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100万回生きたねこ

Yoko Sano

This is the original Japanese edition of a well known picture book that tells the "tail" of a cat who...lived a million times. A touching portrait of one cat's lives and deaths, owners and lovers.An arrogant cat is reincarnated many times to many loving owners, but he cannot reciprocate until he learns to love another more than himself. This is the original Japanese edition of a well known picture book that tells the "tail" of a cat who...lived a million times. A touching portrait of one cat's lives and deaths, owners and lovers.An arrogant cat is reincarnated many times to many loving owners, but he cannot reciprocate until he learns to love another more than himself. ...more

Childrens,Asian Literature,Fiction,Cultural,Sequential Art,Animals

1977-10-20

2212982

I Can See You

Damien Graves

Damien Graves has spent many years searching for the most spine-chilling stories in existence. Here are three more of his most terrible tales.Michael thinks there's no harm in playing outside after nightfall. He is gravely mistaken.Jake and Brandon are identical twins. They might be identically doomed.Carrie receives a free gift when she purchases a magazine. She's about t Damien Graves has spent many years searching for the most spine-chilling stories in existence. Here are three more of his most terrible tales.Michael thinks there's no harm in playing outside after nightfall. He is gravely mistaken.Jake and Brandon are identical twins. They might be identically doomed.Carrie receives a free gift when she purchases a magazine. She's about to have serious issues.Welcome to the place where sunlight goes to die. Welcome to The Midnight Library. ...more

Horror,Childrens,Short Stories

2007-11-01

1247137

A Little Love Song

Michelle Magorian

Rose, 17, and her older sisters have been evacuated from wartime London to a sea side village. In addition to getting along with out adults or servants, they grow to accept and appreciate one another and the `ordinary' people around them. Rose's friendship with an unwed mother, her observation of her sisters' romances, the diary of an Edwardian woman, a relationship in whi Rose, 17, and her older sisters have been evacuated from wartime London to a sea side village. In addition to getting along with out adults or servants, they grow to accept and appreciate one another and the `ordinary' people around them. Rose's friendship with an unwed mother, her observation of her sisters' romances, the diary of an Edwardian woman, a relationship in which she is sexually used, and, finally, her improbable romance with a war hero in his mid-twenties, all add to her maturation. By observation and experience, she comes to realize the difference between love and infatuation. She also becomes her own person as she makes the transition from an adolescent into an independent young writer. ...more

Historical,Young Adult,Romance,Fiction,War,European Literature,Childrens

2011-05-23

33000382

Light Weaver

Thomas Locke

After an accident in a snowstorm, eighteen-year-old Dan Simmons finds himself in a strange world where he must save the beautiful maiden Bliss with the help of the Light Weaver.

Fantasy,Christian,Fiction,Christian Fiction,Young Adult,Childrens,Science Fiction

1994-05-23

1356027

The Best Night of Your (Pathetic) Life

Tara Altebrando

An all-day scavenger hunt in the name of eternal small-town gloryWith only a week until graduation, there's one last thing Mary and her friends must do together: participate in the Oyster Point High Official Unofficial Senior Week Scavenger Hunt. And Mary is determined to win.Mary lost her spot at Georgetown to self-professed "it" bully Jake Barbone, and she's not about to An all-day scavenger hunt in the name of eternal small-town gloryWith only a week until graduation, there's one last thing Mary and her friends must do together: participate in the Oyster Point High Official Unofficial Senior Week Scavenger Hunt. And Mary is determined to win.Mary lost her spot at Georgetown to self-professed "it" bully Jake Barbone, and she's not about to lose again. But everyone is racing for the finish line with complicated motives, and the team's all-night adventure becomes all-night drama as shifting alliances, flared tempers, and crushing crushes take over. As the items and points pile up, Mary and her team must reinvent their strategy--and themselves--in order to win. ...more

Young Adult,Contemporary,Realistic Fiction,Romance,Humor,Adventure,Travel

2012-07-05

11737265

The Christmas Tree that Ate My Mother

Dean Marney

A warm and humorous story of an eleven-year-old girl and a most unusual Christmas tree-- combining the author's inimitable wit and style with elements of Alice in Wonderland and The Chronicles of Narnia. A warm and humorous story of an eleven-year-old girl and a most unusual Christmas tree-- combining the author's inimitable wit and style with elements of Alice in Wonderland and The Chronicles of Narnia. ...more

Holiday,Fantasy,Fiction

1992-10-01

325278

Breathe

Anne-Sophie Brasme

Breathe is the haunting confession of nineteen-year-old Charlene Boher. From her prison cell, Charlene recounts her lonely adolescence. Growing up shy and unpopular, Charlene never had many friends. That is, until she meet Sarah, a beautiful and charismatic American-French girl who moved back to Paris for high school. Much to Charlene's shock and delight, the two girls qui Breathe is the haunting confession of nineteen-year-old Charlene Boher. From her prison cell, Charlene recounts her lonely adolescence. Growing up shy and unpopular, Charlene never had many friends. That is, until she meet Sarah, a beautiful and charismatic American-French girl who moved back to Paris for high school. Much to Charlene's shock and delight, the two girls quickly develop an intense friendship. With Sarah by her side, Charlene finally begins to feel accepted and even loved. However, after a brief idyllic period, the girls' relationship becomes rocky and friendship veers towards obsession. As Sarah drops Charlene for older, more glamorous friends, Charlene's devotion spirals into hatred. Unfolding slowly and eerily towards a shocking conclusion, Breathe is an intense, convincing portrait of a possessive and ambiguous friendship. ...more

Fiction,Young Adult,Contemporary,Cultural,LGBT,Novels,Academic,Womens,Drama,European Literature

2004-09-02

1504766

Living in Secret

Cristina Salat

Ever since Amelia's parents got divorced, she has wished she could live with her mother and her mother's girlfriend, Janey, but a judge gave her father custody. Finally, after years of living apart, Amelia, and her mom decide there is only one thing to do. On a cold October night, Amelia's mother comes to steal her away. For Amelia, living in secret means changing her name Ever since Amelia's parents got divorced, she has wished she could live with her mother and her mother's girlfriend, Janey, but a judge gave her father custody. Finally, after years of living apart, Amelia, and her mom decide there is only one thing to do. On a cold October night, Amelia's mother comes to steal her away. For Amelia, living in secret means changing her name, not going to school, and pretending she is twelve instead of eleven. The adventure of beginning a whole new life, with brand new family and friends, is marred only by the shadow of a past that could shatter the present in an instant, should anyone find out who Amelia really is. ...more

LGBT,Childrens,Young Adult

1999-07-19

1921458

False Memory

Dan Krokos

Miranda wakes up alone on a park bench with no memory. In her panic, she releases a mysterious energy that incites pure terror in everyone around her. Except Peter, a boy who isn’t at all surprised by Miranda’s shocking ability.Left with no choice but to trust this stranger, Miranda discovers she was trained to be a weapon and is part of an elite force of genetically-alter Miranda wakes up alone on a park bench with no memory. In her panic, she releases a mysterious energy that incites pure terror in everyone around her. Except Peter, a boy who isn’t at all surprised by Miranda’s shocking ability.Left with no choice but to trust this stranger, Miranda discovers she was trained to be a weapon and is part of an elite force of genetically-altered teens who possess flawless combat skills and powers strong enough to destroy a city. But adjusting to her old life isn’t easy—especially with Noah, the boyfriend she can’t remember loving.Then Miranda uncovers a dark truth that sets her team on the run. Suddenly her past doesn’t seem to matter... when there may not be a future.Dan Krokos’ debut is a tour-de-force of non-stop action that will leave readers begging for the next book in this bold and powerful new series. ...more

Young Adult,Science Fiction,Fantasy,Romance,Mystery,Thriller,Action,Fiction

2012-08-14

10194494

The Chimes of Alyafaleyn

Grace Chetwin

Alyafaleyn is a world held in being by sound, vibration: music in the form of chiming golden spheres that appear each spring, floating on the winds. The people develop at puberty the ability to 'snag,' to draw the spheres to them purely with the mind, gradually amassing a cluster which bob about their heads. The really gifted gather many, and tune them to harmonies, faleyn Alyafaleyn is a world held in being by sound, vibration: music in the form of chiming golden spheres that appear each spring, floating on the winds. The people develop at puberty the ability to 'snag,' to draw the spheres to them purely with the mind, gradually amassing a cluster which bob about their heads. The really gifted gather many, and tune them to harmonies, faleyn, and through them regulate the seasons, the crops, and cure disease. In a remote village a child is born under remarkable circumstances. Before she is even two she can draw the heynim - the spheres - to her at lethal speed. This she does, and a small boy is badly hurt shielding her from them.As a result, she is forced to grow up deprived of the chiming and becomes angry, resentful, and as she puts it, tone-deaf.Provoked, she scatters someone's heynim and vanishes. The boy, in his mid-teens now, sets out to find her and thereby hangs the rest of a powerful and exciting tale. ...more

Fantasy,Young Adult

2008-12-16

2941534

Perfect Escape

Jennifer Brown

Kendra has always felt overshadowed by her older brother, Grayson, whose OCD forces him to live a life of carefully coordinated routines. The only way Kendra can stand out next to Grayson is to be perfect, and she has perfection down to an art -- until a cheating scandal threatens her flawless reputation. Behind the wheel of her car, with Grayson asleep beside her, Ken Kendra has always felt overshadowed by her older brother, Grayson, whose OCD forces him to live a life of carefully coordinated routines. The only way Kendra can stand out next to Grayson is to be perfect, and she has perfection down to an art -- until a cheating scandal threatens her flawless reputation. Behind the wheel of her car, with Grayson asleep beside her, Kendra decides to drive away from it all -- with enough distance, maybe she'll be able to figure everything out. But eventually, Kendra must stop running and come to terms with herself, her brother, and her past. With undeniable grace and humor, acclaimed author Jennifer Brown explores OCD, the pressure for perfection, and the emotional highs and lows of a complex sibling relationship. ...more

