The Epic, Completely True Blue, (Almost) Holy Quest of Debbie
S . J . Adams 9780738726762
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Since sixth grade, Debbie Woodlawn has nursed a secret crush for her best friend, Lisa. All that time, Debbie pretended to love 80s sit-coms and abstinence rallies, just to be with her. So when Lisa hooks up with the most boring guy at school, Debbie decides it’s time to confess her love. But first, she embarks on an almost holy quest.
A 2014 YALSA Popular Paperback
A 2013 ALA Stonewall Honor Book A 2013 ALA Rainbow List Selection
“A worthy addition to an LGBT fiction collection.” —VOYA “A kinetic and well-paced comedy.” —Kirkus Reviews
Mercy Lily
Lisa Albert 9780738726991
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Lily’s mother has slowly been losing herself to MS. When traditional treatment and other ther- apies fail, it becomes clear that she wants to die. In Oregon, the Death with Dignity Act allows a patient to make the decision to end their own life. Now Lily, a high school sophomore, has to make an unimaginable choice: grant Mama’s re- quest, or cling to her fading life for all it’s worth.
“Teen readers will find this novel both affecting and thought provoking as they identify with Lily’s agony and examine their own beliefs.” —VOYA
The Last Good Place of Lily Odilon
Sara Beitia 9780738720685
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Lily Odilon—local wild child from a small Idaho town—has vanished after spending the night with her boyfriend, new kid Albert Morales. Now he is suspected in her disappearance. Albert and Lily’s prickly younger sister Olivia set out to discover what happened to her. Kidnapped? Runaway? Murder victim? The fast-paced narra- tive jumps through three timelines—painting a startling picture of all three teens.
A 2011 YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults (Thrillers & Killers)
“Reminiscent of John Green’s Paper Towns (2008), this noir thriller hooks read- ers with realistic dialogue, fully fleshed characters and plenty of twists. Terrific to the last, good page.” —Kirkus Reviews “A journey well worth taking.” —Publishers Weekly
Pirouette
Robyn Bavati 9780738734811
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Simone was raised as a dancer, but she hates performing. Hannah loves nothing more than dancing, but her adoptive parents think it should only be a hobby. When the two girls meet at camp, they discover they’re identical twins. Choreographing a plan to switch places, they realize fooling their friends and family is more challenging than they expected.
“Even readers less personally invested in dance can appreciate Bavati’s treat- ment of newly discovered sisterhood and the twins’ Parent Trap-like scheme.”
—Publishers Weekly
“The separated-at-birth story and plenty of grand pliés make for a winning
combination.” —Booklist
Dancing in the Dark
Robyn Bavati 9780738734774
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Ditty Cohen is passionate about ballet, but her Orthodox Jewish parents want her to focus on the teachings of the Torah and to marry at a young age according to their religious tradition. When Ditty secretly signs up for ballet lessons, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit and her two worlds threaten to collide.
“An excellent debut novel.” —School Library Journal “It’s an intriguing glimpse into a singular culture.” —Publishers Weekly “…readers will appreciate a young girl’s perspective on following a path her parents might not choose; dancers have a book to embrace.” —VOYA
A 2014 Sydney Taylor Honor Book
Words and Their Meanings
Kate Bassett 9780738740294
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A gifted writer, seventeen-year-old Anna O’Mally is headed for the stars. Or she was until her un- cle Joe died. Anna worshipped the ground Joe walked on . . . until she discovers that she didn’t know him as well as she thought she did.
A 2015 IPPY Award Gold Medalist (Young Adult Fiction)
“With a compelling voice and evocative prose, Kate Bassett establishes herself as an author to watch.” —Sara Zarr, author of Story of a Girl
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and complex plot, deeply drawn characters with palpable grief, and beautifully woven and rich prose.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “A heartbreaking and fantastic debut.” —VOYA
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Sirenz
Charlotte Bennardo and Natalie Zaman 9780738723198
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Bickering frenemies Meg and Shar are doing some serious damage at a midnight sample sale when they find themselves arguing over a pair of shoes—with fatal consequences. One inno- cent bystander later, the girls are suddenly at the mercy of Hades—god of the underworld. To make them atone for what they’ve done, Hades forces the teens to become special-assignment Sirens, luring to the Underworld any individual whose unholy contract is up.
“[F]unny and entertaining . . . Bennardo and Zaman are bringing the gods into the twenty-first century, and Meg and Shar get caught up in the fast-paced drama.” —Booklist
Sirenz: Back in Fashion
The Sirenz Series, Book 2
Charlotte Bennardo and Natalie Zaman 9780738731872
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When Shar tries on a ring from Hades, it acti- vates an obscure contractual clause that puts Shar and Meg in Hades’ service once more. Shar is whisked away to the Underworld to prepare a ball for Persephone, while Meg is sent to retrieve the errant soul of spoiled rich girl Paulina Swan- son and send her to the abyss.
I Am (Not) the Walrus
Ed Briant 9780738732466
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As the singer and bass player for Lucky Twenty, a Beatles cover band, Toby wants to make it big. But Zach, Toby’s best friend, is convinced there’s a problem: Toby’s utter lack of mojo. How can he croon about love when he’s never even kissed a girl? So begins Toby’s quest for cred as a love- struck singer.
“Fast-paced, with authentic characters and a general air of good-natured fun, Briant’s story rings true and doesn’t disappoint.” —Publishers Weekly “A light and entertaining rock-‘n’-roll romp.” —Kirkus Reviews
Faking Faith
Josie Bloss 9780738727578
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After a humiliating “sexting” incident, seven- teen-year-old Dylan becomes a social outcast. Once she finds the blogs of home-schooled fun- damentalist Christian girls, Dylan becomes fas- cinated by their old-fashioned beliefs. Blogging as Faith, her devout alter ego, Dylan grows close to Abigail, the group’s queen bee.
“The novel illustrates how profoundly teenagers who seem to have nothing in common can connect and support each other, even as they choose very different paths.” —Publishers Weekly
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A Junior Library Guild Selection
More Than Good Enough
Crissa-Jean Chappell 9780738736440
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Trent Osceola’s life is turned upside down when he moves to the Miccosukee reservation to live with his father. Reconnecting with a childhood friend for a film assignment, Trent starts to see himself through her eyes . . . and he’s not so sure he likes what he sees.
2014 Florida Book Award for YA Literature (Silver Medal)
“Chappell renders the atmosphere of sweltering, swampy south Florida in all its grittiness, giving the novel a unique flavor.”—Booklist “Compelling and emotionally nuanced.” —Kirkus Reviews “Powerful and satisfying.” —Geoff Herbach, author of Nothing Special, winner of the 2013 Minnesota Book Award for Young People’s Literature
How Many Letters Are in Goodbye?
Yvonne Cassidy 9780738747453
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Rhea Farrell carries the scars of a childhood ac- cident in which she lost her arm. But she also carries scars from the loss of her mother, her father’s drinking, and her confusion around her sexuality. Running away to New York, she turns to her mother through letters.
“A heartbreaking story about the challenges of trusting, healing, and saying goodbye.” —School Library Journal “An effective story delivered via a unique structure.” —Booklist “Heavy and intense, this book will make readers confront their own senses of identity.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Narc
Crissa-Jean Chappell 9780738732473
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Seventeen-year-old stoner Aaron Foster was offered a choice: go to jail or turn undercov- er narc. To get close to the school’s biggest players, Aaron lies to everyone—including cute Morgan Baskin. Can he protect her from the drug bust planned for Halloween night without losing everything?
“Chappell does a great job of showing readers a gritty Miami most people don’t think about when they think of South Beach and sunshine, and populat- ing it with realistic characters. Really great book.”
—Trish Doller, author of Something Like Normal
What We Keep Is Not Always
What Will Stay
Amanda Cockrell 9780738726151
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Angie never thought much about God until things started getting weird—like the statue of St. Felix talking to her and Angie’s mother bust- ing up her third marriage for no reason. Then there’s Jesse Francis, sent home from Afghani- stan with his leg blown off.
“Cockrell has created an intriguing array of characters, including a wonderfully quirky, multigenerational extended family.” —VOYA
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“An utterly engaging narrative with a witty and thoughtful protagonist.”
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
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15 Days Without a Head
Dave Cousins 9780738736426
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When his alcoholic mother doesn’t come home from work one night, Laurence Roach is terrified that child services will separate him from his brother. So Laurence keeps her disappearance secret while trying to track her down.
Winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for the UK
“[A] finely crafted debut that strikes a delicate balance between humor and pathos.” —Kirkus Reviews “A compelling story of Laurence’s struggles, with the darker subject matter balanced out by humorous undertones.” —Publishers Weekly
Selling Territory: U .S . and Canada
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Waiting for Gonzo
Dave Cousins 9780738741994
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Oz has a talent for trouble, but when a joke backfires at his new school, he attracts the atten- tion of the school bully—and that’s just the be- ginning. After causing an accident that puts his mom in the hospital, Oz isn’t popular at home, either. His older sister’s no help, but she has her own problem . . . one that’s growing bigger by the day.
“Cousins follows up his debut…with another tightly woven, heart- warming story.” —Kirkus Reviews “A darkly comic story.” —Publishers Weekly
Beautiful Music for Ugly Children
Kirstin Cronn-Mills 9780738732510
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Gabe has always identified as a boy, but he was born with a girl’s body. With his new public ac- cess radio show gaining popularity, Gabe strug- gles with romance, friendships, and parents. His entire future is threatened when several violent guys find out that Gabe the DJ is also Elizabeth from school.
Winner of the ALA Stonewall Book Award (Young Adult, 2014) A 2014 IPPY Award Silver Medalist (GLBT Fiction) A 2014 YALSA Top Ten Popular Paperback A 2013 ALA Rainbow List Top Ten Title Finalist for Foreword’s Best Book of the Year for Young Adult Fiction Lambda Literary Award finalist for LGBT Children’s/Young Adult
“A kind and satisfyingly executed portrait.” —Kirkus Reviews
Chasing AllieCat
Rebecca Fjelland Davis 9780738721309
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The summer turns exciting when Sadie Lester meets Allie—a spiky-haired off-road biker, who helps her train for the upcoming bike race. But then Allie mysteriously disappears after they discover a priest in the woods who’s badly beat- en and near death.
