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Light Years
by Emily Ziff Griffin
As a mysterious virus infects the world's population, a girl confronting the death of her father begins a quest for spiritual and existential meaning. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook.
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Sparrow
by Sarah Moon
Fourteen-year-old Sparrow Cooke of Brooklyn has always been the kind of child who prefers reading books to playing with friends (not that she has many of those) and since fifth grade the one person who seemed to understand her was the school librarian--so when Mrs. Wexler was killed in an accident Sparrow's world came apart, and when she was found on the edge of the school roof everyone assumed that it was a suicide attempt, which Sparrow denies, but cannot find the words to explain
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All the wind in the world
by Samantha Mabry
Working in the fields of the bone-dry Southwest, a secret couple with big dreams diligently saves their money and maintains a low profile until a horrible accident forces them to start over on a cursed ranch where they must pay a wrenching price for their love. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Long Way Down by Jason ReynoldsVerse Fiction. In the aftermath of his brother's murder, grieving 15-year-old Will boards the elevator in his building with a gun in his waistband. He knows The Rules: don't cry, don't snitch, just get your revenge. But can Will's resolve outlast the surprises of his ride to the ground floor? Popular author Jason Reynolds' spare, page-turning poetry delivers an emotional punch that you won't soon forget. |
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| I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. SanchezFiction. Even after the sudden death of her dutiful, traditional sister Olga, 15-year-old Julia Reyes -- all bad attitude and desperation to escape her overbearing immigrant parents -- feels like she can never measure up. But then Olga's secrets begin to surface... Similar to Isabel Quintero's Gabi, a Girl in Pieces, this debut novel is a moving, authentic coming-of-age story starring a nontraditional Latina. |
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| Just One Day by Gayle FormanFiction. Just after meeting handsome young Dutch actor Willem at a London Shakespeare performance, American high school grad LuLu impulsively travels to Paris with him for a dizzying day of romance. When Willem is gone the next morning, LuLu is shaken -- and inspired to shake up her life. Fans of this globetrotting, star-crossed couple should be sure to catch Willem's side of the story in the companion book, Just One Year. |
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| This Is Where It Ends by Marieke NijkampFiction. It's the first day of classes at Opportunity High School, and everyone is gathered in the auditorium when an uninvited former student suddenly opens fire. The next 54 minutes of terror unspool from the perspective of four different students, creating an unflinching account that may be overwhelming for some, but will be riveting for those who are drawn to raw, all-too-realistic fiction. |
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| Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between by Jennifer E. SmithRomance. Can long-distance love survive? Aidan and Clare have 12 hours to answer that question. During one sleepless night -- their last before leaving for different colleges -- the high school sweethearts debate their future. Fans of just-one-night stories like Tiffany Schmidt's Bright Before Sunrise will appreciate this bittersweet romance about deciding when to hold on and when to let go. |
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| Jumped by Rita Williams-GarciaFiction. Leticia just happened to be watching this morning when cute-and-knows-it Trina accidentally angered tough basketball player Dominique, and Dominique promised Trina an after-school beatdown. Trina didn't hear the threat, though, and now Leticia has until 2:45 to decide: should she intervene or mind her own business? If you're looking for drama, suspense, and intensely real characters, you'll be mesmerized by Jumped. |
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| The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola YoonFiction. Practical, scientific Natasha is making a final attempt to stop her family's deportation; dreamy Korean-American Daniel is headed to an unwanted college interview. Neither of them expects to meet the other, or to feel an undeniable bond that kicks off a confusing yet unforgettable 12 hours. Lyrical writing and multiple perspectives add layers to this award-winning tale of a whirlwind relationship. |
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