The Traitors' Gate by Avi
Fourteen-year-old John must take on unexpected responsibilites after his father is arrested as a debtor. He must ask a relative for help and he wonders why people are spying on him and his family.
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (Book One of The Mortal Instruments)
Fifteen-year-old Clary Fray can see demons and Shadowhunters. She is drawn into this bizarre world when her mother disappears and she herself is almost killed by a monster.
Fell by David Clement-Davies
In Transylvania, Fell, a lone wolf with unusual abilities learns that his destiny is entwined with that of one human whose mysterious origins have villagers believing she is a changeling.
Enter Three Witches by Caroline B. Cooney
This is the story of Macbeth.
The Last Apprentice Night of the Soul Stealer by Joseph Delaney
Tom and his master, Spook, tangle with two dangerous witches and struggle to keep a dark mage from resurrecting an ancient evil.
Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Three young women are fighting for better working conditions for laborers. Then, things change when a fire sweeps through the factory.
Nightrise by Anthony Horowitz (Book 3 of the Gatekeepers)
Both Scott and Jamie are gatekeepers. One is captured by the group Nightrise and the fate of the world hinges on their survival.
Powers by Ursula K. Le Guin
When young Gavir's sister is brutally killed, he escapes from slavery and sets out to explore the world and his own psychic abilities.
Chicks with Sticks (Knitwise) by Elizabeth Lenhard
Will the stress of college applications and service projects, debutante balls and long-distance loves mean the end of the Chicks or will they find that true friendship will survive?
The Declaration by Gemma Malley
In 2140, where drugs enable people to live forever and children are illegal, teenager Anna, who is training to be a house servant discovers that her birth parents are trying to find her.
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
Suddenly everything that was keeping Aislinn safe isn't working anymore and everything is on the line.
A Brief Chapter in my Impossible Life by Dana Reinhardt
This novel is about a girl looking for the meaning of family. On the way, she finds herself.
Homeboyz by Alan Lawrence Sitomer
Teddy Anderson is planning revenge against the gang that killed his sister. He is arrested and put on house arrest. He is then given a child to mentor. Will he continue to plot against the gang or will this child change his thinking?
One new graphic novel:
Kitchen Princess #4
Friday, December 21, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
New Young Adult Fiction
Love, by Jerry Spinelli
Still moping months after being dumped by her Arizona boyfriend Leo, Stargirl, a home-schooled free spirit, writes "the world's longest letter" to Leo, describing her new life.
The Coyote Road Edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling
In this brilliant mythic anthology, a remarkable range of authors present his or her fictional look at a trickster character. These authors have crafted stories and poems drawing from cultures and traditions all over the world.
Building A Mystery by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 2 of this T.Witches series Alex and Cam learn some secrets about their past. Are they strong enough to hold back the evil that surrounds them?
Seeing Is Deceiving by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 3 of this T.Witches series Cam's and Alex's powers are getting in sync. They're reading people's minds, using magick on the soccer field, and in getting into terrible danger. Must Alex sacrifice herself to save her sister and friend?
Dead Wrong by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 4 of this T.Witches series Alex's skeevy stepdad has resurfaced...and he wants Alex back. Also, the powerful warlock Thantos has followed Cam and Alex, and he has a present for them. One that's six feet under.
Don't Think Twice by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 5 of this T.Witches series Cam's best, Bree, is unraveling, and Cam feels locked out. Not so for Alex, who has been breaking into people's minds.
Double Jeopardy by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 6 of this T.Witches series Cam and Alex discover Miranda, the mother they never knew they had, locked away in a sanitarium. She is broken physically and spiritually, and her freedom comes with a price.
Kindred Spirits by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 7 of this T.Witches series Cam and Alex return to Coventry Island, a lush, hidden world of magick and sorcery where thy were born. A group of cooler-than-thou witches and warlocks aren't exactly making nice with the twins.
The Witch hunters by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 8 of this T.Witches series Cam and Alex are back in Marble Bay, but nothing's back to normal. There's a creepy character in town who is definitely not down with anything witchy and is serious about putting a stop to sorcery and magick. And that means the twins.
Split Decision by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 9 of this T.Witches series Cam and Alex are separated for the first time since they've met. The twins don't realize that when they're apart, their magick is weakened--making them easy prey for wicked forces. And suddenly evil is everywhere.....
Still moping months after being dumped by her Arizona boyfriend Leo, Stargirl, a home-schooled free spirit, writes "the world's longest letter" to Leo, describing her new life.
The Coyote Road Edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling
In this brilliant mythic anthology, a remarkable range of authors present his or her fictional look at a trickster character. These authors have crafted stories and poems drawing from cultures and traditions all over the world.
Building A Mystery by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 2 of this T.Witches series Alex and Cam learn some secrets about their past. Are they strong enough to hold back the evil that surrounds them?
Seeing Is Deceiving by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 3 of this T.Witches series Cam's and Alex's powers are getting in sync. They're reading people's minds, using magick on the soccer field, and in getting into terrible danger. Must Alex sacrifice herself to save her sister and friend?
Dead Wrong by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 4 of this T.Witches series Alex's skeevy stepdad has resurfaced...and he wants Alex back. Also, the powerful warlock Thantos has followed Cam and Alex, and he has a present for them. One that's six feet under.
Don't Think Twice by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 5 of this T.Witches series Cam's best, Bree, is unraveling, and Cam feels locked out. Not so for Alex, who has been breaking into people's minds.
Double Jeopardy by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 6 of this T.Witches series Cam and Alex discover Miranda, the mother they never knew they had, locked away in a sanitarium. She is broken physically and spiritually, and her freedom comes with a price.
Kindred Spirits by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 7 of this T.Witches series Cam and Alex return to Coventry Island, a lush, hidden world of magick and sorcery where thy were born. A group of cooler-than-thou witches and warlocks aren't exactly making nice with the twins.
The Witch hunters by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 8 of this T.Witches series Cam and Alex are back in Marble Bay, but nothing's back to normal. There's a creepy character in town who is definitely not down with anything witchy and is serious about putting a stop to sorcery and magick. And that means the twins.
Split Decision by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld
In vol. 9 of this T.Witches series Cam and Alex are separated for the first time since they've met. The twins don't realize that when they're apart, their magick is weakened--making them easy prey for wicked forces. And suddenly evil is everywhere.....
New Young Adult Fiction
A Swift Pure Cry by Siobhan Dowd
Coolbar, Ireland, is a village of secrets and Shell, caretaker, to her younger brother and sister after the death of their mother and with the absence of their father, is not about to reveal hers until suspicion falls on the wrong person.
The Off Season by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
High School junior D.J. staggers under the weight of caring for her badly injured brother, her responsibilities on the dairy farm, a changing relationship with her friend Brian, and her own athletic aspirations.
Rucker Park Setup by Paul Volponi
While playing in a crucial basketball game on the very court where his best friend was murdered, Mackey tries to come to terms with his own part in that murder and decide whether to maintain his silence or tell J.R.'s father and the police what really happened.
Someone Named Eva by Joan M. Wolf
Taken from her home in Lidice, Czechoslovakia, in 1942, eleven-year-old Milada is taken with other blond, blue-eyed children to a school in Poland to be trained as "proper Germans" then adopted by German families, but all the while she remembers her true name and history.
Diamonds In The Shadow by Caroline B. Cooney
The Finches, a Connecticut family, sponsor an African refugee family of four, all of whom have been scarred by the horrors of civil war, and who inadvertently put their benefactors in harm's way.
Useful Fools by C.A. Schmidt
A fifteen-year-old Peruvian boy, whose mother runs a clinic for poor village children, becomes caught up in the war after Senderistas bomb the clinic, killing his mother and throwing his family into turmoil.
Knife Edge by Malorie Blackman
Following Callum's death, the people who loved him relate how their lives have been changed, especially in reference to his girlfriend, Sephy, and their mixed-race child.
Coolbar, Ireland, is a village of secrets and Shell, caretaker, to her younger brother and sister after the death of their mother and with the absence of their father, is not about to reveal hers until suspicion falls on the wrong person.
The Off Season by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
High School junior D.J. staggers under the weight of caring for her badly injured brother, her responsibilities on the dairy farm, a changing relationship with her friend Brian, and her own athletic aspirations.
Rucker Park Setup by Paul Volponi
While playing in a crucial basketball game on the very court where his best friend was murdered, Mackey tries to come to terms with his own part in that murder and decide whether to maintain his silence or tell J.R.'s father and the police what really happened.
Someone Named Eva by Joan M. Wolf
Taken from her home in Lidice, Czechoslovakia, in 1942, eleven-year-old Milada is taken with other blond, blue-eyed children to a school in Poland to be trained as "proper Germans" then adopted by German families, but all the while she remembers her true name and history.
Diamonds In The Shadow by Caroline B. Cooney
The Finches, a Connecticut family, sponsor an African refugee family of four, all of whom have been scarred by the horrors of civil war, and who inadvertently put their benefactors in harm's way.
Useful Fools by C.A. Schmidt
A fifteen-year-old Peruvian boy, whose mother runs a clinic for poor village children, becomes caught up in the war after Senderistas bomb the clinic, killing his mother and throwing his family into turmoil.
Knife Edge by Malorie Blackman
Following Callum's death, the people who loved him relate how their lives have been changed, especially in reference to his girlfriend, Sephy, and their mixed-race child.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
New young adult books ready to be checked out:
Dream Factory by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler
The character actors at Disney World have gone on strike. Teenagers have been hired to take their place. See how they react to being characters.
Manstealing For Fat Girls by Michelle Embree
How will Angie survive the next two months at school with all the teasing?
1,000 Reasons Never to Kiss a Boy by Martha Freeman
After her first boyfried cheats on her, Jane vows to never kiss another boy.
Spring Fire by Terie Garrison
This is the 3rd book in the series "Dragonspawn Cycle".
Austenland by Shannon Hale
Jane is from New York and goes to England. Will her dreams of escaping to Austenland come true or is it just a game?
Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale
Dashti, the maid, is imprisoned in a tower with her mistress, Lady Saren. What will finally bring them hope and maybe even danger?
Sealed With a Diss (yes, diss, not kiss) by Lisi Harrison
This is another "Clique" novel.
The Thief Queen's Daughter by Elizabeth Haydon
Read about The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme who traveled to known and unknown lands.
What Happened by Peter Johnson
See why a snowy winter night turns into a nightmare for a sixteen-year-old and his brother, Kyle.
The Life of Pope John Paul II in comics.
What They Found by Walter Dean Myers
Fifteen different stories explore different aspects of love.
Love is a Many Trousered Thing
This is another "Confessions of Georgia Nicolson" book.
The Rules for Hearts by Sara Ryan
This is a story about secrets, revealed truths, and the ins and outs of all kinds of love.
The Innocent's Story by Nicky Singer
Cassie and her younger sister are in a train station when an explosion occurs. They are both killed. But. . .Cassie realizes that she is still there, only she is no longer in her body. She is in a world of para-spirits.
The Blue Sky by Galsan Tschinag
The life of a young shepherd boy shows us how the nomadic traditions confront the modernization of the Tuvan people.
What Happened This Summer by Paul Yee
This book takes us into the turbulent lives of Chinese-Canadian teenagers. We see their struggle to balance their parents' traditional expectations against the pull of today's urban youth culture.
Dream Factory by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler
The character actors at Disney World have gone on strike. Teenagers have been hired to take their place. See how they react to being characters.
Manstealing For Fat Girls by Michelle Embree
How will Angie survive the next two months at school with all the teasing?
1,000 Reasons Never to Kiss a Boy by Martha Freeman
After her first boyfried cheats on her, Jane vows to never kiss another boy.
Spring Fire by Terie Garrison
This is the 3rd book in the series "Dragonspawn Cycle".
Austenland by Shannon Hale
Jane is from New York and goes to England. Will her dreams of escaping to Austenland come true or is it just a game?
Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale
Dashti, the maid, is imprisoned in a tower with her mistress, Lady Saren. What will finally bring them hope and maybe even danger?
Sealed With a Diss (yes, diss, not kiss) by Lisi Harrison
This is another "Clique" novel.
The Thief Queen's Daughter by Elizabeth Haydon
Read about The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme who traveled to known and unknown lands.
What Happened by Peter Johnson
See why a snowy winter night turns into a nightmare for a sixteen-year-old and his brother, Kyle.
The Life of Pope John Paul II in comics.
What They Found by Walter Dean Myers
Fifteen different stories explore different aspects of love.
Love is a Many Trousered Thing
This is another "Confessions of Georgia Nicolson" book.