A Junior Library Guild Selection
“[A] succinct, compelling story that combines romance, suspense, and the theme of overcoming challenges.” —Publishers Weekly “[An] engaging, increasingly gritty (also brutal) bike-centric mystery (and romance).” —Kirkus Reviews
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Then I Met My Sister
Christine Hurley Deriso 9780738725819
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Summer Stetson lives inside a shrine to her dead sister. Eclipsed by Shannon’s greatness, Summer feels like she’s a constant disappointment to ev- eryone. All that changes when she receives a spe- cial birthday gift: Shannon’s diary. Is this love- struck, mom-bashing badass the same Shannon everyone raves about?
“Deriso illuminates a complex family that, despite the faults of every member, emerges as strong and loving. An absorbing story teens will connect with.” —Kirkus Reviews “[W]ill be enjoyed by fans of Sarah Dessen and girls who want a realistic drama, a bit of romance, and not an overload of angst.” —Booklist
Jump the Cracks
Stacy DeKeyser 9780738712741
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Fifteen-year old Victoria is fuming when her dad fails once again to be at the train station like he’s promised. When she sees a teen mother stash her bruised little boy in the train’s bath- room and get off the train alone, Victoria makes a split-second decision. She boards the next train out of town—taking the toddler with her.
First Place Winner – Connecticut Press Club’s 2009 Communication Award (YA Fiction)
I’ll Get There . It Better Be
Worth the Trip .
40th Anniversary Edition
John Donovan 9780738721347
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I’ll Get There. It Better Be Worth the Trip. is best known as the first teen novel to address homo- sexuality. Set in 1969, Donovan’s seminal tale centers on Davy Ross, a lonely thirteen-year-old who moves to Manhattan to live with his es- tranged mother. Then he meets a boy and expe- riences something that changes his life.
“This welcome fortieth-anniversary edition of a YA classic is an essential purchase for all libraries.” —VOYA
New York Times Best of 1969 Book List School Library Journal Best of 1969 Book List
Thirty Sunsets
Christine Hurley Deriso 9780738739915
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For Forrest Shepherd, getting away to the fam- ily’s beach house is the best part of the summer. But this year, Forrest’s relaxing vacation falls into turmoil as painful family secrets are re- vealed. She finds solace in Scott, a guy she meets on the beach, and starts ignoring her friends’ warnings that Scott is a player . . . or worse.
“Deriso has a knack for families, filling them with flawed people who maintain their bonds with love.” —Kirkus Reviews “A feel-good romance...that packs a big wallop.” —School Library Journal
The Culling
The Torch Keeper, Book 1
Steven dos Santos 9780738735375
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Lucian “Lucky” Spark has been recruited for training by the Establishment, a totalitarian government. If a recruit fails any level of the vio- lent training competitions, a family member is brutally killed . . . and the recruit has to choose which one. An undeniable attraction develops between Lucky and another recruit, Digory
Tycho. But only one of them can survive.
Named an ALA Rainbow List Top Ten Book (2014)
“A heart-pounding page turner.” —VOYA
Tragedy Girl
Christine Hurley Deriso 9780738747033
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Anne and Blake are perfect together. They both bring sob stories to the table: her parents died in a car wreck; his girlfriend drowned. But even as Anne starts to feel she’s finally found something good in all the tragedy, she can’t ignore signs that something’s not right with Blake.
“A deftly plotted psychological mystery.” —Kirkus Reviews “Should appeal to fans of both April Henry’s thrillers and Sarah Dessen’s real- istic romances.” —Booklist
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The Sowing
The Torch Keeper, Book 2
Steven dos Santos 9780738735405
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When Lucian “Lucky” Spark is caught attempting to assassinate members of the Establishment— including his former lover, Cassius —Lucky finds himself facing the worst kind of punishment. It’s Recruitment season. And this time, instead of choosing who will die, Lucky will be an Incentive, a sacrificial lamb on the wrong side of the Estab- lishment’s brutal competition.
“Revels in plot twists and big reveals . . . expect many readers to devour this installment in one sitting.” —VOYA
This is What I Want to Tell You
Heather Duffy Stone 9780738735405
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When my brother and my best friend fell in love—that was the end of everything I knew.
Fraternal twins Nadio and Noelle share a close connection—and as Noelle’s best friend, Keeley Shipley fit perfectly into their world. But every- thing changes when Nadio falls in love with Keeley. This is the deeply moving story of how secrets can consume a friendship—and how love can heal it.
“A sharp writer, Stone’s central triangle of relationships is both strong and universal, and her details are authentic.” —Booklist “Stone does a good job of voicing the angst and confused feelings of the twins in this appealing rite-of-passage story.” —VOYA
These Gentle Wounds
Helene Dunbar 9780738740270
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Five years after his mother killed herself and three of his siblings, Gordie lives with his half- brother Kevin. It is an ideal arrangement, until Gordie’s absentee father comes back into the picture, demanding a place in his life. Now the only one who can help Gordie is himself . . . if he can confront the past and take back his future.
“A heartbreaking novel.” —VOYA
How to Ruin a Summer Vacation
Book 1
Simone Elkeles 9 9780738709611
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Amy is a spoiled American teenager with an at- titude to match her Jimmy Choo slides. When her estranged father drags her to Israel to meet a family she’s never known, one hilarious humilia- tion after another tests Amy’s fierce spirit.
A 2007 Silver Medal IPPY Winner in Multicultural Fiction (Independent Publishers Book Awards) Voted #3 on YALSA’s Teen Top Ten (2007)
Selling Territory: U .S . and Canada
What Remains
Helene Dunbar 9780738744308
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After a terrible accident, Cal Ryan loses his prom- ising baseball career and Lizzie, one of his best friends. Everyone expects him to pick up the piec- es and move on, but all that remains for Cal is an overwhelming sense that her death was his fault. Cal thought he could overcome any obstacle. But grief might be the one exception.
“Recommended to fans of tragic love stories à la John Green and Rainbow Row- ell.” —VOYA
How to Ruin My Teenage Life
Book 2
Simone Elkeles 9780738710198
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Amy has a new step-dad, a new step-sib on the way, and a new living situation with her dad in Chicago. Is everyone conspiring to ruin her life?
Selling Territory: U .S . and Canada
A 2008 Gold Medal IPPY Winner in Multicultural Fiction (Independent Publishers Book Awards) An Association of Jewish Libraries Notable Book for Teen Readers (2008)
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How to Ruin Your Boyfriend’s
Reputation
Book 3
Simone Elkeles 9780738718798
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Amy’s jetting to the Holy Land this summer to vist her boyfriend Avi who’s in the Israeli army. Two weeks at a military training base (her grand- mother’s idea) turns out to be pure hell . . . and only gets worse when the team leader is Avi.
“A multidimensional coming-of-age story.” —RT Book Reviews “A great read-alike for fans of Meg Cabot, Melissa Kantor, and Sarah Dessen.” —VOYA
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Nothing
Robin Friedman 9780738713045
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5 x 7 • 240 pp Includes an interview with the author
Seventeen-year-old Parker Rabinowitz is wealthy, smart, and drop-dead handsome. He’s got just one problem: bulimia. Parker’s sister Danielle is the only one who seems to notice what’s hap- pening behind her brother’s perfect-seeming ex- terior, as he disappears into a world of deception and desperation.
A 2010 YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults ForeWord Magazine 2008 Book of the Year Award—Bronze Medalist (Young Adult) A 2009 Sydney Taylor Award Notable Book for Teens
“A quiet, lyric look at the price of perfection. Moving.” —Kirkus Reviews
Leaving Paradise
Book 1
Simone Elkeles 9780738710181
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One fateful night, Caleb Becker left a party drunk and crashed into Maggie Armstrong. The past year has been hospitals and physical ther- apy for Maggie, juvenile detention for Caleb. Now they must return to their lives and face the town—and each other.
2015 YALSA Popular Paperback
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“Elkeles writes convincingly about family tensions, retreating from painful reality, and teens outgrowing their old skins.” —School Library Journal
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Return to Paradise
Book 2
Simone Elkeles 9780738718682
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Maggie and Caleb just went through the worst year of their lives. Hit by a car and starting life over with a limp, Maggie never thought she would forgive Caleb. But she did—and fell in love. What they shared was real. But Caleb wanted to be free from the past—and a terrible secret: he wasn’t the one who hit Maggie. So he left Paradise—and Maggie—forever.
“Elkeles gives readers a thoroughly satisfying novel and much to think about.” —School Library Journal
Selling Territory: U .S . and Canada
A 2011 YALSA Quick Pick
for Reluctant YA Readers Winner of the 2010 RT
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Young Adult Novel
Pieces of Us
Margie Gelbwasser 9780738721644
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Every summer, four young adults from two fami- lies reunite in the Catskills. It’s an idyllic break from school, parents, and other troubles. Katie and Alex hope to preserve their fragile romance by keeping their home lives secret and separate from the blissful summers. Disaster strikes when a damning video of Katie surfaces, sending all four teenagers to a precarious breaking point.
“Suspenseful, disturbing and emotionally fraught, a strong novel for a strong stomach.” —Kirkus Reviews “Painfully believable.” —Publishers Weekly
Katana
A Katana Novel, Book 1
Cole Gibsen 9780738730400
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Rileigh Martin can’t explain her new incredible fighting skills. Turns out she’s harboring the spirit of an ancient samurai warrior. Attacked by ninjas, Rileigh has no choice but to master the katana, a deadly Japanese sword. But she would rather be breaking hearts than breaking bones— and she’s falling fast for a handsome martial arts instructor.
“Prepare yourself for a smart, sassy heroine, and seriously swoony romance . . . with a little butt-kicking thrown in for good measure.”
—Antony John, author of 2011 Schneider Family
Book Award-winning Five Flavors of Dumb
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Senshi
A Katana Novel, Book 2
Cole Gibsen 9780738732619
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After learning she is a reincarnated samurai and nearly getting killed (several times), Rileigh Martin decides to put her warrior life on hold to focus on her senior year of high school. But a reincarnated female ninja has other plans—in- cluding destroying the world. When evil ninja assailants nearly kill Rileigh and kidnap her best friend, she must choose between saving the world and saving him.