Young Adult,Contemporary,Realistic Fiction,Travel,Health,Mental Health,Fiction,Family

2012-07-10

12805941

Demon in My View

Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

Though nobody at her high school knows it, Jessica is a published author. Her vampire novel, Tiger, Tiger, has just come out under the pen name Ash Night. Now two new students have just arrived in Ramsa, and both want Jessica’s attention. She has no patience with overly friendly Caryn, but she’s instantly drawn to Alex, a self-assured, mysterious boy who seems surprisingly Though nobody at her high school knows it, Jessica is a published author. Her vampire novel, Tiger, Tiger, has just come out under the pen name Ash Night. Now two new students have just arrived in Ramsa, and both want Jessica’s attention. She has no patience with overly friendly Caryn, but she’s instantly drawn to Alex, a self-assured, mysterious boy who seems surprisingly familiar. If Jessica didn’t know better, she’d think Aubrey, the alluring villain from her novel had just sprung to life. That’s impossible, of course; Aubrey is a figment of her imagination. Or is he? ...more

Paranormal,Young Adult,Fantasy,Romance,Horror,Fiction

2001-09-11

30335

Food, Girls, and Other Things I Can't Have

Allen Zadoff

What’s worse than being fat your freshman year? Being fat your sophomore year.Life used to be so simple for Andrew Zansky–hang with the Model UN guys, avoid gym class, and eat and eat and eat. He’s used to not fitting in: into his family, his sports-crazed school, or his size 48 pants. But not anymore. Andrew just met April, the new girl at school and the instant love of h What’s worse than being fat your freshman year? Being fat your sophomore year.Life used to be so simple for Andrew Zansky–hang with the Model UN guys, avoid gym class, and eat and eat and eat. He’s used to not fitting in: into his family, his sports-crazed school, or his size 48 pants. But not anymore. Andrew just met April, the new girl at school and the instant love of his life! He wants to find a way to win her over, but how? When O. Douglas, the heartthrob quarterback and high-school legend, saves him from getting beaten up by the school bully, Andrew sees his chance to get in with the football squad. Is it possible to reinvent yourself in the middle of high school? Andrew is willing to try. But he’s going to have to make some changes. Fast. Can a funny fat kid be friends with a football superstar? Can he win over the Girl of his Dreams? Can he find a way to get his mom and dad back together? How far should you go to be the person you really want to be? Andrew is about to find out. ...more

Young Adult,Humor,Realistic Fiction,Fiction,Contemporary,Sports,Romance

2009-09-08

5986471

Princess for Hire

Lindsey Leavitt

When Desi Bascomb gets discovered by the elite Facade Agency–royalty surrogates extraordinaire–her life goes from glamour-starved to spectacular in a blink. As her new agent, Meredith, explains, Desi has a rare magical ability: when she applies the ancient Egyptian formula “Royal Rouge,” she can transform temporarily into the exact lookalike of any princess who needs her s When Desi Bascomb gets discovered by the elite Facade Agency–royalty surrogates extraordinaire–her life goes from glamour-starved to spectacular in a blink. As her new agent, Meredith, explains, Desi has a rare magical ability: when she applies the ancient Egyptian formula “Royal Rouge,” she can transform temporarily into the exact lookalike of any princess who needs her subbing services. Dream come true, right?Well, Desi soon discovers that subbing involves a lot more than wearing a tiara and waving at cameras. Like, what do you do when a bullying older sister puts you on a heinous crash diet? Or when the tribal villagers gather to watch you perform a ceremonial dance you don’t know? Or when a princess’s conflicted sweetheart shows up to break things off–and you know she would want you to change his mind?In this hilarious series debut, one girl’s dream of glamour transforms into something bigger: the desire to make a positive impact. And an impact Desi makes, one royal fiasco at a time. ...more

Fantasy,Young Adult,Romance,Childrens,Womens Fiction,Fiction,Fairy Tales,Contemporary

2010-03-16

6506483

An Earthly Knight

Janet McNaughton

A cloud has descended over the household of Lady Jeanette Avenel. The year is 1162. Sixteen-year-old Jenny has always enjoyed her freedom as second daughter of a Norman nobleman in Teviotdale, Scotland. But when Jenny's sister, Isabel, disgraces the family by running away with a dangerous suitor, Jenny is thrust reluctantly into the role of elder daughter. While Jenny worr A cloud has descended over the household of Lady Jeanette Avenel. The year is 1162. Sixteen-year-old Jenny has always enjoyed her freedom as second daughter of a Norman nobleman in Teviotdale, Scotland. But when Jenny's sister, Isabel, disgraces the family by running away with a dangerous suitor, Jenny is thrust reluctantly into the role of elder daughter. While Jenny worries about her sister's future, her father's attention turns keenly toward Jenny, and finding her a worthy suitor. When Jenny is chosen as a potential bride for William de Warenne, brother of the king of Scotland and heir to the crown, redemption of her family's name seems within reach. Amid formal banquets and jousting tournaments, she struggles to impress the aloof Earl William. At the same time, however, she finds herself drawn to Tam Lin, a mysterious young man. Rumored to have been kidnapped by fairies, Tam harbors a dark secret from his past that threatens everyone close to him . . . including Jenny. Glimmering with exquisite detail, Janet McNaughton's beautifully woven story transports readers to a magical medieval world where one young woman navigates the forceful tides of tradition and the ancient power of fairies to define her own destiny. ...more

Fantasy,Young Adult,Historical,Romance,Fiction,Retellings,Cultural

2005-02-15

711003

Fortune's Magic Farm

Suzanne Selfors

This story takes place in the dark, dank village of Runny Cove. There, orphan Isabelle works her fingers to the bone at the Magnificently Supreme Umbrella Factory, struggling to support herself and her Grandma Maxine. That is, until Isabelle discovers that she has inherited Fortune's Farm, the last place on earth where magic grows. Now Isabelle must use the magic to save t This story takes place in the dark, dank village of Runny Cove. There, orphan Isabelle works her fingers to the bone at the Magnificently Supreme Umbrella Factory, struggling to support herself and her Grandma Maxine. That is, until Isabelle discovers that she has inherited Fortune's Farm, the last place on earth where magic grows. Now Isabelle must use the magic to save the people of Runny Cove without spilling the secret of Fortune's Farm to the world-or worse, to the greedy factory owner, Mr. Supreme, who wants to exploit the magical fruit for his own selfish purposes. ...more

Fantasy,Childrens,Adventure,Fiction,Science Fiction Fantasy,Young Adult

2009-03-01

3933510

Stay with Me

Paul Griffin

An urban romance that will capture your soul, break your heart, and restore your faith in the human spiritFifteen-year-olds Cece and Mack didn't expect to fall in love. She's a sensitive A student; he's a high school dropout. But soon they're spending every moment together, bonding over a rescued dog, telling their secrets, making plans for the future. Everything is perfec An urban romance that will capture your soul, break your heart, and restore your faith in the human spiritFifteen-year-olds Cece and Mack didn't expect to fall in love. She's a sensitive A student; he's a high school dropout. But soon they're spending every moment together, bonding over a rescued dog, telling their secrets, making plans for the future. Everything is perfect. Until. Until. Mack makes a horrible mistake, and in just a few minutes, the future they'd planned becomes impossible. In this stark new reality, both of them must find meaning and hope in the memories of what they had, to survive when the person they love can't stay.From award-winning writer Paul Griffin, Stay with Me is both heartbreaking and uplifting, filled with characters (both dog and human) that will forever change the way you look at the world. ...more

Young Adult,Romance,Realistic Fiction,Contemporary,Fiction,Animals,Mystery,Love

2011-09-08

9754807

Kingdom of Ash and Briars

Hannah West

Bristal, an orphaned kitchen maid, lands in a gritty fairy tale gone wrong when she discovers she is an elicromancer with a knack for shape-shifting. An ancient breed of immortal magic beings, elicromancers have been winnowed down to merely two - now three - after centuries of bloody conflict in the realm. Their gifts are fraught with responsibility, and sixteen-year-old B Bristal, an orphaned kitchen maid, lands in a gritty fairy tale gone wrong when she discovers she is an elicromancer with a knack for shape-shifting. An ancient breed of immortal magic beings, elicromancers have been winnowed down to merely two - now three - after centuries of bloody conflict in the realm. Their gifts are fraught with responsibility, and sixteen-year-old Bristal is torn between two paths. Should she vow to seek the good of the world, to protect and serve mortals? Or should she follow the strength of her power, even if it leads to unknown terrors? She draws on her ability to disguise herself as a man to infiltrate a prince's band of soldiers, and masquerades as a fairy godmother to shield a cursed princess, but time is running out. As an army of dark creatures grows closer, Bristal faces a supernatural war. To save the kingdoms, Bristal must find the courage to show her true form.Building on homages to Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Jane Austen’s Emma and the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, Hannah West makes a spectacular debut. ...more

