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| All That I Can Fixby Crystal ChanStarring: Ronney, who wishes that his family -- suicidal dad, pill-popping mom, and super-smart little sister -- wasn't so infamous in their small Indiana town.
What happens: The local eccentric releases exotic zoo animals into the town, further complicating Ronney's life and sparking raging debates about gun control and animal rights.
Why you might like it: Honest, angry, and fiercely funny, Ronney is a character you won't soon forget. |
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| My Plain Janeby Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi MeadowsWhat it's about: Teenage Charlotte Brontë is working on a novel about her dear friend Jane Eyre, but it's not quite the classic you'd expect: for one thing, this Jane can control ghosts.
About the authors: After recounting the supernatural adventures of Lady Jane Grey in My Lady Jane, this trio of authors returns with a hilarious and feminist "deconstruction of a gothic novel" (Booklist).
For fans of: Mackenzi Lee's The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. |
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| A Thousand Beginnings and Endingsby Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, editorsWhat it is: a collection of reimagined myths from diverse Asian cultures.
Featuring: Roshani Chokshi's tale of a lovelorn Filipino mountain spirit; Lori M. Lee's android version of a Hmong folktale; Alyssa Wong's bittersweet take on the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival; plus stories by Renée Ahdieh, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, and many more.
Who it's for: anyone looking for an authentic, inventive, "own voices" take on Asian mythologies. |
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| Wild Blue Wonderby Carlie SorosiakWhat it's about: Quinn's memories of good times at her family's magical summer camp in Maine are poisoned after her best friend Dylan dies in a boating accident. Blaming herself, Quinn sinks into guilt and grief until a surprising romance helps her find a way forward.
Why you might like it: Quinn's journey from heartbreak to healing -- told in then-and-now style alongside the unfolding mystery of Dylan's accident -- will keep you turning pages all the way through. |
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Defy The Starsby Claudia GrayFeaturing: Noemi Vidal, a teen soldier from an Earth colony planet fighting for its independence. What it's about: When Noemi finds herself stranded in space on an abandoned ship, she bonds with a sophisticated mech prototype, who is forced to serve her at the risk of his own life. Together, Noemi and Abel set out on an interstellar quest to save her home planet, Earth colony Genesis.
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Daughter Of The Pirate Kingby Tricia LevensellerWhat it's about: When her father, the ruthless pirate king, discovers that a legendary treasure map can be found on an enemy ship, his daughter Alosa knows that there's only one pirate for the job - herself. Leaving behind her beloved ship and crew, Alosa deliberately facilitates her own kidnapping to ensure her welcome on the ship and meets her match in the enemy's first mate.
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Renegadesby Marissa MeyerWhat it's about: In a ruined world where humans with extraordinary abilities have become the world's champions of justice, a vengeance-seeking girl and a justice-seeking boy team up against a villain who has the power to destroy everything they have worked to protect. Who it's for: anyone who's a fan of Meyer's Lunar Chronicles series or is looking for a new twist on a superhero story.
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Wantby Cindy PonWhat it is: A science fiction tale of corporate greed, class warfare, and complicated romance. Featuring: Jason Zhou, who will do whatever it takes to destroy Jin Corp. The powerful company has a monopoly on expensive suits that protect the wealthy from the toxic environment of near-future Taipei, and they're not above poisoning the population to drive up prices. Fed up with being poor and unprotected, Jason and his friends concoct a plan to take down Jin Corp from the inside. The plan begins with kidnapping Jin's daughter, Daiyu…and it goes awry when Jason begins to fall for her.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up! |
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