“Alternating time lines…keep the story moving, with Rileigh tossing pithy quips Buffy-style and delivering kickass action.” —Booklist
Shinobi
A Katana Novel, Book 3
Cole Gibsen 9780738739113
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Reincarnated samurai Rileigh Martin is overjoyed when her boyfriend, Kim, regains his memories. But the celebration is short-lived when Rileigh’s enemy Sumi attacks and they switch bodies. Now Rileigh must track down the vengeful ninja before she’s stuck in Sumi’s body forever.
“A swift tale of romance for the young teen with a warrior heart.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Burn
Heath Gibson 9780738730950
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William Tucker loves being a volunteer firefight- er. After he rescues his crush, she undergoes a profound transformation for the better. He may not be able to meet his father’s expectations or protect his gay brother, but for those who need a second chance at life, William isn’t afraid to light the match—and become the hero the town needs.
“Gibson pens authentic Southern, small-town teenspeak and settings that add fuel to the fires of William’s life. Compelling reading.” —Kirkus Reviews
But I Love Him
Amanda Grace 9780738725949
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At the beginning of senior year, Ann was a smil- ing, straight-A student with friends and a fu- ture. Then she met a haunted young man named Connor. Only she can heal his emotional scars; only he could make her feel so loved—and need- ed. By graduation, her life has become a danger- ous high wire act. Just one mistake could trigger Connor’s rage, a violent storm damaging every- thing—and everyone—in its path.
“Heartbreaking but ultimately hopeful, this is a riveting read that has the power to help young women in Ann’s situation.” —Booklist “[P]owerful and compulsively readable.” —Kirkus Reviews
In Too Deep
Amanda Grace 9780738726007
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All I wanted to do that night was make a play for Carter Davis. His heartless rejection was morti- fying, but people got the wrong idea when they saw me leaving his bedroom, crying. That’s how rumors of rape started. Now people are taking sides and the school has become a war zone— forcing me to make a terrible choice.
“Suspenseful . . . honest and constantly interesting.” —Kirkus Reviews “[A]n easy, engrossing, uncomplicated but not oversimplified read that will be enjoyed by male and female readers who like reading about relationships and school culture.” —VOYA
A Junior Library Guild Selection
The Truth About You & Me
Amanda Grace 9780738736242
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Madelyn is smart for her age, so she’s taking classes at community college, earning credits for high school and college simultaneously. Her biol- ogy professor is funny, hot, and oh so interested. She knows that if she told him she’s only sixteen, their relationship would be over. So Madelyn makes a simple decision: She won’t tell him.
“Recommended for fans of ‘forbidden love’ stories.” —School Library Journal “Grace . . . treats delicate issues with honesty and control.”
—Publishers Weekly
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Shallow Pond
Alissa Grosso 9780738730714
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Babie Bunting is constantly mistaken for her sib- lings, but she’s determined not to end up like her family. She doesn’t plan to stick around Shallow Pond after graduation, and she certainly won’t be ruined by a broken heart. When her oldest sis- ter comes down with a mysterious illness—some- thing more serious than “love sickness”—Babie starts investigating their mother’s death.
Ferocity Summer
Alissa Grosso 9780738730707
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Scilla Davis must soon stand trial for her in- volvement in a deadly speedboat accident. With the possibility of conviction looming, life seems utterly hopeless. An FBI agent—eager to crack down on a dangerous new drug sweeping the na- tion—offers her a way out of this nightmare. Can Scilla betray her drug-dealing boyfriend to save herself?
“This book is definitely for the oldest of the teen audience with intense language and sexuality, and adult readers will devour it as well . . . Recommended.” —VOYA
My Life from Air Bras to Zits
Barbara Haworth-Attard 9780738714837
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“Let’s buy you some boobs.” Teresa Tolliver is starting tenth grade with the “womanly profile” she’s always wanted. Coping with her plummet- ing social status at school, a bridezilla sister at home, and a grandfather who’s showing early signs of dementia, Theresa wishes her new air bra could somehow lift her self confidence, as well.
“Highly recommended.” —Canadian Review of Materials “Although laugh-packed, the heart of this endearing, but definitely not sappy, novel is Teresa’s evolving family relationships, which challenge her to grow up quickly.” —Kirkus Reviews “A book for chick-lit fans who want more intelligence than fluff.”
—ForeWord Reviews
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No One Needs to Know
Amanda Grace 9780738736259
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When Olivia’s twin brother, Liam, starts dating, she tries to drive away his girlfriends in an effort to get her best friend back. But she meets her match in Zoey, Liam’s latest fling. A call-it-like- she-sees-it kind of girl, Zoey sees right through Olivia’s tricks and they fall for each other.
2016 Rainbow Book List Pick
“A surprisingly sweet take on two girls falling in love.” —School Library Journal “A no nonsense gracefully handled romance about girls who just happen to love girls.” —Booklist
Of Scars and Stardust
Andrea Hannah 9780738740829
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Claire Graham ran away from a tragedy that still haunts her. But when she learns that her sister, Ella, has gone missing, Claire decides to return to Amble, Ohio, and face what happened there. Determined to find Ella, Claire turns to Grant Buchanan, the soft-spoken boy from her past who, like Claire, has secrets he guards closely.
“An intriguing puzzle of a book.” —Kirkus Reviews “This psychological thriller reads like a Robert Cormier version of Twilight.”
—Booklist
The Boy Meets Girl Massacre
(Annotated)
Ainslie Hogarth 9780738744728
• A $18 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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When a party commemorating the anniversary of a gruesome killing at the infamous Boy Meets Girl Inn ends in a bloodbath, Noelle Dixon’s di- ary becomes the key piece of evidence. But the cryptic entries suggest there’s more to the bizarre case than can be rationally explained.
“This strange, incredibly grisly story will likely thrill teenagers and horrify their parents.” —Foreword Reviews “Grim, gross, and smart, this title will satisfy hard-core horror fans.”
—School Library Journal
“Hogarth delivers in bringing what amounts to a summer slasher flick to the page.” —Publishers Weekly
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Sometimes Never,
Sometimes Always
Elissa Janine Hoole 9780738737225
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When Cassandra Randall’s religious parents stifle her creativity in English class, she secretly creates a tarot-inspired advice blog. As her blog spirals into a cyber-bullying crisis, Cass wants to protect the victim, the way she protect her brother from the homophobes at church.
But what will it take for her to tell the truth?
The Lonely
Ainslie Hogarth 9780738741338
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After she discovers The Terrible Thing, Eas- ter Deetz goes looking for her sister but ends up pinned under a giant boulder with her legs crushed into tomato paste. Bored, disappoint- ed, and thoroughly dismembered, Easter lies in The Woods with only sinister squirrels to keep her company, making it very difficult for her to think in peace.
“Dark and daring, this memorable debut should appeal to teens with a black sense of humor.” —Booklist “Some teens will revel in this surreal world full of gruesome humor.” —VOYA
The Memory Jar
Elissa Janine Hoole 9780738747316
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April 2016
Since the accident, Taylor’s memory has been fuzzy. Who knows what her boyfriend, Scott, will remember when he comes out of the coma. Will he remember that Taylor was driving the snow- mobile? Will he remember the engagement ring? Her pregnancy? Will he remember that she tried to break up with him?
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“An intricately crafted story of teen pregnancy helmed by a bold, achingly real
protagonist determined to decide her own fate.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“Heartbreaking and hopeful.” —Booklist (starred review)
Skyship Academy:
Strikeforce
Skyship Academy, Book 3
Nick James 9780738736372
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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x 8 • 360 pp .
Earth is under attack by the alien Authority from the planet Haven. Cassius and his brother Jesse are the keys to defending Earth. But the enemy’s new weapon sends the resistance into turmoil. Alliances shift, traitors are revealed, and soon Earth’s last chance at salvation lies in the hands of one brother who must make the ultimate sacrifice.
“An adrenaline packed conclusion to the Skyship Academy series.” —VOYA
Skyship Academy:
Crimson Rising
Skyship Academy, Book 2
Nick James 9780738723426
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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Pearlbreaker Jesse Fisher is on a mission to free as many Drifters as he can—ignoring the direct orders of Captain Alkine. When Jesse is mysteriously freed from the Skyship brig, he rescues Cassius from Theo, Madame’s newest protégé. With Skyship agents in hot pursuit, Cassius and Jesse learn they are the children of Haven rebels, sent to Earth to continue the bat- tle against Haven’s totalitarian regime.
Skyship Academy:
The Pearl Wars
Skyship Academy, Book 1
Nick James 9780738723419
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A devastated Earth’s last hope is found in Pearls: orbs from space that can power entire cities. The Skyship dwellers—political dissidents who live in the Earth’s stratosphere—are battling the corrupt Surface government to control the Pearls. Everything changes when an unexpected encounter between a Skyship brat and a young Surface operative triggers remarkable and dan- gerous powers in the two enemies.
“[R]eluctant readers will find plenty of entertainment . . . Readers who require more depth to their post-apocalyptic epics will be satisfied as well.”
—VOYA
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The Fires of New SUN
A Blending Time Novel, Book 2
Michael Kinch 9780738730769
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In this thrilling sequel to The Blending Time, Nswibe refugees take refuge at a New SUN out- post, which later sustains a crippling ’gade at- tack. Survival is vital—defeat would mean slavery, death, and the end of the Blender program, Af- rica’s last hope. Jaym, Reya, and D’Shay must re- unite the splintered factions and mount a daring counterattack.
“For some great action, this can’t be beat.” —Kirkus Reviews
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The Blending Time
A Blending Time Novel, Book 1
Michael Kinch 9780738720678
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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x 8 • 264 pp .
Turning seventeen in the year 2054 means it’s time for Global Alliance work, ranging from backbreaking drudgery to deadly canal labor. Three “s’teeners” chosen to be blenders—whose task is to help repopulate Africa—believe they’re lucky. But they soon learn otherwise.
