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Kicked out
by A. M. Dassu
While his home life is unraveling, thirteen-year-old Ali organizes a charity soccer match to help his friend Aadam avoid deportation back to Syria
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The smoke that thunders
by Erhu Kome
"In this mesmerizing fantasy rooted in Urhobo and West African folklore, sixteen-year-old Naborhi longs for a life away from her small, traditional clan in Kokori. But as her rite of passage approaches and she is betrothed to an arrogant young man, Naborhi feels her dreams slipping away from her. Then Naborhi becomes bonded to a mysterious animal and begins having harrowing visions of a kidnapped boy. She soon meets Atai, the son of an Oracle from a rival queendom, and learns that she is being guided by the gods. She and Atai, along with Naborhi's eager-for-adventure cousin, Tamunor, set off across the continent to rescue the mysterious boy. But when they find him-and find out his true identity-Naborhi realizes there is more than just her freedom at stake: she must stop a war that has already been set in motion"
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Call forth a fox
by Markelle Grabo
"The western wood is where Ro's father built their garden, taught her to forage, and told her tales of the faeries who live there-how to summon them, how to protect herself, and warnings of what they are capable of. Now, her father is gone, the garden has withered, and their family is struggling. Her mother and sister want to move into town, but Ro doesn't want to give up the memories of her father and his stories-or the charming village girl who shares Ro's love of the trees. The forest isn't ready to let Ro go either. One winter night, on her way home from foraging, Ro encounters a bear attacking a fox. She fights the bear to save the fox's life, only to see the bear turn into a boy after her sister shoots him with an arrow. When the boy wakes, he has no memory of who he is-all he knows is Ro's name and that he has to kill the fox. Ro never believed in the faeries from her father's stories, but she can't deny the magic surrounding her and that both the boy and the fox are victims of a faerie curse. She'll have to remember everything her father taught her in order to extract herself from this deadly game and keep her precious fox out of harm's way"
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| Kill Her Twice by Stacey LeeIn 1932, movie star Lulu Wong’s body is discovered in Los Angeles’ Chinatown. Fearing the police may not deliver justice, three Chinese American sisters endeavor to solve their friend’s murder themselves. This noir-tinged historical mystery will appeal to fans of immersive settings and twisty plots. |
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| Blood at the Root by LaDarrion WilliamsMalik has been suppressing his powers since his mother vanished ten years ago. But when his grandmother enrolls him in the historically Black and magical Caiman University, he can embrace his magic and find out what happened to her. Read-alikes: Tracy Deonn’s Legendborn; J. Elle’s Wings of Ebony. |
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Monster crush
by Erin Ellie Franey
Ruby Reid has been having a tough time at Crestwood High, but everything changes when cool new girl Ella Mooney moves to town, and the pair find themselves on the run from a mysterious group that wants to capture Ella--who occasionally grows fangs and a tail--and her whole family
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| Blackwater by Jeannette Arroyo and Ren GrahamIn small-town Maine, Tony is a track star. Eli is a quiet weirdo. They seem like an unlikely duo to uncover what’s lurking in the forest, except Tony was bitten by a werewolf and Eli has a persistent ghost haunting him. Read-alikes: Kel McDonald’s Stars, Hide Your Fire; Ashley Robin Franklin’s The Hills of Estrella Roja. |
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Bad dream : a Dreamer story
by Nicole Maines
"Nia Nal's spent her whole life taking a back seat to her older sister, Maeve, who's expected to inherit their mother's Naltorian powers--the ability to see the future through dreams. They'll soon learn the dreaming powers had other plans... When Nia's hit in the face with a kickball, the powers that weren't meant for her are suddenly triggered. Saddled with guilt, Nia resolves to suppress her powers in an attempt to protect her relationship with her sister. But Nia can't keep the dreams out forever... From Nicole Maines, the actress, activist, and writer who originated the role of Dreamer on the groundbreaking Supergirl TV show, and with stunning art by Rye Hickman that captures Nia's fan-favorite personality, comes the origin story of a girl who must accept her own power to fulfill her destiny in a long lineage of female superheroes. Luckily, Nia won't have to go through it alone"
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| Stars in Their Eyes by Jessica Walton and AśkaWhen Maisie’s hero, who also uses a prosthetic leg, cancels her fan convention appearance, Maisie worries the trip was a waste. But Ollie, a con volunteer, turns Maisie’s day around and gives her feelings unlike anything she’s experienced. Read-alikes: Britta Lundin’s Ship It; Joana Estrela’s Pardalita.
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| Witchlight by Jessi ZabarskyWhen witch Lelek sees Sanja’s skill with a sword, she captures Sanja, hoping for instruction. Despite the kidnapping, Sanja is ready for a life of adventure and romance. Fantasy fans will be charmed by this heartfelt tale and its whimsical, expressive artwork. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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