Fantasy,Young Adult,Retellings,Romance,Fiction,Fairy Tales

2016-09-15

28554825

Because You'll Never Meet Me

Leah Thomas

Ollie and Moritz are best friends, but they can never meet. Ollie is allergic to electricity. Contact with it causes debilitating seizures. Moritz’s weak heart is kept pumping by an electronic pacemaker. If they ever did meet, Ollie would seize. But Moritz would die without his pacemaker. Both hermits from society, the boys develop a fierce bond through letters that become Ollie and Moritz are best friends, but they can never meet. Ollie is allergic to electricity. Contact with it causes debilitating seizures. Moritz’s weak heart is kept pumping by an electronic pacemaker. If they ever did meet, Ollie would seize. But Moritz would die without his pacemaker. Both hermits from society, the boys develop a fierce bond through letters that become a lifeline during dark times—as Ollie loses his only friend, Liz, to the normalcy of high school and Moritz deals with a bully set on destroying him.A story of impossible friendship and hope under strange circumstances, this debut is powerful, dark and humorous in equal measure. These extraordinary voices bring readers into the hearts and minds of two special boys who, like many teens, are just waiting for their moment to shine. ...more

Young Adult,Contemporary,LGBT,Fiction,Science Fiction,Fantasy,Realistic Fiction,Romance,Disability

2015-07-02

20649195

The Lost Girl

Sangu Mandanna

Eva’s life is not her own. She is a creation, an abomination—an echo. Made by the Weavers as a copy of someone else, she is expected to replace a girl named Amarra, her “other”, if she ever died. Eva studies what Amarra does, what she eats, what it’s like to kiss her boyfriend, Ray. So when Amarra is killed in a car crash, Eva should be ready.But fifteen years of studying Eva’s life is not her own. She is a creation, an abomination—an echo. Made by the Weavers as a copy of someone else, she is expected to replace a girl named Amarra, her “other”, if she ever died. Eva studies what Amarra does, what she eats, what it’s like to kiss her boyfriend, Ray. So when Amarra is killed in a car crash, Eva should be ready.But fifteen years of studying never prepared her for this.Now she must abandon everything she’s ever known—the guardians who raised her, the boy she’s forbidden to love—to move to India and convince the world that Amarra is still alive.What Eva finds is a grief-stricken family; parents unsure how to handle this echo they thought they wanted; and Ray, who knew every detail, every contour of Amarra. And when Eva is unexpectedly dealt a fatal blow that will change her existence forever, she is forced to choose: Stay and live out her years as a copy or leave and risk it all for the freedom to be an original. To be Eva.From debut novelist Sangu Mandanna comes the dazzling story of a girl who was always told what she had to be—until she found the strength to decide for herself. ...more

Young Adult,Science Fiction,Fantasy,Romance,Fiction,Contemporary,Cultural,Adventure

2012-08-28

13062488

In a Split Second

Sophie McKenzie

2:02...2:01...2:00What the hell was this? I stared at the numbers, numb with horror. The box was a bomb. And it was going to go off in two minutes.Charlie's life is torn apart by a terrorist bomb in a London market. Months later she meets Nat, whose family has been left devastated by the same explosion. But as Charlie gets closer to Nat she starts to wonder if he knows mor 2:02...2:01...2:00What the hell was this? I stared at the numbers, numb with horror. The box was a bomb. And it was going to go off in two minutes.Charlie's life is torn apart by a terrorist bomb in a London market. Months later she meets Nat, whose family has been left devastated by the same explosion. But as Charlie gets closer to Nat she starts to wonder if he knows more about the attack than he is letting on...Life can change in the blink of an eye - whether you're ready or not. The new bestseller from the award-winning Sophie McKenzie. ...more

Young Adult,Thriller,Romance,Science Fiction,Mystery,Contemporary,Suspense,War

2015-03-10

23121717

Into the Dim

Janet B. Taylor

When fragile, sixteen-year-old Hope Walton loses her mom to an earthquake overseas, her secluded world crumbles. Agreeing to spend the summer in Scotland, Hope discovers that her mother was more than a brilliant academic, but also a member of a secret society of time travelers. Trapped in the twelfth century in the age of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Hope has seventy-two hours to When fragile, sixteen-year-old Hope Walton loses her mom to an earthquake overseas, her secluded world crumbles. Agreeing to spend the summer in Scotland, Hope discovers that her mother was more than a brilliant academic, but also a member of a secret society of time travelers. Trapped in the twelfth century in the age of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Hope has seventy-two hours to rescue her mother and get back to their own time. Along the way, her path collides with that of a mysterious boy who could be vital to her mission . . . or the key to Hope’s undoing.  ...more

Young Adult,Science Fiction,Fantasy,Historical,Romance,Fiction,Adventure

2016-03-01

25897792

Coram Boy

Jamila Gavin

Eighteenth-century England is the setting for Jamila Gavin's sweeping saga of growing-up, struggle, tradition and corruption. From an acorn of an idea about a real-life good Samaritan of yesteryear, the author has crafted a satisfying, if occasionally painful, novel that spans the lives of several fortunate and unfortunate young people of the day.The author has researched Eighteenth-century England is the setting for Jamila Gavin's sweeping saga of growing-up, struggle, tradition and corruption. From an acorn of an idea about a real-life good Samaritan of yesteryear, the author has crafted a satisfying, if occasionally painful, novel that spans the lives of several fortunate and unfortunate young people of the day.The author has researched her backdrop very well, and the atmospheric sights and sounds of the time are both vivid and captivating. Readers will smell the dirty streets and close-living of urban London, revel in the summer splendour of the finest country houses and then flinch when the harshness of life for the poorest souls is revealed in uncomfortable detail.For in the late 1700s your circumstance of birth meant everything. Toby and Aaron may both find themselves living at Captain Thomas Coram's Hospital for parentless children, but their histories are as far apart as they could possibly be. Toby has been rescued from a life of slave labour in a faraway country; Aaron is the illegitimate son of the heir to a large country estate. They are watched over by Mish--a simple soul who has been with them since their arrival. His devotion to them is absolute, but his motives are not altogether straightforward. Could this curious man really be Meshak, the son of a wicked child-killer who was hanged at the gallows for his crimes?Coram Boy is a glorious web of changing fortunes and subtle intrigues. There is tragedy and corruption, hope and evil. Sometimes brutal and sometimes unceasingly bleak, the genre of historical fiction has rarely been this good. It's undoubtedly the kind of book that wins awards. (Age 12 and over) --John McLay ...more

Historical,Young Adult,Fiction,Novels,Childrens,Academic,Adventure,Family,European Literature

2000-05-23

1072093

The Stonekeeper

Kazu Kibuishi

Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible, man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a giant robot---and two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission.After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible, man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a giant robot---and two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission.After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals.Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves. ...more

Sequential Art,Fantasy,Childrens,Adventure,Fiction,Young Adult,Graphic Novels Comics

2015-09-29

1238684

Top Banana

Cari Best

Benny the parrot, an amazing bird with the ability to read, has everything a bird could want, until he has to share his owner's attention with a rare flower. Benny the parrot, an amazing bird with the ability to read, has everything a bird could want, until he has to share his owner's attention with a rare flower. ...more

1997-03-01

8263775

The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún, Vol. 1

Nagabe

Once upon a time...In a land far away, there were two kingdoms: the Outside, where twisted beasts roamed that could curse with a touch, and the Inside, where humans lived in safety and peace. The girl and the beast should never have met, but when they do, a quiet fairytale begins. This is a story of two people--one human, one inhuman--who linger in the hazy twilight that s Once upon a time...In a land far away, there were two kingdoms: the Outside, where twisted beasts roamed that could curse with a touch, and the Inside, where humans lived in safety and peace. The girl and the beast should never have met, but when they do, a quiet fairytale begins. This is a story of two people--one human, one inhuman--who linger in the hazy twilight that separates night from day. ...more

Sequential Art,Fantasy,Horror,Fiction,Young Adult,Graphic Novels Comics,Mystery,Graphic Novels Manga

2017-01-24

30139736

Belle's Journey

Marilynn Reynolds

Belle is too old and stiff to pull the ploughs or the wagons anymore. In fact, Molly's horse barely earns her keep by carrying the young girl to piano lessons once a week. When Father wonders if they should get rid of Belle, Molly is delighted at the thought of prancing and galloping on a beautiful new pony. But one winter day on the way home from piano lessons, Molly and Belle is too old and stiff to pull the ploughs or the wagons anymore. In fact, Molly's horse barely earns her keep by carrying the young girl to piano lessons once a week. When Father wonders if they should get rid of Belle, Molly is delighted at the thought of prancing and galloping on a beautiful new pony. But one winter day on the way home from piano lessons, Molly and Belle become lost in a sudden blizzard. And Belle, old and stiff as she is, confronts the terrible storm with every ounce of will she possesses. No matter what, Belle will not give up until she brings Molly home.A moving and touching story of devotion and a heroic fight for survival.Maybe the most touching children's story ever about a little girl and the old horse who brings her through a blizzard. Charmingly written and illustrated. - Canadian Geographic ...more

Childrens,Cultural

1993-01-01

1321423

Mystery at the Jellybean Factory (Troll Easy-to-Read Mystery)

Francene Sabin

Hoping to join their club, Jane tells the Maple Street Six she has witnessed a robbery, but because it is April Fools' Day, she is not believed. Hoping to join their club, Jane tells the Maple Street Six she has witnessed a robbery, but because it is April Fools' Day, she is not believed. ...more

1982-01-01

5168138

For Love of Jody

Robbie Branscum

In the Arkansas hills during a calamity-filled summer of the Depression and Ma's third pregnancy, 12-year-old Frankie overcomes her bitterness toward her mother and jealousy over her younger, mentally retarded sister. In the Arkansas hills during a calamity-filled summer of the Depression and Ma's third pregnancy, 12-year-old Frankie overcomes her bitterness toward her mother and jealousy over her younger, mentally retarded sister. ...more

