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BEA 2012: Books for Teens (page 2)

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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
THE IMMORTAL RULES
by Julie Kagawa
"Allie's a smart, strong and compelling heroine, and readers will gladly join her for this adrenaline-rich ride. (Paranormal/dystopian romance. 14 & up)"
Meet 17-year-old Allie Sekemoto, a reluctant vampire struggling to hold on to her humanity and stave off the demon that lies in wait, thinly veiled beneath the surface of her undead skin. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
THE GOOD BRAIDER
by Terry Farish
"Refreshing and moving: avoids easy answers and saviors from the outside. (historical note) (Fiction. 13-15)"
From Sudan to Maine, in free verse. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012
LETHALLY BLONDE
by Patrice Lyle
"Like cotton candy, this is fun even if it isn't filling. (Paranormal chick lit. 14 & up)"
A pact with the Devil leads to trouble for one teenage demon. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012
Kirkus Star THE GIRL IN THE CLOCKWORK COLLAR
by Kady Cross
"Surprising, vivid and cohesive--the work of a pro. (Steampunk. 13 & up)"
A steampunk adventure in which an omniscient narrator delves into multiple heads and a quartet of friends take lurid risks to save their fifth counterpart. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012
SPIRITED: 13 HAUNTING TALES
edited by Kat O'Shea
"Ideal for reluctant readers and gentler-minded fans of paranormal fiction. (Paranormal/short stories. 12 & up)"
This uneven anthology proves less edgy than billed, but fans of paranormal romance will find much to like and several promising new authors to follow. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012
ALWAYS UPBEAT / ALL THAT
by Stephanie Perry Moore, Derrick Moore
"An engaging pair of tales that communicate a thoughtful message with a light touch. (Fiction. 12-16) "
Husband-and-wife team Stephanie Perry Moore (Get What You Give, 2010) and Derrick Moore (It's Possible!, 2008) deliver a pair of intersecting but distinct stories from the points of view of a cheerleader and a quarterback at a predominantly African-American Atlanta high school. Read full book review >