The Rules for Hearts by Sara Ryan
This is a story about secrets, revealed truths, and the ins and outs of all kinds of love.
The Innocent's Story by Nicky Singer
Cassie and her younger sister are in a train station when an explosion occurs. They are both killed. But. . .Cassie realizes that she is still there, only she is no longer in her body. She is in a world of para-spirits.
The Blue Sky by Galsan Tschinag
The life of a young shepherd boy shows us how the nomadic traditions confront the modernization of the Tuvan people.
What Happened This Summer by Paul Yee
This book takes us into the turbulent lives of Chinese-Canadian teenagers. We see their struggle to balance their parents' traditional expectations against the pull of today's urban youth culture.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
We have some new YA books:
Rebel Angels by Libbab Bray
Gemma and her friends return to the realms to defeat her foe, Circe.
The third book of the series Pellinor:
The Crow by Alison Croggon
Book 6 and Book 8 of the series Pendragon
The Rivers of Zadaa by D. J. MacHale
The Pilgrims of Rayne by D. J. MacHale
Mis Match by Lensey Namioka
Sue moved from a racially diverse town to a suburban white-bread town. She has to learn to deal with being an Asian American in her new surroundings.
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
Which is more important. . . personal relationships or the well-being of a city?
Book 3 of the series Percy Jackson and the Olympians:
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
Rebel Angels by Libbab Bray
Gemma and her friends return to the realms to defeat her foe, Circe.
The third book of the series Pellinor:
The Crow by Alison Croggon
Book 6 and Book 8 of the series Pendragon
The Rivers of Zadaa by D. J. MacHale
The Pilgrims of Rayne by D. J. MacHale
Mis Match by Lensey Namioka
Sue moved from a racially diverse town to a suburban white-bread town. She has to learn to deal with being an Asian American in her new surroundings.
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
Which is more important. . . personal relationships or the well-being of a city?
Book 3 of the series Percy Jackson and the Olympians:
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Two new books for young adults:
1) I am a Taxi by Deborah Ellis
2) Orphan of the Sun by Gill Harvey
New graphic novels for young adults ready to be checked out:
1) Genjuno Seiza by Matsuri Akino - volumes 3 & 4
2) Go With Grace by George Alexopoulos - volume 1
3) Peach Fuzz by Lindsay Cibos - volumes 1 & 2
4) Treasure Island retold by Wim Coleman
5) The Cartoon History of the Modern World by Larry Gonick - volume 1
6) Hearing Things by Devin K. Grayson
7) King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table retold by M. C. Hall
8) Pichi Pichi Pitch by Pink Hanamori - volumes 1-6
9) Tokyo Mew Mew by Mia Ikumi - volumes 1-6
10) Tokyo Mew Mew a la mode by Mia Ikumi - volumes 1 & 2
11) Infinite Crisis Companion
12) Harlequin Pink: Never Kiss A Stranger by Madeleine Ker - volume 4
13) Kitchen Princess by Miyuki Kobayashi volumes 1-3
14) Harlequin Pink: Idol Dreams by Charlotte Lamb
15) Harlequin Pink: Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb - volume 8
16) Harlequin Pink: Jinxed by Day Leclaire - volume 2
17) Harlequin Pink: Misunderstood by Roberta Leigh - volume 7
18) RE: Play by Christy Lijewski - volume 1
19) Snow by Morgan Luthi - volume 1
20) Harlequin Pink: A Prince Needs a Princess by Barbara McMahon - volume 3
21) Harlequin Pink: The Bachelor Prince by Debbie Macomber
22) Haunted House by Mitsukazu Mihara
23) Wildcats: Nemesis by Morrison
24) Train Man by Machiko Ocha
25) Project: Romantic
26) Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya - volume 17
27) Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan
28) Moon Boy by Yong-yu Yi - volume 1
1) I am a Taxi by Deborah Ellis
2) Orphan of the Sun by Gill Harvey
New graphic novels for young adults ready to be checked out:
1) Genjuno Seiza by Matsuri Akino - volumes 3 & 4
2) Go With Grace by George Alexopoulos - volume 1
3) Peach Fuzz by Lindsay Cibos - volumes 1 & 2
4) Treasure Island retold by Wim Coleman
5) The Cartoon History of the Modern World by Larry Gonick - volume 1
6) Hearing Things by Devin K. Grayson
7) King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table retold by M. C. Hall
8) Pichi Pichi Pitch by Pink Hanamori - volumes 1-6
9) Tokyo Mew Mew by Mia Ikumi - volumes 1-6
10) Tokyo Mew Mew a la mode by Mia Ikumi - volumes 1 & 2
11) Infinite Crisis Companion
12) Harlequin Pink: Never Kiss A Stranger by Madeleine Ker - volume 4
13) Kitchen Princess by Miyuki Kobayashi volumes 1-3
14) Harlequin Pink: Idol Dreams by Charlotte Lamb
15) Harlequin Pink: Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb - volume 8
16) Harlequin Pink: Jinxed by Day Leclaire - volume 2
17) Harlequin Pink: Misunderstood by Roberta Leigh - volume 7
18) RE: Play by Christy Lijewski - volume 1
19) Snow by Morgan Luthi - volume 1
20) Harlequin Pink: A Prince Needs a Princess by Barbara McMahon - volume 3
21) Harlequin Pink: The Bachelor Prince by Debbie Macomber
22) Haunted House by Mitsukazu Mihara
23) Wildcats: Nemesis by Morrison
24) Train Man by Machiko Ocha
25) Project: Romantic
26) Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya - volume 17
27) Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan
28) Moon Boy by Yong-yu Yi - volume 1
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
A new kind of book club for teens
Come join Miss Linda on Monday, September 17th for a new kind of book club. There will be discussion, food, and prizes. She has some great activities planned. We hope to see you there.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
New YA books available for check-out
Being by Kevin Brooks
Two desperate fugitives embark on an odyssey to clear Robert's name and to find out who (or what) he is.
Gingerbread by Rachel Cohn
Cyd is sent to New York to meet her biological father. Will the summer be all she expected it to be?
Shrimp by Rachel Cohn
This is the sequel to Gingerbread (above). In this book Cyd is back in San Francisco for her senior year of high school. She has changed over the summer. Did others change as well?
The Melting Season by Celeste Conway
Giselle is the daughter of two famous ballet dancers. In this book she realizes some important truths that help her move forward with her life and her dancing.
Kid B by Linden Dalecki
Breslin (Kid B) wants to escape from Beaumont, Texas, and pursue his talents as a break dancer.
Ambergate by Patricia Elliott
Orphan Number 102 tries to evade the Protectorate soldiers who are trying to capture her. Who can she trust?
The After Life by Daniel Ehrenhaft
When Will's millionaire father dies, a bizarre clause in the will sends him on a road trip from Miami to New York with his twin half-siblings.
The Two-Headed Wizard by Mishio Fukazawa
This is the second book in the series Adventures of Duan Surk.
There are two new Chicks with Sticks books by Elizabeth Lenhard
It's a Purl Thing and
Knit Two Together
Tell by Norah McClintock
David knows more than he is telling about his stepfather's murder.
Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier
Five sisters live in Transylvania with their father. They go through a hidden portal and cross over into the magical world of Wildwood.
Siberia by Nikolai Maslov
Harmless by Dana Reinhardt
This book is by the same author as "A Brief Chapter in My Imposible Life".
Saving Grace by Katherine Spencer
Grace has a difficult time after her brother dies. She gets into various kinds of trouble until a girl helps her find her way back to family, friends, and even God.
Two desperate fugitives embark on an odyssey to clear Robert's name and to find out who (or what) he is.
Gingerbread by Rachel Cohn
Cyd is sent to New York to meet her biological father. Will the summer be all she expected it to be?
Shrimp by Rachel Cohn
This is the sequel to Gingerbread (above). In this book Cyd is back in San Francisco for her senior year of high school. She has changed over the summer. Did others change as well?
The Melting Season by Celeste Conway
Giselle is the daughter of two famous ballet dancers. In this book she realizes some important truths that help her move forward with her life and her dancing.
Kid B by Linden Dalecki
Breslin (Kid B) wants to escape from Beaumont, Texas, and pursue his talents as a break dancer.
Ambergate by Patricia Elliott
Orphan Number 102 tries to evade the Protectorate soldiers who are trying to capture her. Who can she trust?
The After Life by Daniel Ehrenhaft
When Will's millionaire father dies, a bizarre clause in the will sends him on a road trip from Miami to New York with his twin half-siblings.
The Two-Headed Wizard by Mishio Fukazawa
This is the second book in the series Adventures of Duan Surk.
There are two new Chicks with Sticks books by Elizabeth Lenhard
It's a Purl Thing and
Knit Two Together
Tell by Norah McClintock
David knows more than he is telling about his stepfather's murder.
Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier
Five sisters live in Transylvania with their father. They go through a hidden portal and cross over into the magical world of Wildwood.
Siberia by Nikolai Maslov
Harmless by Dana Reinhardt
This book is by the same author as "A Brief Chapter in My Imposible Life".
Saving Grace by Katherine Spencer
Grace has a difficult time after her brother dies. She gets into various kinds of trouble until a girl helps her find her way back to family, friends, and even God.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
New Audio Books
The Hoopster- By Alan Lawrence Sitomer- YA CDBK FIC Sit
Andre Anderson spends his summer playing basketball with his pals and working at a magazine, where he is assigned to write an article dealing with race. As an African American, the teen is reluctant to take on this subject as his first assignment, but he comes to think about it more deeply and writes an explosive piece.
Skelton Key- By Anthony Horowitz- YA CDBK Fic Hor
Alex Rider is a 14 year old boy who never knew his father. His uncle, John Rider, who worked for MI6, told him that his father died in a plane crash and had been training to be a spy all his life only Alex just didn't no it yet. One day, Alex's uncle dies while on a mission and Alex is contacted by MI6. Soon after, Alex is sent on a number of missions by MI6.
In Skelton Key, Alex starts out by trying to save Wimbledon from a Chinese betting conspiracy and ends up with a contract on his life. Alex heads off to Cuba to help the CIA track down a missing bomb and soon finds himself in the clutches of an ex-Soviet general trying to destroy the world. It's up to Alex to save the world.
Princess Academy- By Shannon Hale- YA CDBK Fic Hal
The thought of being a princess never occurred to the girls living on Mount Eskel. Most plan to work in the quarry like the generations before them. When it is announced that the prince will choose a bride from their village, 14-year-old Miri, who thinks she is being kept from working in the quarry because of her small stature, believes that this is her opportunity to prove her worth to her father.
The Face on the Milk Carton- By Caroline B. Cooney- YA CDBK Fic Coo
The message on the milk carton reads, "Have you seen this child?" Three-year-old Jennie Spring was kidnapped 12 years earlier, but Janie Johnson, looking at the photo, suddenly knows that she is that child. Fragments of memory and evidence accumulate, and when she demands to know about her early childhood years, her parents confess what they believe to be true, that she is really their grandchild, the child of their long-missing daughter who had joined a cult.
Andre Anderson spends his summer playing basketball with his pals and working at a magazine, where he is assigned to write an article dealing with race. As an African American, the teen is reluctant to take on this subject as his first assignment, but he comes to think about it more deeply and writes an explosive piece.
Skelton Key- By Anthony Horowitz- YA CDBK Fic Hor
Alex Rider is a 14 year old boy who never knew his father. His uncle, John Rider, who worked for MI6, told him that his father died in a plane crash and had been training to be a spy all his life only Alex just didn't no it yet. One day, Alex's uncle dies while on a mission and Alex is contacted by MI6. Soon after, Alex is sent on a number of missions by MI6.
In Skelton Key, Alex starts out by trying to save Wimbledon from a Chinese betting conspiracy and ends up with a contract on his life. Alex heads off to Cuba to help the CIA track down a missing bomb and soon finds himself in the clutches of an ex-Soviet general trying to destroy the world. It's up to Alex to save the world.
Princess Academy- By Shannon Hale- YA CDBK Fic Hal
The thought of being a princess never occurred to the girls living on Mount Eskel. Most plan to work in the quarry like the generations before them. When it is announced that the prince will choose a bride from their village, 14-year-old Miri, who thinks she is being kept from working in the quarry because of her small stature, believes that this is her opportunity to prove her worth to her father.
The Face on the Milk Carton- By Caroline B. Cooney- YA CDBK Fic Coo
The message on the milk carton reads, "Have you seen this child?" Three-year-old Jennie Spring was kidnapped 12 years earlier, but Janie Johnson, looking at the photo, suddenly knows that she is that child. Fragments of memory and evidence accumulate, and when she demands to know about her early childhood years, her parents confess what they believe to be true, that she is really their grandchild, the child of their long-missing daughter who had joined a cult.