1979-01-01

2753574

Very Bad Things

Ilsa Madden-Mills

Born into a life of privilege and secrets, Nora Blakely has everything any nineteen-year-old girl could desire. She’s an accomplished pianist, a Texas beauty queen, and on her way to Princeton after high school. She’s perfect...Leaving behind her million-dollar mansion and Jimmy Choos, she becomes a girl hell-bent on pushing the limits with alcohol, drugs, and meaningless Born into a life of privilege and secrets, Nora Blakely has everything any nineteen-year-old girl could desire. She’s an accomplished pianist, a Texas beauty queen, and on her way to Princeton after high school. She’s perfect...Leaving behind her million-dollar mansion and Jimmy Choos, she becomes a girl hell-bent on pushing the limits with alcohol, drugs, and meaningless sex. Then she meets her soulmate. But he doesn’t want her.When it comes to girls, twenty-five-year-old Leo Tate has one rule: never fall in love. His gym and his brother are all he cares about... until he meets Nora. He resists the pull of their attraction, hung up on their six year age difference.As they struggle to stay away from each other, secrets will be revealed, tempers will flare, and hearts will be broken.Welcome to Briarcrest Academy... where sometimes, the best things in life are Very Bad Things. ...more

New Adult,Romance,Contemporary,Young Adult,Sociology,Academic,Dark,Womens Fiction

2013-09-09

17836829

Fledgling

Mark A. Cooper

Tormented by his mother's death... Taken for granted by his father... Trained in deadly martial arts...Jason Steed is looking for a place to call home. He finds what he's looking for in the Sea Cadets-an elite group of British youngsters being groomed for lifelong service in the military. But when a routine training exercise goes awry, Jason finds himself in the middle of Tormented by his mother's death... Taken for granted by his father... Trained in deadly martial arts...Jason Steed is looking for a place to call home. He finds what he's looking for in the Sea Cadets-an elite group of British youngsters being groomed for lifelong service in the military. But when a routine training exercise goes awry, Jason finds himself in the middle of a secret mission. The future of the world hangs in the balance...and Jason might be the only one who can save it.Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 9/1/2010 Pages: 209 Reading Level: Age 9 and Up ...more

Young Adult,Adventure,Mystery,Spy Thriller,Fiction,Action,Thriller,Fantasy,War

2010-09-01

19823765

That's Not a Feeling

Dan Josefson

Benjamin arrives with his parents for a tour of Roaring Orchards, a therapeutic boarding school tucked away in upstate New York. Suddenly, his parents are gone and Benjamin learns that he is there to stay. Sixteen years old, a two-time failed suicide, Benjamin must navigate his way through a new world of morning meds, popped privileges, candor meetings and cartoon brunches Benjamin arrives with his parents for a tour of Roaring Orchards, a therapeutic boarding school tucked away in upstate New York. Suddenly, his parents are gone and Benjamin learns that he is there to stay. Sixteen years old, a two-time failed suicide, Benjamin must navigate his way through a new world of morning meds, popped privileges, candor meetings and cartoon brunches--all run by adults who themselves have yet to really come of age.   The only person who comprehends the school's many rules and rituals is Aubrey, the founder and headmaster. Fragile, brilliant, and prone to rage, he is as likely to use his authority to reward students as to punish them. But when Aubrey falls ill, life at the school begins to unravel. Benjamin has no one to rely on but the other students, especially Tidbit, an intriguing but untrustworthy girl with a "self-afflicting personality." More and more, Benjamin thinks about running away from Roaring Orchards--but he feels an equal need to know just what it is he would be leaving behind. ...more

Fiction,Realistic Fiction,Young Adult,Sequential Art,Adult Fiction,Psychology,Health,School Stories,Contemporary

2012-10-02

13367236

Zenda and the Gazing Ball

Ken Petti

I didn’t mean for things to happen this way. But they did. Now while everyone else moves forward, my entire life is on hold! Even worse, the magical gift that holds the key to my future is in jeopardy. I want to make everything right. But what if I can’t? So begins the adventure of twelve-year-old Zenda from Azureblue, a magical green planet where the quest for spiritual I didn’t mean for things to happen this way. But they did. Now while everyone else moves forward, my entire life is on hold! Even worse, the magical gift that holds the key to my future is in jeopardy. I want to make everything right. But what if I can’t? So begins the adventure of twelve-year-old Zenda from Azureblue, a magical green planet where the quest for spiritual enlightenment is as natural to living as breathing. Smart, gifted, and headstrong, yet also a sensitive dreamer, Zenda is the quintessential girl on the verge of adolescence: always changing, always questioning, and constantly seeking to make sense of her world and her place in it. Featuring a thoroughly modern yet timeless character, Zenda is the ultimate series for today’s sophisticated ’tween girl. The biggest day of Zenda’s life is finally here: In a few short hours she will be presented with her very own gazing ball. It is the gazing ball that will reveal her thirteen special “musings,” the lessons unique to Zenda that will guide her on her journey through life. Then, Zenda breaks her gazing ball and her thirteen musings vanish and scatter out into the atmosphere. It’s up to Zenda to find them; if not, she risks never fulfilling her potential—or her secret dreams. ...more

Fantasy,Childrens,Fiction

2004-03-08

108075

Stolen

Vivian Vande Velde

The same day that the villagers of Thornstowe finally hunt down a witch with a reputation for stealing children, a 12-year-old appears in the woods with no memory of her past. Is there a connection between Isabelle, the girl who doesn t know who she is, and the girl the witch stole six years earlier? One of the few things Isabelle remembers is a chant that keeps running th The same day that the villagers of Thornstowe finally hunt down a witch with a reputation for stealing children, a 12-year-old appears in the woods with no memory of her past. Is there a connection between Isabelle, the girl who doesn t know who she is, and the girl the witch stole six years earlier? One of the few things Isabelle remembers is a chant that keeps running through her head: Old as dirt, dirty as dirt. Ugly as sin, mean as sin. Don t let the old witch catch you! Could Isabelle have been stolen by the old witch of the woods, or has she lost her memory as the result of an accident? And what about the baby the witch stole right before the villagers attacked? Did either the witch or the baby survive the fire the villagers set? ...more

Fantasy,Young Adult,Mystery,Fiction,Horror,Paranormal

2008-10-01

2771426

Celandine

Steve Augarde

Set seventy years before The Various, the second book in the trilogy follows the adventures of young Celandine at the onset of the First World War. Having run away from her detested boarding school, Celandine is too afraid to go home in case she is sent back. As she seeks shelter in the Wild Wood near her home, little does she think she will encounter a world where loyalty Set seventy years before The Various, the second book in the trilogy follows the adventures of young Celandine at the onset of the First World War. Having run away from her detested boarding school, Celandine is too afraid to go home in case she is sent back. As she seeks shelter in the Wild Wood near her home, little does she think she will encounter a world where loyalty and independence is fiercely guarded, and where danger lurks in the most unlikely of places. Celandine's troubled character finds both refuge and purpose among the secret tribes of little people that she alone believes in.The novels of the Various trilogy are full of mystery, beauty and adventure; this second novel is both page-turning and life-affirming. ...more

Fantasy,Fiction,Young Adult,Childrens,Adventure,Historical,Paranormal

2006-08-22

680326

Fat Chance

Margaret Clark

Can you become 'The Face' when you look like a pregnant rhinoceros? Lisa wants to know. Can you snatch a modelling contract when you're fourteen and a social outcast, with a mother who pumps donuts, hot dogs and chilli pancakes into you like there's no tomorrow? FAT CHANCE! Can you become 'The Face' when you look like a pregnant rhinoceros? Lisa wants to know. Can you snatch a modelling contract when you're fourteen and a social outcast, with a mother who pumps donuts, hot dogs and chilli pancakes into you like there's no tomorrow? FAT CHANCE! ...more

Young Adult,Romance,Childrens,Fiction,Contemporary

1996-10-29

281277

Top Secret

John Reynolds Gardiner

Fans of Jennifer Holm's The Fourteenth Goldfish will fall in love with this humorous story about one boy's school science project that goes terribly wrong. Perfect for STEM curricula. Despite the disapproval of his parents and his formidable science teacher, nine-year-old Allen is determined to do his school science project on human photosynthesis--turning sunlight into fo Fans of Jennifer Holm's The Fourteenth Goldfish will fall in love with this humorous story about one boy's school science project that goes terribly wrong. Perfect for STEM curricula. Despite the disapproval of his parents and his formidable science teacher, nine-year-old Allen is determined to do his school science project on human photosynthesis--turning sunlight into food for humans.Everyone laughs at his outrageous scheme until Allen turns green, sprouts roots, and develops an overwhelming desire to soak up the sun. He's turning into a plant and no one believes him--no one, that is, except the President of the United States. Can Allen protect his top secret discovery and ace his science project without being a threat to national security? ...more

Science Fiction,Childrens,Fiction,Young Adult,Fantasy,Mystery

1995-10-01

239320

Alis

Naomi Rich

At fourteen, Alis has never been outside her strict religious community. But when her parents arrange for her to marry a forty-year-old man, she flees desperately to the dangerous, unfamiliar city. She learns quickly that the only way to survive there is to become a thief?or worse. Facing an impossible choice between a forced marriage or life on the streets, Alis seizes co At fourteen, Alis has never been outside her strict religious community. But when her parents arrange for her to marry a forty-year-old man, she flees desperately to the dangerous, unfamiliar city. She learns quickly that the only way to survive there is to become a thief?or worse. Facing an impossible choice between a forced marriage or life on the streets, Alis seizes control of her own fate. But the path she chooses sets off a disastrous chain of events that leave her accused of murder. Steadfastly loyal, Alis must decide: will she betray a loved one or sacrifice herself? ...more

Young Adult,Historical,Fantasy,Fiction,Religion,Romance,Family,Adult

2009-02-19

4524798

And This Is Laura

Ellen Conford

The twelve-year-old member of a family of overachievers wishes she were special in some way too. Then she discovers she possesses psychic ability.

