What are Transitional Books?
Books between the ages of 10 and 14 are considered a bridge between Middle Readers and Young Adult. These Transitional Books are often noted with a 10+.
What is Young Adult?
Young Adult is for ages 13 to 18, although most books will label this 12+. Because this category covers such a wide age span, books ages 15 to 18 tend to focus on more adult-oriented themes.