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The Betrothed
by Kiera Cass
Declared the unexpected love of a commitment-resistant young prince, a nobleman’s daughter is rapidly disillusioned by the outsized expectations of royal life before meeting a stranger with the mysterious power to see into her heart.
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Golden Arm
by Carl Deuker
When his pitching talents land him a spot on a wealthier team where he has a chance to be drafted into the majors, a teen navigating poverty and a speech challenge struggles with leaving behind a brother who is increasingly influenced by gangs.
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| Nowhere on Earth by Nick LakeWhat it’s about: After finding a lost little boy named Aidan, Emily Perez feels immediately motivated to help him get home and away from the shadowy agents pursuing him. That’s why she and Aidan stow away on a bush plane, and that’s why, when the plane crashes in the frozen wilderness, Emily refuses to give up.
Why you might like it: The twists and turns in this survival thriller will make you think while keeping your on the edge of your seat. |
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| Again Again by E. LockhartWhat it’s about: Dog-walker and rising high school senior Adelaide isn’t sure what she wants. Should she try to rescue her failing grades? Should she let herself fall for poet Jack? Should she reconnect with her brother, a recovering addict?
What happens: Each choice that Adelaide makes leads to a different parallel timeline, and you can follow her into each of them.
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Kent State
by Deborah Wiles
The setting: May 4, 1970, at Ohio’s Kent State University, where student anti-war protesters and armed National Guardsmen are primed for a shocking, tragic face-off.
The voices: From the National Guard to the townies to a variety of students, the multiple voices in this historical story-in-verse intertwine to express tension, confusion, outrage, and grief.
Did you know? It’s been 50 years since four students were killed in the Kent State massacre, and they’re still commemorated every year with an all-night vigil.
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Breath Like Water
by Anna Jarzab
Becoming famous for her early swimming talents, Susannah finds her Olympics dreams challenged by an injury, a new coach’s revolutionary training strategies and an unexpected romance with a charming fellow athlete.
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Aurora Rising
by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
What it's about: As the highest-achieving cadet at Aurora Academy, Tyler Jones expects to lead an elite squad, but winds up with a crew of diverse misfits and a stowaway who holds the key to starting -- or preventing -- intergalactic war.
Why you might like it: Evolving relationships, adrenaline-pumping action, and multiple perspectives will keep you on your toes in this futuristic series opener.
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Famous in a Small Town
by Emma Mills
Loving her small community, school and best friends, Sophie develops an unexpected crush on a quiet, alluring new next-door neighbor, August, who seems to prefer keeping others at arm's length.
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Burn
by Patrick Ness
The setting: Frome, Washington, 1957, where Russian blue dragon Kazimir has just been hired to work on Sarah Dewhurst’s family farm.
What happens: Kazimir hopes to protect Sarah as it becomes clear that she might be the key to an apocalyptic prophecy; meanwhile, dragon-worshipping assassin Malcolm journeys toward Frome, intent on a world-shattering confrontation.
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The Lady Alchemist
by Samantha Vitale
In a land torn between magic and alchemy, Sepha is an exceptional alchemist, able to bend the rules in ways no one else can. But then a slip of the tongue lands her in prison and she’s forced to make a deal with a conniving magician. Sepha escapes with her life – but at a cost. Now she has one year to outsmart the magician, save herself and save her country.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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Chester Library 250 W Main St. Chester, New Jersey 07930 (908) 879-7612
chesterlib.org
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