Welcome to the Books by Teens bookstore. Here you'll be able to purchase books written and designed by teenagers across the country. Click on a book below to see how it works.

Matthew's Web

Nominated for The Anthony Award, Best Young Adult Mystery! Matthew is in too deep . . . there’s no turning back. He runs away from home, plunging into the unknown lives of his five best online buddies. Student-authors address issues including divorce, internet safety, running away, and peer pressure.

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Who Stole Matthew's Web?

Just when Matthew’s life is going really well, a cyber thief appears on the school online bulletin board. This nail-biting mystery exposes the dark side of the internet. Student-authors explore bullying, identity theft, social injustice, and the dangers of the internet.

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Matthew's Tangled Trails

A cyber crook unleashes a bone-chilling scam. Matthew and his friends are desperate for help. The kids from Rhodes, along with Gizmo, the labradoodle, plunge into a frantic search for justice. Student-authors examine racism, plagiarism, bullying, and the dangers of group think.

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Matthew's Web Unplugged

The Cyber Cafe has been viciously trashed. The seniors are out for blood, the city kids are showing up at suburban Rhodes, and rumors are flying. Matthew and his friends are desperate for answers! Student-authors investigate diversity, racism, bullying, and vandalism.

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