Young Adult,Fiction,Childrens,Fantasy

853612

Roxaboxen

Alice McLerran

From two-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Barbara Cooney and celebrated children’s book author Alice McLerran comes Roxaboxen, a treasured story about the magic of a child’s imagination. Marian called it Roxaboxen. There across the road, it looked like any rocky hill—nothing but sand and rocks, and some old wooden boxes. But it was a special place. And all children From two-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Barbara Cooney and celebrated children’s book author Alice McLerran comes Roxaboxen, a treasured story about the magic of a child’s imagination. Marian called it Roxaboxen. There across the road, it looked like any rocky hill—nothing but sand and rocks, and some old wooden boxes. But it was a special place. And all children needed to go there was a long stick and a soaring imagination.“A celebration of the transforming magic of the imagination. An original.” —ALA Booklist ...more

Childrens,Fiction,Historical,Academic,Realistic Fiction,Kids,Adventure,Classics

2004-04-13

334809

Other

Karen Kincy

Shapeshifting can be a beautiful and deadly secret. Gwen craves the forbidden rush of leaping from her bedroom window and transforming into an owl, but she could lose it all if anyone caught her. Most Americans don’t exactly roll out the welcome mat for Others. In the small town of Klikamuks, Washington, coming out as a person with paranormal abilities means staring down t Shapeshifting can be a beautiful and deadly secret. Gwen craves the forbidden rush of leaping from her bedroom window and transforming into an owl, but she could lose it all if anyone caught her. Most Americans don’t exactly roll out the welcome mat for Others. In the small town of Klikamuks, Washington, coming out as a person with paranormal abilities means staring down the barrel of a shotgun. Gwen hasn’t even told the truth to her boyfriend, Zack, who she hopes will be the boy to take her virginity.When a pack of werewolves claims the national forest behind Gwen’s house as their territory, the tensions in Klikamuks escalate—into murder. Prejudice slows the police investigation. It doesn’t take Gwen long to realize a serial killer is targeting Others. On the hunt for clues, she meets Tavian, a sexy Japanese fox-spirit who rivals Zack and challenges her to embrace her shapeshifting. Can she find the killer before he finds her, or will her secrets be the death of her? ...more

Young Adult,Fantasy,Shapeshifters,Paranormal,Romance

2017-05-23

33597058

Eating Between the Lines

Kevin Major

Set in Newfoundland, Eating Between the Lines, is the story of Jackson, an adolescent, plagued with some very adolescent problems at home and at school.  His parents' marriage seems to have reached a low point, and he is infatuated with Sarah, a new girl at school who isn't taking him too seriously.  Other broader social issues perplex him too.  When he discovers he can ma Set in Newfoundland, Eating Between the Lines, is the story of Jackson, an adolescent, plagued with some very adolescent problems at home and at school.  His parents' marriage seems to have reached a low point, and he is infatuated with Sarah, a new girl at school who isn't taking him too seriously.  Other broader social issues perplex him too.  When he discovers he can magically enter into the imaginary world of the books he reads, he fins solutions to his many dilemmas.  Through a unique combination of realism and fantasy, Kevin Major succeeds in depicting the universal trials and tribulations of growing up. ...more

1995-04-01

1321225

Death at Their Heels

Margaret Goff Clark

When his older stepbrother takes him on a camping trip to Algonquin Park in Canada, Denny is unaware they are fleeing from a murderer.

1975-01-01

1879368

The Farmer and the Moon

Anneliese Lussert

A prosperous farmer's cruel joke on a poor neighbor backfires so that each gets what he richly deserves. A prosperous farmer's cruel joke on a poor neighbor backfires so that each gets what he richly deserves. ...more

1987-05-23

6476617

Snoggle

J.B. Priestley

A children's book. Three English children befriend a strange creature from outer space and try to protect it from the aroused community. A children's book. Three English children befriend a strange creature from outer space and try to protect it from the aroused community. ...more

1971-05-23

5956402

Ghost Train to Nowhere

Phil Roxbee Cox

-- Spooky stories filled with devious clues keep the reader guessing-- Thrilling mysteries unravel as each tale unfolds

1992-09-01

987151

Molly and the Great American Family

Cynthia Blair

Molly loves her four sisters and parents, but there's no doubt they are different from everyone else's family. Yet when her mother goes to Japan for three months, Molly has to take charge of her sisters -- and her father, the original absentminded professor. Now, just as everything goes even crazier than usual, Molly must prove to her archenemy, Candy Carlisle, that her od Molly loves her four sisters and parents, but there's no doubt they are different from everyone else's family. Yet when her mother goes to Japan for three months, Molly has to take charge of her sisters -- and her father, the original absentminded professor. Now, just as everything goes even crazier than usual, Molly must prove to her archenemy, Candy Carlisle, that her odd family is as normal as apple pie . . . ...more

1994-10-01

1975657

Lab 6

Peter Lerangis

Sam's parents are trying to extract his twin -- who's still inside Sam's body. Sam's parents are trying to extract his twin -- who's still inside Sam's body. ...more

Science Fiction,Fiction,Childrens,Fantasy,Mystery

1999-10-01

1420038

The Hunter's Moon

O.R. Melling

Canadian Gwen and her Irish cousin, Findabhair, have long planned a summer of backpacking around Ireland, visiting sites out of the old legends of fairy folk. Little do they know that it is the summer of the Hunter's Moon, a dangerous time for mortals who meddle with the kingdom of Faerie. One night, camping out on old ruins, Finn is kidnapped by the Faerie king, who wants Canadian Gwen and her Irish cousin, Findabhair, have long planned a summer of backpacking around Ireland, visiting sites out of the old legends of fairy folk. Little do they know that it is the summer of the Hunter's Moon, a dangerous time for mortals who meddle with the kingdom of Faerie. One night, camping out on old ruins, Finn is kidnapped by the Faerie king, who wants her for a bride and possible sacrifice. It is up to Gwen, the more indecisive of the two, to rescue her cousin. Beautifully written, romantic, exciting, and evocative of both modern-day and mystical Ireland, this is a treat for girl fantasy readers. ...more

Fantasy,Young Adult,Paranormal,Fairies,Fiction,Cultural,Romance

2006-05-01

398479

The Twinning Project

Robert Lipsyte

Tom is a smart, talented loner with a chip on his shoulder and a big secret: an imaginary twin on another planet. Eddie is Tom's opposite, a friendly, athletic kid who always looks on the good side. Tom worries sometimes: does confiding in Eddie mean he's nuts? The truth is even crazier than that. Eddie and his planet are just as real as Tom and his Earth, but fifty-some y Tom is a smart, talented loner with a chip on his shoulder and a big secret: an imaginary twin on another planet. Eddie is Tom's opposite, a friendly, athletic kid who always looks on the good side. Tom worries sometimes: does confiding in Eddie mean he's nuts? The truth is even crazier than that. Eddie and his planet are just as real as Tom and his Earth, but fifty-some years in the past. And the twins are caught up in an alien master plan that might just mean Earth—both Earths—will be destroyed. Switching places and identities, "slipping" between planets and across decades, a desperate escape, and the unraveling of deeper secrets leave Tom and Eddie aware of the danger they're facing and the tools they can use to overcome it. ...more

Science Fiction,Adventure,Fiction,Action,Mystery,Childrens

2012-10-23

13429617

Land of the Iron Dragon

Alida E. Young

A 14-year-old Chinese boy is left without a family in the United States and joins the crews building the transcontinental railroad in the 1860's. A 14-year-old Chinese boy is left without a family in the United States and joins the crews building the transcontinental railroad in the 1860's. ...more

1978-01-01

243852

Terrier

Tamora Pierce

Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper - a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy....Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost's Guard, commonly known as "the Pro Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper - a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy....Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost's Guard, commonly known as "the Provost's Dogs," in Corus, the capital city of Tortall. To the surprise of both the veteran "Dogs" and her fellow "puppies," Beka requests duty in the Lower City. The Lower City is a tough beat. But it's also where Beka was born, and she's comfortable there.Beka gets her wish. She's assigned to work with Mattes and Clary, famed veterans among the Provost's Dogs. They're tough, they're capable, and they're none too happy about the indignity of being saddled with a puppy for the first time in years. What they don't know is that Beka has something unique to offer. Never much of a talker, Beka is a good listener. So good, in fact, that she hears things that Mattes and Clary never could - information that is passed in murmurs when flocks of pigeons gather ... murmurs that are the words of the dead.In this way, Beka learns of someone in the Lower City who has overturned the power structure of the underworld and is terrorizing its citizens into submission and silence. Beka's magical listening talent is the only way for the Provost's Dogs to find out the identity of this brutal new underlord, for the dead are beyond fear. And the ranks of the dead will be growing if the Dogs can't stop a crime wave the likes of which has never been seen. Luckily for the people of the Lower City, the new puppy is a true terrier! ...more

Fantasy,Young Adult,Fiction,Mystery,Adventure,Science Fiction Fantasy

2006-10-24

13829

Orange

Benjamin (ZHANG Bin 本杰明)

Orange chafes at her parents' callousness, the banality of her girlfriends' ambitions, and the pressures of school. Orange's feelings vacillate between rage and emptiness--until she meets Dashu, whose mysterious presence just might give her something to live for. Orange chafes at her parents' callousness, the banality of her girlfriends' ambitions, and the pressures of school. Orange's feelings vacillate between rage and emptiness--until she meets Dashu, whose mysterious presence just might give her something to live for. ...more

Sequential Art,Young Adult,Art,Fiction,Graphic Novels Comics,Cultural,Mental Health

