The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - In 1939 Germany, Liesel Meminger is a young girl living through dangerous, turbulent times. When she finds a book in the snow not far from her brother's grave, she becomes a book thief - soon, she's stealing from Nazi book burnings, taking incredible risks in the name of literature. But when her family hides a Jew in their basement, her world is turned completely upside down. 5 copies, 95 checkouts; 2 sound recordings have 21 checkouts.
The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray by Chris Wooding - As Thaniel, a wych hunter, and his mentor Cathaline try to rid the Old Quarter of London of the terrible creatures that infest them, their lives become entwined with an old woman who may be either insane or possessed. 2 copies - 61 checkouts.
Project 17 by Laurie Faria Stolarz - Six teens break into Danvers State Mental Hospital, a long-abandoned and supposedly haunted structure. They intend to make a movie of their adventures, but none of them expect the frightening and life-changing events that occur within the maze-like old buildings... 1 copy - 6 checkouts.
Ranger's Apprentice, Book One: The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan - When Will is taken on by the Rangers as an apprentice, he's initially disappointed - but he'll need all the skills of hiding and shadowing, when he discovers that Morgorath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is once again gathering his forces. First volume in a very popular series. 4 copies - 74 checkouts!
The illustrated Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett - Young Witch-to-be Tiffanny teams up with the Wee Free men, six-inch-tall blue men, to rescue her baby brother and stave off an invasion from Fairyland. This edition has full-color illustrations and new materials from the author. 2 copies - 15 checkouts
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