“Entertaining, credible, scary, and memorable.” —VOYA “Full of action, this is a compelling, realistic and exciting thriller for more mature young readers.” —Kirkus Reviews “[W]ill draw reluctant readers who enjoy action and adventure.” —Booklist
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Pure Red
Danielle Joseph 9780738727431
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Orange is for energy, pink means love, and I, Cassia Bernard, do solemnly swear to find pure red—my passion—this summer. I’m giving bas- ketball a chance. But what I really want to score this summer is Graham Hadley—a.k.a. Cute- butt. Then when Dad agrees to mentor Graham with his art project, all of Cutebutt’s attention is on him—leaving me feeling as colorless as the Miami sky on a rainy day.
“Joseph’s third novel has much in common with her first two—strong teen girl protagonists who are straightforwardly dealing with real-life issues.”
—VOYA
Paranoia
The Night Walkers, Book 2
J . R . Johansson 9780738740188
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Parker Chipp is learning to master his abilities as a Watcher. But as he trains, his alter ego does everything it can to destroy his life. Even as it spins him out of control, Parker must face a worse threat. The Takers are forcing his chemist father to create an immortality pill, and Parker must enter their realm to rescue him.
“Highly unique premise and thrilling plot.” —VOYA “A worthy sequel to an imaginative new series.” —Kirkus Reviews
Insomnia
The Night Walkers, Book 1
J . R . Johansson 9780738735931
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Instead of sleeping, Parker Chipp enters the dream of the last person he’s had eye contact with. His exhaustion is crippling. Then he meets Mia, whose calm dreams allow him blissful rest. He must go to bizarre lengths to catch Mia’s eye every day.
“Creates a real sense of tension, anticipation, and dread.”—ForeWord Reviews “Keep[s] pulses pounding.” —Kirkus Reviews “A suspenseful mystery.” —School Library Journal
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Whitney Award Finalist (2014)
Mania
J . R . Johansson 9780738744315
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With an attack by the body-stealing Takers immi- nent, Jack and Parker must put aside their grief and track down the ingredients of their father’s formula—one that will rein in the power-hungry Takers—to keep their family and friends out of danger. Their only hope lies in a riddle where each brother unknowingly possesses a piece of the solution.
“[Mania] is exciting and highly addictive, and the entire series boasts an original plot with compelling, dynamic characters.” —VOYA “A thrilling adventure and satisfying end.”—Deseret News
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The Rebels of New SUN
A Blending Time Novel, Book 3
Michael Kinch 9780738731513
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Jaym, Reya, and D’shay infiltrate the capital city in their first offensive strike aimed at returning power to the people. But under the threat of torture in the Snakepit—a prison where no one leaves alive—the New SUN rebels must evade robohounds, dragonfly drones, and GlobeTran cops to secure freedom for the people once and for all.
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Bloodborn
An Other Novel, Book 2
Karen Kincy 9780738719207
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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x 8 • 312 pp .
Brock Koeman always hated werewolves. While trying to trap a werewolf pack, he was attacked and bitten—becoming what he has always feared and despised. Now Brock is fighting a terrible urge to transform. When werewolves kidnap him and the girl he loves, Brock discovers what it means to be Other—and the life that awaits him if he can ever accept his fate.
“A bridge between paranormals and boys’ realism about thugs and delin- quents, reminiscent of Neal Shusterman’s Dark Fusion: Red Rider’s Hood (2005).” —Kirkus Reviews
Other
Karen Kincy 9780738719191
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Gwen Williams is a modern teenager . . . and a shapeshifter—a secret that’s getting hard to hide. Now there’s a new werewolf pack in town and Others are getting killed. In the midst of terrible danger, Gwen meets a cute Japanese fox spirit. Can she find the courage to embrace her true self and find the killer—before she becomes the next victim?
“Gwen is extremely likable as the impulsive, conflicted heroine.” —Booklist “This who-done-it is an unusual blend of mystery and fantasy, starring original characters not often featured in modern urban fantasy for teens.”
—Annette Curtis Klaus, author of Blood and Chocolate
A 2011 YALSA Top Ten
Foxfire
An Other Novel, Book 3
Karen Kincy 9780738730578
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Tavian has never forgotten his real mother, a shapeshifting Japanese fox spirit like himself, who abandoned him. On a trip to Japan, his homeland, he discovers that she’s alive. Find- ing her in Tokyo’s seamy underworld may be his only chance to beat back the vicious dog spirits stalking him and his girlfriend Gwen—and sur- viving a magical illness eroding his human side.
“An enjoyable, mystical coming-of-age, complete with quick getaways, mo- torcycle chases and no distraction from the already-established, comfortable romance.” —Kirkus Reviews
If You Wrong Us
Dawn Klehr 9780738745992
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Becca and Johnny plot revenge after a car crash steals the lives of two people they love. In an upside-down world where love and hate become one, Becca and Johnny find themselves grappling with the truth.
“A thoroughly enjoyable read.” —VOYA “An intricate psychological page-turner that . . . reads like Gone Girl through a teen lens.” —Kirkus Reviews “The climactic showdown is gripping, and the path to it has plenty of grim twists and turns to hold readers’ attention.” —Publishers Weekly
The Cutting Room Floor
Dawn Klehr 9780738738048
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When seventeen-year-old Riley Frost is dumped and outed, she swears off romance and vows to solve the murder of her favorite teacher. But Ri- ley’s best friend, budding filmmaker Desmond Brandt, loves her, and he’s secretly blackmailing her friends. Will his web of lies destroy both of their lives?
“A distinctive thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews “Will hold the reader’s attention until the final credits roll.” —Booklist
A Junior Library Guild Selection
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Charmed Vengeance
The Aether Chronicles, Book 2
Suzanne Lazear 9780738733029
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Returning to the mortal realm after being for- bidden from seeing her Faerie Prince boyfriend V, Noli joins the crew of her brother’s air- pirate ship, the Vixen’s Revenge. There she dis- covers that her brother has hired the scallywag Faerie, Kevighn Silver. Meanwhile, the Earth Court King plans to find a secret artifact that will bring destruction to everyone Noli loves.
“Lazear’s second Aether Chronicles title is a thrilling, non-stop read . . . with strong action and lots of angst.” —RT Book Reviews “A wonderful steampunk adventure.” —Booklist Online
Fragile Destiny
The Aether Chronicles, Book 3
Suzanne Lazear 9780738739861
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x 8 • 432 pp .
In an effort to keep the Otherworld from fall- ing into darkness, Noli and her true love V plot the daring theft of a jewel Ciarán, the dark king, needs to rebuild a powerful relic. But Ciarán is not easily defeated. He sets a plan in motion for a showdown that will decide who rules the Otherworld once and for all.
“Lazear’s romance-filled steampunk adventure continues with this rollicking chapter.” —School Library Journal “The Aether Chronicles give us a fine steampunk ride right through the trilogy’s denouement.” —Booklist
Innocent Darkness
The Aether Chronicles, Book 1
Suzanne Lazear 9780738732480
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x 8 • 408 pp .
In this steampunk faerie tale, Noli Braddock takes a flying car out for a joyride and ends up in reform school. There, an innocent wish sum- mons Kevighn, a handsome man who takes Noli to the Realm of Faerie. But this isn’t a rescue. Kevighn wants to use Noli as a blood sacrifice to restore his dying world.
“In addition to creating an intriguing world and cast, Lazear weaves real substance into her story.” —Publishers Weekly
Redemption
Véronique Launier 9780738730745
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For five hundred years, Guillaume de Rouen ex- isted as a gargoyle perched atop an old Montreal church, protecting a lineage of witches. When Aude Vanier accidently releases him, Guillau- me shifts into a seventeen-year-old human boy and sets off to learn about Aude and her power. Spending time together only raises more ques- tions—about her heritage, a native Mohawk prophecy, and an unearthly magic threatening their city.
Love Drugged
James Klise 9780738721750
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Fifteen-year old Jamie Bates will do anything to hide the fact that he’s gay. Could an experimen- tal new drug that’s supposed to “cure” his at- traction to guys be the answer?
“One of, to my mind, the finest young adult novels. Fabulous.” —Rick Kogan, host of The Sunday Papers on WGN-AM in Chicago “Told with a dark sense of humor, the novel gives readers a firsthand look at the pressures closeted gay teens can face.” —Chicago Tribune
A 2011 ALA Stonewall Honor Book A Lambda Literary Award Finalist (LGBT Children’s/Young Adult)
Hardwired
Trisha Leaver and Lindsay Currie 9780738742267
• A $18 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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When Lucas tested positive for the warrior gene— a genetic abnormality believed to predispose humans toward violence—he was shipped off to a government facility called the Bake Shop. Then the van transporting him home is forced off the road by radicals who insist there’s more going on at the facility. To find the truth and save his friend, Lucas infiltrates the Bake Shop’s inner sanctum.
“This fast-paced, not-so-distant dystopian futuristic tale will appeal to teen readers. A must-have for libraries seeking dystopian futures.”
—School Library Journal
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Creed
Trisha Leaver and Lindsay Currie 9780738740805
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When their car breaks down, Dee, her boy- friend Luke, and his brother Mike take refuge in a seemingly abandoned town called Purity Springs. The town’s inhabitants appear the next morning, and Dee, Luke, and Mike find them- selves at the mercy of the charismatic leader who plans to make Dee his new wife.
“A straight-ahead, cover-your-ears tale of terror that grows more nihilistic and grueling by the page.” —Booklist “A suspenseful and sporadically gory thriller.” —Publishers Weekly
Zeroboxer
Fonda Lee 9780738743387
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Carr Luka is a rising star in the weightless combat sport called zeroboxing. But Carr gets involved with a far-reaching criminal scheme, threatening his budding relationship with his marketing strategist.
2016 YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers
“A superior sci-fi outing.”—Kirkus Reviews “This gripping sci-fi novel will have teens screaming for a sequel.”
—School Library Journal
“Lee’s debut is an intense, smart, action-packed read.”—VOYA
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Backward Glass
David Lomax 9780738737515
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In 1977, Kenny Maxwell finds the mummified body of a baby in his family’s old Victorian home. Then a mysterious girl introduces Kenny to a mirror that allows him to travel in time. Kenny and his new friends—the “mirror kids”— discover that Prince Harming, a dangerous fig- ure, is hunting them.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “This debut novel will leave readers eager for more.” —Booklist “Debut novelist Lomax handles the plot’s complexities with skill.”
