Liar by Justine Larbalestier -- Compulsive liar Micah promises to tell the truth after her boyfriend is murdered, but can she? And even if she does, who will believe her?
Food, Girls and Other Things I Can't Have by Allen Zadoff -- Andrew Zansky is a seriously overweight high school student. But as he reaches maturity, he begins to discover that being different is merely the human condition.
Suspicion by Kate Brian -- Private series #11, follows Reed on her dream vacation, which soon turns into a nightmare.
Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda -- The youngest and only female member of the Knights Templar, Bilquis San Greal grew up knowing she wasn't normal. Instead of hanging out at the mall or going on dates, she spends her time training as a soldier in her order's ancient battlen against the Unholy. Billi's cloistered life is blasted apart when her childhood friend, Kay, returns from Jerusalem, gorgeous and with a dangerous chip on his shoulder.
Jumping Off Swings by Johanna Knowles -- Ellie remembers how giving boys "what they want" leads her to feel loved - at least for a few moments. But when her tryst with virgin-boy Josh ends in her becoming pregnant, Josh reacting with shame and heartbrak, and their confidants, Caleb and Corinne, dealing with their own emotional turmoil.
We Were Here by Matt de la Pena -- Miguel is sentenced to a year in juvie hall for an undisclosed crime. He agrees to keep a journal narrating his year there, and even when he, Rondell and Mong eventually break out, he continues his account of their struggle to survive a tumultuous journey across southern california.
Viola in Reel Life by Adriana Trigiani -- Viola doesn't want to go to boarding school, but somehow she ends up at an all-girls school in South Bend, Indiana, far, far away from her home in Brooklyn, New York. Now Viola is stuck for a whole year in the sherbet-colored sweater capital of the world. Ick.There's no way Viola's going to survive the year-especially since she has to replace her best friend Andrew with three new roommates who, disturbingly, actually seem to like it there.
Over the End Line by Alfred Martino -- Exciting sports action combines with an undercurrent of evil in a suspenseful tale of pride cometh before the fall--and an ending that Jonny Fehey never sees coming.
Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade -- A gripping new series combines Steampunk, spying, and a fantastic Victorian London. The mysterious Mr. Socrates rescues Modo, a child in a traveling freak show. Modo is a hunchback with an amazing ability to transform his appearance, and Mr. Socrates raises him in isolation as an agent for the Permanent Association, a spy agency behind Brittania’s efforts to rule the empire. Modo joins forces with Octavia to battle clockwork horrors and save the British Empire.
Lily Dale: Discovering by Wendy Corsi Staub -- the fourth Lily Dale novel finds her exploring the ramifications of her mother's death, and trying to discover greater secrets.
Notes From the Dog by Gary Paulsen -- When Johanna shows up at the beginning of summer to house-sit next door to Finn, he has no idea of the profound effect she will have on his life by the time summer vacation is over.
Sweetheart of Prosper County by Jill Alexander -- When Austin decides to make a bid to become the next Sweetheart of Prosper County, she has no idea how far she'll have to go in pursuit of her dream, or how it will change her life. A big-hearted story full of fun and growing up.
Spell Hunter by R.J. Anderson -- A talented newcomer creates an extraordinary new fantasy world and weaves a gripping tale of lost magic, high adventure, and surprising friendship in which the fate of an entire realm rests on the shoulders of one brave faery rebel.
Dark Visions by L. J. Smith -- contains the trilogy Strange Power, Possessed, and Passion.
Treasure Map of Boys by E. Lockhart -- In this companion novel to "The Boyfriend List" and "The Boy Book," Ruby struggles to secure some sort of mental health, to understand what constitutes a real friendship, and to find true love--if such a thing exists.
Solace of the Road by Siobhan Dowd -- 14 year old Holly dreams of returning to Ireland and finding her mother. When she finds a blonde wig and becomes Solace, an older, confident, beautiful person, she sets out on her dream journey.
Love is the Higher Law by David Levithan -- three young people meet and bond in the aftermath of the 9/11 bombings in New York City.
