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Top 7 Favorite Teen Reads

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Just because you're a teenager doesn't mean you don't enjoy reading. Take a look at a few books that are popular with teen readers. These books are also entertaining for readers who have long since passed up the teenage years. Read these favorite teen reads!

1. The Catcher in the Rye

by J.D. Salinger. Holden Caulfield has flunked out of yet another boarding school. We follow his journey through New York City.
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2. Lord of the Flies

by William Golding. What happens when a group of boys are stranded on a deserted island? The adventure becomes a terrifying tale of humanity's foibles.
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3. Anne of Green Gables

by Lucy Maud Montgomery. "Anne of Green Gables" is the first in a series about Anne Shirley, a red-headed orphan, who makes her place with the Cuthberts.
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4. Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

by Robert Louis Stevenson. Dr. Jekyll takes an experimental drug, which splits him into the horrific, alternate personality of Mr. Hyde. But, what happens when he loses control? Discover this famous "horror" tale.
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5. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

by Betty Smith. "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" is the famous and unforgettable story of Francie Nolan and her growing up.
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6. War of the Worlds

by H.G. Wells. What happens when the Martians land and begin to conquer the Earth? And, how can the Earth hope to rid the world of this awesome threat? Read more of this famous classic.
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7. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous detectives in literary history. Discover how he solves his mysteries, and why this character has fascinated so many readers.
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