The 2008 Teens' Top Ten

More than 8,000 teen readers across the country chose Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer as their favorite book in the annual Teens’ Top Ten. The online vote took place during Teen Read Week, October 12-18, 2008, with the third entry in Meyer’s popular vampire romance series winning easily.

1. Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
4. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
5. Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson
6. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
7. The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
8. Extras by Scott Westerfeld
9. Before I Die by Jenny Downham
10. Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson

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VAMPIRES

Cannot get enough vampires? Here are sites that list enough vampire books to keep you up all night!

• Monster Librarian Vampire List
• Beyond Twilight-The Best Vampire Fiction
• Vampire and Werewolf List
• Vampire Books for Teens-A Long List
• Best Teen Vampire Fiction

Books Similar to "A Child Called It" By David Pelzer

Hayden, Torey L.
Ghost Girl, 326 Pages, 2002
In this true story, Torie meets Jadie, an elective mute in her classroom. With effort and patience, Torie encourages Jadie to reveal her story of horrific sexual abuse. When Torie goes to the authorities, they are reluctant to believe her. In the end, Jadie grows up to be a happy and functioning adult.

Goobie, Beth
Something Girl, 105 pages, 2008
Sophie, 15, is your typical teenager, except for the fact that she is being abused at home by her "upstanding father" and is afraid to reveal it. No matter what she does, it is never good enough. When Sophie ends up hospitalized after a severe beating, her friend Jujube encourages her to reveal the truth about what is going on at home.

Fisher, Antwone Quentin
Finding Fish: A Memoir, 352 pages, 2001
Fish was born in prison to an underage mother serving time for murder. Placed in foster care, he endures a long stint of searing abuse until he escapes and lives on the street. He finally enlists in the Navy and finds the loving family he never had. His grit and determination shines through this uplifting story as he goes on to great success.

Pelzer, Dave
The Lost Boy, 250 pages, 1997
A sequel to a Child Called It, this book follows Dave in his difficult teen years through 5 foster homes and when finally ends up at the "Hall." We see Dave struggling with growing up, at times defiant and rebellious but always endearing. At 18 he joins the Air Force where he turns his life around. This continuation of Dave's story is a must for anyone that liked A Child Called It as it follows Dave through his teenage years.

Breaking Up is Hard To Do By Niki Burnham, Terri Clark, Ellen Hopkin & Lynda Sandoval

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Toby's not ready for sex, goth girl Dee learns she's being used, Lisa finds love for the first time, and Mia's lesbian gf might not be gay after all. These four unrelatednovellas were a pleasure to read, perfect for the exercise bike, and a perfect balance with each other. Recommended for those needing some love stories. http://deenaml.livejournal.com/

Something Maybe by Elizabeth Scott

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Hannah's parents have embarassing, sexy jobs, and all she wants is a normal life and to date Josh -- and reconnecting with her father wouldn't be bad if the TV cameras stayed away -- but when she starts talking more to Finn, she's not sure who or what she wants anymore. I loved the quirky jobs all of the characters had in this book, and the humorous MC's voice made for a fun read. Recommended romance. Also recommended by this great author:

~ Living Dead Girl

~ Love You Hate You Miss You

~ Perfect You

Peak by Roland Smith

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After pulling a stunt in NYC that has him arrested, Peak is bailed out by his absent, professional climber father who flies him to Nepal where he learns that he'll have a shot at reaching the summit of Mount Everest -- if he can survive 29,000 feet above sea level. Just reading this book made me cold! The teens at my library weren't kidding when they told me to read this book. Perfect beginning, exciting middle, perfect ending. Great adventure! http://deenaml.livejournal.com/

Bad Girls Don't Die by Katie Alender

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Alexis tells her little sister Kasey a story about something bad that happened in their house, and soon after Kasey begins acting very strange, then violent,until Alexis is certain she's posessed by an evil ghost seeking revenge. Creepy story with hints of the old Disney movie The Watcher in the Woods that I loved as a child. They way all the clues happened to fit together at the end was a bit neat and tidy, but overall a good read. http://deenaml.livejournal.com/

Ghost Huntress: The Awakening by Marley Gibson

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Kendall's family moves from Chicago to super quiet Radisson, Georgia, where she begins to hear ghosts, so with the help of a ghost-hunting obsessed new friend, Kendall seeks to put a stop to a ghost who may be after her father. Fun story with many references to all the scientific gear that those in the ghost hunting TV shows use. http://deenaml.livejournal.com/

Check out the Internet Public Library!

Want to go to the library, but it is closed? Check out the Teenspace at the Internet Public Library (IPL). With guides to Graphic Novels and a listing of FAEQs (Frequently Asked Embarressing Questions), Directories of Clubs and Organizations on any topic, Information on Health and Sexuality, Technology resources- You will enjoy this Virtual Library!