Twenty Adolescent Novels (and More) That Counselors Should Know About

Identified are novels that address problems commonly encountered by adolescents. These are discussed under the following topic headings: alienation & identity; athletics; close friend or sibling rivalry; death & dying; divorce; drugs & alcohol; ethical dilemmas; handicapped youth; homosexuality; mental illness; parents; prejudice; rape; religious pressures; school; sex; social responsibility; suicide; teenage crime; & teenage pregnancy. 67 refs. (NBB)