Monday, July 30, 2007
New books from the local author, Steven Layne
This Side of Paradise
Jack uncovers a sinister plot that threatens his family after his father starts working for the mysterious Eden Corporation.
Mergers
Four "deviant" teenagers, each with a special power, sturggle to survive in a future where all the earth's people are combined into one race.
Jack uncovers a sinister plot that threatens his family after his father starts working for the mysterious Eden Corporation.
Mergers
Four "deviant" teenagers, each with a special power, sturggle to survive in a future where all the earth's people are combined into one race.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
New YA fiction books for you to enjoy
Peaches by Jodi Lynn Anderson
Three very different girls will discover the secret to finding the right boy, making the truest of friends, and picking the perfect Georgia peach. But at the start of the season, things aren't so. . .peachy.
With Friends Like These by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
When the truth comes out, four girlfriends must decide which they value more: their ambitions or each other.
Invitation Only by Kate Brian
Reed is accepted to the most prestigious private boarding school. She loves being a part of such a glamorous group, but sees the tangled webs these girls can weave.
On the Devil's Court by Carl Deuker
Life is going Joes' way. But did he make a bargain too terrible to keep?
Games by Carol Gorman
Mick and Boot are eighth grade rivals fighting all the time. The new principal makes them play games together every day for an hour and a half. Will they become friends? Will they continue to be rivals?
Blaze of Silver by K. M. Grant
Kamil is to lead Will and Ellie into a trap. Will he do it or will he find a way to save them?
Surrender by Sonya Hartnett
A twenty-year-old is dying. He looks back over his troubled life. Will he like what he sees?
Get Real by Betty Hicks
A friend helps another friend find her birth mother. What will the girls learn about "family"?
Spirits That Walk in Shadow by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
Kim and Jaimie are freshman roommates, but their college experience is anything but typical. Kim wants to be nomral and Jaimie wants to be out in the "real world" instead of the one with her parents magical traditions. How will these girls get through college?
A Very Fine Line by Julie Johnston
Thirteen-year-old Rosalind realizes that if she is going to live her life fully, she must come to terms with all of herself. This includes her "second sight".
Dogboy by Victor Kelleher
A boy is raised by dogs and becomes a creature of the wilds. The humans reject him. Will he become a great shaman?
My Lady Pocahontas by Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Pocahontas and her friend Neetah believed they could bring two worlds together. But, would Pocahontas deny her heritage for the sake of love? Will the two friends lose each other?
Letters From a Slave Boy by Mary E. Lyons
A fictional look at the life ofJoseph Jacobs, son of a slave, told in the form of letters.
Two titles from the series called Dark Reflections by Kai Meyer have arrived.
volume 1 - The Water Mirror
volume 2 - The Stone Light
My Desperate Love Diary by Liz Rettig
Kelly tells of her family problems and the pursuit of the guy she has a crush on. However, she does not realize that someone has a crush on her. Will she get her guy or will the guy get her?
Anahita's Woven Riddle by Meghan Nuttall Sayres
Anahita, who lived in Iran in the 19th century, has been pledged to a man (by her father) that she finds repulsive. She create a wedding carpet with a riddle that must be solved. She attracts many men. Will she end up with someone she loves? Will the riddle marriage carpet save her from the repulsive man?
Flawless a Pretty Little Liars Novel by Sara Shepard
There are four girls that are liars and have been very bad. A secret person called "A" knows the dirt on each of them. "A" sends several notes and emails. Will she destroy the girls?
Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton
Twelve-year-old Blake stumbles across an ancient and magical book which draws him into a dangerous and life-threatening quest.
Untangled by WriteGirl
This is a collection of poetry, fiction, songs, memories, scenes and nonfiction from women and girls on the topics of family, friendship, society, school, and love.
Three very different girls will discover the secret to finding the right boy, making the truest of friends, and picking the perfect Georgia peach. But at the start of the season, things aren't so. . .peachy.
With Friends Like These by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
When the truth comes out, four girlfriends must decide which they value more: their ambitions or each other.
Invitation Only by Kate Brian
Reed is accepted to the most prestigious private boarding school. She loves being a part of such a glamorous group, but sees the tangled webs these girls can weave.
On the Devil's Court by Carl Deuker
Life is going Joes' way. But did he make a bargain too terrible to keep?
Games by Carol Gorman
Mick and Boot are eighth grade rivals fighting all the time. The new principal makes them play games together every day for an hour and a half. Will they become friends? Will they continue to be rivals?
Blaze of Silver by K. M. Grant
Kamil is to lead Will and Ellie into a trap. Will he do it or will he find a way to save them?
Surrender by Sonya Hartnett
A twenty-year-old is dying. He looks back over his troubled life. Will he like what he sees?
Get Real by Betty Hicks
A friend helps another friend find her birth mother. What will the girls learn about "family"?
Spirits That Walk in Shadow by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
Kim and Jaimie are freshman roommates, but their college experience is anything but typical. Kim wants to be nomral and Jaimie wants to be out in the "real world" instead of the one with her parents magical traditions. How will these girls get through college?
A Very Fine Line by Julie Johnston
Thirteen-year-old Rosalind realizes that if she is going to live her life fully, she must come to terms with all of herself. This includes her "second sight".
Dogboy by Victor Kelleher
A boy is raised by dogs and becomes a creature of the wilds. The humans reject him. Will he become a great shaman?
My Lady Pocahontas by Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Pocahontas and her friend Neetah believed they could bring two worlds together. But, would Pocahontas deny her heritage for the sake of love? Will the two friends lose each other?
Letters From a Slave Boy by Mary E. Lyons
A fictional look at the life ofJoseph Jacobs, son of a slave, told in the form of letters.
Two titles from the series called Dark Reflections by Kai Meyer have arrived.
volume 1 - The Water Mirror
volume 2 - The Stone Light
My Desperate Love Diary by Liz Rettig
Kelly tells of her family problems and the pursuit of the guy she has a crush on. However, she does not realize that someone has a crush on her. Will she get her guy or will the guy get her?
Anahita's Woven Riddle by Meghan Nuttall Sayres
Anahita, who lived in Iran in the 19th century, has been pledged to a man (by her father) that she finds repulsive. She create a wedding carpet with a riddle that must be solved. She attracts many men. Will she end up with someone she loves? Will the riddle marriage carpet save her from the repulsive man?
Flawless a Pretty Little Liars Novel by Sara Shepard
There are four girls that are liars and have been very bad. A secret person called "A" knows the dirt on each of them. "A" sends several notes and emails. Will she destroy the girls?
Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton
Twelve-year-old Blake stumbles across an ancient and magical book which draws him into a dangerous and life-threatening quest.
Untangled by WriteGirl
This is a collection of poetry, fiction, songs, memories, scenes and nonfiction from women and girls on the topics of family, friendship, society, school, and love.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Just a reminder
July 31 is the last day of Summer Reading.
Next Tuesday (July 31st) will be drawing for the winner of the nano and shuffle.
Good luck to everyone!!!!! Keep Reading :)
Next Tuesday (July 31st) will be drawing for the winner of the nano and shuffle.
Good luck to everyone!!!!! Keep Reading :)
Friday, July 13, 2007
New young adult fiction ready to be checked out
Am I right or am I Right? by Barry Jonsberg
Calma is certain she knows what is behind the strange behavior of everyone and convinced that she is the only one who can fix things. But, she learns how wrong she is.
Ball Don't Lie by Matt de la Pena
Sticky loves to play basketball and is headed for the pros. What will threaten his dream?
Cures for Heartbreak by Margo Rabb
Mia is a ninth-grader who is dealing with her mother's death and her father's illness. She searches for friendship and love. Will she find it?
The Wrong Hands by Nigel Richardson
Graham was born with mysterious hands and a strange secret. Can life get any more complicated?
Queen B by Laura Peyton Roberts
Cassie is directing the school talent show but has some insecurities and learns lessons about friendship and dating.
The Foreshadowing by Marcus Sedgwick
Alexandra poses as a nurse to go to France during WWI to search for her brother. Will she be successful?
One new non-fiction title:
99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie Your T-Shirt
Calma is certain she knows what is behind the strange behavior of everyone and convinced that she is the only one who can fix things. But, she learns how wrong she is.
Ball Don't Lie by Matt de la Pena
Sticky loves to play basketball and is headed for the pros. What will threaten his dream?
Cures for Heartbreak by Margo Rabb
Mia is a ninth-grader who is dealing with her mother's death and her father's illness. She searches for friendship and love. Will she find it?
The Wrong Hands by Nigel Richardson
Graham was born with mysterious hands and a strange secret. Can life get any more complicated?
Queen B by Laura Peyton Roberts
Cassie is directing the school talent show but has some insecurities and learns lessons about friendship and dating.
The Foreshadowing by Marcus Sedgwick
Alexandra poses as a nurse to go to France during WWI to search for her brother. Will she be successful?
One new non-fiction title:
99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie Your T-Shirt
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
New Coupons
We now have more coupons.
I know that a lot of you have been upset that our selection has been poor but not to worry we have more.
Keep up the reading.
I know that a lot of you have been upset that our selection has been poor but not to worry we have more.
Keep up the reading.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
We have 3 new books on cd
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing by M.T. Anderson
Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing by M.T. Anderson
Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson
Monday, June 25, 2007
We have more graphic novels on the shelves:
By Nami Akimoto - Ultra Cute volume 6
by Matsuri Hino - Vampire Knight volume 1
by Kanoko Sakurakoji - Backstage Prince volume 1
by Yukiru Sugisaki - D N Angel volumes 1-11
by Yutaka Tachibana - Gatcha Gacha volume 4
by Mitsuba Takanashi - Crimson Hero volumes 1-5
by Rie Takada - Punch volumes 1-3
by Akira Toriyama - Dragon Ball Z volume 8
by Yuu Watase - Absolute Boyfriend volumes 1-3
by Nobuhiro Watsuki - Buso Renkin volumes 4 -5
by Eric Wight - My Dead Girlfriend volume 1
by Matsuri Hino - Vampire Knight volume 1
by Kanoko Sakurakoji - Backstage Prince volume 1
by Yukiru Sugisaki - D N Angel volumes 1-11
by Yutaka Tachibana - Gatcha Gacha volume 4
by Mitsuba Takanashi - Crimson Hero volumes 1-5
by Rie Takada - Punch volumes 1-3
by Akira Toriyama - Dragon Ball Z volume 8
by Yuu Watase - Absolute Boyfriend volumes 1-3
by Nobuhiro Watsuki - Buso Renkin volumes 4 -5
by Eric Wight - My Dead Girlfriend volume 1
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Even more new YA books
A four volume set of The Calypso Chronicles by Tyne O'Connell
A hilarious story of Calypso Kelly, a high schooler from LA, who is sent to a British all-girls
boarding school. Through her journey, will she find a prince to call her own?
volume 1 Pulling Princes
volume 2 Dueling Princes
volume 3 Stealing Princes
volume 4 Dumping Princes
Do Not Pass Go by Kirkpatrick Hill
After his father is arrested for drug use, Deet is forced to grow up quickly.
Sorcery & Cecelia or The Enchanted Cholocate Pot by Patricia C Wrede & Caroline Stevermer
Another story of cousins Cecelia and Kate who are confronted by evil wizards.
Book 1 of The Runestone Saga - The Fetch by Chris Humphreys
Fifteen-year-old Sky summons his deceased grandfather's ghost who teaches him how to
travel through time and space.
A hilarious story of Calypso Kelly, a high schooler from LA, who is sent to a British all-girls
boarding school. Through her journey, will she find a prince to call her own?
volume 1 Pulling Princes
volume 2 Dueling Princes
volume 3 Stealing Princes
volume 4 Dumping Princes
Do Not Pass Go by Kirkpatrick Hill
After his father is arrested for drug use, Deet is forced to grow up quickly.
Sorcery & Cecelia or The Enchanted Cholocate Pot by Patricia C Wrede & Caroline Stevermer
Another story of cousins Cecelia and Kate who are confronted by evil wizards.
Book 1 of The Runestone Saga - The Fetch by Chris Humphreys
Fifteen-year-old Sky summons his deceased grandfather's ghost who teaches him how to
travel through time and space.