2009-02-01

6076524

The Way Back Home

Allan Stratton

Zoe Bird is going nowhere fast. She’s angry and lonely, and her only true friend is her granny, whose Alzheimer’s is worsening. When her parents put Granny in a home, Zoe decides now is the time to break free. She smuggles Granny out and together they hit the tracks on a cross-country trip to find Zoe’s long-lost uncle. But there will be some home truths along the way. . . Zoe Bird is going nowhere fast. She’s angry and lonely, and her only true friend is her granny, whose Alzheimer’s is worsening. When her parents put Granny in a home, Zoe decides now is the time to break free. She smuggles Granny out and together they hit the tracks on a cross-country trip to find Zoe’s long-lost uncle. But there will be some home truths along the way. . .An emotional story about family, surviving school and being true to yourself for fans of The Art of Being Normal and Unbecoming. ...more

Young Adult,Contemporary,Family,Fiction,LGBT,Health,Adventure,Childrens,Academic,Realistic Fiction

2017-05-04

31348272

The Shredder

Shoo Rayner

Rex and Franky get a visit from Simon - a scared and desperate snake - and they learn all about a mysterious affliction, known as Soft Shed Syndrome. But is SSS really a natural phenomenon, or could the snakes be the victims of the one they call "The Shredder". Rex and Franky get a visit from Simon - a scared and desperate snake - and they learn all about a mysterious affliction, known as Soft Shed Syndrome. But is SSS really a natural phenomenon, or could the snakes be the victims of the one they call "The Shredder". ...more

1999-03-18

53139914

Truthwitch

Susan Dennard

Librarian note: Older cover of B00Z5Z5NNO.In a continent on the edge of war, two witches hold its fate in their hands.Young witches Safiya and Iseult have a habit of finding trouble. After clashing with a powerful Guildmaster and his ruthless Bloodwitch bodyguard, the friends are forced to flee their home.Safi must avoid capture at all costs as she's a rare Truthwitch, abl Librarian note: Older cover of B00Z5Z5NNO.In a continent on the edge of war, two witches hold its fate in their hands.Young witches Safiya and Iseult have a habit of finding trouble. After clashing with a powerful Guildmaster and his ruthless Bloodwitch bodyguard, the friends are forced to flee their home.Safi must avoid capture at all costs as she's a rare Truthwitch, able to discern truth from lies. Many would kill for her magic, so Safi must keep it hidden - lest she be used in the struggle between empires. And Iseult's true powers are hidden even from herself.In a chance encounter at Court, Safi meets Prince Merik and makes him a reluctant ally. However, his help may not slow down the Bloodwitch now hot on the girls' heels. All Safi and Iseult want is their freedom, but danger lies ahead. With war coming, treaties breaking and a magical contagion sweeping the land, the friends will have to fight emperors and mercenaries alike. For some will stop at nothing to get their hands on a Truthwitch. ...more

Fantasy,Young Adult,Paranormal,Romance,Fiction,Adventure

2016-01-05

21414439

3:59

Gretchen McNeil

Josie Byrne's life is spiraling out of control. Her parents are divorcing, her boyfriend Nick has grown distant, and her physics teacher has it in for her. When she's betrayed by the two people she trusts most, Josie thinks things can't get worse.Until she starts having dreams about a girl named Jo. Every night at the same time—3:59 a.m.Jo's life is everything Josie wants: Josie Byrne's life is spiraling out of control. Her parents are divorcing, her boyfriend Nick has grown distant, and her physics teacher has it in for her. When she's betrayed by the two people she trusts most, Josie thinks things can't get worse.Until she starts having dreams about a girl named Jo. Every night at the same time—3:59 a.m.Jo's life is everything Josie wants: she's popular, her parents are happily married, and Nick adores her. It all seems real, but they're just dreams, right? Josie thinks so, until she wakes one night to a shadowy image of herself in the bedroom mirror – Jo. Josie and Jo realize that they are doppelgängers living in parallel universes that overlap every twelve hours at exactly 3:59. Fascinated by Jo's perfect world, Josie jumps at the chance to jump through the portal and switch places for a day.But Jo’s world is far from perfect. Not only is Nick not Jo's boyfriend, he hates her. Jo's mom is missing, possibly insane. And at night, shadowy creatures feed on human flesh.By the end of the day, Josie is desperate to return to her own life. But there’s a problem: Jo has sealed the portal, trapping Josie in this dangerous world. Can she figure out a way home before it’s too late?From master of suspense Gretchen McNeil comes a riveting and deliciously eerie story about the lives we wish we had – and how they just might kill you. ...more

Young Adult,Science Fiction,Fantasy,Romance,Horror,Thriller,Mystery,Fiction

2013-09-17

15836516

Masters of Glass

M. Coleman Easton

A tired old man and a brash young girl...he was the Vigen of Darst and she is his apprentice, Kyala, the first female ever chosen to learn the magic power of glassmaking.Into the mountains of Winterkill they went, seeking the rare pigment astablak to protect the people of Darst from the ravening Lame Ones, who stalked the forests with clawed feet and burning eyes.The way w A tired old man and a brash young girl...he was the Vigen of Darst and she is his apprentice, Kyala, the first female ever chosen to learn the magic power of glassmaking.Into the mountains of Winterkill they went, seeking the rare pigment astablak to protect the people of Darst from the ravening Lame Ones, who stalked the forests with clawed feet and burning eyes.The way was long and treacherous, through the terrible crags and beyond to the mysterious town of Vanikval, where a renegade glassmaker held the people under his dread command.There began a contest that shook the foundations of their world. Good against evil, man against beast, it would determine who were the true...Masters of Glass. ...more

Fantasy,Fiction

1985-04-04

2158416

Chilling Ghost Stories

Bernhardt J. Hurwood

Ghosts are abroad! Things walk in the night! Here are sixteen shivery, quivery stories to haunt the dark hours - famous stories unchallenged for sheer spookiness. These are stories that dare you to put them down unread. Stories included: The House That Didn't Want Anyone to Live In It, What the Gravedigger Saw, The Pirate Ghost of Gombi Isle, The Midnight Ghost, The Haunte Ghosts are abroad! Things walk in the night! Here are sixteen shivery, quivery stories to haunt the dark hours - famous stories unchallenged for sheer spookiness. These are stories that dare you to put them down unread. Stories included: The House That Didn't Want Anyone to Live In It, What the Gravedigger Saw, The Pirate Ghost of Gombi Isle, The Midnight Ghost, The Haunted Clock, A-Ling and the Evil Spirits, The Magician, The Thing, The Woman in Green Velvet, The Phantom's Gold, Riding a Tombstone, The Headless Princess, The Woman Who Climbed From Her Grave, The Banshee Whose Feelings Were Hurt, The Ghost Who Helped a Ghost, and The Poltergeist with the Heart of a Genie ...more

Horror,Fiction,Short Stories

1973-05-23

1523047

The Man in the Long Black Cape

Patience Zawadsky

"A ghost!" Jim's granfather gasps. But what kind of "ghost" would beat an old man unconscious? Who is this dangerious attacker in the black cape? What does he want from Jim's family?Jim tries to find out, but now the "ghost" is lying in wait for him...! "A ghost!" Jim's granfather gasps. But what kind of "ghost" would beat an old man unconscious? Who is this dangerious attacker in the black cape? What does he want from Jim's family?Jim tries to find out, but now the "ghost" is lying in wait for him...! ...more

1972-05-23

13580211

Tatiana Comes To America: An Ellis Island Story

Joan Holub

Sisters Lila and Rose, ages 8 and 10, are spending the year with their eccentric grandmother (who runs a doll hospital) while their parents are working out of the country. The girls are not pleased with this arrangement, but they begin to enjoy themselves when they learn that their grandmother has a special power to "read" the lives of the dolls she is working to restore. Sisters Lila and Rose, ages 8 and 10, are spending the year with their eccentric grandmother (who runs a doll hospital) while their parents are working out of the country. The girls are not pleased with this arrangement, but they begin to enjoy themselves when they learn that their grandmother has a special power to "read" the lives of the dolls she is working to restore. In each book in this series, their grandmother tells the girls the story of a different doll. ...more

Historical,Childrens,Fiction,Magical Realism

2003-05-01

151588

The Great Good Thing

Roderick Townley

Sylvie had an amazing life, but she didn't get to live it very often.Sylvie has been a twelve-year-old princess for more than eighty years, ever since the book she lives in was first printed. She's the heroine, and her story is exciting -- but that's the trouble. Her story is always exciting in the same way. Sylvie longs to get away and explore the world outside the confin Sylvie had an amazing life, but she didn't get to live it very often.Sylvie has been a twelve-year-old princess for more than eighty years, ever since the book she lives in was first printed. She's the heroine, and her story is exciting -- but that's the trouble. Her story is always exciting in the same way. Sylvie longs to get away and explore the world outside the confines of her book. When she breaks the cardinal rule of all storybook characters and looks up at the Reader, Sylvie begins a journey that not even she could have anticipated. And what she accomplishes goes beyond any great good thing she could have imagined... ...more

Fantasy,Fiction,Young Adult,Childrens,Adventure,Writing,Science Fiction Fantasy

2003-09-01

4117

Monstrous

MarcyKate Connolly

The city of Bryre suffers under the magic of an evil wizard. Because of his curse, girls sicken and disappear without a trace, and Bryre’s inhabitants live in fear. No one is allowed outside after dark. Yet night is the only time that Kymera can enter this dangerous city, for she must not be seen by humans. Her father says they would not understand her wings, the bolts in The city of Bryre suffers under the magic of an evil wizard. Because of his curse, girls sicken and disappear without a trace, and Bryre’s inhabitants live in fear. No one is allowed outside after dark. Yet night is the only time that Kymera can enter this dangerous city, for she must not be seen by humans. Her father says they would not understand her wings, the bolts in her neck, or her spiky tail—they would kill her. They would not understand that she was created for a purpose: to rescue the girls of Bryre. Despite her caution, a boy named Ren sees Kym and begins to leave a perfect red rose for her every evening. As they become friends, Kym learns that Ren knows about the missing girls, the wizard, and the evil magic that haunts Bryre. And what he knows will change Kym’s life. ...more

