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New Young Adult Books 8/23/2017
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The following books are new to shelves at Kendall Young Library. To reserve an item, click on the image or title to be taken to the library's catalog. (Detailed instructions at the end of the newsletter.)
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Bang : a novel
by Barry Lyga
A decade after accidentally shooting and killing his infant sister when he was four years old, Sebastian is haunted by the guilt and horror of the incident and bonds with a new friend before resolving to get another gun in the hope of rectifying his past. Simultaneous eBook. 50,000 first printing.
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The ends of the world
by Maggie Hall
A conclusion to the popular series finds Avery confronting dangerous truths about the Circle of Twelve and her own identity while navigating complications in her relationships with Jack and Stellan and a dangerous conspiracy that pits them against threats in multiple countries.
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The arsonist
by Stephanie Oakes
A tale told from three revolving viewpoints follows the experiences of a death row arsonist's daughter, who dreams of reuniting with a mother believed dead, and a Kuwaiti immigrant with epilepsy who is struggling to graduate, an unlikely duo that investigates the history-shaping 1989 murder of a beautiful, young East German resistance fighter. Simultaneous eBook.
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Piecing me together
by Renée Watson
Tired of being singled out at her mostly-white private school as someone who needs support, high school junior Jade would rather participate in the school's amazing Study Abroad program than join Women to Women, a mentorship program for at-risk girls
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Bull
by David Elliott
The best-selling author of the Evangeline Mudd series updates the classic story of Theseus and the Minotaur in a darkly comedic, versed adaptation specifically tailored to the interests of today's young adults. Simultaneous eBook. 20,000 first printing.
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The hearts we sold
by Emily Lloyd-Jones
When a devil's pact to forfeit her heart so she can escape a difficult home environment goes terribly wrong, a young woman forges ties with other deal-makings teens, including a secretive charmer who causes her to question whether or not she can give away a missing heart. Simultaneous eBook. 25,000 first printing.
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The art of starving
by Sam J Miller
A gay teen with an eating disorder that he believes gives him supernatural mental clarity decides to infiltrate the life of a bully responsible for driving away his sister, an effort that leads to a greater awareness of body image, self-acceptance and the things he cannot control. Simultaneous eBook. 35,000 first printing.
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Everything all at once
by Katrina Leno
When her struggles with anxiety worsen in the aftermath of a family death, Lottie is bequeathed a series of letters from her late aunt, a best-selling author, who leaves instructions to help Lottie overcome her fears and explore her own literary voice
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I see London, I see France
by Sarah Mlynowski
Planning what she dreams will be the perfect European tour with her best friend, 19-year-old Sydney finds her vacation challenged by a cheating boyfriend, an unexpected crush and her mother's deteriorating mental health. By the best-selling author of Fishbowl. Simultaneous eBook. 75,000 first printing.
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Miles Morales : Spider-Man
by Jason Reynolds
"Brooklyn Visions Academy student Miles Morales may not always want to be a super hero, but he must come to terms with his identity--and deal with a villainous teacher--as the new Spider Man"
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Of Jenny and the aliens
by Ryan Gebhart
Desperate to win over Jennifer Novak, the love of his life, Derek will try anything, even seeking advice from the aliens that have just landed in his hometown
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All items can be reserved through the Kendall Young Library catalog: - When viewing an item in the catalog, click "place hold" button.
- Enter your library card number (14 digits on the back of your card) with no spaces.
- Enter your PIN. If you don't know your PIN, try:
- Your 4-digit birth month and day (i.e. August 4 would be 0804), or
- The last 4 digits of your library card number.
- If neither of these options work, call the library at 832-9100.
- You will get a call from the library when the item is available.
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