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| Tangled Planet by Kate BlairWhat it is: a suspenseful science fiction murder mystery set on a far-off planet.
What happens: Seventeen-year-old Ursa and the other human colonists of the starship Venture have only just arrived on Beta Earth when one of their own is found dead. No one believes Ursa's claims of sighting a sharp-toothed monster in the woods, even as the killer claims more victims and the colony is thrown into jeopardy.
For fans of: Beth Revis' Across the Universe trilogy. |
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| Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring BlakeWhat it's about: Besides being her twin brother, Owen is also Mara's most trusted confidante. Yet when her friend Hannah accuses Owen of rape, Mara believes her, even though doing so fractures her family and forces Mara to confront her own long-buried pain.
Who it's for: readers who won't shy away from an intense, honest look at trauma and recovery.
Try this next: Jenny Downham's You Against Me, for a different perspective on siblings whose relationship is shattered by sexual assault. |
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| Picture Us in the Light by Kelly Loy GilbertStarring: high school senior and second-generation immigrant Danny Cheng, whose excitement about his art-school scholarship dims as his parents begin acting strange and his tight-knit friend group implodes.
Why you might like it: If you enjoy character-driven reads, you'll be drawn to snarky, sympathetic Danny and his attempts to deal with grief, guilt, identity, family secrets, and love (romantic and otherwise). |
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| Isle of Blood and Stone by Makiia LucierWhat it's about: Eighteen years ago, the crown princes and royal navigator of St. John del Mar were kidnapped and murdered...or so it seemed. Now, newly discovered maps indicate that all three might still be alive, and it's up to Elias (the navigator's son), Ulises (the princes' brother) and Mercedes (a royal cousin) to find them.
Why you might like it: With sea-serpents, sweeping intrigue, and simmering romance, what's not to like?
Look for: the sequel -- this is the 1st book in a duology. |
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| Puddin' by Julie MurphyFeaturing: optimistic Millie Michalchuk, who's decided to ditch fat camp for a journalism program; and popular Callie Reyes, who's planning a revenge prank with her dance team frenemies.
What happens: When the aftermath of the prank brings the two Texas teens together, they discover that they inspire each other in unexpected ways.
Series alert: You don't need to have read Dumplin' to appreciate this feisty follow-up, but fans will be excited to revisit familiar characters. |
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Tangerine
by Edward Bloor
Twelve-year-old Paul, who lives in the shadow of his football hero brother Erik, fights for the right to play soccer despite his near blindness and slowly begins to remember the incident that damaged his eyesight. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Reprint. Jr Lib Guild.
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| Breakaway: Beyond the Goal by Alex MorganWhat it is: a memoir by soccer star Alex Morgan, who's played in both the World Cup and the Olympics, where her team won the gold in 2012.
What's inside: In a casual, candid style, Morgan describes life as a professional athlete, and dishes out advice on coping with injuries, balancing school and sports, and building strong relationships.
Who it's for: Though Breakaway will appeal most to soccer fans, Morgan's dedication and down-to-earth attitude will inspire all kinds of readers. |
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Whistle! : Break Through
by Daisuke Higuchi
Shô Kazamatsuri is the leader of the Josui Junior High soccer team and he does everything he can to keep his team together and to be the best
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Defending Taylor
by Miranda Kenneally
Taylor, a senator's daughter, was captain of the soccer team and contender for valedictorian at her private school, but gets kicked out and sent to a rival high school, and soon she is falling for her brother's friend Ezra
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Breakaway
by Katarina M. Spears
Depending on his three best friends after the tragic death of his sister, soccer player Jason unexpectedly falls in love and struggles with changing peer dynamics in the wake of his friends' respective life changes. Simultaneous eBook.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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San Mateo Public Library 55 West 3rd Avenue San Mateo, California 94402 (650) 522-7802www.smplibrary.org |
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