Tuesday, April 05, 2011

New Young Adult Books Ready to be Checked Out

The Book of Tormod A Templar's Gifts by Kat Black As the Chosen, Tormod knows he will have all the gifts of heaven and earth can bestow, but he still struggles to gain control of his visions and powers as men of the French King seek the relics he is bound to protect.


Pathfinder by Orson Scott Card Rigg's birthright sets him on a path that leaves him caught between two factions, one that wants him crowned and one that wants him dead. He will be forced to question everything he thinks he knows, choose who to trust, and push the limits of his talent, or forfeit control of his destiny.

The Maze Runner by James Dashner Thomas wakes up with no memory in the middle of a maze and realizes he must work with the community in which he finds himself if he is to escape.

 The Scorch Trials by James Dashner This is the sequel to The Maze Runner. After surviving horrific conditions in the Maze, Thomas is entrapped, along with nineteen other boys, in a scientific experiment designed to observe their responses and gather data believed to be essential for the survival of the human race.

 Infidel by Ted Dekker This is book 2 in The Circle Series. The four heroic young Forest Guard recruits are pulled into deeper danger on their mission to secure the seven lost books of history.

Cloaked by Alex Flinn Johnny is approached at his family's struggling shoe repair shop in Florida by a princess. She asks him to find her brother who was turned into a frog.

Jenna and Jonah's Fauxmance by Emily Franklin and Brendan Halpin Two popular television stars who dislike each other intensely must pretend to be a couple for publicity purposes, and when the truth is discovered their relationship goes through many changes.

Take Me to the River by Will Hobbs Fourteen-year-old Dylan and his fifteen-year-old cousin, Rio, set out to paddle the Rio Grande. On their journey, they face a tropical storm and a fugitive kidnapper.

Saga by Conor Kostick This is the sequel to Epic. Saga isn't an actual place. It's a computer game. The strangers are "playing" from their home. The Dark Queen is trying to enslave the people by making them Saga addicts.

Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride Sam works in a fast-food place and is a college dropout. He discovers that he is a necromancer. His "normal" life changes forever.

Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr This is the final Wicked Lovely book. The thrilling conclusion to Wicked Lovely will leave readers breathless.

The Squire's Quest by Gerald Morris In this ninth rollicking adventure in the Squire's Tale series, Terence's efforts to defend the Fellowship of the Round Table lead him on his farthest and most fantasic journey yet. A quest that ultimately brings Terrence rewards he never imagined or expected.

 The Floating Islands by Rachel Neumeier This book is about the adventures of two teenage cousins who live in a place called The Floating Islands. One is studying to become a mage and the other one a legendary island flyer.

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver Samantha dies in a car crash. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.

Virals by Kathy Reichs This book blends forensic expertise and masterful storytelling to create a thrilling new series perfect for animal lovers and young fans of BONES.

The Queen of Water by Laura Resau Living in a village in Ecuador, a Quechua Indian girl is sent to work as an indentured servant for an upper class "mestizo" family.

Lost in the River of Grass by Ginny Rorby When two Florida teenagers become stranded on a tiny island in the Everglades, they attempt to walk ten miles through swampland to reach civilization.

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White When a dark prophecy begins to come true, sixteen-year-old Evie of the International Paranormal Containment Agency must not only try to stop it, she must also uncover its connection to herself and the alluring shapeshifter, Lend.

Lost and Found by Shaun Tan Originally published in Australia, these three beloved and acclaimed tales were never widely available in the U.S. Now for the first time, The Red Tree, The Lost Thing, and The Rabbits are presented in their entirety with additional new artwork and authors' notes. Together they tell a tale that will leave no reader unmoved, about how we lose and find what matters most to us.