More new YA books
Herbie Brennan's series The Faerie Wars Chronicles (3 volumes)
In this series nothing is ever what is seems and no one can be trusted.
volume 1 Faerie Wars
volume 2 The Purple Emperor
volume 3 Ruler of the Realm
Allison Croggon's books of Pellinor (2 volumes)
Will Maerad fing the answer to the Riddle of the Treesong while battling dark forces?
volume 1 The Naming
volume 2 The Riddle
Pigboy by Vicki Grant (an Orca Currents novel)
A class goes on a field trip to a pig farm. See what happens with the guy named Dan Hogg!
Powder Monkey by Paul Dowswell
Samuel's job is to carry the gunpowder from the barrel to the cannons on a naval warship.
What will happen to him? Will he survive?
The Fighter by Jean-Jacques Greif
A young man faces an impossible moral dilemma: kill a prisoner or be killed by the
French police for refusing to obey. What will he do?
What the Moon Saw by Laura Resau
Clara Luna spends the summer with her grandparents in a remote village in Mexico and
learns about her place in the world.
The Problem with Paradise by Lesley Dahl
Casey has some life-changing experiences during the summer on a Caribbean island.
The Mislaid Magician or Ten Years After by Patricia C. Wrede & Caroline Stevermer
Using their wizardly skills, cousins Cecelia and Kate search for a missing railway engineer and
uncover a plot that could endanger the unity of England.
Copper Sun by Sharon Draper
Stolen from her village, sold to the highest bidder, fifteen-year-old Amari has only one thing
left of her own - hope. Will she escape to find freedom?
Blackthorn Winter by Kathryn Reiss
Can Juliana find the person responsible for murder in the village on the coast of England?
Cupid by Julius Lester
Cupid falls in love with a mortal.
The Summer of the Pike by Jutta Richter
Three children live in a German castle. Will catching the pike in the moat save their mother?
In this series nothing is ever what is seems and no one can be trusted.
volume 1 Faerie Wars
volume 2 The Purple Emperor
volume 3 Ruler of the Realm
Allison Croggon's books of Pellinor (2 volumes)
Will Maerad fing the answer to the Riddle of the Treesong while battling dark forces?
volume 1 The Naming
volume 2 The Riddle
Pigboy by Vicki Grant (an Orca Currents novel)
A class goes on a field trip to a pig farm. See what happens with the guy named Dan Hogg!
Powder Monkey by Paul Dowswell
Samuel's job is to carry the gunpowder from the barrel to the cannons on a naval warship.
What will happen to him? Will he survive?
The Fighter by Jean-Jacques Greif
A young man faces an impossible moral dilemma: kill a prisoner or be killed by the
French police for refusing to obey. What will he do?
What the Moon Saw by Laura Resau
Clara Luna spends the summer with her grandparents in a remote village in Mexico and
learns about her place in the world.
The Problem with Paradise by Lesley Dahl
Casey has some life-changing experiences during the summer on a Caribbean island.
The Mislaid Magician or Ten Years After by Patricia C. Wrede & Caroline Stevermer
Using their wizardly skills, cousins Cecelia and Kate search for a missing railway engineer and
uncover a plot that could endanger the unity of England.
Copper Sun by Sharon Draper
Stolen from her village, sold to the highest bidder, fifteen-year-old Amari has only one thing
left of her own - hope. Will she escape to find freedom?
Blackthorn Winter by Kathryn Reiss
Can Juliana find the person responsible for murder in the village on the coast of England?
Cupid by Julius Lester
Cupid falls in love with a mortal.
The Summer of the Pike by Jutta Richter
Three children live in a German castle. Will catching the pike in the moat save their mother?
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Do you want to be an actor?
The group Shakespeare Shazam is asking for volunteers for their act on Saturday.
If you ever thought about acting in a play.
Call 362-2242 ext. 115
Thursday, May 10, 2007
New Books
How to Ruin a Summer Vacation - By Simone Elkeles - YA FIC Elk
Amy Nelson is a stereotypical spoiled teen who has stereotypical plans for her summer vacation: shopping, friends, boyfriend. Then, out of nowhere, her long-absent father calls to inform her that the grandmother whom she has never met is ill and that Amy needs to go to Israel to meet her. Before the teen can say, But I'm not even Jewish! she is on an Israeli moshav sharing a room with a cousin who hates her for being a spoiled American, lusting after a brooding older boy on the verge of his mandatory military service, and learning more than she ever thought possible about her faith, her family, their history, and their present.
A little Piece of Ground - By Elizabeth Laird - YA FIC Lai
a 12-year-old Palestinian boy, works with two friends to transform an abandoned lot in Ramallah–the little piece of ground–into a soccer field and a getaway from the trials of both family and life under occupation. Hopper, a new friend who had until recently lived in a refugee camp and whose older brother is in the custody of the Israelis, and Joni, a Christian boy whose family has always been close to Karim's, represent in some ways the opposite poles that Karim yo-yos between.
Almost Eden - By Anita Horrocks - YA FIC Hor
Growing up in a close-knit Mennonite community on the Canadian prairie in the late 1960s, Elsie, 12, blames herself when Mom is once again hospitalized for depression. Elsie talks to God about her guilt, about her scraps with Dad and her sisters, and about her spiteful behavior toward her two best friends.
New Graphic Novels- Peach Girl and Missouri Boy
Amy Nelson is a stereotypical spoiled teen who has stereotypical plans for her summer vacation: shopping, friends, boyfriend. Then, out of nowhere, her long-absent father calls to inform her that the grandmother whom she has never met is ill and that Amy needs to go to Israel to meet her. Before the teen can say, But I'm not even Jewish! she is on an Israeli moshav sharing a room with a cousin who hates her for being a spoiled American, lusting after a brooding older boy on the verge of his mandatory military service, and learning more than she ever thought possible about her faith, her family, their history, and their present.
A little Piece of Ground - By Elizabeth Laird - YA FIC Lai
a 12-year-old Palestinian boy, works with two friends to transform an abandoned lot in Ramallah–the little piece of ground–into a soccer field and a getaway from the trials of both family and life under occupation. Hopper, a new friend who had until recently lived in a refugee camp and whose older brother is in the custody of the Israelis, and Joni, a Christian boy whose family has always been close to Karim's, represent in some ways the opposite poles that Karim yo-yos between.
Almost Eden - By Anita Horrocks - YA FIC Hor
Growing up in a close-knit Mennonite community on the Canadian prairie in the late 1960s, Elsie, 12, blames herself when Mom is once again hospitalized for depression. Elsie talks to God about her guilt, about her scraps with Dad and her sisters, and about her spiteful behavior toward her two best friends.
New Graphic Novels- Peach Girl and Missouri Boy
new books
We now have more Eliot Rosewater Nominee books:
13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson
Upstate by Kalisha Buckhanon
Birdwing by Rafe Martin
Fade to Black by Alex Flinn
True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet by Lola Douglas
Runner by Carl Deuker
The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey
Restless by Rich Wallace
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta
Geography Club by Brent Hartinger
Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by David Lubar
Daniel Half Human by David Chotjewitz
Dark Angel by David Klass
Fall of a Kingdom by Hilari Bell
13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson
Upstate by Kalisha Buckhanon
Birdwing by Rafe Martin
Fade to Black by Alex Flinn
True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet by Lola Douglas
Runner by Carl Deuker
The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey
Restless by Rich Wallace
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta
Geography Club by Brent Hartinger
Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by David Lubar
Daniel Half Human by David Chotjewitz
Dark Angel by David Klass
Fall of a Kingdom by Hilari Bell
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
YA Audio Books
Behind the Curtain By Peter Abrahams- YA CDBK Abr---- Read by Colleen Delaney
In Echo Falls you never know what's coming next -- and everyone has a secret.
Hatchet By Gary Paulsen- YA CDBK FIC Pau---- Read by Peter Coyote
After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce.
Wait For Me By An Na- YA CDBK FIC Na---- Read by Kim Mai Guest
Harvard bound, Honor Society president, straight-A student: Mina is the picture perfect daughter. Beneath all the superlatives, though, is an insecure teenager groping for her real identity.
Criss Cross By Lynne Rae Perkins- YA CDBK FIC Per---- Read by Danielle Ferland
Debbie makes a wish that something different would happen. Something good. To me.
The boy in the Striped Pajamas By John Boyne---- Read by Michael Maloney
When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates.
Looking for Alaska By John Green- YA CDBK FIC GRE---- Read by Jeff Woodman
Miles (Pudge) Halter is done with his safe life at home. His whole life has been one big non-event, and his obsession with famous last words has only made him crave the Great Perhaps even more.
Dairy Queen By Catherine Gilbert Murdock- YA CDBK FIC MUR-- Read By Natalie Moore
D.J. Schwenk, while not really happy, never complains or questions her life on the family's small dairy farm in Wisconsin. After her father injures himself, the 15-year-old girl must do the farm work almost single-handedly, including milking the cows. She never really noticed the similarities between her life and the lives of the cows.
The Watsons Go to Birming-1963 By Christopher Paul Curtis- YA CDBK FIC CUR-- Levar Burton
In Echo Falls you never know what's coming next -- and everyone has a secret.
Hatchet By Gary Paulsen- YA CDBK FIC Pau---- Read by Peter Coyote
After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce.
Wait For Me By An Na- YA CDBK FIC Na---- Read by Kim Mai Guest
Harvard bound, Honor Society president, straight-A student: Mina is the picture perfect daughter. Beneath all the superlatives, though, is an insecure teenager groping for her real identity.
Criss Cross By Lynne Rae Perkins- YA CDBK FIC Per---- Read by Danielle Ferland
Debbie makes a wish that something different would happen. Something good. To me.
The boy in the Striped Pajamas By John Boyne---- Read by Michael Maloney
When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates.
Looking for Alaska By John Green- YA CDBK FIC GRE---- Read by Jeff Woodman
Miles (Pudge) Halter is done with his safe life at home. His whole life has been one big non-event, and his obsession with famous last words has only made him crave the Great Perhaps even more.
Dairy Queen By Catherine Gilbert Murdock- YA CDBK FIC MUR-- Read By Natalie Moore
D.J. Schwenk, while not really happy, never complains or questions her life on the family's small dairy farm in Wisconsin. After her father injures himself, the 15-year-old girl must do the farm work almost single-handedly, including milking the cows. She never really noticed the similarities between her life and the lives of the cows.
The Watsons Go to Birming-1963 By Christopher Paul Curtis- YA CDBK FIC CUR-- Levar Burton
Monday, March 19, 2007
Our YA Audio Books are expanding!
Try listening to one of these fantastic titles today!
Brashares, Ann. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Listening Library, 2005.
YA CDBK FIC Bra
Read by Angela Goethals
Brashares, Ann. The Second Summer of the Sisterhood. Listening Library, 2003.
YA CDBK FIC Bra
Read by Amy Povich
Brashares, Ann. Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood. Listening Library, 2007.
YA CDBK FIC Bra
Read by Angela Goethals
Brennan, Herbie. Ruler of the Realm. Recorded Books, 2007.
YA CDBK FIC Bre
Performed by James Daniel Wilson
Cabot, Meg. How to be Popular. Listening Library, 2006.
YA CDBK FIC Cab
Read by Kate Reinders
Cabot, Meg. Missing You. Recorded Books, 2007.
YA CDBK FIC Cab
Performed by Johanna Parker
Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl. Listening Library/Random House, 2004.
YA CDBK FIC Col
Read by Nathaniel Parker
Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident. Listening Library/Random House, 2004.
YA CDBK FIC Col
Read by Nathaniel Parker
Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code. Listening Library/Random House, 2004.
YA CDBK FIC Col
Read by Nathaniel Parker
Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony. Listening Library/Random House, 2006.
YA CDBK FIC Col
Read by Nathaniel Parker
Colfer, Eoin. Half-Moon Investigations. Listening Library/Random House, 2006.
YA CDBK FIC Col
Read by Sean Patrick Reilly
Hoffman, Alice. Incantation. Brilliance Audio, 2006.
YA CDBK FIC Hof
Read by Jenna Lamia
Johnson, Angela. The First Part Last. Listening Library/Random House, 2004.
YA CDBK FIC Joh
Read by Khalipa Oldjohn with Kole Kristi as Nia
Klass, David. Firestorm. Recorded Books, 2007.
YA CDBK FIC Kla
Narrated by Ramon De Ocampo
Meyer, Stephanie. Twilight. Listening Library/Random House, 2005.
YA CDBK FIC Mey
Read by Ilyana Kadushin
Paolini, Christopher. Eragon. Listening Library/Random House, 2003.
YA CDBK FIC Pao
Read by Gerard Doyle
Paulsen, Gary. The Transall Saga. Recorded Books, LLC., 1999.
YA CDBK FIC Pau
Performed by Johnny Heller
Pratchett, Terry. A Hat Full of Sky. Harper Audio, 2004.
