• TEEN

    THE WARRIOR'S HEART

    OCT. 9, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE WARRIOR'S HEART

by Eric Greitens

An 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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  • TEEN

    ASK THE PASSENGERS

    OCT. 23, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ASK THE PASSENGERS

by 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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  • TEEN

    LIVE THROUGH THIS

    OCT. 2, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

LIVE THROUGH THIS

by 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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  • TEEN

    WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

    OCT. 9, 2012

  • TEEN

    HAVE A NICE DAY

    OCT. 16, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

HAVE A NICE DAY

by Julie Halpern

Aside from the too-anxious-to-eat valorization, fresh as a daisy and sharp as a tack. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH FAIRYLAND AND LED THE REVELS THERE

    OCT. 2, 2012

  • TEEN

    ALL YOU NEVER WANTED

    OCT. 9, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ALL YOU NEVER WANTED

by Adele Griffin

A sumptuously written examination of sibling rivalry and socioeconomic class. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    PINNED

    OCT. 1, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

PINNED

by Sharon G. Flake

An uplifting story that convincingly celebrates the power of perseverance. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE BRONTË SISTERS

    OCT. 23, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE BRONTË SISTERS

by Catherine Reef

A solid and captivating look at these remarkable pioneers of modern fiction. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THIS IS NOT FORGIVENESS

    OCT. 16, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THIS IS NOT FORGIVENESS

by 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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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE GIANT AND HOW HE HUMBUGGED AMERICA

    OCT. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

THE GIANT AND HOW HE HUMBUGGED AMERICA

by 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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  • CHILDREN'S

    MY NAME IS PARVANA

    OCT. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

MY NAME IS PARVANA

by Deborah Ellis

Readers will learn much about the war in Afghanistan even as they cheer on this feisty protagonist. Full review >

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