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The teen who is less than excited about reading may be intiimidated by the typical books written at the high school reading level and totally uninterested in books written at his reading level. But there are stories meant to appeal to teens and written with a limited vocabulary. Here are some of our suggested high interest-low vocabulary titles for the reluctant teen reader.
  ORCA SOUNDINGS
Compelling and contemporary teen fiction for reluctant readers with second to mid fourth grade reading levels.This Canadian publisher offers teachers' guides at their web site. Below is a sample of titles from the series. Please note that some titles may still be on order and not yet available for loan or reservation. Check back for updated information.
cover art THE TROUBLE WITH LIBERTY by Kristin Butcher   cover art TRUTH by Tanya Lloyd Kyi
When the rumors start, Val is torn between trusting her new friend Liberty and her old friend Ryan. When a prominent member of the community is killed at a house party, many of the town's teenagers know who did it.
         
cover art NO PROBLEM by Dayle Gaetz   cover art KICKED OUT by Beth Goobie
One misstep causes Curt's world to unravel and his life to plummet into the depths of depression and addiction.  

Dime moves in with her wheelchair-bound brother to avoid the fighting at her parents' house.

 

    For more suggestions contatct Teri Titus,Information and Young Adult Services, San Mateo County Library.

 

 
 
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