YA CDBK FIC Pra
Performed by Stephen Briggs
Pratchett, Terry. The Wee Free Men. Harper Audio, 2002.
YA CDBK FIC Pra
Performed by Stephen Briggs
Pratchett, Terry. Wintersmith. Harper Audio, 2006.
YA CDBK FIC Pra
Performed by Stephen Briggs
Reeve, Philip. Larklight. Recorded Books, 2007.
YA CDBK FIC Ree
Performed by Greg Steinbruner
Taylor, Mildred D. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Listening Library/Random House, 2001.
YA CDBK FIC Tay
Read by Lynne Thigpen
Westerfeld, Scott. Specials. Recorded Books, 2007.
YA CDBK FIC Wes
Performed by Carine Montbertrand
Whitcomb, Laura. A Certain Slant of Light. Listening Library/Random House, 2006.
YA CDBK FIC Whi
Read by Lauren Molina
Brashares, Ann. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Listening Library, 2005.
YA CDBK FIC Bra
Read by Angela Goethals
Brashares, Ann. The Second Summer of the Sisterhood. Listening Library, 2003.
YA CDBK FIC Bra
Read by Amy Povich
Brashares, Ann. Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood. Listening Library, 2007.
YA CDBK FIC Bra
Read by Angela Goethals
Brennan, Herbie. Ruler of the Realm. Recorded Books, 2007.
YA CDBK FIC Bre
Performed by James Daniel Wilson
Cabot, Meg. How to be Popular. Listening Library, 2006.
YA CDBK FIC Cab
Read by Kate Reinders
Cabot, Meg. Missing You. Recorded Books, 2007.
YA CDBK FIC Cab
Performed by Johanna Parker
Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl. Listening Library/Random House, 2004.
YA CDBK FIC Col
Read by Nathaniel Parker
Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident. Listening Library/Random House, 2004.
YA CDBK FIC Col
Read by Nathaniel Parker
Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code. Listening Library/Random House, 2004.
YA CDBK FIC Col
Read by Nathaniel Parker
Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony. Listening Library/Random House, 2006.
YA CDBK FIC Col
Read by Nathaniel Parker
Colfer, Eoin. Half-Moon Investigations. Listening Library/Random House, 2006.
YA CDBK FIC Col
Read by Sean Patrick Reilly
Hoffman, Alice. Incantation. Brilliance Audio, 2006.
YA CDBK FIC Hof
Read by Jenna Lamia
Johnson, Angela. The First Part Last. Listening Library/Random House, 2004.
YA CDBK FIC Joh
Read by Khalipa Oldjohn with Kole Kristi as Nia
Klass, David. Firestorm. Recorded Books, 2007.
YA CDBK FIC Kla
Narrated by Ramon De Ocampo
Meyer, Stephanie. Twilight. Listening Library/Random House, 2005.
YA CDBK FIC Mey
Read by Ilyana Kadushin
Paolini, Christopher. Eragon. Listening Library/Random House, 2003.
YA CDBK FIC Pao
Read by Gerard Doyle
Paulsen, Gary. The Transall Saga. Recorded Books, LLC., 1999.
YA CDBK FIC Pau
Performed by Johnny Heller
Pratchett, Terry. A Hat Full of Sky. Harper Audio, 2004.
YA CDBK FIC Pra
Performed by Stephen Briggs
Pratchett, Terry. The Wee Free Men. Harper Audio, 2002.
YA CDBK FIC Pra
Performed by Stephen Briggs
Pratchett, Terry. Wintersmith. Harper Audio, 2006.
YA CDBK FIC Pra
Performed by Stephen Briggs
Reeve, Philip. Larklight. Recorded Books, 2007.
YA CDBK FIC Ree
Performed by Greg Steinbruner
Taylor, Mildred D. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Listening Library/Random House, 2001.
YA CDBK FIC Tay
Read by Lynne Thigpen
Westerfeld, Scott. Specials. Recorded Books, 2007.
YA CDBK FIC Wes
Performed by Carine Montbertrand
Whitcomb, Laura. A Certain Slant of Light. Listening Library/Random House, 2006.
YA CDBK FIC Whi
Read by Lauren Molina
Friday, March 09, 2007
New YA Titles for March!
Block, Francesca Lia. Psyche in a Dress. Joanna Cotler Books, 2006.
YA FIC Blo
Will Psyche find herself?
Carter, Dean Vincent. The Hand of the Devil. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Car
Will Ashley regret his risky decision?
Clements, Andrew. Things Hoped For. Philomel Books, 2006.
YA FIC Cle
Will Gwen be able to find her missing grandfather?
Colfer, Eoin. Half-Moon Investigations. Miramax Books, 2006.
YA FIC Col
How many mysteries can one young man solve?
Dunmore, Helen. Ingo. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Dun
Join an adventure to the sea off the coast of Cornwall.
Giles, Gail. What Happened to Cass McBride? Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Gil
Who is responsible for Kyle's brother's suicide and who will pay?
Jones, Traci L. Standing Against the Wind. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
YA FIC Jon
Read this title about a young woman who discovers her strength and potential!
Kennen, Ally. Beast. Push/Scholastic Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Ken
Can you believe Stephen has bigger problems than his psychotic mom and former inmate dad?
Moers, Walter. Rumo and His Miraculous Adventures. The Overlook Press, 2004.
YA FIC Moe
Join Rumo and his talking sword, Dandelion, on an adventure of epic proportions!
Nelson, Blake. Paranoid Park. Viking, 2006.
YA FIC Nel
Will the truth come out about the murder at the skate park?
Owen, James A. Here, There Be Dragons. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Owe
What will happen when three strangers are given responsibility for all imaginary lands throughout history?
Plum-Ucci, Carol. The Night My Sister Went Missing. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Plu
Will Kurt figure out what happened to his sister Casey?
Pratchett, Terry. A Hat Full of Sky. HarperCollins Publishers, 2004.
YA FIC Pra
The sequel to The Wee Free Men in which Tiffany tries to become a witch and gets caught up in something quite dangerous.
Pratchett, Terry. Wintersmith. HarperTempest, 2006.
YA FIC Pra
Following A Hat Full of Sky this is the latest Tiffany Aching title in which she sort of messes up the seasons!
Roberts, Laura Peyton. The Queen of Second Place. Delacorte Press, 2005.
YA FIC Rob
Will Cassie realize that there are things more important than boys in life?!
Ruby, Laura. Good Girls. HarperTempest, 2006.
YA FIC Rub
Find out how high school senior Audrey deals with a very public humiliation.
Somper, Justin. Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Som
Can Connor save his twin sister Grace from pirates that are also vampires?!
Sonnenblick, Jordan. Drum Girls and Dangerous Pie. Scholastic Press, 2004.
YA FIC Son
How would you deal with high school pressures and a cancer-stricken little brother?
Vande Velde, Vivian. All Hallows' Eve: 13 Stories. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Van
Enjoy these creepy Halloween stories!
YA FIC Blo
Will Psyche find herself?
Carter, Dean Vincent. The Hand of the Devil. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Car
Will Ashley regret his risky decision?
Clements, Andrew. Things Hoped For. Philomel Books, 2006.
YA FIC Cle
Will Gwen be able to find her missing grandfather?
Colfer, Eoin. Half-Moon Investigations. Miramax Books, 2006.
YA FIC Col
How many mysteries can one young man solve?
Dunmore, Helen. Ingo. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Dun
Join an adventure to the sea off the coast of Cornwall.
Giles, Gail. What Happened to Cass McBride? Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Gil
Who is responsible for Kyle's brother's suicide and who will pay?
Jones, Traci L. Standing Against the Wind. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
YA FIC Jon
Read this title about a young woman who discovers her strength and potential!
Kennen, Ally. Beast. Push/Scholastic Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Ken
Can you believe Stephen has bigger problems than his psychotic mom and former inmate dad?
Moers, Walter. Rumo and His Miraculous Adventures. The Overlook Press, 2004.
YA FIC Moe
Join Rumo and his talking sword, Dandelion, on an adventure of epic proportions!
Nelson, Blake. Paranoid Park. Viking, 2006.
YA FIC Nel
Will the truth come out about the murder at the skate park?
Owen, James A. Here, There Be Dragons. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Owe
What will happen when three strangers are given responsibility for all imaginary lands throughout history?
Plum-Ucci, Carol. The Night My Sister Went Missing. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Plu
Will Kurt figure out what happened to his sister Casey?
Pratchett, Terry. A Hat Full of Sky. HarperCollins Publishers, 2004.
YA FIC Pra
The sequel to The Wee Free Men in which Tiffany tries to become a witch and gets caught up in something quite dangerous.
Pratchett, Terry. Wintersmith. HarperTempest, 2006.
YA FIC Pra
Following A Hat Full of Sky this is the latest Tiffany Aching title in which she sort of messes up the seasons!
Roberts, Laura Peyton. The Queen of Second Place. Delacorte Press, 2005.
YA FIC Rob
Will Cassie realize that there are things more important than boys in life?!
Ruby, Laura. Good Girls. HarperTempest, 2006.
YA FIC Rub
Find out how high school senior Audrey deals with a very public humiliation.
Somper, Justin. Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Som
Can Connor save his twin sister Grace from pirates that are also vampires?!
Sonnenblick, Jordan. Drum Girls and Dangerous Pie. Scholastic Press, 2004.
YA FIC Son
How would you deal with high school pressures and a cancer-stricken little brother?
Vande Velde, Vivian. All Hallows' Eve: 13 Stories. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Van
Enjoy these creepy Halloween stories!
New YA Graphic Novels and Manga for March!
Akimoto, Nami. Ultra Cute 5. Tokyopop, 2007.
YA FIC Aki v.5
Will Ami and Tamon finally be a couple?
Akino, Matsuri. Genju no Seiza 2. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Aki v.2
Can Fuuto handle all the female attention?
Akino, Matsuri. Kamen Tantei. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Aki v.1
Can you solve the mystery before this duo?
Azuma, Kiyohiko. Azumanga Daioh: Volume 1. ADV Manga, 2003.
YA FIC Azu v.1
Hilarity ensues with these teen girls!
Azuma, Kiyohiko. Azumanga Daioh: Volume 2. ADV Manga, 2003.
YA FIC Azu v.2
The comedy continues with this volume!
Azuma, Kiyohiko. Azumanga Daioh: Volume 3. ADV Manga, 2004.
YA FIC Azu v.3
What will happen during senior year?
Azuma, Kiyohiko. Azumanga Daioh: Volume 4. ADV Manga, 2004.
YA FIC Azu v.4
Will something funny happen on a trip to Okinawa?!
Kelso, Megan. The Squirrel Mother Stories. Fantagraphics Books, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Kel
Try these short stories in graphic novel format!
Perez, George. Wonder Woman: Destiny Calling. DC Comics, 2006.
YA FIC Per v.4
How will our heroine face off with Hermes?
Takahashi, Kazuki. Yu-Gi-Oh! Shonen Jump Graphic Novel, 2003.
YA FIC Tak v.2
See what goes down between Yugi and Shandi!
Thompson, Craig. Good-bye Chunky Rice. Pantheon Books, 1999.
YA FIC Tho
Find out why this is my FAVORITE GRAPHIC NOVEL EVER!
YA FIC Aki v.5
Will Ami and Tamon finally be a couple?
Akino, Matsuri. Genju no Seiza 2. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Aki v.2
Can Fuuto handle all the female attention?
Akino, Matsuri. Kamen Tantei. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Aki v.1
Can you solve the mystery before this duo?
Azuma, Kiyohiko. Azumanga Daioh: Volume 1. ADV Manga, 2003.
YA FIC Azu v.1
Hilarity ensues with these teen girls!
Azuma, Kiyohiko. Azumanga Daioh: Volume 2. ADV Manga, 2003.
YA FIC Azu v.2
The comedy continues with this volume!
Azuma, Kiyohiko. Azumanga Daioh: Volume 3. ADV Manga, 2004.
YA FIC Azu v.3
What will happen during senior year?
Azuma, Kiyohiko. Azumanga Daioh: Volume 4. ADV Manga, 2004.
YA FIC Azu v.4
Will something funny happen on a trip to Okinawa?!
Kelso, Megan. The Squirrel Mother Stories. Fantagraphics Books, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Kel
Try these short stories in graphic novel format!
Perez, George. Wonder Woman: Destiny Calling. DC Comics, 2006.
YA FIC Per v.4
How will our heroine face off with Hermes?
Takahashi, Kazuki. Yu-Gi-Oh! Shonen Jump Graphic Novel, 2003.
