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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
THE WARRIOR'S HEARTAn uncommon (to say the least) coming-of-age, retraced with well-deserved pride but not self-aggrandizement, and as... Full review >
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ASK THE PASSENGERSby A.S. King
Astrid's parents moved both her and her sister away from their New York City home years ago to a small town symbolically... Full review >
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LIVE THROUGH THISby Mindi Scott
Required reading for anyone who’s ever wondered “why didn’t they just tell someone?” (resources [not seen]) (Fiction. 14... Full review >
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXTKudos to Clayton for crafting a powerful, moving debut. Full review >
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HAVE A NICE DAYAside from the too-anxious-to-eat valorization, fresh as a daisy and sharp as a tack. Full review >
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THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH FAIRYLAND AND LED THE REVELS THEREby Catherynne M. Valente & illustrated by Ana Juan
Heartless September sprouts a heart during this remarkable, awesome journey. Full review >
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ALL YOU NEVER WANTEDA sumptuously written examination of sibling rivalry and socioeconomic class. Full review >
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PASSENGERby Andrew Smith
Brilliant and remarkably unsettling. Full review >
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PINNEDAn uplifting story that convincingly celebrates the power of perseverance. Full review >
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THE BRONTË SISTERSA solid and captivating look at these remarkable pioneers of modern fiction. Full review >
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THIS IS NOT FORGIVENESSby Celia Rees
Though the portrayal of Rob’s deteriorating mental state is raw and often uncomfortable, in the end, the honest, uncensored... Full review >
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THE FITZOSBORNES AT WARAbsorbing, compelling and unforgettable. Full review >
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THE GIANT AND HOW HE HUMBUGGED AMERICAby Jim Murphy
After reading this fascinating story, young people will appreciate the old expression, spawned by this very hoax, “There’s a... Full review >
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MY NAME IS PARVANAReaders will learn much about the war in Afghanistan even as they cheer on this feisty protagonist. Full review >
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