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Examples of Young Adult mystery versus thriller novel?

Asked by Cloud9 (13points) May 18th, 2015

I’m trying to write a paper analyzing two Young Adult novels to show the differences between a general mystery novel and a thriller. I need help choosing the books. I would rather not use Nancy Drew. I’m thinking maybe Lois Duncan’s I Know What You Did Last Summer for the thriller. Any thoughts about what teen novel would be a really good example of mystery?

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This one isn’t a real young adult mystery, but I liked Mystic River, by Dennis Lehane. And welcome to fluther.

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How about The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley?

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Those are both good mystery books, but it really does have to be a young adult novel. I may be able to get away with The Sweetness as a crossover novel.

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Stinley's avatar

I love Goodreads. Why not take a look at their YA section?

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janbb's avatar

Here’s a good list from a public library of some young adult mysteries. One of them should suit your purpose.

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