YA FIC Tak v.2
See what goes down between Yugi and Shandi!
Thompson, Craig. Good-bye Chunky Rice. Pantheon Books, 1999.
YA FIC Tho
Find out why this is my FAVORITE GRAPHIC NOVEL EVER!
Monday, February 26, 2007
More New Teen Titles...
Schreck, Karen Halvorsen. Dream Journal. Hyperion Books, 2006.
YA FIC Sch
Discover how Lily deals with her mother's deteriorating condition.
Sleator, William. Hell Phone. Amulet Books, 2006.
YA FIC Sle
What would you do if someone kept calling you from Hell?
Sutherland, Tui T. Avatars Book One: So This Is How It Ends. Eos, 2006.
YA FIC Sut v.1
When only five teenagers are left on Earth will they try to save the planet?
Vaught, Susan. Trigger. Bloomsbury, 2006.
YA FIC Vau
Jersey shot himself in the head and now he has to figure out why.
Villasenor, Victor. Estrellas peregrinas: Cuentos de magia y poder. Pinata Books, 2005.
YA FIC Vil SPA
Written entirely in Spanish this is the story of Mexican-American immigrants who live in California.
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Runton, Andy. Owly: The Way Home and The Bittersweet Summer. Top Shelf Productions, Inc., 2004.
YA FIC Run v.1
Join Owly on his first adventures!
Runton, Andy. Owly: Just a Little Blue. Top Shelf Productions, Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Run v.2
Owy learns the importance of friendship!
Runton, Andy. Owly: Flying Lessons. Top Shelf Productions, Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Run v.3
Will Owly understand why being different can be a good thing?
YA FIC Sch
Discover how Lily deals with her mother's deteriorating condition.
Sleator, William. Hell Phone. Amulet Books, 2006.
YA FIC Sle
What would you do if someone kept calling you from Hell?
Sutherland, Tui T. Avatars Book One: So This Is How It Ends. Eos, 2006.
YA FIC Sut v.1
When only five teenagers are left on Earth will they try to save the planet?
Vaught, Susan. Trigger. Bloomsbury, 2006.
YA FIC Vau
Jersey shot himself in the head and now he has to figure out why.
Villasenor, Victor. Estrellas peregrinas: Cuentos de magia y poder. Pinata Books, 2005.
YA FIC Vil SPA
Written entirely in Spanish this is the story of Mexican-American immigrants who live in California.
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Runton, Andy. Owly: The Way Home and The Bittersweet Summer. Top Shelf Productions, Inc., 2004.
YA FIC Run v.1
Join Owly on his first adventures!
Runton, Andy. Owly: Just a Little Blue. Top Shelf Productions, Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Run v.2
Owy learns the importance of friendship!
Runton, Andy. Owly: Flying Lessons. Top Shelf Productions, Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Run v.3
Will Owly understand why being different can be a good thing?
Saturday, February 24, 2007
New Teen Fiction is Here!
Barron, T.A. The Great Tree of Avalon Book Three: The Eternal Flame. Philomel Books, 2006.
With illustrations by David Elliot
YA FIC Bar v.3
Will a very angry dragon destroy Avalon?
Booth, Coe. Tyrell. PUSH/Scholastic, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Boo
See how Tyrell handles living in a homeless shelter in the Bronx.
Brouwer, Sigmund. Sewer Rats. Orca Book Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Bro
What happens when you get caught in the middle of a "paintball war?"
D'Lacey, Chris. The Fire Within. Orchard Books, 2001.
YA FIC D'L
See if David can save a dragon!
D'Lacey, Chris. Icefire. Orchard Books, 2003.
YA FIC D'L
In this sequel to The Fire Within David furthers his involvement with a great mystery!
Elliot, Patricia. Murkmere. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Ell
Prepare to be immersed in a world of questions and dangerous authority.
Ferguson, Alane. The Angel of Death. Sleuth/Viking, 2006.
YA FIC Fer
Can Cameryn fall in love and solve a murder mystery at the same time?
Hamilton, Harriet. Ribbons of the Sun. Brown Barn Books, 2006.
YA FIC Ham
How will Rosa survive after her father sells her into slavery?
Klages, Ellen. The Green Glass Sea. Viking, 2006.
YA FIC Kla
What will Dewey discover when she moves to Los Alamos, New Mexico in 1943?
Koss, Amy Goldman. Side Effects. A Deborah Brodie Book, 2006.
YA FIC Kos
Learn how this fifteen year old girl deals with having and surviving cancer!
Lanagan, Margo. White Time. Eos, 2006.
YA FIC Lan
Try these short stories that will make you think!
Libby, Alisa M. The Blood Confession. Dutton Books, 2006.
YA FIC Lib
Will Erzabet find the secret to staying young?
Lockhart, E. The Boy Book. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Loc
Find out what is going on with Ruby Oliver since she appeared in The Boyfriend List.
Lopez, Jack. In the Break. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Lop
Is surfing the answer to Juan and Jamie's problems?
Lyga, Barry. The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
YA FIC Lyg
Will a geek and a goth chick become best friends?
MacHale, D.J. Pendragon Book Seven: The Quillan Games. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Mac v.7
Will Bobby return from his trip to play games with deadly consequences?
Paul, Dominique. The Possibility of Fireflies. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Pau
Can Ellie find peace with an unstable mother and wild older sister?
Pausewang, Gudrun. Traitor. Carolrhoda Books, 2004.
YA FIC Pau
Which will Anna choose: save a Russian prisoner of war or herself?
With illustrations by David Elliot
YA FIC Bar v.3
Will a very angry dragon destroy Avalon?
Booth, Coe. Tyrell. PUSH/Scholastic, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Boo
See how Tyrell handles living in a homeless shelter in the Bronx.
Brouwer, Sigmund. Sewer Rats. Orca Book Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Bro
What happens when you get caught in the middle of a "paintball war?"
D'Lacey, Chris. The Fire Within. Orchard Books, 2001.
YA FIC D'L
See if David can save a dragon!
D'Lacey, Chris. Icefire. Orchard Books, 2003.
YA FIC D'L
In this sequel to The Fire Within David furthers his involvement with a great mystery!
Elliot, Patricia. Murkmere. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Ell
Prepare to be immersed in a world of questions and dangerous authority.
Ferguson, Alane. The Angel of Death. Sleuth/Viking, 2006.
YA FIC Fer
Can Cameryn fall in love and solve a murder mystery at the same time?
Hamilton, Harriet. Ribbons of the Sun. Brown Barn Books, 2006.
YA FIC Ham
How will Rosa survive after her father sells her into slavery?
Klages, Ellen. The Green Glass Sea. Viking, 2006.
YA FIC Kla
What will Dewey discover when she moves to Los Alamos, New Mexico in 1943?
Koss, Amy Goldman. Side Effects. A Deborah Brodie Book, 2006.
YA FIC Kos
Learn how this fifteen year old girl deals with having and surviving cancer!
Lanagan, Margo. White Time. Eos, 2006.
YA FIC Lan
Try these short stories that will make you think!
Libby, Alisa M. The Blood Confession. Dutton Books, 2006.
YA FIC Lib
Will Erzabet find the secret to staying young?
Lockhart, E. The Boy Book. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Loc
Find out what is going on with Ruby Oliver since she appeared in The Boyfriend List.
Lopez, Jack. In the Break. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Lop
Is surfing the answer to Juan and Jamie's problems?
Lyga, Barry. The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
YA FIC Lyg
Will a geek and a goth chick become best friends?
MacHale, D.J. Pendragon Book Seven: The Quillan Games. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Mac v.7
Will Bobby return from his trip to play games with deadly consequences?
Paul, Dominique. The Possibility of Fireflies. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Pau
Can Ellie find peace with an unstable mother and wild older sister?
Pausewang, Gudrun. Traitor. Carolrhoda Books, 2004.
YA FIC Pau
Which will Anna choose: save a Russian prisoner of war or herself?
Friday, February 02, 2007
A few new YA fiction titles...
Brashares, Ann. Forever In Blue. Delacorte Press, 2007.
YA FIC Bra
The fourth summer of the "sisterhood" in which Bridget, Carmen, Lena and Tibby all face new challenges. Put your name on the waiting list today!
Medley, Linda. Castle Waiting. Fantagraphics Books, 2006.
YA FIC Med
A fresh, graphic novel take on the tale of Sleeping Beauty.
Murdoch, Patricia. Exposure. Orca Soundings, 2006.
YA FIC Mur
Given the opportunity to get revenge on her former bully, what will Julie do?
Walters, Eric. Stuffed. Orca Soundings, 2006.
YA FIC Wal
When Ian stands up to fast food will anyone join him?
YA FIC Bra
The fourth summer of the "sisterhood" in which Bridget, Carmen, Lena and Tibby all face new challenges. Put your name on the waiting list today!
Medley, Linda. Castle Waiting. Fantagraphics Books, 2006.
YA FIC Med
A fresh, graphic novel take on the tale of Sleeping Beauty.
Murdoch, Patricia. Exposure. Orca Soundings, 2006.
YA FIC Mur
Given the opportunity to get revenge on her former bully, what will Julie do?
Walters, Eric. Stuffed. Orca Soundings, 2006.
YA FIC Wal
When Ian stands up to fast food will anyone join him?
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Further, even more new YA titles...
McDonald, Janet. Harlem Hustle. Frances Foster Books, 2006.
YA FIC McD
Will Eric make his way out of the 'hood by becoming a rapper?
Margolis, Leslie. Fix. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Mar
Two sisters get caught up in the world of plastic surgery and self-image in this title.
Meyer, Carolyn. Loving Will Shakespeare. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Mey
Can Anne find true love with the bard?
Stern, Jerome, ed. Micro Fiction. W. W. Norton and Company, 1996.
YA FIC Mic
Looking for a really quick read?! Each story in this collection is 250 words or less!
Myers, Walter Dean. Street Love. Amistad, 2006.
YA FIC Mye
See if true love survives the city in this novel in verse.
Oates, Joyce Carol. After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings and Flew Away. Harper Tempest, 2006.
YA FIC Oat
How will Jenna cope with the loss of her mother in a traumatic accident?
Peters, Kimberly Joy. Painting Caitlyn. Lobster Press, 2006.
YA FIC Pet
When Caitlyn discovers that her boyfriend is not exactly Prince Charming will she find the strength to end the relationship?
Rees, Celia. The Wish House. Candlewick Press, 2005.
YA FIC Ree
Find out what happens when Richard falls under the spell of the artistic Clio!
Rinno, Miki, ad. Ju-On. Dark Horse Manga, 2006.
YA FIC Rin
Liked "The Grudge?" Check out this creepy title!
Rocks!, Misako. Biker Girl. Hyperion Paperbacks, 2006.
YA FIC Roc
See what happens when Aki transforms from meek schoolgirl to the powerful "Biker Girl!"
Rollins, Prentis. The Making of a Graphic Novel. Watson-Guptill Publications, 2006.
YA FIC Rol
Ever wonder how graphic novels are created?
Sheldon, Dyan. Confessions of a Hollywood Star. Candlewick Press, 2005.
YA FIC She
Lola returns as the queen of drama and this time she has a part in a movie! Or does she?!
Shepard, Sara. Pretty Little Liars. Harper Tempest, 2006.
YA FIC She
Four friends keep many secrets but the biggest one of all may be revealed in this tale of privileged teens!
Shreve, Susan. Kiss Me Tomorrow. Arthur A. Levine Books, 2006.
YA FIC Shr
Will a teen nicknamed "Blister" find a way to make sense of the men in her life?
Shusterman, Neal. Everlost. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Shu
Nick and Allie do not survive a car accident. They do not exactly end up in Heaven or Hell, either!
Sonnenblick, Jordan. Notes From the Midnight Driver. Scholastic Press, 2006.
YA FIC Son
What will Alex discover when he is assigned community service at a nursing home?
Tachibana, Yutaka. Gatcha Gatcha, Volume 3. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Tac v. 3
Are Hirao and Motoko really going to hook up?!
Toume, Kei. Kuro Game. Del Rey, 2006.
YA FIC Tou v.1
When Jintetsu is resurrected with a body of steel will he be able to avenge the death of his father?
Wasserman, Robin. Seven Deadly Sins: Lust. Simon Pulse, 2005.
YA FIC Was v.1
Seems like everyone is after someone else's significant other in this title.
Wasserman, Robin. Seven Deadly Sins: Envy. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Was v.2
Can Kane and Harper break up Beth and Adam?
Wasserman, Robin. Seven Deadly Sins: Pride. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Was v.3
Let your brain take a vacation and find out if Miranda can find someone new.
