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books that preteens and teens like: - Preteens and teens are
increasingly interested in local, national, and international
current events. Read editorials and articles from the newspaper
and news magazines. - Preteens and teens question authority.
Read classic and modern novels that deal with 'big' issues such
as when the needs of a community are more important than those
of individuals. - Preteens and teens are striving for
independence, yet still want to be connected to their families.
Read your favorite books and explain why they are important to
you and read books that let you share laughter, a good mystery,
an action-packed adventure, a science fiction journey. -
Preteens and teens are gradually learning to think abstractly
and understand the reasons behind views that differ from their
own. Read books that challenge them to think 'out of the box'
and see the world beyond their daily experiences. - Preteens and
teens are thinking about what the