10 Books That Deal with Teen Issues

If your teen has troubles, one of these books may help

We took a trip to the giant bookstore to find some of the best books for teens on the market — not the escapist, blockbuster-movie-based thrillers, fantasies and love stories, but books based on (sometimes very grim) reality. Here are our top 10 picks for troubled teens and the specific issues that they address. (Caution: The suitability of some of these books for younger teens will depend on maturity level, among other things. Parental discretion advised.)