Fantasy,Childrens,Young Adult,Fiction,Retellings,Adventure

2015-02-10

16181516

The Boy on Cinnamon Street

Phoebe Stone

A story about a wounded girl and the boy who won't give up on her.7th grader Louise should be the captain of her school's gymnastics team - but she isn't. She's fun and cute and should have lots of friends - but she doesn't. And there's a dreamy boy who has a crush on her - but somehow they never connect. Louise has everything going for her - so what is it that's holding h A story about a wounded girl and the boy who won't give up on her.7th grader Louise should be the captain of her school's gymnastics team - but she isn't. She's fun and cute and should have lots of friends - but she doesn't. And there's a dreamy boy who has a crush on her - but somehow they never connect. Louise has everything going for her - so what is it that's holding her back?Phoebe Stone tells the winning story of the spring when 7th grader Louise Terrace wakes up, finds the courage to confront the painful family secret she's hiding from - and finally get the boy. ...more

Realistic Fiction,Young Adult,Romance,Childrens,Contemporary,Fiction,Womens Fiction,Family

2012-02-01

11962848

Nezbah's Lamb

Edith J. Agnew

A Navajo girl on a reservation learns the value of the school nurse when a cut on her lamb's ear is healed. A Navajo girl on a reservation learns the value of the school nurse when a cut on her lamb's ear is healed. ...more

1954-05-23

54108622

Strange Forces

Marty M. Engle

The students of Fairfield Junior High have noticed that the strange things happening in their town are becoming more common — more dangerous. With each dreadful encounter, they are further convinced — monsters are real.Morgan Taylor is convinced. He couldn't deny that a small lizard-like monster was rapping on his bedroom window, asking for help. A real monster, just outsi The students of Fairfield Junior High have noticed that the strange things happening in their town are becoming more common — more dangerous. With each dreadful encounter, they are further convinced — monsters are real.Morgan Taylor is convinced. He couldn't deny that a small lizard-like monster was rapping on his bedroom window, asking for help. A real monster, just outside his window.Astonished, he lets it in. With wide eyes he listens to its amazing tale and desperate plea for help — but could he believe the little monster's story? A tale of an object so incredible it staggers the imagination and of the hideous man-creature, the Collector, who has come to Fairfield to claim it.Dark forces have gathered under the Collector's command, in a hilltop mansion on the edge of town — Fairfield Manor. The crumbling halls, once empty and silent, now echo with the howls of his army of creatures. They have filled the once-barren rooms with mysterious artifacts gathered from the four corners of the earth. Nothing will stop the acquisition of the Collector's greatest prize.Join the students of Fairfield Junior High and the renegade lizard-monster, Rilo Buru, in a race against the Collector and his strange forces on an adventure that will change the natural and the unnatural world forever. ...more

Fiction,Young Adult,Fantasy,Childrens

1996-05-23

64192

Backstage Pass

Gaby Triana

Gaby Triana's first novel about Desert McGraw, a famous rock star's daughter who wants nothing more than to lead a perfectly annonymous life.In this hip debut novel, rising star Gaby Triana uses her immensely accessible voice and humor to paint a mesmerizing picture of a life not quite in the spotlight–but not quite out of it, either. As the daughter of a famous rock star, Gaby Triana's first novel about Desert McGraw, a famous rock star's daughter who wants nothing more than to lead a perfectly annonymous life.In this hip debut novel, rising star Gaby Triana uses her immensely accessible voice and humor to paint a mesmerizing picture of a life not quite in the spotlight–but not quite out of it, either. As the daughter of a famous rock star, Desert McGraw has led a glamorous existence. But now that she's sixteen and living in yet another new town, she just wants to call one place home. In fact, Desert will do nearly anything to lead a normal life–even if it means breaking up the band. ...more

Young Adult,Romance,Fiction,Womens Fiction,Music,Novels

2005-06-14

307315

Venom

Fiona Paul

Cassandra Caravello is one of Renaissance Venice’s lucky elite: with elegant gowns, sparkling jewels, her own lady’s maid, and a wealthy fiancé, she has everything a girl could desire. Yet ever since her parents’ death, Cassandra has felt trapped, alone in a city of water, where the dark and labyrinthine canals whisper of escape.When Cass stumbles upon a murdered woman—pra Cassandra Caravello is one of Renaissance Venice’s lucky elite: with elegant gowns, sparkling jewels, her own lady’s maid, and a wealthy fiancé, she has everything a girl could desire. Yet ever since her parents’ death, Cassandra has felt trapped, alone in a city of water, where the dark and labyrinthine canals whisper of escape.When Cass stumbles upon a murdered woman—practically in her own backyard—she’s drawn into a dangerous world of courtesans, killers, and secret societies. Soon, she finds herself falling for Falco, a mysterious artist with a mischievous grin... and a spectacular skill for trouble. Can Cassandra find the murderer, before he finds her? And will she stay true to her fiancé, or succumb to her uncontrollable feelings for Falco?Beauty, love, romance, and mystery weave together in a stunning novel that’s as seductive and surprising as the city of Venice itself. ...more

Historical,Young Adult,Mystery,Romance,Fantasy,Thriller,Fiction

2012-10-30

9999795

Cricket Goes to the Dogs

Susan Meyers

Ten-year-old Cricket finds a way to raise money for the Always Friends Club by providing a dog washing service.

Childrens

1995-06-07

1937154

The Mystery of the Cupboard

Lynne Reid Banks

In the fourth book in Bank's acclaimed INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD saga, Omri and his family move to an old farmhouse, where he finds an ancient notebook that reveals a family secret-and the mysterious origins of his magical cupboard. In the fourth book in Bank's acclaimed INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD saga, Omri and his family move to an old farmhouse, where he finds an ancient notebook that reveals a family secret-and the mysterious origins of his magical cupboard. ...more

Fantasy,Fiction,Childrens,Young Adult,Adventure,Science Fiction,Historical,Mystery,Classics

1993-12-23

125411

The Goodbye Season

Marian Hale

A courageous young woman comes of age in the midst of an historical tragedy, from the author of Dark Water Rising.Mercy Kaplan doesn't want to be like her mother, saddled with crying kids and failing crops for the rest of her life. Mercy longs to be on her own—until her wish comes true in the worst possible way. It is 1918 and a deadly flu epidemic ravages the country, lea A courageous young woman comes of age in the midst of an historical tragedy, from the author of Dark Water Rising.Mercy Kaplan doesn't want to be like her mother, saddled with crying kids and failing crops for the rest of her life. Mercy longs to be on her own—until her wish comes true in the worst possible way. It is 1918 and a deadly flu epidemic ravages the country, leaving her utterly alone and penniless.Mercy soon finds a job with Mrs. Wilder. But there's something unsettling about the woman, whose brother died under mysterious circumstances. And then there's Daniel, who could sweep a girl off her feet if she isn't careful.“The history—of the epidemic and of early feminism—creates a dramatic story, and Mercy’s personal struggle for independence is universal.” —Booklist“Mercy tells her story in a gentle, cadenced voice filled with youthful hope, simple wisdom and gritty endurance. Perfect similes capture the flavor of Mercy's bittersweet life during the epidemic of 1918.” —Kirkus Reviews ...more

Historical,Young Adult,Fiction,Mystery,Relationships,Family

2009-10-13

6320464

Tall and Proud

Vian Smith

Gail Fleming catches polio, and is left unable to walk.

Animals,Young Adult,Childrens,Fiction

1968-12-28

1444606

The Sky Inside

Clare B. Dunkle

Martin lives in a perfect world.Every year a new generation of genetically-engineered children is shipped out to meet their parents. Every spring the residents of his town take down the snow they've stuck to their windows and put up flowers. Every morning his family gathers around their television and votes, like everyone else, for whatever matter of national importance th Martin lives in a perfect world.Every year a new generation of genetically-engineered children is shipped out to meet their parents. Every spring the residents of his town take down the snow they've stuck to their windows and put up flowers. Every morning his family gathers around their television and votes, like everyone else, for whatever matter of national importance the president has on the table. Today, it is the color of his drapes. It's business as usual under the protective dome of suburb HM1.And it's all about to come crashing down.Because a stranger has come to take away all the little children, including Martin's sister, Cassie, and no one wants to talk about where she has gone. The way Martin sees it, he has a choice. He can remain in the dubious safety of HM1, with danger that no one wants to talk about lurking just beneath the surface, or he can actually break out of the suburb, into the mysterious land outside, rumored to be nothing but blowing sand for miles upon miles.Acclaimed author Clare B. Dunkle has crafted a fresh and fast-paced science-fiction thriller, one that challenges her characters -- and her readers -- to look closer at the world they take for granted. ...more

Science Fiction,Young Adult,Fiction,Adventure,Fantasy,Childrens,Futuristic

2008-03-25

1971504

The Kill

L.J. Smith

The bestselling author of The Vampire Diaries now completes her terrifying romantic horror trilogy. Before disappearing into the Shadow World, Julian takes Jenny Thornton's boyfriend and cousin. To get them back, she must go on a treasure hunt. To lose means paying the devil himself. Consumer sweepstakes. The bestselling author of The Vampire Diaries now completes her terrifying romantic horror trilogy. Before disappearing into the Shadow World, Julian takes Jenny Thornton's boyfriend and cousin. To get them back, she must go on a treasure hunt. To lose means paying the devil himself. Consumer sweepstakes. ...more

Young Adult,Fantasy,Horror,Romance,Fiction

1994-07-01

333670

No Scarlet Ribbons

Susan Terris

Finding life disappointingly ordinary after her mother remarries, 13-year-old Rachel tries to impose her view of family life on her step relatives.

