YA Crime – book ‘em, Danno

Teenagers have been reading crime for a long time, but now the selection of books tailored for YA readers is better than ever before! Have a look at where the genre came from, your favourite detectives – from Sherlock to Nancy Drew – and what makes YA crime different, with a quick glance down the list of new Australian and overseas YA crime fiction, including Ellie’s book Every Breath.

Topics:

• A history of mystery
• Teen sleuths
• The contemporary (crime) scene