Invisible i by Stella Lennon [Melissa Kantor] (RBH) -- first of the Amanda Project - a clever mystery involving the book (both the text and the illustrations), a website, and more...Can three new friends find Amanda, the new girl who vanished, perhaps deliberately?
Death's Shadow by Darren Shan -- Demonata bk 7 - With Beranabus, Grubbs, and Kernel off exploring the universe of the Demonata for clues about the Shadow behind the demon invasion, Bec is left behind in Carcery Vale for safekeeping. But with Dervish's health on the decline, Lord Loss knows she's the most vulnerable piece of the Kah-Gash. As hoards of demons, werewolves, and zombies advance, Bec needs to figure how to reach Beranabus with crucial information about the Shadow-fast.
Love and Peaches by Jody Lynn Anderson -- 3rd in Peaches trilogy - Leeda, Murphy and Birdie all return to Darlington Orchard to have one last sweet summer together...
Hamlet: a novel by John Marsden -- The Dane as never seen before — in a daring, dazzling, sexy prose retelling of Shakespeare’s tragedy by best-selling author John Marsden. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark, but Hamlet can’t be sure what’s causing the stench.
Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor -- includes Goblin Fruit, Spicy Little Curses Such as These, and Hatchling; three tales of magic and the supernatural.
Sphinx's Princess by Esther Friesner -- Nefertiti was far more than just a pretty face. Nefertiti may be the dutiful daughter of a commoner, but her inquisitive mind often gets her into situations that are far from ordinary, like receiving secret lessons from a scribe. And she’s the kind of girl who acts first, and apologizes later whenever she witnesses injustice or cruelty. But she is also extraordinarily beautiful. And news of her striking beauty and impulsive behavior attracts the attention of her aunt, the manipulative Queen Tiye, who sees Nefertiti as an ideal pawn in her desire for power.
Home Stretch by Paul Volponi -- Gaston runs away from his drunk father, and finds his way to a race track, where he soon becomes a jockey. Despite his inital prejudice, Gaston learns that not everyone is what they seem. This is a fast-paced exciting horsey adventure.
Into the Wild Nerd Yonder by julie Halpern -- during Jessie's sophomore year, everything changes; her two best friends "go punk", her older brother is getting ready to leave for college, and worse, is dating the prom princess! Needing new friends, Jessie finds herself among the nerdiest of all - the Dungeons and Dragons players! Can she ever make it back from nerd-dom?
Never Cry Werewolf by Heather Davis -- When sixteen year old Shelby is banished to Summer Camp, the last thing she expects is to meet a simply dreamy boy who reveals to her his terrible secret.
Long Wait for Tomorrow by Joaquin Dorfman -- What if, in a "Freaky Friday" moment, a wise and humble 40-year-old man woke one morning to find himself transported back in time, into his body more than 20 years before, when he was the popular, entitled, and arrogant quarterback of the school football team? Could the man do anything to stop a tragedy initiated by the cruel actions of the boy, or is fate too strong a force?
Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz -- Blue Bloods #4 - young, fanged, and fabulous, the Blue Bloods gather for one more showdown in this exciting vampire tale.
Soulstice by Simon Holt -- Devouring bk. 2 - It's been six months since Reggie first discovered and fought against the Vours, malicious and demonic beings that inhabit human bodies on the eve of the Winter Solstice. The Vours still haunt Reggie, but only in her dreams-until one night, when an unexpected visitor turns her nightmares into reality
Diary of a Witness by Catherine Ryan Hyde - Ernie's best friend Will gets bullied beyond humiliation, into rage and reaction. Can Ernie save himself from being swept along on Will's tide?
Bewitching Season by Marissa Doyle -- n 1837 London, young daughters of viscounts pined for handsome, titled husbands, not careers. And certainly not careers in magic. At least, most of them didn’t. Shy, studious Persephone Leland would far rather devote herself to her secret magic studies than enter society and look for a suitable husband. But right as the inevitable season for "coming out" is about to begin, Persy and her twin sister discover that their governess in magic has been kidnapped as part of a plot to gain control of the soon-to-be Queen Victoria.
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