This book features seven short stories—one dystopian, three contemporaries, two mysteries and one historical. All of these stories are well written, and being short, make quick reads for teens. I particularly liked the opening dystopian short, but each story features interesting characters and makes edifying entertainment for teens with strong moral messages. This collection introduces seven authors, all having also published full-length novels. My only caveat is that most of the stories promote some teachings distinctive to Catholicism, which may be controversial to some other Christian denominations.
Age Range: 12 and up
Genre: Collection (Dystopian, Contemporary, Mystery, & Historical)
Catholic Teen Books, 2018
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