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Zanna wants to read: I need to build a shelf of books suitable for reading with an intelligent dyslexic teenager. I am looking for books that
-are y-a suitable
-use fairly modern language (as in 1900ish onwards)
-do not have sex scenes (I'm co-reading here. Too awkward.)
-ar ...more

Nov 13, 2015 06:17AM · Like

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Age: 41

Location: Chennai, India

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After Henry
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Simon Brett

she said: " I think this ticks all of your boxes. It started as a Radio 4 series (1985)before appearing as a novel (1987). Girl Power before the term was invented. "

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Nov 13, 2015 06:45AM · 1 like · Like

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Requiem
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Shizuko Gō

they said: " It's been a long time since I've read this, but seems like it might fit your requirements. WWII from the perspective of a Japanese teen girl. ...more "

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Nov 13, 2015 07:47AM · 1 like · Like

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The Hero and the Crown (Damar, #2)
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Robin McKinley

they said: " coming of age as an outcast princess in a magical world; loved this as a kid, but does include suggestions of romance "

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Nov 13, 2015 07:51AM · 1 like · Like

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The Wee Free Men (Discworld, #30; Tiffany Aching, #1)
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Terry Pratchett

they said: " Heroine of the story is Tiffany Aching, but it's written by a white man; also, it's Pratchett so be prepared for puns ...more "

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Nov 13, 2015 07:53AM · 1 like · Like

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Team Human
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Justine Larbalestier

they said: " Some romantic elements iirc but nothing that should squick you out, I don't think. Mostly deals with racism and vampires. ...more "

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Nov 13, 2015 07:54AM · 1 like · Like

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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Sherman Alexie

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Nov 13, 2015 08:09AM · 1 like · Like

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The Goblin Emperor (The Chronicles of Osreth, #1)
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Katherine Addison (Goodreads Author)

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Nov 13, 2015 10:39AM · 1 like · Like

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The Plum Tree
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Ellen Marie Wiseman (Goodreads Author)

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The Book Thief
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Markus Zusak (Goodreads Author)

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Nov 13, 2015 10:55PM · Like

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Wonder (Wonder, #1)
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R.J. Palacio

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Homeless Bird
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Gloria Whelan

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Tell the Wolves I'm Home
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Carol Rifka Brunt (Goodreads Author)

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Cut
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Patricia McCormick

she said: " This is a great young adult novel about a white teenage girl who cuts herself, and the subtle ways she analyses herself and her neuroses. While it's not exciting like SF or fantasy, it is very interesting and relatable. The only caveat is that the subject matter may be triggering. ...more "