—Publishers Weekly
Cleopatra Ascending
A Shadow’s Edge Novel, Book 2
Maureen Lipinski 9780738731933
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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Rhea Spencer feels like a normal teenager—even if she is the reincarnation of Cleopatra. All that changes on Rhea’s sixteenth birthday, when a hot representative of the secret Order of Antony shows up. Together, they travel to Egypt to stop a dark cabal of Octavians from unleashing a devastating magical force.
“Rhea is both an entertaining narrator and a compelling heroine, whom read- ers will increasingly enjoy rooting for . . . ” —Kirkus Reviews
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Secret of the Sevens
Lynn Lindquist 9780738744049
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Decades ago, the original members of the Society of Seven murdered the Singer school’s founder and then perished in the fire they lit to hide the evidence. When Talan Michaels accepts a myste- rious invitation to join a group calling itself the Sevens, he expects pranks, parties, and perks. In- stead, he becomes tangled in web of lies someone will kill to keep hidden.
“Conspiracy, loyalty, secrets, oaths, lies, and riddles flourish, making this the perfect book for readers who love to untangle mysteries by puzzling it out.” —Booklist
Hero Worship
Christopher E . Long 9780738739090
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Ever since becoming an IWP—Individual with Powers—Marvin Maywood has dreamed of join- ing the Core, a group of gifted heroes who save lives and stop crimes. But because he’s a home- less teenager who is forbidden to use his amazing powers, wanting and achieving that dream are two very separate things.
“Loaded with action and moral ambiguity, this is a classic superhero story with noir sensibilities.” —Booklist “This is a superhero story for the post-punk era: Live fast, die young, and take over the world.” —Kirkus Reviews
A Junior Library Guild Selection
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The Iron Witch
The Iron Witch Series, Book 1
Karen Mahoney 9780738725826
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The child of alchemists, Donna Underwood feels cursed by her magical heritage. When she was seven, a horrific fey attack killed her father and drove her mother mad. But when the dark- est outcasts of Faerie—the vicious wood elves— abduct her best friend, Donna must accept her role in the centuries old war between the hu- mans and the fey.
“Dark and beautiful, sensual and dangerous, utterly enthralling.” —Richelle Mead, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author “This story has it all for fans of (sub)urban: vicious adversaries, devoted friend- ship and first romance.” —Kirkus Reviews
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The Stone Demon
The Iron Witch Series, Book 3
Karen Mahoney 9780738733401
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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If alchemist’s apprentice Donna Underwood can’t recreate the Philosopher’s Stone, the world will be plunged into a devastating modern-day Dark Age.
“This engrossing series conclusion does justice to its kick-ass heroine, her funny sidekick and a vulnerable romantic interest.” —Kirkus Reviews
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The Wood Queen
The Iron Witch Series, Book 2
Karen Mahoney 9780738726625
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Donna Underwood is facing an alchemist tribu- nal for stealing the elixir of life when her ailing mother takes a turn for the worse. Aliette, the Wood Queen, offers her a deal: if Donna can use her powers to open the door to Faerie and send the wood elves home, Aliette will free her mother from the elven curse that has shattered her mind.
“If you like Fae, magic, alchemy and the young adult genre, this series will hold your attention and not let go.” —USA Today’s “Happily Ever After” blog “An exciting installment in this fantasy series.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Sweet Unrest
Lisa Maxwell 9780738740812
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Lucy Aimes can’t explain her dreams. Dark and familiar, they are filled with people she shouldn’t know, but does. When her family moves to New Orleans, Lucy is drawn into the city’s mystical undercurrent to search for answers.
2016 South Carolina Book Awards Finalist
“A well-written, spellbinding, and informative story that teen readers (and adults) are sure to snap up.” —School Library Journal “A tale of magic, murder and romance in the steamy South.” —Kirkus Reviews “Maxwell’s debut proves her to be a talented wordsmith.” —Publishers Weekly
Dating Down
Stefanie Lyons 9780738743370
• A $16 .95 Trade paperback original • 5
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Told in waves of poetry, Dating Down is a portrait of the exhilaration and pain of a fractious
first love.
“Told in musical poignant verse, Sam’s story is lyrical and heartwrenching.” —Booklist “Gritty, lyrical, often heart-stopping verse.”
—Stasia Ward Kehoe, author of Audition
“Lyons perfectly captures the sizzle and pop poetry of an electric first love.” —Kristen Smith, author of Trinkets, screenwriter for Clueless and 10 Things I
Hate About You “A fast, freefalling read that’s difficult to put down.” —Jessica Machado, associate editor of Rolling Stone
Gathering Deep
Lisa Maxwell 9780738745428
• A $18 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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Chloe Sabourin’s world was turned upside down when she learned that the unspeakable murders in her native New Orleans were committed by her own mother. Now, a new series of ritualistic kill- ings suggests that she’s at it again.
“Maxwell’s mixture of past and present, dreams and reality, speech and telepathy is immersive and delirious. . . . Offers psychological melodrama and ghoulish thrills.” —Kirkus Reviews “Fans of gothic horror will eagerly flock to this spooky sequel.”—Booklist “A stunningly intricate and fascinating masterpiece.” —VOYA “Maxwell’s novel excels in its heady, Southern-drenched mood.”
—School Library Journal
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The Violet Hour
Whitney A . Miller 9780738737218
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Harlow Wintergreen, daughter of the leader of a cultish group, has a dark and dangerous secret. She hears a voice in her head that seems to have a mind of its own. When people start dying, Har- low must expose her secret to the boy she loves and face the monster within her . . . or else be consumed by it.
“Takes readers on a dark, delicious thrill ride . . . This gripping debut establishes Whitney Miller as an author to watch.”
—Gwenda Bond, author of The Woken Gods
“Miller’s debut comes out of nowhere, packed with wild gore, unusual
settings, and characters way off the YA beaten path.” —Booklist
The Crimson Gate
Whitney A . Miller 9 9780738742045
• A $16 .95 Trade paperback original • 5
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Harlow Wintergreen has just been named the new Matriarch of VisionCrest, but there’s one big problem: the real Harlow is trapped inside a Cambodian temple, and her double, the evil Isiris, is masquerading as her. Now initiated as the organization’s leader, Isiris intends to un- leash a deadly super-virus aimed at ridding the planet of VisionCrest.
“Extreme gore and exciting suspense in a highly strange package.”
—Kirkus Reviews
The Shadow’s Curse
Amy McCulloch 9780738745121
• A $18 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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February 2016
For Raim, the threat of battle means he must master the powers he and his spirit-companion Draikh possess, seek out the maker of the oath that caused his exile, and rescue Wadi, the girl he loves, from his former best friend Khareh, the ty- rannical Khan who’s holding her prisoner.
“[The Shadow’s Curse] has much to offer and will appeal to fans of the previous novel.” —School Library Journal “Action, mystery, and magic abound in this deliciously twisted plot.”
—Booklist Online
The Oathbreaker’s Shadow
Amy McCulloch 9780738744056
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Fifteen-year-old Raim lives in a world where you tie a knot for every promise you make. If you break that promise, you’re scarred for life and cast out into the desert. On the most important day of his life, Raim’s wrist knot bursts into flames, scarring him as an oathbreaker. Now he has two options: run or die.
“The most compelling new fantasy I’ve read in years.”
—Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood & Co and the Bartimaeus books
“A very promising debut in what bodes to be an electrifying duology.”
—Robin Hobb, internationally bestselling author of the Farseer trilogy
The Firebug of Balrog County
David Oppegaard 9780738745435
• A $18 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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While his family is haunted by his mother’s re- cent death, Mack Druneswald looks for some- thing to burn. When he encounters Katrina, Mack sets out on a path of pyromania the likes of which sleepy Balrog County has never seen.
“Realistic and sensitive resolution that leaves on a hopeful note.” —Booklist “This book is a winner.” —VOYA “Spectacular—and satisfying.” —St. Paul Pioneer Press “ I liked Mack, the firebug, so much, I wanted to save him myself.”
—Geoff Herbach, author of Stupid Fast
“Take one angry 18-year-old, sprinkle with zingy narrative, and add a match.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Damage
Anya Parrish 9780738727004
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It took years of therapy to convince Dani that Rachel, the childhood “imaginary” friend that pushed her from a building, wasn’t real. Now fifteen, Dani wants to make it as a dancer. But a deadly freak accident sends Dani a terrifying message: Rachel is real and she’s trying to kill her. Dani teams up with Jesse, who’s got a child- hood nemesis of his own, to investigate their astral tormentors.
“A breakneck, heart-stopping thrill ride, Damage will leave you breathless and unable to put it down.” —Caitlin Kittredge, author of The Iron Thorn “A heart-pounding chase story that vibrates with danger . . . Imaginative sus- pense makes this one stand out.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Renegade
A Ripper Novel, Book 2
Amy Carol Reeves 9780738732626
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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There’s a new malevolence afoot. Fishermen are being killed, their partially devoured bod- ies washing up on the shores of Scotland. Is the Ripper responsible? To save the man she loves, Abbie Sharp must comply with the Ripper’s dreadful orders—and put her own life in grave danger.
“Reeves strikes a good balance between Victorian sensibilities and a strong female protagonist.” —School Library Journal “Reeves continues to build a rich storyline blending history and paranormal elements for an enjoyable read.” —VOYA
Finalist for Foreword’s Best Book of the Year for Young Adult Fiction.
The City’s Son
The Skyscraper Throne
Tom Pollock 9780768734309
• A $18 .95 Hardcover with Dust Jacket • 5
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Graffiti artist Beth Bradley forgets her old life when she meets the prince of London’s creature- filled underground. When her best friend is cap- tured, Beth must choose between a wondrous existence and the life she left behind.
