Real life fiction for Teen Boys (they don't all like Sci-fi/Fantasy and Dystopia!)
By The Book Shop Bridport
Real life fiction for Teen Boys (they don't all like Sci-fi/Fantasy and Dystopia!)
By The Book Shop Bridport
Oftentimes the go-to fiction for teenagers are dystopia, paranormal romance, or sci-fi/fantasy, but lots of boys just want realistic books that reflect their lives, or their lives as they might be. There is a whole slew of them, but they tend to be lost in the mix - here's a list of new and old titles that will fit the bill...
Global: a graphic novel adventure about hope in the face of climate change
Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin, et al.
£12.99 £12.34
Promise Boys
Nick Brooks
£8.99 £8.54An amazing who dunnit - told by the suspects and the observers. Who killed Principal Moore? Everyone's got motive...
Ace of Spades
Faridah Abike-Iyimide
£8.99 £8.54A searing critique of race and wealth in contemporary America (written by a young british writer). A fantastic thriller.
The Outsiders
S E Hinton
£8.99 £8.54OK - I'll be honest. I read this, as a teen girl, 20 years after it was published and it didn't feel dated. 30 (OMG 30!) plus years on, it still works. Seriously guys, this is an extraordinary work of fiction
One of Us Is Lying
Karen M. McManus
£8.99 £8.54Totally one of my favourite books for teens, both boys and girls. 5 kids go into detention, only 4 come out - and they are the main suspects. But who done it?
One of Us Is Next
Karen M. McManus
£8.99 £8.54Yep, you got it - it's the sequel! And it's just as good...
Hatchet
Gary Paulsen
£7.99 £7.59Absolutely brilliant and my go to for boys who are reluctant readers. A thrilling suvivalist adventure - truly amazing
Thirteen Reasons Why
Jay (Author) Asher
£8.99 £8.54Take a deep breath before you read this one. It's brutal, beautiful and brilliant.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Sherman Alexie
£8.99 £8.54Semi-Autobiographical, but brilliant story of a native american boy in a predominantly white school and the issues that ensue. Gorgeously written and timely use of empathy.
I Hunt Killers
Barry Lyga
£12.99 £12.34AGGGHHHH! Terrifying premise with the main character being the son of a prolific serial killer, who has been caught and imprisoned but now copycats are on the loose and Jaz (the son) wants to help the police find them.
The Impossible Fortress
Jason Rekulak
£9.99 £9.49LOL - an hilarious tale of a boy who loves to code video games, but also wants to get his hands on a specific edition of Playboy magazine...What is the impossible fortress? The game, or the convenience store from whence to steal the treasure???
Severed Heads, Broken Hearts
Robyn Schneider
£7.99 £7.59Fantastic tale of a boy who has everything but loses it when he walks in on his girlfriend going down on another guy, storms out of the party and gets into a carcrash. But in losing everything finds himself and so much more...
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4
Sue Townsend
£8.99 £8.54An oldie but goodie - brilliant trials and tribulations of a boy, the object of his desire and everything else that gets in the way.
Spud
John van de Ruit
£8.99 £8.54Technically historical fiction (early 90s South Africa at the end of Apartheid) with everything about being a teenage boy. A true coming of age tale with all things puberty, girls and self recrimination. I loved it!
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
£8.99 £8.54A truly extraordinary and timely debut novel about a young girl who witnesses a police shooting and it described only as 'The Witness'.
Concrete Rose
Angie Thomas
£7.99 £7.59Astonishing sequel to THUG this tells the story of Starr Carter's Dad when he was just 17 yr old Maverick Carter. New baby, one on the way, how do you make a life when there is no way out?
The Weight of a Thousand Feathers
Brian Conaghan
£7.99 £7.59It's not fair that Bobby Seed has to take care of himself, his mum and his little brother. But MS is a progressive disease and his brother's always been a bit different and someone has to step up to the plate. It's just sometimes, Bobby wishes it doesn't have to be him.
STAGS
M. A. Bennett
£8.99 £8.54A brilliant thriller that takes a long hard look at privilege and what it takes to fit in. I love this series.
