Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 06/04/2013
ISBN-13: 9780805094602
ISBN-10: 0805094601

Fantasy. Alina, a skilled Sun Summoner, is on the run with her true love Mal. Pursued by the Darkling, a sinister and power-hungry magician, Alina and Mal are thrown into political intrigue and high-seas adventure as they search for the magical amplifiers that might help Alina become powerful enough to defeat the Darkling. Set in a vivid and beautifully crafted fantasy world, this sweeping, action-packed sequel to Shadow and Bone offers intricate plotting and a captivating, conflicted heroine. You'll want to read straight through to the end, but don't forget that there's still one more book coming in this exciting trilogy.

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Publisher: Hyperion
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/07/2013
ISBN-13: 9781423160519
ISBN-10: 1423160517

Fiction. Fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han will fall hard for this satisfying, romantic beach read. Seventeen-year-old Cricket's sunny summer on Nantucket is not going as planned. Her invitation to stay with BFF Jules' family is withdrawn after the sudden death of Jules' mother, forcing Cricket to take a job as chambermaid at an inn. Cricket tries to support her friend, but the grieving Jules freezes her out, even as things start to heat up between Cricket and Zack, Jules' brother. If you like well-developed characters and sweet-but-not-cutesy love stories, don't miss this "lush and moving" (Publishers Weekly) debut.

Publisher: First Second
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/07/2013
ISBN-13: 9781596436596
ISBN-10: 159643659X

Graphic Novel. The age-old battle between jocks and nerds gets a makeover in this clever, off-the-wall graphic novel. Hollow Ridge High can't afford both new cheerleading uniforms and a robotics club, so the two groups face off in a fierce (and dirty) fight for funding -- a fight that might destroy the friendship between star athlete Charlie and robotics club president Nate. But, in a twist that's sure to please fans of Glee, the two cliques join forces in a wild attempt to win the prize money in a robot rumble. Stylish, expressive illustrations add both heart and humor to this "silly, earnest, and delightfully stirring" (Booklist) graphic novel.

Publisher: Little, Brown
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/07/2013
ISBN-13: 9780316205184
ISBN-10: 0316205184

Science Fiction. Years ago, the alien Lords killed a billion people when they attacked Earth with their giant, electromagnetic Icons. Only the "Icon children" -- kids with strange emotional powers -- survived the attacks. When Icon children Dol, Ro, Luke, and Tima meet, the four teens start to wonder about the origins and potential uses of their mysterious powers. Could they actually have the ability to overthrow their alien oppressors? With heart-pounding romance and adrenaline-pumping action, Icons will leave you breathlessly waiting for the next book in this new dystopian series from the coauthor of Beautiful Creatures.

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/09/2013
ISBN-13: 9780375964459
ISBN-10: 0375964452

Mystery. Finding the murdered body of a classmate in the garbage is horrifying, of course. But for chubby high school loser Dylan, it might also be his ticket to popularity. Certain that his amateur detective skills will earn him respect at school, Dylan (aided by his eccentric buddies Audrey and Randy) investigates a connection between the murder and the disappearance of a teen girl from the wealthy side of town. Sharp, snarky humor and intriguing twists will keep you turning pages in this dark yet quirky tale of drugs, lies, betrayal, and murder.

Publisher: Little, Brown
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/01/2009
ISBN-13: 9780316041447
ISBN-10: 0316041440

Fiction. Even though it was Valerie's boyfriend Nick who took a gun to school, killing several people before shooting himself, everyone seems to blame Valerie. After all, Valerie helped Nick create the "hatelist" that Nick used to choose his targets. Now, with Nick gone and her family falling apart, Valerie has to go back to school and confront the pain and anger of her classmates. Fans of Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why and other stories about believably messed-up characters dealing with the aftermath of tragedy will be moved by Valerie's struggle to reclaim her life and -- just maybe -- forgive herself.

Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/01/2003
ISBN-13: 9780689842320
ISBN-10: 0689842325

Fiction. How far would you go to fit in? Talented 16-year-old trumpet player Jericho doesn't think twice when he's invited to join the Warriors of Distinction, the most exclusive club at his school. The Warriors' initiation process starts out easily enough, but it quickly becomes humiliating and downright brutal, endangering Jericho's music career…and maybe even his life. Can Jericho find the courage to speak out before the hazing goes too far? Find out in this fast-moving, high-drama book, which is followed by two sequels, November Blues and Just Another Hero.

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Publisher: HarperTempest
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 03/01/2004
ISBN-13: 9780060012236
ISBN-10: 0060012234

Fiction. No high school student would ever want to join a geography club, right? That's what Russel is hoping, since "geography club" is actually the code name for the secret gay, lesbian, and bisexual support group at his high school. Russel and his friends are thrilled to have someplace where they can be themselves without fear of bullying, but gossip spreads fast, and soon the truth -- and the club members -- will have to come out. If you like angsty, romantic, realistic stories about likeable outsiders, don't miss Geography Club. For another story about the challenges of coming out, check out Madeleine George's The Difference Between You and Me.

Publisher: Delacorte Press
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 06/14/2011
ISBN-13: 9780375989544
ISBN-10: 0375989544

Fiction. Afraid of being kicked out of their elite boarding school, Alex and Glenn hide the messy details about what really happened the day their friend Thomas drowned. But Glenn suspects that Miss Dovecott, their teacher (and Alex's longtime crush), knows their secret. As Glenn pressures Alex into a plan to get Miss Dovecott fired, Alex must choose between his love for his teacher and his desire to hide the ugly truth. With complicated characters and themes of friendship and guilt, this haunting, suspenseful novel will appeal to readers who like the sophisticated style of John Knowles' classic A Separate Peace and the emotional intensity of John Green's Looking for Alaska.

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Publisher: Hyperion
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 03/25/2008
ISBN-13: 9780786838189
ISBN-10: 0786838183

Fiction. During the summer after her freshman year, Frankie Landau-Banks metamorphosed into a curvy boy-magnet without really trying. But a much more substantial and intriguing transformation follows in this diabolically funny, frankly feminist story of how she evolved from an unassuming debate-team member to a near-criminal mastermind during her sophomore year. When Frankie learns that her new boyfriend belongs to the all-male secret society The Loyal Order of the Basset Hounds, she takes her first step toward becoming an adult who will "go on to head the CIA, direct action movies, design rocket ships or possibly (if she goes astray) preside over a unit of organized criminals."