some of my favourite books for young teens (11-15 ish)

A Listmania! list by Ginny (England)
 
Old Kingdom Trilogy Box Set
1.  Old Kingdom Trilogy Box Set by Garth Nix
The list author says:
  "have read them many times. can be a bit gruesome though, so don't read before going to bed."
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The Gift (Pellinor Trilogy)
2.  The Gift (Pellinor Trilogy) by Alison Croggon
The list author says:
  "first book of pellinor, very good - i loved them. watch out though because the fourth is said to be a dissappointment"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Bartimaeus Trilogy Boxed Set
3.  The Bartimaeus Trilogy Boxed Set by Jonathan Stroud
The list author says:
  "very good - bartimaeus's footnotes can be hilarious."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Eragon: Book One (The Inheritance cycle)
4.  Eragon: Book One (The Inheritance cycle) by Christopher Paolini
The list author says:
  "enjoyable fantasy book about a boy who finds a dragon egg"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (299 customer reviews)

Inkheart(Paperback) (Inkheart Trilogy)
5.  Inkheart(Paperback) (Inkheart Trilogy) by Cornelia Funke
The list author says:
  "about a girl who's dad can read characters out of books. also: brendan frasers in the movie :) try thief lord by same author"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (113 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Journey to the River Sea
6.  Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
The list author says:
  "lovely book - read it twice. romantic :) i also love the secret countess by same author."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

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The Little White Horse
7.  The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge
The list author says:
  "my mum bought this for me years ago; now my copy is practically falling to pieces. beautiful story."
£5.24   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

Goose Girl
8.  Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
The list author says:
  "nice story, adaption from a lesser known story of the brothers grimm."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Beauty
9.  Beauty by Robin McKinley
The list author says:
  "retelling of beauty and the beast; absolutely amazing."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

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Howl's Moving Castle
10.  Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
The list author says:
  "fun & lightweight. book the Miyazaki film was based on."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

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North Child
11.  North Child by Edith Pattou
The list author says:
  "lovely book. also a bit romantic (like most of them on this list)"
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Old Magic
12.  Old Magic by Marianne Curley
The list author says:
  "good. time traveling involved."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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The Magicians' Guild: Number 1 in series: Black Magician Trilogy, Book 1
13.  The Magicians' Guild: Number 1 in series: Black Magician Trilogy, Book 1 by Trudi Canavan
The list author says:
  "read this series. they are good. (books for slightly older readers)"
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (214 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Baker's Boy (Book of Words)
14.  The Baker's Boy (Book of Words) by J. V. Jones
The list author says:
  "good book from a good author. (from a trilogy. also wrote sword of shadows series and barbed coil)"
£7.19   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

Poison Study (Book 1 in The Study Trilogy) (MIRA)
15.  Poison Study (Book 1 in The Study Trilogy) (MIRA) by Maria V. Snyder
The list author says:
  "sci/fi: a girl who had commited a murder is given an ultimatum: death by execution, or face potential death as a poison taster."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (144 customer reviews)

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Wicked Lovely
16.  Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
The list author says:
  "about a girl who can see faeries (and not the nice kind at that)"
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Stardust
17.  Stardust by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "book the film was based on."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.87
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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why is the magicians guild in the adult section? 1 14 Aug 2012
This is actually based entirely on a Greek myth? 0 22 Sep 2011
I'm totally addicted to the Inkheart books, I need a new book to read. Does anyone have any recommendations? (Teen) 3 13 May 2011
The first book of Pellinor 2 1 Jan 2011
I need a new book to read!! Fantasy and adventure for 16 year old! 3 26 Dec 2010
More than anyone can grasp, What the Goose Girl does for Body, Mind and Soul 0 29 Aug 2010
Faeries seguel?? 1 25 Aug 2009
cover? 0 9 Feb 2008
 
   

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