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New & Notable Books for Teens: June 2012


Cover art for MY LIFE IN BLACK & WHITE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 28, 2012

"Artful and satisfying. (Fiction. 14 & up)"
After a car accident leaves Lexi's face terribly scarred, she is forced to figure out what is truly important in life. Read full book review >
Cover art for ZOE LETTING GO
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 28, 2012

"Well plotted, skillfully written. (Fiction. 12 & up)"
Why is Zoe trapped in what appears to be some kind of mental facility? Read full book review >
Cover art for SOMETHING LIKE NORMAL
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 19, 2012

"At its heart, this too-timely novel is purely honest. (Fiction. 14 & up)"
An affecting look at the experience of one teen soldier's experience on leave from Afghanistan. Read full book review >
Cover art for ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND FREDERICK DOUGLASS
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 19, 2012

"A marvel of history writing that makes complicated history clear and interesting. (selected bibliography, notes, picture credits) (Nonfiction. 9-14) "
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass met only three times, but their friendship changed a nation. Read full book review >
Cover art for BURN MARK
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 19, 2012

"This smart, stylish series opener raises the bar for paranormal fiction, leaving readers impatient for the next installment. (author's note) (Urban fantasy. 12 & up)"
Crime noir meets paranormal romance in this addictive thriller about two London teens in whom the fae awakens, conferring abilities at once exhilarating and harshly stigmatized. Read full book review >
Cover art for MARATHON
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 19, 2012
by Boaz Yakin, illustrated by Joe Infurnari

"Among the most historically and culturally significant battles ever fought, Marathon gets righteous due--and so does its greatest hero. (Graphic historical fiction. 12-15)"
Retold in expressionistic blurs of action, this account of the battle of Marathon chronicles at once a glorious win for the underdogs and an awe-inspiring personal achievement. Read full book review >