Finalist for the UK’s Golden Tentacle Award for Speculative and Fantastic Fiction
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“Gorgeously written and brimming with bizarre urban creatures, this darkly
imagined and sometimes painful tale should delight fans of Neil Gaiman, China Miéville, and Holly Black.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “In this most urban of urban fantasies . . . the richly drawn setting evokes China Miéville’s Un Lun Dun . . . it also rises to poetry in its loving affection for London’s filth and scars.” —Kirkus Reviews
Ripper
A Ripper Novel, Book 1
Amy Carol Reeves 9780738730721
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In 1888, Arabella Sharp goes to live with her grandmother in London. As women begin turn- ing up brutally murdered at the hands of Jack the Ripper, Abbie begins having strange visions that lead her straight to the Ripper’s next mas- sacres. Soon she’s drawn into a deadly mystery involving the murders, her mother’s shadowed past, and a secret brotherhood of immortals.
“Well written, Ripper will appeal to teen readers, especially fans of Cassandra Clare’s Infernal Devices series. Reeves cleverly uses one of the most heinous figures from history to tell a gothic tale with a paranormal twist.” —VOYA
The Last Changeling
Chelsea Pitcher 9780738740843
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Elora, the young princess of the Dark Faeries, plans to overthrow her tyrannical mother. All she has to do is convince her mother’s loathed enemy, the Bright Queen, to join her cause. But the Bright Queen demands an offering first: a human boy.
Anna Pellicioli 9780738744032
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Miriam and Elliot’s relationship was intense, passionate, all consuming. But it’s over now, and Miriam has to pick up the pieces. Even if Elliot has started seeing someone else. Even if Miriam impulsively destroys a priceless work of art. Even if she’s blackmailed by the mystery girl who saw her do it. After all this, Miriam has to move on. If only she knew how.
“The language is evocative and atmospheric.” —Kirkus Reviews “This is a well-crafted debut that speaks to the agony of love gone wrong, mak- ing Pellicioli an author to watch.” —Booklist
The Last Faerie Queen
Chelsea Pitcher 9780738743493
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Allied with the Bright Queen, the faerie princess Elora rallies the Seelie Court for a battle aimed at overthrowing the Dark Queen and uniting the Faerie realm. While some of her allies question their ability to win, Elora senses victory, knowing she has a secret weapon: Taylor, the boy she loves, and a motley crew of his human friends.
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The Drowned Forest
Kristopher Reisz 9780738739106
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Jane and Holly have safely jumped off the bridge over their Alabama reservoir hundreds of times. Until one day, Holly’s jump goes wrong. Her body never comes up, but something else does—a sad creature of mud. It’s Holly, mixed up with the river, accidentally killing anything she touches. A Southern gothic tale of the friendship, grief, and redemption.
“Deliciously chilling . . . A solid creepfest from an author with potential.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A unique story with a creepy, dark feel, reminiscent of Lisa McMann’s Cryer’s Cross.” —School Library Journal
Resurrection
A Ripper Novel, Book 3
Amy Carol Reeves 9780738738772
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When Abbie Sharp learns that every British monarch has financially supported the Conclave, she’s furious that the monarchy would cooper- ate with such a nefarious group. Abbie refuses to help catch the person who is blackmailing Queen Victoria, but a far greater threat emerges when the Ripper, Max, returns and brings a string of new murders with him.
“Amy Carol Reeves once again twists an engaging tale that is as riveting as it is macabre. . . . You’ll want to sleep with the light on after this one.”
—Gwen Hayes, author of Falling Under
The Book of Wizardry
Cornelius Rumstuckle 9780768701653
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Bestselling fantasy novelist Herbie Brennan speaks in the droll voice of “Cornelius Rum- stuckle” in this fun guide to wizardry. Mak- ing genuine magical ideas accessible to middle graders, this wizard training manual is filled with fun activities: how to make a wand and other wizard tools, discover your wizard’s name, switch on wizard’s power, read the future in the wizard’s oracle, and more.
A YALSA Teen Top Ten title (2003)
A YALSA Teen Top Ten title (2003)
Camelot Burning
A Metal & Lace Novel, Book 1
Kathryn Rose 9780738739670
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By day, seventeen-year-old Vivienne is lady- in-waiting to Guinevere, the future queen of Camelot. By night, she toils away as apprentice to Merlin, the recovering magic addict.
When Morgan le Fay, the king’s sorceress
sister, declares war on Camelot, Merlin enlists Vivienne’s help to create the perfect weapon.
“Offers up magic, alchemy, and an epic struggle along with vivid writing and a brave, intelligent lead character.” —Booklist “The perfect blend of romance and action.” —School Library Journal
Avalon Rising
A Metal & Lace Novel, Book 2
Kathryn Rose 9780738744896
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In the aftermath of Morgan le Fay’s war on Camelot, Vivienne toils in secret on orders from the Lady of the Lake to build an aeroship that will ensure Camelot’s knights triumph over the Black Knight in the quest for Avalon and the Holy Grail. But when a company of knights goes missing, Vivienne commandeers the aeroship for a rescue mission, altering the fates of all involved.
“[The] story line integrates the tales of Camelot and the Holy Grail,
which could intrigue fans of myth and legend.” —VOYA
The Fat Girl
Marilyn Sachs 9780738710006
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5 x 7 • 216 pp . Includes a book club discussion guide
Jeff Lyons is both repelled and fascinated by El- len de Luca, the fat girl in his ceramics class. The “crumbs of kindness” he tosses her way soon turn into advice on weight loss, college, clothes . . . until good-looking Jeff dumps his girlfriend to be with the fat girl! As Ellen changes, Jeff re- sents the happy, independent young woman he has unleashed.
A 2011 Gold Medal IPPY Winner in Juvenile/YA Fiction (Independent Publishers Book Awards)
A Blue So Dark
Holly Schindler 9780738719269
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Fifteen-year-old Aura Ambrose has been hiding a secret. Her mother, a talented artist, is being consumed by schizophrenia, and Aura has been her sole caretaker ever since her dad walked out. Convinced that creative equals crazy, Aura shuns her own artistic talent. Just as despera- tion threatens to swallow her whole, Aura dis- covers that art, love, and family are profoundly linked—and offer an escape from fear.
“An excellent first novel—a definite must-read. Schindler’s debut novel is a lyri- cal tapestry . . . a work of poetry.” —VOYA
Riptide
Lindsey Scheibe 9780738735948
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Grace Parker’s dream is to earn a surf scholar- ship to UC San Diego, but her parents’ impos- sible expectations stand in her way. She has just one summer to train with her best friend, Ford Watson, for the biggest surf competition of her life. This summer, everything changes.
“This debut about a surfer girl delves into hidden child abuse and scores with strong characterizations.” —Kirkus Reviews “Surfing is described viscerally…and the sport serves as a fine metaphor for building strength and identifying risks worth taking.” —Publishers Weekly “A compelling and atmospheric story of love and friendship—two young people try to catch the perfect wave and figure out where they belong.”
—Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Eternal
Henry Franks
A Novel
Peter Adam Salomon 9780738733364
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For Henry Franks, death is everywhere. It claimed his mother a year ago, in an accident that robbed him of his memory and left him covered with horrific scars. And it’s stalking the streets, where a serial killer’s path of destruc- tion reveals the dark truth of Henry’s past.
A 2014 Books All Georgians Should Read
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“[T]he thinking teen’s horror choice of the year.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“[A] strong start for a promising author.” —Publishers Weekly
The View From Who I Was
Heather Sappenfield 9780738741741
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At her school dance, Oona Antunes splits in two. A disembodied part of her watches as she wanders away from the school and lies down in the cold to die. When she’s sent to a Native American school to recover from her suicide at- tempt, Oona discovers that her problems go be- yond herself. If she’s to heal, she will not be able to do it alone.
Peter Adam Salomon 9780738740799
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Richard Anderson’s best friend Melanie van- ished when they were six, and while the police never found her, a part of her remained—a living shadow that is now Richard’s closest friend. For years, Richard never questions the shadow . . . until a new girl moves to town, claim- ing to be Melanie.
Bram Stoker Award Finalist (Superior Achievement in a YA Novel)
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“Another slow-motion car crash of a story characterized by scant but
thrilling detail and tense, pulsing scenes that often feel more like threatening gestures.” —Booklist (starred review) “A complex, intense mystery that surprises and chills.” —Publishers Weekly
Life at the Speed of Us
Heather Sappenfield 9780738747309
• A $18 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5 1⁄4 x 8 • 384 pp.
January 2016
When Sovern Briggs survives a car crash, she stops talking to seal in the memory of her moth- er’s life. As conflict with her father builds, Sovern seeks relief in a dangerous boyfriend and in speed’s adrenaline edge. Weaves dyslexia, math, cutting-edge science, genius, love, and a reluctant journey toward acceptance.
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Playing Hurt
Holly Schindler 9780738722870
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Chelsea Keyes is a high school basketball star whose promising career is snipped short by a horrific fall. At a Minnesota resort, she meets Clint, a former hockey player haunted by his own tragedy. The attraction is mutual, but there are complications. Will their romance end up hurting them all over again?
“Playing Hurt is a delicious, tantalizing love story that will captivate you until the final, satisfying sigh.” —Kristin Walker, author of A Match Made in High School “With no slick, happily-ever-after ending, this novel will capture teens with the characters’ guilt, anger, and, especially, the intensity of the young people’s connection.” —Booklist
Bestest . Ramadan . Ever .
Medeia Sharif 9780738723235
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I vow that this will be my first successful fast for Ramadan. My family does this every year, even though I’ve been to a mosque exactly twice. My oppressive parents also forbid dating, even though Peter might be my soul mate. Now there’s a new Muslim girl in school command- ing every boy’s attention—including Peter’s. How can I get him to notice me? Will I ever feel like a typical American girl?
“A humorous, hip look at the ups and downs of fasting for Ramadan within the context of intergenerational and cultural challenges.” —Kirkus Reviews
Wish You Were Here
Barbara Shoup 9780738713557
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Jackson Watt’s senior year should have been a blast. Then his best friend Brady runs away without telling anyone, the first of many dra- matic changes in Jax’s life. His mom gets remar- ried, meaning a new family, a new house, and a new role as well-adjusted stepbrother. Not until a life-changing road trip to Graceland does Jax learn to accept the past year—and what it means to grow up.
“[A] touching, thought-provoking, and very candid coming-of-age tale.”
