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Teen Reads On Order June 2021
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Meet cute diary
by Emery Lee
"Noah Ramirez thinks he's an expert on romance. He has to be for his popular blog, the Meet Cute Diary, a collection of trans happily ever afters. There's just one problem; all the stories are fake...When a troll exposes the blog as fiction, Noah's worldunravels. The only way to save the Diary is to convince everyone that the stories are true, but he doesn't have any proof. Then Drew walks into Noah's life, and the pieces fall into place"
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The Princess Will Save You
by Sarah Henning
Perfect for fans of The Princess Bride! When her father dies, Princess Amarande is given an ultimatum: marry the leader of a neighboring kingdom, or lose her crown—and possibly her life. To force her hand, her beloved, the stableboy Luca, is kidnapped. But Amarande was raised to be a warrior, not a sacrifice. And nothing will stop her from saving her true love.
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Clown in a cornfield
by Adam Cesare
Resolving to keep her head down through graduation when a factory closing divides the adults and kids in her small community, Quinn is caught in a dispute between tradition and progress before a homicidal corporate mascot begins targeting teens.
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Donuts and other proclamations of love
by Jared Reck
When his life is invaded by the overachieving Lou, who ropes him into helping her gain her Girl Scout Gold Award, high school senior and food truck operator Oscar finds his future going in a very different direction than planned.
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Escape from the Everglades
by Tim Shoemaker
A park ranger’s son hates the Everglades, and he thinks he’ll just die if he doesn't escape Southern Florida soon . . . and he’s right. After Parker Buckman is mauled and nearly killed by an alligator, he sees the glades as a place of death. All he wants to do is get out of the area, and he’s convinced he won’t truly be okay until he does. But he can’t leave until he finds a friend who goes missing.
Escaping a bad situation isn’t a matter of a geographical change. Sometimes the best way to a brighter future is to face the darkness of your past.
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The girl in the headlines
by Hannah Jayne
The morning after her eighteenth birthday, Andrea McNulty wakes up in a motel room, covered in blood and unable to remember what happened the previous night, only to discover that her parents were brutally attacked and she is the main suspect
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Questland : Author of the Philip K. Dick Award-winning Bannerless
by Carrie Vaughn
Hired by an eccentric billionaire tech genius to take back his island – a place where fantasy can become reality – from a rogue employee, literary professor Dr. Addie Cox must navigate the deadly traps of Insula Mirabilis as well as her own past trauma.
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Roman + Jewel
by Dana Davis
"Jerzie Jhames will do anything to land the lead role in Broadway's hottest new show, Roman and Jewel, a Romeo and Juliet inspired hip-hopera featuring a diverse cast and modern twists on the play. But her hopes are crushed when she learns mega-star Cinny won the lead...and Jerzie is her understudy. Falling for male lead Zeppelin Reid is a terrible idea--especially once Jerzie learns Cinny wants him for herself"
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Sofa Surfer
by Malcolm Duffy
15-year-old Tyler's teenage angst turns to outright rebellion when his family leave London for a new life in Yorkshire. He's angry with his parents about the upheaval and furious at losing his home. With only the dog to confide in, Tyler has no idea that a chance meeting with a skinny girl called Spider will lead him into a world he never even knew existed. Spider is sofa surfing and Tyler finds himself spinning a tangled web of lies in his efforts to help her escape her world of fear and insecurity.
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Out of the Shadows
by Justina Ireland
Sylvestri Yarrow is on a streak of bad luck with no end of sight. She’s been doing her best to keep the family cargo business going after her mom’s death, but between mounting debt and increasing attacks by the Nihil on unsuspecting ships, Syl is in danger of losing all she has left of her mother. She heads to the galactic capital of Coruscant for help, but gets sidetracked when she’s drawn into a squabble between two of the Republic’s most powerful families over a patch of space on the frontier. Tangled up in familial politics is the last place Syl wants to be, but the promise of a big payoff is enough to keep her interested…
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By the Grace of the Gods 1
by Roy
Upon his sudden death, middle-aged otaku businessman Ryoma Takebayashi finds himself in a curious situation. Three gods request his cooperation in their divine plot, which requires him to reincarnate in another world as a young boy! Equipped with magic, young Ryoma undertakes a carefree existence in the forest, leisurely learning more about his new abilities and surroundings. And when he encounters slimes like those in video games from his former life, Ryoma uses his newfound magical powers to get creative with his research! Will the gods get more than they bargained for in Ryoma?!
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Devil's Candy 1
by Rem
At Hemlock Heart Academy, science wiz Kazu Decker shows off his skills by creating a humanoid girl named Pandora. But in a world of monsters and mayhem, surviving high school is harder than getting good grades, and lessons often turn violent. Fortunately for them, Pandora’s stoic nature and seemingly limitless strength, paired with Kazu’s luck, knowledge and friends, get them out of trouble almost as often as they get mixed up in it!
Science projects at Hemlock require more than a fizzy volcano to impress the class, so naturally Kazu introduces them to Pandora, whose violent streak and impressive strength cause more destruction in his already chaotic school life. Braving runaway science experiments, howling apparitions and a deadly fashion show, Pandora learns that life at a devil high school is a day-to-day struggle for survival.
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Djeliya
by Juni Ba
Follows the adventures of Mansou, last prince of a dying kingdom, and Awa, his loyal Djeliya, or royal storyteller, as they journey to meet the great wizard who destroyed their world
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The Eminence in Shadow 1
by Daisuke Aizawa
There’s only one thing in this world Cid wants to be. And it’s not some bland protagonist or the Final Boss--he has his eyes set on becoming a mastermind working in the shadows. Now that he’s been reborn in another world, Cid has been hard at work, building the perfect stage to act out his long-desired role. The issue is that these imaginary adversaries and plot devises exist in this new world…and he’s the only one left in the dark!
