Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind by Suzanne Fisher Staples - the story of Shabanu, a young girl in modern-day Pakistan, living with her camel-raising desert-dwelling family. She is the younger girl in a family without a son, and has always been allowed many freedoms. But after disaster strikes, she is promised to an older man in marriage. Will she choose to submit herself to a hated marriage to support her family, or will she follow her heart and try to find a different way to live? A poignant look at a culture that is very different from ours here in the U.S. There is a sequel, called Haveli. 29 circs...
The Vampire Diaries: The Return: Nightfall by L.J. Smith -- Elena is alive again, after her sacrifice to save the brothers, Stefan and Damon, who loved her. And now, her blood pulsing with power, she has returned to find them. But then she finds the diary entry Stefan left for her, which shatters her world. Can she resist Damon's urging to become his Princess, rule at his side, and become a vampire again? And what of the new darkness that is creeping over Fell's Church? Who is this new, malevolent being, and why does he want to destroy Elena? 14 circs.
Wake by Lisa McMann -- all her life, Janie has felt like a freak. At any time, she can find herself caught up in another person's dreams or nightmares; but this time, when she falls into someone's dream, a horrific nightmare, she's not just a watcher - she's a participant... 3 copies, 56 circs.
Girl, Stolen by April Henry -- Cheyenne is blind, and today she is sick, as well. Lying on the car's back seat, she suddenly hears a stranger get in the car and drive off with it - and her... Can she rescue herself? What does he want? Will he kill her when he finds her? A great adventure story. A New book - 2 circs.
Dragonlight by Donita K. Paul -- fifth and final book in the Dragonkeeper Chronicles -- The fantastic land of Amara is recovering from years of war; Kale, her father and her husband, Sir Bardon are busy hatching dragons and helping rebuild the kingdom. But all is not well in Amara... a secret enemy is attacking from hiding. Can they overcome an ominous peril that they cannot even see? 5 circs.
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