Wasserman, Robin. Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Was v.4
What happened to Beth to put her back on the B-List?
Wasserman, Robin. Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Was v.5
One of the teens died!
Watsuki, Nobuhiro. Buso Renkin, Volume 1. Shonen Jump Advanced, 2006.
YA FIC Wat v.1
Will Kazuki be able to save others from monsters that eat humans?
Watsuki, Nobuhiro. Buso Renkin, Volume 3. Shonen Jump Advanced, 2006.
YA FIC Wat v.3
Can Kazuki and Tokiko defeat Papillon Mask?
Wooding, Chris. Storm Thief. Scholastic Press, 2006.
YA FIC Woo
Will Rail and Moa work together to discover the truth behind the artifact they find?
Yamada, Norie. Someday's Dreamers, Volume 1. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Yam v.1
Yume is off to Tokyo! Will she adjust to life in the city?
Yamada, Norie. Someday's Dreamers, Volume 2. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Yam v.2
What happens to Yume after her grandmother dies?
Yang, Gene Luen. American Born Chinese. First Second, 2006.
YA FIC Yan
Winner of the 2007 Printz award (for excellence in Young Adult literature) this is a graphic novel of intertwining tales that will take you on a journey and experience different perspectives!
YA FIC McD
Will Eric make his way out of the 'hood by becoming a rapper?
Margolis, Leslie. Fix. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Mar
Two sisters get caught up in the world of plastic surgery and self-image in this title.
Meyer, Carolyn. Loving Will Shakespeare. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Mey
Can Anne find true love with the bard?
Stern, Jerome, ed. Micro Fiction. W. W. Norton and Company, 1996.
YA FIC Mic
Looking for a really quick read?! Each story in this collection is 250 words or less!
Myers, Walter Dean. Street Love. Amistad, 2006.
YA FIC Mye
See if true love survives the city in this novel in verse.
Oates, Joyce Carol. After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings and Flew Away. Harper Tempest, 2006.
YA FIC Oat
How will Jenna cope with the loss of her mother in a traumatic accident?
Peters, Kimberly Joy. Painting Caitlyn. Lobster Press, 2006.
YA FIC Pet
When Caitlyn discovers that her boyfriend is not exactly Prince Charming will she find the strength to end the relationship?
Rees, Celia. The Wish House. Candlewick Press, 2005.
YA FIC Ree
Find out what happens when Richard falls under the spell of the artistic Clio!
Rinno, Miki, ad. Ju-On. Dark Horse Manga, 2006.
YA FIC Rin
Liked "The Grudge?" Check out this creepy title!
Rocks!, Misako. Biker Girl. Hyperion Paperbacks, 2006.
YA FIC Roc
See what happens when Aki transforms from meek schoolgirl to the powerful "Biker Girl!"
Rollins, Prentis. The Making of a Graphic Novel. Watson-Guptill Publications, 2006.
YA FIC Rol
Ever wonder how graphic novels are created?
Sheldon, Dyan. Confessions of a Hollywood Star. Candlewick Press, 2005.
YA FIC She
Lola returns as the queen of drama and this time she has a part in a movie! Or does she?!
Shepard, Sara. Pretty Little Liars. Harper Tempest, 2006.
YA FIC She
Four friends keep many secrets but the biggest one of all may be revealed in this tale of privileged teens!
Shreve, Susan. Kiss Me Tomorrow. Arthur A. Levine Books, 2006.
YA FIC Shr
Will a teen nicknamed "Blister" find a way to make sense of the men in her life?
Shusterman, Neal. Everlost. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Shu
Nick and Allie do not survive a car accident. They do not exactly end up in Heaven or Hell, either!
Sonnenblick, Jordan. Notes From the Midnight Driver. Scholastic Press, 2006.
YA FIC Son
What will Alex discover when he is assigned community service at a nursing home?
Tachibana, Yutaka. Gatcha Gatcha, Volume 3. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Tac v. 3
Are Hirao and Motoko really going to hook up?!
Toume, Kei. Kuro Game. Del Rey, 2006.
YA FIC Tou v.1
When Jintetsu is resurrected with a body of steel will he be able to avenge the death of his father?
Wasserman, Robin. Seven Deadly Sins: Lust. Simon Pulse, 2005.
YA FIC Was v.1
Seems like everyone is after someone else's significant other in this title.
Wasserman, Robin. Seven Deadly Sins: Envy. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Was v.2
Can Kane and Harper break up Beth and Adam?
Wasserman, Robin. Seven Deadly Sins: Pride. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Was v.3
Let your brain take a vacation and find out if Miranda can find someone new.
Wasserman, Robin. Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Was v.4
What happened to Beth to put her back on the B-List?
Wasserman, Robin. Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Was v.5
One of the teens died!
Watsuki, Nobuhiro. Buso Renkin, Volume 1. Shonen Jump Advanced, 2006.
YA FIC Wat v.1
Will Kazuki be able to save others from monsters that eat humans?
Watsuki, Nobuhiro. Buso Renkin, Volume 3. Shonen Jump Advanced, 2006.
YA FIC Wat v.3
Can Kazuki and Tokiko defeat Papillon Mask?
Wooding, Chris. Storm Thief. Scholastic Press, 2006.
YA FIC Woo
Will Rail and Moa work together to discover the truth behind the artifact they find?
Yamada, Norie. Someday's Dreamers, Volume 1. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Yam v.1
Yume is off to Tokyo! Will she adjust to life in the city?
Yamada, Norie. Someday's Dreamers, Volume 2. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Yam v.2
What happens to Yume after her grandmother dies?
Yang, Gene Luen. American Born Chinese. First Second, 2006.
YA FIC Yan
Winner of the 2007 Printz award (for excellence in Young Adult literature) this is a graphic novel of intertwining tales that will take you on a journey and experience different perspectives!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Even More New YA Fiction!
Jacobs, Deborah Lynn. Powers. A Deborah Brodie Book/Roaring Brook Press, 2006.
YA FIC Jac
Gwen and Adrian have two things in common: psychic powers and the fact that they cannot stand each other!
Karasyov, Carrie and Jill Kargman. Bittersweet Sixteen. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Kar
Who will have the best Sweet Sixteen party?!
Kerney, Kelly. Born Again. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Ker
Join Mel on a spiritual journey.
LeGuin, Ursula K. Voices. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Le
Can Memer help free her people?
Lowell, Pamela. Returnable Girl. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
YA FIC Low
Find out if Ronnie can develop a relationship with her foster mother.
Lupica, Mike. Miracle on 49th Street. Philomel Books, 2006.
YA FIC Lup
Will Molly find her biological father after the death of her mother?
YA FIC Jac
Gwen and Adrian have two things in common: psychic powers and the fact that they cannot stand each other!
Karasyov, Carrie and Jill Kargman. Bittersweet Sixteen. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Kar
Who will have the best Sweet Sixteen party?!
Kerney, Kelly. Born Again. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Ker
Join Mel on a spiritual journey.
LeGuin, Ursula K. Voices. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Le
Can Memer help free her people?
Lowell, Pamela. Returnable Girl. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
YA FIC Low
Find out if Ronnie can develop a relationship with her foster mother.
Lupica, Mike. Miracle on 49th Street. Philomel Books, 2006.
YA FIC Lup
Will Molly find her biological father after the death of her mother?
Friday, January 19, 2007
Did not have to wait long
for a slew of new YA fiction!
Akimoto, Nami. Ultra Cute Volume 3. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Aki v.3
Can Ami work things out with Tamon when Kai shows up?
Akimoto, Nami. Ultra Cute Volume 4. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Aki v. 4
Will Ami and Noa both find true love or will the girls end up with broken hearts?
Bateson, Catherine. The Boyfriend Rules of Good Behavior. Holiday House, 2005.
YA FIC Bat
Is the perfect guy really worth the trouble?
Beddor, Frank. The Looking Glass Wars. Dial Books, 2006.
YA FIC Bed
This is the first book of a trilogy in which a young woman named Alyss, escapes from Wonderland to London only to find an author named Lewis Carroll.
Blume, Judy. Tiger Eyes. Laurel-Leaf Books, 1981.
YA FIC Blu
A classic Blume story about a young woman who must cope with the sudden loss of her father.
Calhoun, Dia. Avielle of Rhia. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
YA FIC Cal
Will Avielle use her magical powers for good or evil?!
Carey, Janet Lee. The Beast of Noor. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Car
In the forest lives a cursed beast that kills those who cross his path. A brother and sister will try to get help from fairies and save their family.
Carlson, Melody. Diary of a Teenage Girl: I Do! Multnomah Publishers, Inc., 2004.
YA FIC Car
In this Caitlin story, she is planning on marrying her boyfriend Josh!
Carney, Jeff. The Adventures of Michael MacInnes. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
YA FIC Car
Give this historical fiction novel about two rebellious Prohibition-era boys a try!
Dent, Grace. LBD: It's a Girl Thing. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2003.
YA FIC Den
Ronnie, Fleur and Claude are known as Les Bambinos Dangereuses, or LBD, and in this book they are trying to host their own music festival!
Dent, Grace. LBD: Live and Fabulous! G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2004.
YA FIC Den
Find out what happens to the girls when they score tickets to the huge Astlebury Music Festival!
Dent, Grace. LBD: Friends Forever! G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
YA FIC Den
Will Fleur save the day by getting the girls jobs at a resort?!
Fiedler, Lisa. Romeo's Ex: Rosaline's Story. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Fie
Discover a different perspective on the Montagues and Capulets!
Gallo, Donald R., ed. First Crossing: Stories About Teen Immigrants. Candlewick Press, 2004.
YA FIC Fir
Check out one of these ten short stories from teens who have immigrated to the United States from around the world.
Fogelin, Adrian. The Real Question. Peachtree, 2006.
YA FIC Fog
A well-accomplished student takes a deeper look into his identity on a road trip!
Fukazawa, Mishio. Witches' Forest. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Fuk
Two fighters and a witch set off on an adventure to save a life!
Grey, Christopher. Leonardo's Shadow Or, My Astonishing Life as Leonardo da Vinci's Servant. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Gre
A thrilling look into the life of Leonardo da Vinci as seen by his servant Giacomo!
Hale, Marian. Dark Water Rising. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Hal
Find out if Seth becomes a doctor or follows his dreams of being a carpenter in this story, set during the Galveston Storm of 1900.
Hale, Shannon. River Secrets. Bloomsbury, 2006.
YA FIC Hal
Can Razo find the courage to believe in his talents and help his people?
Hightman, Jason. Samurai. Eos, 2006.
YA FIC Hig
Who will reign victorious: humans or dragons?
Hoffman, Alice. Incantation. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Hof
What will Estrella do after finding love with a forbidden someone?!
Akimoto, Nami. Ultra Cute Volume 3. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Aki v.3
Can Ami work things out with Tamon when Kai shows up?
Akimoto, Nami. Ultra Cute Volume 4. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Aki v. 4
Will Ami and Noa both find true love or will the girls end up with broken hearts?
Bateson, Catherine. The Boyfriend Rules of Good Behavior. Holiday House, 2005.
YA FIC Bat
Is the perfect guy really worth the trouble?
Beddor, Frank. The Looking Glass Wars. Dial Books, 2006.
YA FIC Bed
This is the first book of a trilogy in which a young woman named Alyss, escapes from Wonderland to London only to find an author named Lewis Carroll.
Blume, Judy. Tiger Eyes. Laurel-Leaf Books, 1981.
YA FIC Blu
A classic Blume story about a young woman who must cope with the sudden loss of her father.
Calhoun, Dia. Avielle of Rhia. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
YA FIC Cal
Will Avielle use her magical powers for good or evil?!
Carey, Janet Lee. The Beast of Noor. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Car
In the forest lives a cursed beast that kills those who cross his path. A brother and sister will try to get help from fairies and save their family.
Carlson, Melody. Diary of a Teenage Girl: I Do! Multnomah Publishers, Inc., 2004.
YA FIC Car
In this Caitlin story, she is planning on marrying her boyfriend Josh!
Carney, Jeff. The Adventures of Michael MacInnes. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
YA FIC Car
Give this historical fiction novel about two rebellious Prohibition-era boys a try!
Dent, Grace. LBD: It's a Girl Thing. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2003.
YA FIC Den
Ronnie, Fleur and Claude are known as Les Bambinos Dangereuses, or LBD, and in this book they are trying to host their own music festival!
Dent, Grace. LBD: Live and Fabulous! G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2004.
YA FIC Den
Find out what happens to the girls when they score tickets to the huge Astlebury Music Festival!
Dent, Grace. LBD: Friends Forever! G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
YA FIC Den
Will Fleur save the day by getting the girls jobs at a resort?!
