Highly recommended for tweens and teens
923138
This was purchased for the nearly-a-teenager in our house as one of her Christmas presents. She loves the book, said it was very interesting and entertaining; and is very much looking forward to reading the next one(s) in the series.
2806759
WOW! This book will give you some "holy crap" moments but is a must-read for any parent of a teen or a tween. And if you can leave it out for your teen, not just boys, to find and read, it's a great combination of humor and straight talk and a great reminder to teenagers to be their own person and make their own decisions.
2575866
I was standing in the library when I struck up a conversation with a teen from our local high school. I asked him to share his favorite YA novels. He pulled this one from the shelf and handed it to me. It's always great to find out what teens like. Definitely a fabulous recommendation. Clare creates an incredible underworld of characters based in settings throughout NYC. There are many twists and turns in this fantasy book that will leave you craving more. I highly recommend the entire series. Beautifully written. Now I'm sorry I didn't ask for the young man's name. I'd like to thank him!
1645003
As a counselor, I am always looking for books for the tweens that come to my office. I shared this book with the youth pastor of our church to also read. We both agreed that this book was a step above any other devotional we have in our resource room. I am excited that Lynn wrote this book for this vulnerable group that is often overlooked but who are on the front line of the battles in todays secular society. School, bullying, friends, and most of the issues that girls 8-13 face are covered in this book. I love the format which allows girls to turn to the page that covers the issue she is most currently facing. There are 100 faith building devotions that could easily be used in a teaching format as well. Thank you Lynn for a wonderful faith building book. I would recommend this book to anyone who works with tween girls. I received this book from the publisher for an honest review.
3060803
I loved this book way more than I ever thought I would. I fell in love with Ezra Faulkner and I finished it in 2 days. I would recommend this for teens and tweens!
4862372
I really loved these Bibles for tweens. They are cute or cool (if you are looking at the boys one). They are something that my girls love carrying and looking through. There are pictures in places among the pages with some tween related questions and answers about Christian life. I really like their look and so do my tweens. Along with the questions and answers there is a place where you can view a video online with more information. Something that would appeal to this technology driven generation.

In the very front pages there are topics about various things relating to tweens. There are Scripture references to help them find more on those topics like anger, getting along with siblings, why am I here, and etc. I am really excited to have these great products for my tweens. I know you would enjoy them as well. Another point is that even though the blue one is directed to boys it can be used by boy or girl. They are not gender specific. However, I know a boy would not want the pink one. :)
1261825
Great book that was perfect for tween girls struggling with depression or self-acceptance.
1316294
This is a great novel for teens and young adults.  The writing is engaging, the characters are fun and true-to-life, and the plot kept me on my toes throughout the book.  If your kids are into science fiction, this is a great alternative (or supplement) to books out there with trashy language and sexual scenes that tend to grab their attention but leave them empty.  Scintillate gives the reader a sense of mystery, romance, and relatable scenarios and characters, all with integrity throughout the pages.  It was an easy read for me, about 2 days, and I highly recommend this book to young adults. Can't wait myself to see what happens in the next book!  :)
2743070
I love this story for both my own girls and students I teach. SandraByrd does a great job of exploring the often tricky world of tween friendships and hang ups from a faith perspective. Well worth the purchase, get them all. I found these drew in reluctant readers, too.
4002429
This is a wonderful story about a teen struggling to navigate adolescence and well intentioned, but perhaps misguided, parents doing their best to guide and help their son.  Terrific character development and plot lines that keep the reader engaged. Parents and teens a like can identify with the tensions, strains, predicaments that the characters experience. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
810851
I stumbled upon this book and couldn't be happier about my find. My daughter is twelve and in middle school and the story of Elyse really resonates with her (and me, because I haven't forgotten the horror).

Twelve-year-old Elyse was born with an extremely rare disease which has only one symptom: the words people use to describe her show up on her arms and legs. When she was little, words like adorable would appear, but now that shes older and her own thoughts have begun to influence the words, loser, dork, and pathetic mark her body.

This book addresses the issue of bullying in a humorous, authentic, relatable way for preteens. I absolutely love it.
1900562
Thrilling adventure book with interesting characters. Definitely deserves 5 stars -- I hope there are more books in this series to come.  Perfect for tweens or teenagers looking for a good read...
4266934
I bought this book for my daughter. She is 10 and not always able to articulate exactly what she's feeling as she heads toward becoming a tween. She loves this book and she's more open to discussing her feelings now and showing me things in the book. Shell bring it to me and we'll read aecrions of it together. I highly recommend this book!
760394
This is a deceptively simple book with a very strong message.  It has short paragraphs, short chapters, and it is thin overall, but it packs a major punch with the storyline.  I admire Johnson for writing such an important book that is accessible to all levels of teen readers.

The story is that of teen father Bobby and his infant daughter Feather, told in alternating chapters between "Then" (the day Bobby found out his girlfriend was pregnant, and the aftermath) and "Now" (Bobby's struggles as a single parent in high school who loves his daughter more than life itself).  The mystery of why Bobby is a single parent, why he kept the baby against his parents' wishes, and where Feather's mother is slowly unravels as the "Then" and "Now" storylines converge.

This is an essential piece of literature for teenagers, both male and female, to read.  Even though Bobby loves Feather, she brings a heck of a lot of stress and complication to his life.  Reading about Bobby's struggles is bound to make any teenager think again about contraception and responsible actions.  I highly recommend this short but powerful book to all teen readers.
31734
This is one of the few great stories for preteens and teenagers alike. The story was very detailed. I could picture myself in the room with the family and friends. I was on the edge of my seat while reading the conversation between the girls. It was very realistic and fun to read. I would recommend it to children of all ages and adults as well. I am looking forward to more from this author. The price was not too high and the cover is beautifully designed. A great addition to your library of good books.
2655640
13 Minutes is aimed at Teens and Young Adults and although I'm sure young teen girls would love to get their hands on it, I think it is really suitable for only older teens/young adults.  There is quite a lot of bad language, alcohol use and abuse was commonplace, and there was plenty of drug taking  and all this from kids at school!  Having said that, I enjoyed the book very much and found it to be well written and quick paced.

We start with Natasha being found by a dog-walker, apparently drowned in a freezing river.  She was dead for thirteen minutes before she started breathing again.  Natasha is the trendy pretty girl who is looked up to and coveted by the other girls in school.  She is the leader of the Barbies, the gang of three popular blondes, yet after her near death experience the other two Barbies are noticeably cool and jumpy in her presence.  Natasha is suffering memory loss but knows that something doesn't add up with her friends, and why is she seeing groups and patterns of thirteen all the time?

Becca was Natasha's childhood friend until she was ousted by the Barbies.  She knows Natasha better than anyone else and becomes close to her once more.  There is quite a lot of nasty schoolgirl hostility and spiteful gossip, which is great fodder for teenage girls, but there is also a lot of pathos between the lines too.

I don't want to give more of the story away but I can say that it is well paced with plenty going on.  You don't need to be a teenager to enjoy this as the psychological storyline is very cleverly put together with very adult themes.  These girls are dangerous yet sweet and I found that in one chapter I would like any one of the girls and in others they are sinister and destructive.  Natasha in particular seems to have a self destruct button.  I would recommend this as a great read for young adults but if you're buying as a present, choose your audience wisely.
833526
This book is a must read for all the tweens and teens. A very powerful true story. Provides insight into what life of a tween/teen can be in another part of the world.