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The baker and the bard
by Fern Haught
When an unusual order at the bakery sends them on a journey to forage for magical mushrooms, apprentices Juniper and Hadley find their simple errand turning into a thrilling quest to save some furry new friends?—?and their caretaker?—?who are in danger of losing their home. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The Boy Lost in the Maze
by Joseph Coelho
Blending the ancient myth of Theseus with the quest of a modern-day teen searching for his father, this unputdownable novel-in-verse follows 17-year-old Theo as he realizes he must be resourceful and strong like his mythical hero after he is tricked and double-crossed by a search-agency scam artist and a depraved lawyer. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The last bloodcarver
by Vanessa Le
A bloodcarver who can alter human biology with just a touch, Nhika, seen as a monster who kills for pleasure, is bought by a girl who needs her to heal the last person who saw her father's killer?—?an investigation that becomes a fight for her life. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Revenant Games
by Margie Fuston
Competing in the Revenant Games, held by the warring vampire and witch kingdoms, to get her dead sister back and save her dying best friend, 17-year-old Bly must make an impossible choice when the vampire she captures stirs a passion within her she hasn't felt in ages. Simultaneous eBook.
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Bitter
by Akwaeke Emezi
Welcome to: Eucalyptus, the school for gifted artists where Bitter lives. After many difficult years in foster care, Bitter simply wants to find safety in her art.
Creative power: Outside Eucalyptus, the city of Lucille is ravaged by monsters, inequality, and violence. When Bitter's art conjures a magical creature who could end injustice, Bitter can no longer avoid the conflict.
Prequel alert: This emotionally intense and thought-provoking novel about generating hope is a companion to author Akwaeke Emezi's acclaimed Pet.
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Be Dazzled
by Ryan La Sala
What it's about: Geeky perfectionist crafter Raffy has his sights set on winning this year's Controverse cosplay championship. Not only because it could offer a way into art school, but also because it might help him get over his ex-turned-competitor, Luca.
Reviewers say: "a sequin-filled romance that’s also a love letter to the craft and creativity of cosplay" (Publishers Weekly).
You might also like: Cecil Castelluci's Don't Cosplay with My Heart, another pop culture savvy story about relationships, fandom, and creation.
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Needle & thread
by David Pinckney
"Choosing between living the life you want and living the life you're 'supposed to have' is not always an easy choice. Noah, embracing his true-self, wants to pursue a career in costume design, something his loving, public service parents would never approve of. Azarie, the perfect, model daughter of a very stern, traditional family, dreams of embracing the hobbies she secretly loves, hobbies her social circle would never abide by"
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Cats of the Louvre
by Taiyåo Matsumoto
"A surreal tale of the secret world of the cats of the Louvre, told by Eisner Award winner Taiyo Matsumoto. The world-renowned Louvre museum in Paris contains more than just the most famous works of art in history. At night, within its darkened galleries, an unseen and surreal world comes alive--a world witnessed only by the small family of cats that lives in the attic. Until now..."--Provided by publisher
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Wicked Like a Wildfire
by Lana Popovic
Welcome to: Montenegro, home of twin Iris and Malina. Like every girl in their family, both sisters have a "gleam" -- a unique magical ability -- though their mother forbids them from using these gifts. After their mother is attacked, however, Iris and Malina must dig into their family's cursed history to discover the source of their power.
Series alert: This lush, detail-rich fantasy is followed by a sequel, Fierce Like a Firestorm.
For fans of: Anna-Marie McLemore and Laini Taylor.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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