C'est le yawn. This blog is dull, but helpful.
more teen books:
Mates, Dates and Chocolate Cheats by Hopkins, Cathy
and
Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny
These a just two in a series. They are cute stories, I would say more appealing to younger teens than juniors and seniors in H.S. Four friends who have little adventures involving boys, social issues (one was about charity events, the other just about boys in general) The setting in in England, so there is quite a bit of British slang, which makes it charming and a littler different.
Good, quick easy reads.
Massive by Bell, Julia
This is a little more serious than the previous books. Also set in England, the story follows an overweight teen and her anorexic mother through their struggles (mostly brought on by the mother) I don't think the ending really resolves anything about eating disorders, but there is a sense that the teen in the book is becoming more loving and accepting of herself.
Ask Me No Questions by Budhos, Marina Tamar
A Bangladeshi family's accunt of their changed lives as illegal immigrants after 9/11. Told in the voice of the youngest daughter. Deals with her father being detained by the INS, as well as addressing "normal" teen issues, such as sibling rivalry, school etc. Very good, highly recommended.
