Showing 1–50 of 110 books
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Akata Witch
American-born Sunny, who lives in Nigeria, is an athlete but, being albino, can only play at night. She is a misfit until she discovers soul mates, juju, and latent magical powers.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780670011964
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Anna and the French Kiss
Forbidden liasons.
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Anna Dressed in Blood
Moving from town-to-town, Cas slays murderous ghosts, seeking revenge for the death of his father. Along the way, he meets Anna's ghost, and discovers new insights into the complexities of ghosts. -
The Apothecary
When Janie's family moves to London in 1952, she makes friends with Benjamin and they become involved in saving England with the help of a bit of magic.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780399256271
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Ashfall
When the supervolcano underneath Yellowstone erupts, the weekend on his own that Alex had dreamed about suddenly becomes a nightmare. He must fight for his survival and a way to get back to his family while surviving the harsh landscape that now exists.
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Beauty Queens
When an airplane full of teenage beauty queens crashes on a remote island, the surviving girls are forced to push themselves to the limits in order to survive.
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The Beginning of After
When her family is killed in an accident, Laurel must find a way to deal with the aftermath and begin her life anew.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780061985799
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The Berlin Boxing Club
In 1934, Karl's Jewishness has never been an issue, but suddenly it is. Offered the opportunity to train under a champion, Karl grabs it and boxing becomes his refuge.
- Realistic Fiction
- Conflicted: Life During Wartime
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780061579684
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Between
Following a night of partying on her family's boat, Liz is awakened by a loud, thumping noise-- her body hitting the side of the boat.- Mystery, Crime
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780802721822
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Between Shades of Gray
In 1941, Lina and her family are taken from their home in Lithuania and sent to Siberia where, despite horrific conditions, Lina maintains hope that she will survive.
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The Big Crunch
June wasn't looking for love, until she literally crashed into Wes and found it.- Romance
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780545240758
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Bitter End
Alex has fallen head over heels for Cole, the charming and sweet new boy at school. Cole's love, however, comes with dangerous consequences.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780316086950
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Bitter Melon
Destined for an outstanding university and medical career, Frances rebels against her Chinese “tiger mom” by taking speech instead of calculus and discovers a talent for speaking up.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781606844120
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Blink & Caution
Two Teenagers who are living on the streets and barely getting by become inclobed in a compicated criminal plot, and make an unexpected connection with each other.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780763639839
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The Blood Lie
On his sixteenth birthday, Jack Pool realizes a lie he didn't tell could be deadly.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781933693842
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Blood Red Road
When Saba's beloved twin brother Lugh is kidnapped, she sets off into the ravaged wasteland of her post-apocalyptic world to save him.
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Bronxwood
Too much pressure, too many choices, not enough options. -
Brooklyn, Burning
This story follows Kid for two summers of pain, loss, music and love, as Kid makes the streets of Brooklyn, NY, into a home.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780761375265
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Chime
Briony thinks that she is a witch and blames herself for everything that has happened to her family. To punish herself, Briony will not love, cry, or hurt anyone ever again until she meets handsome and mysterious Eldric.
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The Chronicles of Harris Burdick: Fourteen Amazing Authors Tell the Tales
The mysterious illustrations introduced in Allsberg's 1984 collection, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, are reprinted and accompanied by equally haunting and mysterious stories crafted by some of today's top writers.- Mystery, Crime
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780547548104
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Close to Famous
Foster has a big secret: she can't read. But with the help of a retired movie star, she overcomes her struggles and wins over hearts with her exceptional baked goods.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780142420171
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Cryer's Cross
When two classmates disappear without explanation, Kendall knows that she is the only one who can find them.- Mystery, Crime
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012, Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2012
- ISBN: 9781416994817
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Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Karu questions how she came to be raised by the chimaera Brimstone. When she meets the seraph Akiva, events unfold that could answer her questions—but at great cost.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780316134026
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Dead End in Norvelt
Being grounded for the entire summer might be the best thing that could have happened to Jack and his blood-spurting nose.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781250010230
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Delirium
Falling in love is a criminal offense in Lena's world and she is anxious to get the Cure until she meets the handsome Alex. Together, they try to find a way out.