—Booklist
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
Dead Girl Dancing
A Dead Girl Book, Book 2
Linda Joy Singleton 9780738714066
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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Apparently, this freaky phenomenon of stepping into someone else’s life—and their body!—has a name: Temp Lifer. Thanks to my dead grand- mother, it’s happened again. So now I’m hun- gover and gazing in the mirror at . . . my boy- friend’s sister. Grammy, help!
Dead Girl Walking
A Dead Girl Book, Book 1
Linda Joy Singleton 9780738714059
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High-school senior Amber Borden wants to make a name for herself as the talent agent for the adolescent A-list. But after a near-death ex- perience, there’s a cosmic accident and Amber returns to someone else’s body—the most popu- lar girl in school who just tried to commit sui- cide. Hmm, maybe being queen bee isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
“This page-turner has wit, love, courage, adventure and remarkable insight. A must-have purchase for fans of the supernatural and the occult.”
—School Library Journal
Dead Girl in Love
A Dead Girl Book, Book 3
Linda Joy Singleton 9780738714073
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This Temp-Lifer assignment will be easy. See, my dead grandmother keeps finding people who need help and then I step into their life—and their body—to help them solve their problems. This time, I’m in the body of my BFF, Alyce. Since we know everything about each other, I won’t have to do a lot of detective work. But, as Alyce, I still have one big question: What am I doing in this coffin?
In the thrilling climax to THE SEER series, Sabine Rose’s psychic abilities, sleuthing skills, and courage are pushed to a dangerous edge as she deals with the mysterious disappearance of her ex-boyfriend Josh, a new threat against her boyfriend Dominic, evil magicians (both living and dead)—and a cold-blooded murderer.
Fatal Charm
The Seer Book 5
Linda Joy Singleton 9780738711539
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Riddled with curiosity about her half sister, Sa- bine uses astral projection to spy on her. But one night—while out of body—she witnesses a gruesome murder! And when the killer from her nightmare turns out to be real, Sabine finds she must open her heart to the person she trusts the least.
Sword Play
The Seer Book 4
Linda Joy Singleton 9780738708805
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Sabine is not happy that her mother has ordered her to move back home. Returning to her old school is hard enough, and it’s harder with a ghost nagging her about someone in trouble. As Sabine researches the ghost’s cryptic mes- sage, she is lead into a dangerous duel with a surprising foe.
A YALSA Quick Pick for 2007
“Tingly and otherworldly.” —KLIATT
Witch Ball
The Seer Book 3
Linda Joy Singleton 9780738708218
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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Sabine is starting to feel accepted at her new school. But helping run the psychic booth at a school fundraiser, she discovers a fake crystal ball has been mysteriously switched. Now the predictions are coming true, and its final predic- tion—her own death—may become a reality.
Last Dance
The Seer Book 2
Linda Joy Singleton 9780738706382
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Sabine can’t wait to show off her new boyfriend, but she’s also worried about her grandmother, Nona, who’s suffering from a fatal illness. But a fifty-year-old ghost named Chloe has been appearing in Sabine’s dreams. Despite death threats and missing the school dance, Sabine must use her psychic skills to solve the mystery surrounding Chloe’s untimely demise.
“Well-packaged light chills that should be a hit with teen girls.” —KLIATT
Don’t Die, Dragonfly
The Seer Book 1
Linda Joy Singleton 9780738705262
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Sabine Rose is determined to become a “nor- mal” teenager. She hides her psychic powers, but she can’t seem to get Opal, her spirit guide, out of her head. Suspected of a crime she didn’t commit, Sabine must defend herself and save a friend’s life.
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The Latte Rebellion
Sarah Jamila Stevenson 9780738722788
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Getting called a “towel head” inspires high school senior Asha Jamison with a great mon- ey-making idea: selling T-shirts promoting the Latte Rebellion, a club that raises awareness of mixed-race students. When their “cause” goes viral, Asha’s life spirals out of control.
Featured on National Public Radio’s Tell Me More program A 2011 Bronze Medal IPPY Winner in YA/Multicultural (Independent Publishers Book Awards)
“[A] wonderful, conceptual story from a new author with strong promise of becoming established in the YA genre.” —VOYA
Underneath
Sarah Jamila Stevenson 9780738735962
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With New Agey parents and a Pakistani heritage, it might have been difficult for Sunny Pryce- Shah to fit in. Thankfully, she had her older, popular cousin Shiri to talk to—until now. Shi- ri’s shocking suicide brings heart-wrenching pain and grief, and also seems to have triggered a new and disturbing ability in Sunny: hearing people’s thoughts. Was her cousin also cursed with this “gift”?
Lament:
The Faerie Queen’s Deception
Book 1
Maggie Stiefvater 9780738713700
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Sixteen-year-old Deirdre Monaghan is a music prodigy, who’s about to find out she can see fa- eries. Two mysterious (and cute) guys enter her life. Trouble is, Luke is a soulless faerie assassin and Aodhan is a dark faerie soldier. Their orders from the Faerie Queen? Kill Deirdre.
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“Vibrant and potent, YA readers searching for faerie stories will be happy to
find this accomplished debut novel.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“[A] beautiful and out-of-the-ordinary debut novel.”
—Booklist (starred review)
The Truth Against the World
Sarah Jamila Stevenson 9780738740584
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When Londoner Gareth Lewis finds San Fran- ciscan Wynn Evans online, they discover they’re both having supernatural dreams about Wynn’s ancient Welsh ancestors. After traveling to Wales with her family, Wynn meets up with Ga- reth. Together they delve into the secret history of Wynn’s people . . . and what they discover is beyond anything they could have imagined.
“A fresh-air alternative to claustrophobic dystopias.” —Kirkus Reviews
The Abyss Surrounds Us
Emily Skrutskie 9780738746913
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February 2016
Cassandra Leung’s been a sea monster trainer ever since she could walk, raising genetically engineered beasts to defend ships crossing the NeoPacific . . . until pirates snatch her from the blood-stained decks.
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“Fresh and fascinating.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“An intriguing fantasy world full of floating cities, ruthless monsters . . . and unlikely friendships.” —Publishers Weekly “Skrutskie adeptly creates a fantastical world.” —School Library Journal
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Ballad:
A Gathering of Faerie
Book 2
Maggie Stiefvater 9780738714844
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James Morgan’s gift for music has attracted Nuala, a soulsnatching faerie who feeds on the creative energies of exceptional humans until they die. But while collaborating on a musical composition, James and Nuala unexpectedly fall in love. When James realizes that Nuala is being hunted by the Fey, he plunges into a soulscorch- ing battle with the Faerie Queen.
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Black is for Beginnings
Book 5
Laurie Faria Stolarz 9780738714387
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Graphic Novel
Stacey’s nightmares are back. And all she wants to do is go to Colorado and work things out with Jacob. But before Stacey and Jacob can have a future, they must face their pasts. Black is for Beginnings reveals the never-before-seen back- story—and what lies ahead—for the young, spell- casting lovers.
“Taking Stolarz’s Blue Is for Nightmares series into the graphic-novel realm is a bold idea, and it pays off in this morbidly entertaining and surprisingly roman- tic page-turner.” —Booklist
Wordless
AdriAnne Strickland 9780738739663
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In Eden City, the elite Godspeakers keep the living Words away from the illiterate wordless class. But when seventeen-year-old Tavin Barnes meets Khaya, the Word of Life, he must save her from a devious plot. Tavin and Khaya go on the run, trying to expose the Godspeakers’ plan to invade the world, even as enemy governments start closing in.
“A fast-paced blend of sci-fi fantasy with scary real-world implications... Brilliant.” —Chelsea Pitcher, author of The S-Word “The right amount of pizzazz in the form of cinematic action.” —Kirkus Reviews “Fast-paced debut.” —Publishers Weekly
Red is for Remembrance
Book 4
Laurie Faria Stolarz 9780738707600
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Shattered by her boyfriend’s tragic death, Stacey is struggling in her first year of college. Casting healing spells brings Stacey closer to Porsha— a troubled girl who’s also dreaming of death— and to a strange boy whose life is in danger. To save him, it’ll take all the strength and magic they’ve got.
“[A] morbidly entertaining and surprisingly romantic page-turner.” —Booklist
White is for Magic
Book 2
Laurie Faria Stolarz 9780738704432
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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A year has passed since Stacey Brown saved her best friend from a horrible death. Now she’s having nightmares again, haunted by ghosts . . . and by a crazed stalker. As she desperately casts healing spells, a new student named Jacob en- ters her world. To stop a killer, they must join together. But can Jacob be trusted?
Silver is for Secrets
Book 3
Laurie Faria Stolarz 9780738706313
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Stacey, her boyfriend Jacob, and their friends have rented a beach cottage for the summer. But when Stacey’s nightmares return, Jacob, the only one who understands Stacey’s magic, starts keeping secrets. Is he betraying Stacey’s trust or protecting her from revenge and tragedy?
Blue is for Nightmares
Book 1
Laurie Faria Stolarz 9780738703916
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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Includes a spell book featuring poems and spells from fans!
It started with freaky phone calls. Now some- one’s leaving the same death lilies that have been showing up in Stacy’s dreams. Everybody thinks it’s a twisted game . . . until another girl at school is murdered. With everyone as a potential suspect, Stacy turns to the folk magic her grand- mother taught her. But will it be strong enough?
A 2004 YALSA Teen Top Ten Nominee A 2005 YALSA Quick Pick A 2007 YALSA Popular Paperback
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“ . . . this book is a great fairy tale about fairies, elves, magic, evil and much more, and will appeal to many teens.” —School Library Journal
Into the Wildewood
The Faire Folk Trilogy, Book 2
Gillian Summers 9780738713328
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Getting to finally know her elf dad has been a good thing, although camping out in a home- made gingerbread RV while acting out the 16th century isn’t so fab. But a mysterious unicorn sighting, fairies showing up in the oddest plac- es, and that nasty, vain elf-girl Elia are all work- ing against Keelie’s chances to have a good time.
The Tree Shepherd’s Daughter
The Faire Folk Trilogy, Book 1
Gillian Summers 9780738710815
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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When her mother dies, fifteen-year-old Keelie Heartwood must leave California to live with her nomadic father at a renaissance festival. Playacting the Dark Ages is an L.A. girl’s worst nightmare. But then Keelie starts seeing fairies and uncovers her connection to a community of elves.
