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Island of Doom
by Arthur G. Slade
Modo, the shape-shifting spy, and fellow spy Octavia Milkweed learn that Modo's biological parents are still alive but when the Clockwork Guild find Modo's parents first, Octavia and Modo chase them to the Island of Doom
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The art of secrets
by James Klise
When art donated to a school fundraiser to help a Pakistani American family is revealed to be by a famous artist and worth a fortune, everyone involved debates who should get the money and begins to question each other's motivations
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Illusion
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Son of a demon Nick Gautier just wants to be a normal guy, but when he is sucked into an alternate reality, he realizes the value of his powers
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The memory of things
by Gae Polisner
Racing to safety after witnessing the first Twin Tower collapse on September 11, 2001, sixteen-year-old Kyle, having been separated from his family, impulsively brings home a traumatized girl who has forgotten who she is
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All the rage
by Courtney Summers
After being assaulted by the sheriff's son Kellan and bullied by her former friends, Romy finds refuge working at a diner outside town, but when news surfaces of Kellan assaulting another girl, she must decide whether to risk speaking out again
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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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