Diary of a Teenage Health Freak
by Aidan Macfarlane & Ann McPherson
Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199109052

The diary of a teenage boy, Peter, takes you through the ups and downs of teenage life whilst giving the reader all the essential advice on health, safe sex and other issues that they could need. The information given is responsible yet frank and easy to understand.

Just As I Am
by E. Lynn Harris
Time Warner Paperbacks
ISBN: 0751519499

Nicole, a beauty-queen-turned-actress, is trying to put back the pieces of her life. Her father and her best friend have both just died, and she's discovered that her boyfriend has been having an affair - with another man. Her path to happiness leads to a role on Broadway, but the past still holds some difficult truths which cannot be forgotten.

If Only I'd Known
by Jenny Davis
Orchard Books
ISBN: 1841217891

A romantic and emotional novel centred around two love-struck teenagers who try to help rescue their new and pregnant neighbour with drastic consequenses. A thoroughly gripping book.

Falling for Joshua
by Brian Keaney
Orchard Books
ISBN: 1841218588

Abi knows there's something special about Josh the moment his gorgeous blue eyes meet hers, but she's afraid to tell him that she has epilepsy in case it puts him off.

But the dramatic events of one terrible night reveal Abi's secret. Will Josh stand by her, and will Abi learn to accept the way she is? A moving and tension-filled book tackling the difficult subject of epilepsy in a sensitive and educational way.

What My Mother Doesn't Know
by Sonya Sones
Orion Children's
ISBN: 1842552090

Sophie Stein, aged 13, searches for her Mr Right and finds him where she least thought to look. Truthful and touching, this is an irresistible book that simply says everything about first love.

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
by Jack Gantos
Corgi Childrens
ISBN: 044086433X

Joey is undoubtedly a handful: his tendency to literally spin down the school halls or bounce around the kitchen can, understandably drive the adults in his life insane. But Joey has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and he really has no control over his actions. He just does whatever pops into his head. And if that includes swallowing a key, then so be it...