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Desert Angel
Angel knows that her mom's old boyfriend is a hunter and determined to kill her, and her need to survive unwittingly puts those trying to save her at risk.- Horror, Thriller
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781250049957
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Divergent
Abnegation (selfless), Erudite (intelligence), Candor (honesty), Amity (peace), or Dauntless (brave): where would you fit? Beatrice lives in a society where she must choose either to remain with her family's faction or set off towards independence and her beliefs. And what happens when the unity between these factions begins to fall apart? -
Dreamland Social Club
Jane adjusts to her new home on Coney Island and rediscovers memories of her mother, who grew up there, by spending time with fun, quirky friends.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780525423256
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Enclave
Freak Hunters Deuce and Fade are exiled from their underground enclave, and face even greater dangers above ground. -
Entwined
Azalea and her eleven younger sisters have been forbidden to dance since their mother's death, but Azalea has discovered a hidden path in their castle where they can dance their sorrow away. Retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses.
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Everybody Sees the Ants
Lucky faces a bully, meets a girl, and tries to bring his POW/MIA grandfather home from meetings that take place in his dreams as he struggles to find himself.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780316129282
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Exposed
Liz and Kate have been best friends for years, but when Kate accuses Liz's brother of raping her, Liz finds that losing a friend--and remaining loyal to your family-- can be difficult. -
The False Princess
After Sinda learns she is a stand-in for the real princess, she uncovers treachery and betrayal are at work to overthrow the crown—and decides she must intervene.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781606840795
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The FitzOsbornes in Exile
As Hitler begins his conquest of Europe, the FitzOsborne royals try to save their home while caught up in London's social scene.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780375858659
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Fixing Delilah
After her estranged grandmother's death, Delilah, her mother and aunt sort through the estate, while also working on their relationships.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780316052092
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The Floating Islands
Trei longs to join the Kajuraihi, the floating island defenders with wings powered by dragon magic, while Araene's secret aspirations to become a chef are thwarted by society's restrictions on women.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780375847059
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The Girl of Fire and Thorns
Elisa bears the Godstone. She is a chosen one. What she is chosen to do is unclear, but perhaps her journey to marry the king of a neighboring country in the midst of war will provide some of the answers. Carson weaves together religion, politics, prophecy, and more in this fast-paced fantasy that brings Elisa to a destiny no one could have anticipated.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012, William C. Morris Debut YA Award 2012
- ISBN: 9780062026484
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The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making
September is excited, puzzled, confused and thrilled on her quest through Fairyland.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780312649616
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Guantanamo Boy
While visiting family in Pakistan, 15-year-old Khalid Ahmed is captured, imprisoned and tortured at Guantanamo Bay prison after being falsely accused of being a terrorist.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780807530788
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How to Save a Life
Jill, who is grieving the death of her father, is appalled that her mother is adopting a baby and giving the pregnant mother, Mandy, a home… but Mandy's got a story of her own.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780316036061
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Huntress
A small group undertakes a desperate quest on behalf of the Fairy Queen that could save the world—but may destroy them in the process.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780316040075
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Hush
After many years, Gittel finally knows why her friend, Devory, took her own life. Yet when Devory tries to tell, her ultra-conservative Jewish community won't listen.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012, William C. Morris Debut YA Award 2011
- ISBN: 9780802720887
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I Am J
J, who feels like a boy mistakenly born as a girl, runs away from his best friend who has rejected him and the parents he thinks do not understand him when he finally decides that it is time to be who he really is.
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I Will Save You
Kidd's life is getting back on track at the beach, after time spent in a group home, but then Devon is back to cause his usual trouble. -
I'll Be There
Sam and Riddle Boarder move constantly with an unstable, criminal father, and all they have is each other until they meet Emily, a girl who recognizes their pain.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780316122795
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Icefall
Solveig and her siblings, including the young Viking heir, must take refuge in a hidden fortress; however, in spite of Berserker guards, they may not be safe.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780545274241
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The Iron Thorn
A coded message sends Aoife, the only female student in a steampunk engineering academy, on a dangerous quest for her mad brother.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780385738293
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Island's End
Unexpectedly chosen as the spiritual leader of her island tribe, Uido takes on the challenge of protecting her people from the strangers who keep landing on their island.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780399250996
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Jasper Jones
Spurred by the mysterious death of a schoolmate, Charlie confronts racism and his fears as he learns about family, friendship and love in the oppressive heat of small-town 1960s Australia. Silvey weaves themes of freedom and loyalty with moments of humor in this wrenching novel.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012, Michael L. Printz Award 2012
- ISBN: 9780375866661
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Karma
While taking her mother's ashes back to India, Maya gets separated from her father during an uprising and must find her way back to him.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781595143846