“Summers’ book is one of those remarkable tales in which the reader becomes completely immersed . . .” —KLIATT “ . . . constant action, both magical and otherwise, will keep [readers] inter- ested in Keelie’s fate.” —School Library Journal
Lifeless
AdriAnne Strickland 9780738742229
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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Tavin Barnes’ flight from Eden City ended with the ultimate curse: becoming the next Word of Death. Now he’s been forced into training under one of the Godspeakers, Ryse, who wants him to be ruthless. As the Word of Death, Tavin can kill with a touch, and Ryse’s goal is to make him an assassin—whether he wants to be or not.
“Strickland’s mythology continues to be compelling, and fans of the first entry will be eager to see how it unfolds.” —Booklist “Those seeking a novel with a dark premise, new religion, and reluctant hero and assassin should give it a shot.” —VOYA
Shadows of the Redwood
The Scions of Shadow Trilogy, Book 1
Gillian Summers 9780738715520
• A $16 .95 Trade Paperback Original • 5
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The acclaimed Faire Folk Saga continues with a new trilogy starring half-elf Keelie Heartwood. This summer, Keelie must find the Redwood Forest’s lost tree shepherd. Her cranky, medi- eval, elf-lady grandmother, her cat Knot, the handsome Sean, and a mysterious coyote are all helping. Can Keelie discover the deadly secret of the Bloodroot tree in time to vanquish the dark- ness and save the Redwood Forest?
“The Scions of Shadow series remains a fun and enchantingly enjoyable read, populated with a colorful cast of characters.” —Renaissance Magazine
The Secret of the Dread Forest
The Faire Folk Trilogy, Book 3
Gillian Summers 9780738714110
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Keelie Heartwood reluctantly joins her father in the Dread Forest, home to the elves. Except for her impossible guardian cat and a bratty little princess tree, Keelie has no one to hang with. Then she discovers a mysterious boy in the woods . . . Soon Keelie discovers that both hu- mans and dark magical forces are encroaching on the elves’ enchanted realm, threatening to destroy the Dread Forest.
The Quicksilver Faire
The Scions of Shadow Trilogy, Book 2
Gillian Summers 9780738715711
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Keelie is brought to the dazzling Fairy High Court—fraught with illusion and trickery—to repair a world-ending imbalance in magic, but she can’t fix things alone. In a strange magical land, with nasty goblins running amok and a handsome forest god pursuing her, whom can she trust?
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Witch Eyes
Witch Eyes, Book 1
Scott Tracey 9780738725956
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Seventeen-year-old Braden was born with witch eyes, a gift allowing him to see through lies and spells. In Belle Dam, a city divided by two feud- ing witch dynasties, the family heads are desper- ate to use Braden’s powers. But all he wants is a normal life.
“Tracey spins a clever paranormal story with lots of suspense and intrigue. A satisfying read.” —School Library Journal “A bewitching blend of paranormal romance and intrigue.” —Kirkus Reviews
A 2014 YALSA Popular Paperback A 2012 YALSA Popular Paperback
Darkbound
The Legacy of Moonset, Book 2
Scott Tracey 9780738736495
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Malcolm Denton hates being a witch almost as much as he hates being one of the Moonset chil- dren. When he meets a beautiful demonic crea- ture, new options open for Malcolm, including freedom from the coven bond that keeps him trapped. To get what he wants, Malcolm has to uncover a twenty-year-old secret, dig up a body, and find a murderer.
“An imaginative and engrossing riff on the traditional Pied Piper of Hamelin fai- rytale.” —Booklist
Moonset
The Legacy of Moonset, Book 1
Scott Tracey 9780738735290
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Justin Daggett, his sister, and their three or- phan-witch friends have gotten themselves kicked out of high school. Now they’ve ended up in Carrow Mills, New York, the town where their parents—members of the terrorist witch organi- zation known as Moonset—began their evil ex- periments. When they are accused of unleashing black magic on the town, Justin fights to prove their innocence.
“Another page-turning magical mystery from Tracey.” —Kirkus Reviews “ . . . a promising start to a planned series, with an ending that raises the stakes for a sequel.” —Publishers Weekly
Where Silence Gathers
Kelsey Sutton 9780738739472
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Alexandra Tate can see personified emotions, and her best friend is Revenge. Every night, he waits with Alex outside Nate Foster’s house as she builds up the courage to exact her justice on Nate for the drunk driving accident that killed her family. But when Forgiveness suddenly ap- pears, Alex is faced with an impossible choice: getting even or moving on.
“With lyrical prose, palpable emotion and suspenseful atmosphere, Sutton weaves a spellbinding tale.”
—Eve Silver, national bestselling author of The Game series
“A poignant, heart-wrenching story of grief, love, and loss.”
—School Library Journal
Some Quiet Place
Kelsey Sutton 9780738736433
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Elizabeth Caldwell doesn’t feel emotions, she sees them. Longing and Shame materialize at school. Fury and Resentment appear in her home. They’ve all given up on Elizabeth, but when it matters most, will Fear save her?
A 2014 IPPY Award Gold Medalist (Young Adult Fiction)
2014 Bronze ForeWord IndieFab Award Winner (Young Adult Fiction) A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book (2013)
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“Haunting, chilling and achingly romantic.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“This intense roller-coaster ride of palpable emotions and suspense will keep readers engrossed from start to finish.” —School Library Journal “A haunting and fresh psychological thriller.”—Publishers Weekly
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The Goblin’s Curse
The Scions of Shadow Trilogy, Book 3
Gillian Summers 9780738715728
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Life as a part-elf isn’t always enchanting, espe- cially when you’re sixteen-year-old Keelie Heart- wood, an L.A. girl forced to live—without an iPhone—at a year-round renaissance festival. In between foiling evil plots by rotten fairies and flirting with hot elfin boys, Keelie struggles to embrace her special talents.
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No Man’s Land
S . T . Underdahl 9780738733050
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Dov Howard loves his brother and is thrilled when Brian, a National Guard soldier, is sent home in one piece. Then things get weird. Talk- ing to his jumpy brother is like juggling gre- nades, and Dov can’t help but notice Brian’s new best friends: Jack Daniels and the pistol he sleeps with. What will it take for his family to wake up and see the ugly truth? With humor and honesty, neuropsychologist S. T. Underdahl explores the timely topic of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Demon Eyes
Witch Eyes, Book 2
Scott Tracey 9780738726458
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Braden thought he had destroyed Lucien, a de- mon trapped for centuries in a human body. But he’s haunted by visions of Lucien’s return. As young girls start disappearing from town, Braden is forced to explore the unknown powers of his witch eyes, becoming the ultimate weapon in a magical feud.
“Snappy dialogue, a supernatural tone, and hip teen characters . . . make Tracey’s sequel to Witch Eyes yet another splendid literary feast.” —VOYA
Phantom Eyes
Witch Eyes, Book 3
Scott Tracey 9780738736594
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After Grace Lansing ripped out the power of his witch eyes, Braden is left broken. As he seeks answers about Belle Dam’s witch feud, he discovers that the town’s ghosts, demons, and warlocks all want him dead. Braden’s only hope is to become a weapon, which means he may be forced to unleash the monster that lurks inside him.
“A clever and thoroughly satisfying end to a strong trilogy.” —Kirkus Reviews
Silver
A Bandia Novel, Book 1
Talia Vance 9780738733036
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Brianna is a seventh-generation daughter of the goddess Danu. Blake is a son of Killian, trained to slay any daughter of Danu. Though their families are ancient enemies, their passion for each other is overwhelming. When their souls are magically bound together, their desire to be with one another becomes irresistible. Unable to break the spell, their only hope is to end the ancient war between their families and conquer the fear that keeps them apart.
Gold
A Bandia Novel, Book 2
Talia Vance 9780738734712
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Descended from a demigod, Brianna has fled to Ireland to escape the Sons of Killian. Taking ref- uge at the estate of her former nemesis, Austin Montgomery, Brianna discovers a rift in time that opens to an era before the feud began. But Brianna and Austin will need to combine their magical strength to avoid a tragic destiny.cient war between their families and conquer the fear that keeps them apart.
“Paranormal fans who want soap opera, bad boys, and steamy sexiness are the ideal audience for this sequel to Silver.” —Booklist
Dead of Night
The Youngbloods, Book 2
Lynn Viehl 9780738726465
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Cat Youngblood, a natural-born vampire hunt- er, shares a forbidden romance with Jesse, an ageless boy from a centuries-old vampire clan. Her job at a bookstore allows her to meet with Jesse secretly. When girls who look disturbingly similar to Cat start disappearing, Cat and Jesse discover frightening clues to their whereabouts in the books.
“Paranormal romance fans can get everything they want here, and others will find an exciting story. Well crafted.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Out of the Dragon’s Mouth
Joyce Burns Zeiss 9780738741963
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After the fall of South Vietnam, fourteen-year- old Mai is forced to flee across the South China Sea to a refugee camp near Malaysia. But when an accident forces Mai to flee the camp, she meets a half-American boy named Kien, who might be the only person who can keep her alive until she’s sent to the US.
“This well-written . . . story puts emotions and a face to the word ‘refugee.’”
—School Library Journal
A Summer of Silk Moths
Margaret Willey 9780738715407
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Pete Shelton loves helping his friend Abe build Riverside, a nature preserve dedicated to the memory of Abe’s brother, Paul. Then one sum- mer a troubled runaway shows up—a girl who claims to be Paul’s daughter.
“Characters are engaging and engrossing, and the well-written descriptions of rural Michigan are detailed and gorgeous.” —School Library Journal
Blues for Zoey
Robert Paul Weston 9780738743400
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Kaz Barrett should be saving for college. Instead, he saves his pay from the Sit’N’Spin Laundro- mat to send his mother, who suffers from a rare neurological disorder, to a sleep clinic. But when he meets Zoey—a mysterious girl unlike anyone he has met—Kaz’s ordered life begins spinning out of control in a whirlwind of lies, half-truths, and violence.
“Fans of gritty, realistic, and authentic works will find this novel an intriguing option.” —School Library Journal
