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New & Notable Books for Teens: June 2012 (page 4)


Cover art for DARK FROST
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012

"The strongest installment thus far--Estep delivers. (Urban fantasy. 12 & up)"
In Estep's third Mythos Academy novel, Gwen Frost not only fights but causes more trouble than ever in a mighty clash of titans. Read full book review >
Cover art for DEVINE INTERVENTION
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012

"As the clock ticks down on Heidi's soul, readers will be rooting for both Jerome and Heidi with all their hearts. (Paranormal adventure. 12 & up)"
Jerome is no teen angel. Read full book review >
Cover art for AT YELLOW LAKE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012

"Sensitive coming-of-age thriller. (Thriller. 12-16)"
Three contemporary teens accidentally meet at Yellow Lake in rural Wisconsin, where they share three life-changing days after witnessing a crime. Read full book review >
Cover art for STRONGER
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012

"Readers beguiled with the Super Human trilogy can plunge immediately into the Quantum Prophecy trilogy, to which this has been a prequel. They will be glad they don't have to wait. (Science fiction. 12 & up)"
The third in the Super Human series continues to deliver a high-octane blend of concept and action. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE GIRL IN THE CLOCKWORK COLLAR
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012

"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 >
Cover art for MY LIFE NEXT DOOR
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012

"Though the resolution is rushed, it is also satisfying--just as satisfying as Sam and Jase's first night together. (Fiction. 14 & up)"
Good-girl Samantha finds herself when she falls for the boy next door. Read full book review >