—like E. Lockhart on Love and Relationships, and Patrick Jones on Short and Gripping Books—plus Top Ten Lists by genre for the perfect place to start, and results of our Top Ten Surveys where you decided which books and authors were the best in their categories. 

 

Each rave review comes with suggestions for what to read next, so with over 1,000 recommended books total, you’ll never be without a good book again!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a magnificent compendium" davidbelbin.com (14th January 2006) "Prepare to be inspired!" The Guardian (30th September 2006) "...fantastic-infectiously enthusiastic" Achockablog (February 2006) "...an indispensable tome for anyone..." The Publishing News (4th November 2005) "...this is a fantastic resource for teenagers of all ages." "A must have reference book for all teenage readers and their families." The Good Book Guide (March 2006) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Daniel Hahn has been a teacher, editor, curator and translator.  He has recently started writing a new book.

 

Leonie Flynn is a school librarian who attempts to read every book she writes about and to write every story she imagines.

 

Susan Reuben is the senior publisher at Edgemont Books.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Walker Childrens; First Edition edition (December 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802797318
• ISBN-13: 978-0802797315
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #694,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT source for teens, parents, teachers, and librarians, December 28, 2007

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YA Writer (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Teen Book Guide (Paperback)

This is the most helpful and interesting guide to teen books I've seen yet. The range of books reviewed is terrific. The selection is not limited to just traditional teen books, but reaches out to include books that are regarded as being written for adults (ie: A Prayer for Owen Meany, About A Boy, Ethan Frome), but are completely appropriate and meaningful to teens. There is also a nice listing of books from the UK, which we often miss on this side of the pond. The editors have nailed all the books I would be thrusting into teenagers' hands while introducing me to plenty of new titles.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like a pocket-sized library!, February 2, 2008

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Erika Sorocco (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ultimate Teen Book Guide (Paperback)

As an avid reader, I often find it hard for people to open my eyes to anything new in the literary world, but THE ULTIMATE TEEN BOOK GUIDE was capable of doing just that. Daniel Hahn, Leonie Flynn, and Susan Reuben have compiled an indispensable guide to all things books that creates a nice mix of teen-geared novels, as well as books normally listed for adults that pertain quite a bit to the teen reader. The reviews and synopsis' are thorough, and well thought-out, without being overbearing; and the fact that many of the books are recommended by fellow teens, librarians, editors, as well as some of our favorite authors - Meg Cabot, Gail Giles, Ned Vizzini, and Jerry Spinelli, among countless others - truly lend an authentic tone to the collection. Even better are the NEXT? recommendations listed next to each book, which give the reader the chance to explore similar novels that may be less-publicized, or well-known.

Since receiving this book, I have found it almost impossible to tear my eyes away from the pages; and have even added quite a few new books - found within THE ULTIMATE TEEN BOOK GUIDE - to my reading list. Don't be fooled by the title, this is a guide that can assist readers of all ages on their quest to find the perfect new book. Like a pocket-sized library!

Erika Sorocco
Freelance Reviewer

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Book, February 18, 2009

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D. Martin "Darlene" (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ultimate Teen Book Guide (Paperback)

This is a great reference book for teens looking for something else to read. My 15 year old avid reader found many new titles. The thing I really liked about it is it doesn't just recommend the usuals like The Outsiders and Watership Down. They have really done some work here and recommend books not listed in other reading guides. My favorite part is a small sidebar that recommends other books if you like the book reviewed. It was a very helpful tool in finding books that fit a mood. I think this is a must have for every teen!