Fiedler, Lisa. Romeo's Ex: Rosaline's Story. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Fie
Discover a different perspective on the Montagues and Capulets!
Gallo, Donald R., ed. First Crossing: Stories About Teen Immigrants. Candlewick Press, 2004.
YA FIC Fir
Check out one of these ten short stories from teens who have immigrated to the United States from around the world.
Fogelin, Adrian. The Real Question. Peachtree, 2006.
YA FIC Fog
A well-accomplished student takes a deeper look into his identity on a road trip!
Fukazawa, Mishio. Witches' Forest. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Fuk
Two fighters and a witch set off on an adventure to save a life!
Grey, Christopher. Leonardo's Shadow Or, My Astonishing Life as Leonardo da Vinci's Servant. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Gre
A thrilling look into the life of Leonardo da Vinci as seen by his servant Giacomo!
Hale, Marian. Dark Water Rising. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Hal
Find out if Seth becomes a doctor or follows his dreams of being a carpenter in this story, set during the Galveston Storm of 1900.
Hale, Shannon. River Secrets. Bloomsbury, 2006.
YA FIC Hal
Can Razo find the courage to believe in his talents and help his people?
Hightman, Jason. Samurai. Eos, 2006.
YA FIC Hig
Who will reign victorious: humans or dragons?
Hoffman, Alice. Incantation. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Hof
What will Estrella do after finding love with a forbidden someone?!
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Book for February Teens Read Lit...
is:
Forever In Blue by Ann Brashares!
This is the fourth and likely final title in the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" series.
We have limited copies so if you really want to find out what happens to Carmen, Bridget, Lena and Tibby stop by soon!
We will meet to discuss the book and enjoy some treats on Thursday, February 1, 2006 at 4p.m.
See you then!
Forever In Blue by Ann Brashares!
This is the fourth and likely final title in the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" series.
We have limited copies so if you really want to find out what happens to Carmen, Bridget, Lena and Tibby stop by soon!
We will meet to discuss the book and enjoy some treats on Thursday, February 1, 2006 at 4p.m.
See you then!
A few new fiction titles to tide you over...
Atwater-Rhodes, Amelia. Wolfcry. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Atw
In volume four of "The Keisha'ra" series Oliza must choose a mate. Will she do what is best for her people or herself?
Cooney, Caroline B. A Friend at Midnight. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Coo
Will Lily lose faith and succumb to her anger?
Rosoff, Meg. Just In Case. Wendy Lamb Books, 2006.
YA FIC Ros
Can David fight fate or is he headed for tragedy anyway?
Runyon, Brent. Maybe. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
YA FIC Run
Brian must face losing his brother and being the new kid at school.
Smith, Sherri L. Sparrow. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Smi
What will happen when Kendall is reunited with her aunt?
YA FIC Atw
In volume four of "The Keisha'ra" series Oliza must choose a mate. Will she do what is best for her people or herself?
Cooney, Caroline B. A Friend at Midnight. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Coo
Will Lily lose faith and succumb to her anger?
Rosoff, Meg. Just In Case. Wendy Lamb Books, 2006.
YA FIC Ros
Can David fight fate or is he headed for tragedy anyway?
Runyon, Brent. Maybe. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
YA FIC Run
Brian must face losing his brother and being the new kid at school.
Smith, Sherri L. Sparrow. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Smi
What will happen when Kendall is reunited with her aunt?
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
New YA Fiction for January!
Abrahams, Peter. Behind the Curtain: An Echo Falls Mystery. Laura Geringer Books, 2006.
YA FIC Abr
Will Ingrid find a way out of being kidnapped or will she just be grateful to miss MathFest?!
Allison, Jennifer. Gilda Joyce: Psychic Investigator. Sleuth/Dutton, 2005.
YA FIC All
Can Gilda get in "touch" with the dead?!
Bechard, Margaret. Hanging on to Max. Roaring Brook Press, 2002.
YA FIC Bec
See what happens when a teen dad takes on the responsibility of his son and school.
Boyne, John. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. David Fickling Books, 2006.
YA FIC Boy
Can a Nazi officer's son form a friendship with a boy on the "other" side of the fence?
Brown, Don. The Notorious Izzy Fink. A Deborah Brodie Book/Roaring Brook Press, 2006.
YA FIC Bro
Young men fin trouble with neighborhood bullies and gangsters at the turn of the 20th century!
Fisher, Catherine. The Oracle Betrayed. Greenwillow Books, 2004.
YA FIC Fis v.1
The first book in "The Oracle Prophecies" trilogy in which Mirany ponders the order of things in her world.
Fisher, Catherine. The Sphere of Secrets. Greenwillow Books, 2005.
YA FIC Fis v.2
The second book in "The Oracle Prophecies" trilogy in which things are not looking so bright for Mirany and her friends.
Fisher, Catherine. Day of the Scarab. Greenwillow Books, 2006.
YA FIC Fis v.3
The third and final book in "The Oracle Prophecies" trilogy in which Mirany must literally visit the land of the dead!
Flinn, Alex. Diva: A Novel. HarperTempest, 2006.
YA FIC Fli
Can Caitlin cut it at a performing arts school in Miami?
Sparks, Ph.D., Beatrice, ed. It Happened to Nancy. Avon Books, 1994.
YA FIC It
This is the story, taken from her diary, of a teen named Nancy, who was date-raped and infected with HIV when she was just fourteen years old.
Krisher, Trudi. Fallout. Holiday House, 2006.
YA FIC Kri
Would you defend a friend and face being a social pariah?
Love, D. Anne. Semiprecious. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006.
YA FIC Lov
How will Opal and Garnet deal with relocating to Oklahoma and a mother who deserts them?
Mechling, Lauren and Laura Moser. All Q, No A: More Tales of a 10th-Grade Social Climber. Graphia, 2006.
YA FIC Mec
Do you think Mimi can really give up on climbing the social ladder?
Moriarty, Jaclyn. Feeling Sorry for Celia. St. Martin's Griffin, 2000.
YA FIC Mor
Catch a glimpse of the "complicated" life of a teenager with a best friend who is constantly disappearing!
Napoli, Donna Jo. Fire in the Hills. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
YA FIC Nap
Can Roberto help a group of resistance fighters and avoid being caught by the Nazis' in WWII Italy?
Noonan, Brandon. Plenty Porter. Amulet Books, 2006.
YA FIC Noo
Find out what family is all about in this story set in rural Illinois.
Richardson, V.A. The Moneylender's Daughter. Bloomsbury, 2006.
YA FIC Ric v.2
The sequel to The House of Windjammer wherein Adam tries to restore his family's name and Jade tries to prove that she is a worthy daughter.
Romano, Christy Carlson. Grace's Turn. Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
YA FIC Rom
Will Grace in the lead role in Grease?
Salisbury, Graham. Blue Skin of the Sea. Laurel Leaf Books, 1992.
YA FIC Sal
Stories from a Hawaiian fishing village full of intriguing plots, interesting characters and the inimitable sea.
Simmons, Michael. The Rise of Lubchenko. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Sim
A sequel to Finding Lubchenko in which Evan has to save the world from a smallpox epidemic!
Smith, Jeff. Bone: Eyes of the Storm. Scholastic, 2006.
YA FIC Smi v.3
Will the Bones be forced to leave there home indefinitely?!
Temple, Frances. The Ramsay Scallop. HarperTrophy, 1994.
YA FIC Tem
A captivating tale from the 13th century!
Voight, Cynthia. Bad Girls, Bad Girls, Whatcha Gonna Do? Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Voi
In the final installment of the "Bad Girls" series Margalo and Mikey enter ninth grade.
Waite, Judy. Shopaholic. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2003.
YA FIC Wai
Can Taylor keep up with her new fashionista friend Kat?
Williams-Garcia, Rita. Like Sisters on the Homefront. Puffin Books, 1995.
YA FIC Wil
When Gayle is sent to Georgia from New York City she is in for some major life changes!
Wittlinger, Ellen. Blind Faith. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Wit
Liz and her neighbor Nathan bond over loss and grief in this poignant story.
YA FIC Abr
Will Ingrid find a way out of being kidnapped or will she just be grateful to miss MathFest?!
Allison, Jennifer. Gilda Joyce: Psychic Investigator. Sleuth/Dutton, 2005.
YA FIC All
Can Gilda get in "touch" with the dead?!
Bechard, Margaret. Hanging on to Max. Roaring Brook Press, 2002.
YA FIC Bec
See what happens when a teen dad takes on the responsibility of his son and school.
Boyne, John. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. David Fickling Books, 2006.
YA FIC Boy
Can a Nazi officer's son form a friendship with a boy on the "other" side of the fence?
Brown, Don. The Notorious Izzy Fink. A Deborah Brodie Book/Roaring Brook Press, 2006.
YA FIC Bro
Young men fin trouble with neighborhood bullies and gangsters at the turn of the 20th century!
Fisher, Catherine. The Oracle Betrayed. Greenwillow Books, 2004.
YA FIC Fis v.1
The first book in "The Oracle Prophecies" trilogy in which Mirany ponders the order of things in her world.
Fisher, Catherine. The Sphere of Secrets. Greenwillow Books, 2005.
YA FIC Fis v.2
The second book in "The Oracle Prophecies" trilogy in which things are not looking so bright for Mirany and her friends.
Fisher, Catherine. Day of the Scarab. Greenwillow Books, 2006.
YA FIC Fis v.3
The third and final book in "The Oracle Prophecies" trilogy in which Mirany must literally visit the land of the dead!
Flinn, Alex. Diva: A Novel. HarperTempest, 2006.
YA FIC Fli
Can Caitlin cut it at a performing arts school in Miami?
Sparks, Ph.D., Beatrice, ed. It Happened to Nancy. Avon Books, 1994.
YA FIC It
This is the story, taken from her diary, of a teen named Nancy, who was date-raped and infected with HIV when she was just fourteen years old.
Krisher, Trudi. Fallout. Holiday House, 2006.
YA FIC Kri
Would you defend a friend and face being a social pariah?
Love, D. Anne. Semiprecious. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006.
YA FIC Lov
How will Opal and Garnet deal with relocating to Oklahoma and a mother who deserts them?
Mechling, Lauren and Laura Moser. All Q, No A: More Tales of a 10th-Grade Social Climber. Graphia, 2006.
YA FIC Mec
Do you think Mimi can really give up on climbing the social ladder?
Moriarty, Jaclyn. Feeling Sorry for Celia. St. Martin's Griffin, 2000.
YA FIC Mor
Catch a glimpse of the "complicated" life of a teenager with a best friend who is constantly disappearing!
Napoli, Donna Jo. Fire in the Hills. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
YA FIC Nap
Can Roberto help a group of resistance fighters and avoid being caught by the Nazis' in WWII Italy?
Noonan, Brandon. Plenty Porter. Amulet Books, 2006.
YA FIC Noo
Find out what family is all about in this story set in rural Illinois.
Richardson, V.A. The Moneylender's Daughter. Bloomsbury, 2006.
YA FIC Ric v.2
The sequel to The House of Windjammer wherein Adam tries to restore his family's name and Jade tries to prove that she is a worthy daughter.
Romano, Christy Carlson. Grace's Turn. Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
YA FIC Rom
Will Grace in the lead role in Grease?
Salisbury, Graham. Blue Skin of the Sea. Laurel Leaf Books, 1992.
YA FIC Sal
Stories from a Hawaiian fishing village full of intriguing plots, interesting characters and the inimitable sea.
Simmons, Michael. The Rise of Lubchenko. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Sim
A sequel to Finding Lubchenko in which Evan has to save the world from a smallpox epidemic!
Smith, Jeff. Bone: Eyes of the Storm. Scholastic, 2006.
YA FIC Smi v.3
Will the Bones be forced to leave there home indefinitely?!
Temple, Frances. The Ramsay Scallop. HarperTrophy, 1994.
YA FIC Tem
A captivating tale from the 13th century!
Voight, Cynthia. Bad Girls, Bad Girls, Whatcha Gonna Do? Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Voi
In the final installment of the "Bad Girls" series Margalo and Mikey enter ninth grade.
Waite, Judy. Shopaholic. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2003.
YA FIC Wai
Can Taylor keep up with her new fashionista friend Kat?
Williams-Garcia, Rita. Like Sisters on the Homefront. Puffin Books, 1995.
YA FIC Wil
When Gayle is sent to Georgia from New York City she is in for some major life changes!
Wittlinger, Ellen. Blind Faith. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Wit
Liz and her neighbor Nathan bond over loss and grief in this poignant story.
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