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I am not Starfire
by Mariko Tamaki
Seventeen-year-old Mandy, who dyes her hair black and hates almost everyone, is not like her mother, the tall, sparkly alien superheo Starfire, so when someone from Starfire's past arrives, Mandy must make a choice about who she is and if she should riskeverything to save her mom
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Junior High Horrors 1 : Freaks & Geeks
by Rob Potchak
This all ages horror parody brings you back to junior high school and all the craziness around it, from visiting King Stephen's Petting Zoo, to The Walking Flu, all the way to beans and their effects on bellies. These kids live life and bond through not fitting in, and show that you can win while looking like a cinematic monster. Virtually every page includes a classic movie "Easter Egg" for Moms and Dads to enjoy as well!
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Mashle Magic and Muscles 1
by Hajime Komoto
In the magic realm, magic is everything—everyone can use it, and one’s skill determines their social status . Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he’s become a fitness god. When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret—he can’t use magic!
Mash just wants to live in peace with his father in the forest. But the only way he’ll ever be accepted in the magic realm is by attending magic school and becoming a Divine Visionary—an exceptional student revered as one the chosen. But without an ounce of magic to his name, Mash will have to punch his way to the top spot.
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Pantomime
by Christopher Sebela
Haley and her brother, Max, are alone after their mother's death and are sent to Wayfair Academy, a special needs boarding school for the deaf. Eventually, they find family amongst other deaf children. One night the group decides to dip their toes into crime... the thrill is too much to leave behind. They soon find out that stealing from the wrong person, has its consequences. With no one to turn to but each other, they must make a choice, one where no one comes out the same.
Pantomime incorporates American Sign Language.
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Run. Book one
by John Lewis
"Tells the true story of John Lewis and his colleagues in the movement following the historic success of the Selma campaign and the Voting Rights Act. By the National Book Award-winning team of ""March""."
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Where Dragons Wander
by Sebastian Girner
It's hard to make an honest living in a land brimming with magic and mystery, and treasure hunter Luvander is tired of being a penniless adventurer. Ever in search of gold and glory, she sets off for a fabled dungeon "the Dragon's Maw", an ancient labyrinth, at the bottom of which slumber endless wealth...or certain doom! A loner by trade, Luvander is forced to team up with a team of scraggly adventurers, each hoping to find a treasure of their own in the forbidden tomb. There is Prince Aki, of the Scarlet Sands Empire, anxious for first taste of adventure yet blind to the consequences. His royal Shadow and bodyguard, Koro, whose very honor hangs in the balance of her prince's success. And Dorma Iron, a stocky young dwarf whose journey will take her deeper into the darkness than she ever wished to tread.
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Guy Stuff Feelings : Everything You Need to Know About Your Emotions
by Cara Natterson
You're growing up--and so are your feelings and emotions. As you enter puberty, not only is your body changing, but so are your emotions. You might feel your emotions more strongly or have new feelings you don't know how to talk about. From the author of the bestselling Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys, this book will help you learn to identify all the feelings you have, from anger to sadness to embarrassment to happiness. Then use the tips inside for managing and expressing your emotions in positive ways.
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Wild nights out : the magic of exploring the outdoors after dark
by Chris Salisbury
"Take a walk into the wild darkness. Learn how to call for owls, walk like a fox and expand your sensory perceptions. Wild Nights Out is a hands-on guide for those who wish to take kids (of all ages) outdoors for an adventurous, fun, even slightly scary nighttime nature experience. Parents, grandparents, teachers and nature educators alike will find here a wealth of unique activities to explore the natural world from dusk till dawn. Alongside games, walks and sensory experiences, talented storyteller Chris Salisbury will bring this forgotten dimension to life with some wild narratives about nocturnal creatures, as well as heavenly tales of constellations and planets, to share around the campfire. Nature offers so much after the sun has set. Allow Chris to become your guide to the night's enchantments and not only will this instill a lifelong love of the dark, it will also boost the resilience and self-confidence of children and adults alike. The fun doesn't have to stop just because it got dark...!"
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Thrill Seekers : 15 Remarkable Women in Extreme Sports
by Ann Mccallum Staats
What is the allure of the extreme? Who are the women who seek out and excel at sports outside the conventional, such as cave diving, wingsuit flying, or Formula 1 racing? This collection of adventure dynamos is as fascinating as it is empowering. Thrill Seekers introduces readers to a diverse and fascinating selection of women whose determination, grit, and courage have propelled each of them into a life far from the sidelines.
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Marvel Monsters : Creatures of the Marvel Universe Explored
by Kelly Knox
This comprehensive field guide to Marvel flora, fauna, and beasts great and small shows off claws, teeth, tails, and wings in sumptuous, never-seen-before detail. From tyrannosaurus rexes from alternative worlds and genetically modified deinonychuses from the future to purple cat-sized dragons and swamp monsters, the Marvel multiverse is brimming with creatures both heroic and villainous. Explore swamps and the Savage Lands and more. Discover aerial beasts, artificially created creatures, and even monster team-ups. This anthology is a beautifully curated guide to the best and the worst and ensures you will never get Fin Fang Foom and Tim Boom Ba mixed up again!
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Harford County Public Library
1221-A Brass Mill Rd Belcamp, Maryland 21017 410-273-5600 hcplonline.org
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