Best Books for High School Readers: Grades 9–12, 2nd Edition - Tapa dura

"For librarians, this thorough and comprehensive reference lists about 12,788 recommended fiction and nonfiction books for children in grades nine to 12, drawn from a variety of book review journals." - Reference & Research Book News "The information provided in Best Books would greatly assist a young adult librarian or media specialist build or refine their collection as well as help them provide reading suggestions to their users." - ARBAonline

This indispensable reading guide and selection tool, updated to include titles published from 2004 through 2008, covers the best fiction and nonfiction for children in grades 9-12. The approximately 15,000 entries include brief but lively annotations, ISBNs, book length and price, grade-level appropriateness, and review citations. New features include indication of titles available in audio format and Lexiles where available. Award-winning and series titles are noted. Use this must-purchase volume to bolster your collection for high school readers and to create thematic and curriculum-oriented reading lists.