1983-02-28

1631138

The Fabulous Fifty

Morton Grosser

In the summer of 1921, fourteen-year-old Sol seeks independence from his family and his South Philadelphia neighborhood and joins his pals in their obsessive scheme to get to the World Series by clipping newspaper coupons.

1990-10-01

2496537

Just as Long as We're Together

Judy Blume

Rachel is Stephanie's best friend. Since second grade, they've shared secrets, good and bad. Now in seventh grade, Alison moves into the neighborhood. Stephanie hopes all three of them can be best friends, because Stephanie really likes Alison. But it looks as if it's going to be a case of two's company and three's a crowd. Can the girls' friendship be saved? Rachel is Stephanie's best friend. Since second grade, they've shared secrets, good and bad. Now in seventh grade, Alison moves into the neighborhood. Stephanie hopes all three of them can be best friends, because Stephanie really likes Alison. But it looks as if it's going to be a case of two's company and three's a crowd. Can the girls' friendship be saved? ...more

Young Adult,Fiction,Childrens,Realistic Fiction,Contemporary,Novels

2001-04-09

37731

A Crack in the Sky

Mark Peter Hughes

Thirteen-year-old Eli Papadopoulos is worried. Even though he’s a member of the most powerful family in the world. Even though his grandfather founded InfiniCorp, the massive corporation that runs everything in the bustling dome-cities. Even though InfiniCorp ads and billboards are plastered everywhere, proclaiming: DON'T WORRY! INFINICORP IS TAKING CARE OF EVERYTHING! Rec Thirteen-year-old Eli Papadopoulos is worried. Even though he’s a member of the most powerful family in the world. Even though his grandfather founded InfiniCorp, the massive corporation that runs everything in the bustling dome-cities. Even though InfiniCorp ads and billboards are plastered everywhere, proclaiming: DON'T WORRY! INFINICORP IS TAKING CARE OF EVERYTHING! Recently, Eli noticed that there’s something wrong with the artificial sky. It keeps shorting out, displaying strange colors and random images. And though the Department of Cool and Comfortable Air is working overtime, the dome-city is hotter than it’s ever been.     Eli has been raised to believe that the dome-cities are safe, that the important thing is to keep working and consuming, and that everyone is secure and comfortable in InfiniCorp’s capable hands.     But now he begins asking questions.     All of a sudden, operatives from a dangerous band of terrorists keep contacting him. The Friends of Gustavo—or Foggers—want to tear down everything InfiniCorp has created. They promise Eli that they have the truth he seeks—if he’s brave enough to handle it.     Eli isn’t convinced. And he’s about to find out that in the dome-cities, being a Papadopoulos isn’t enough to save a rule-breaker like him from being sent far away to learn right-thinking. In his new home, the Tower, Eli meets Tabitha, once at the top of her Internship class, now a forgotten slave. Together, and with help from Eli’s beloved pet mongoose, Marilyn, they just might be able to escape . . . and try to make a life for themselves in the scorched wilderness outside the domes. This sweeping, high-concept eco-thriller recalls Disney/Pixar’s Wall•E and Lois Lowry’s classic The Giver, yet it is completely original, a remarkable, fully realized fantasy that will change the way you look at how we live. ...more

Science Fiction,Young Adult,Fiction,Adventure,Childrens,Fantasy,Apocalyptic,Mystery

2010-08-24

7327258

Box Top Dreams

Miriam Glassman

Ari and Danny have been inseparable friends and neighbors, living in their own world of magic kits, movies, and mythical games. When he moves away, she's left to face Marina, Queen of the fifth grade. Standing up to Marina shows Ari that she's spunkier than she ever suspected, and that she can create her own magic without Danny by her side. Ari and Danny have been inseparable friends and neighbors, living in their own world of magic kits, movies, and mythical games. When he moves away, she's left to face Marina, Queen of the fifth grade. Standing up to Marina shows Ari that she's spunkier than she ever suspected, and that she can create her own magic without Danny by her side. ...more

Childrens

1998-01-12

4365725

Now That I've Found You

Rex Harley

What is a boy to make of a girl trapped in a time-warp, behaving as though she forgot to move on from the 20th century into this one? What is so bad about the here and now that she can't face it? What is a boy to make of a girl trapped in a time-warp, behaving as though she forgot to move on from the 20th century into this one? What is so bad about the here and now that she can't face it? ...more

2003-11-01

3121274

Jericho Walls

Kristi Collier

A beautifully written story about the power of friendship in the face of racismJo Clawson isn't the boy her father wanted, and she's not the young "lady" her neighbors expect of the preacher's daughter, either. But even though Jo doesn't always meet the expectations of the people around her, she still longs to fit in. When she and her family leave their northern home for t A beautifully written story about the power of friendship in the face of racismJo Clawson isn't the boy her father wanted, and she's not the young "lady" her neighbors expect of the preacher's daughter, either. But even though Jo doesn't always meet the expectations of the people around her, she still longs to fit in. When she and her family leave their northern home for the small southern town of Jericho, Alabama, Jo might finally stop picking fights and settle in right.But when Jo befriends a young black boy, she discovers that "fitting in" is about a lot more than proper manners or a new outfit. Suddenly she's faced with a new set of questions that call up her own values. Maybe some fights are worth picking after all. Set in 1957, at the dawn of the civil rights movement, this riveting novel tells the inspiring story of a young girl growing up amidst racism. ...more

Young Adult,Historical,Cultural,Relationships

2007-03-06

2225683

Stolen

Lucy Christopher

It happened like this. I was stolen from an airport. Taken from everything I knew, everything I was used to. Taken to sand and heat, dirt and danger. And he expected me to love him. This is my story. A letter from nowhere.Sixteen-year-old Gemma is kidnapped from Bangkok airport and taken to the Australian Outback. This wild and desolate landscape becomes almost a character It happened like this. I was stolen from an airport. Taken from everything I knew, everything I was used to. Taken to sand and heat, dirt and danger. And he expected me to love him. This is my story. A letter from nowhere.Sixteen-year-old Gemma is kidnapped from Bangkok airport and taken to the Australian Outback. This wild and desolate landscape becomes almost a character in the book, so vividly is it described. Ty, her captor, is no stereotype. He is young, fit and completely gorgeous. This new life in the wilderness has been years in the planning. He loves only her, wants only her. Under the hot glare of the Australian sun, cut off from the world outside, can the force of his love make Gemma love him back? The story takes the form of a letter, written by Gemma to Ty, reflecting on those strange and disturbing months in the outback. Months when the lines between love and obsession, and love and dependency, blur until they don't exist—almost. ...more

Young Adult,Contemporary,Fiction,Romance,Realistic Fiction,Thriller,Mystery,Cultural,Dark

2009-05-04

6408862

The Nest

Paul Jennings

Sixteen-year-old Robin lives with his single father in the Victorian alps where they run a snowmobile hire business. Robin lives in fear of his bullying father and believes that it was his (Robin's) fault that his mother left them when he was a baby, which is why his father hates him and is the cause of all his problems. Robin has a mental condition - a fear of fear. As ev Sixteen-year-old Robin lives with his single father in the Victorian alps where they run a snowmobile hire business. Robin lives in fear of his bullying father and believes that it was his (Robin's) fault that his mother left them when he was a baby, which is why his father hates him and is the cause of all his problems. Robin has a mental condition - a fear of fear. As events unfold he runs from his father, he runs from the girl he loves, he runs into trouble, he runs from himself. His suspicions about his mother's disappearance grow. Could this be a murder mystery, or is this all part of his tortured mind? What has the swallows' nest got to do with it? As Robin starts to piece things together towards a dramatic climax, so too builds the intensity of everything else going on in his life: his fears and confusions, his unwanted images, his hopeless relationships, the desire of his first love. How this plays out in the fast-paced thriller of a finale will have the listener guessing to the end. ...more

Young Adult,Fiction,Realistic Fiction,Mystery,Family

2010-03-01

7686277

The Darkest Path

Jeff Hirsch

USA TODAY bestselling author Jeff Hirsch once again creates a futuristic world with stunning, dramatic realism.A civil war rages between the Glorious Path--a militant religion based on the teachings of a former US soldier--and what's left of the US government. Fifteen-year-old Callum Roe and his younger brother, James, were captured and forced to convert six years ago. Cal USA TODAY bestselling author Jeff Hirsch once again creates a futuristic world with stunning, dramatic realism.A civil war rages between the Glorious Path--a militant religion based on the teachings of a former US soldier--and what's left of the US government. Fifteen-year-old Callum Roe and his younger brother, James, were captured and forced to convert six years ago. Cal has been working in the Path's dog kennels, and is very close to becoming one of the Path's deadliest secret agents. Then Cal befriends a stray dog named Bear and kills a commander who wants to train him to be a vicious attack dog. This sends Cal and Bear on the run, and sets in motion a series of incredible events that will test Cal's loyalties and end in a fierce battle that the fate of the entire country rests on. ...more

Young Adult,Science Fiction,War,Fiction,Adventure,Apocalyptic

2013-09-24

17381993

Hacking Harvard

Robin Wasserman

It's the ultimate challenge: breaking into the Ivy League. The hack: To get one deadbeat, fully unqualified slacker into the most prestigious school in the country. The crew: Eric Roth -- the good guy, the voice of reason. Max Kim -- the player who made the bet in the first place. Schwartz -- the kid genius already on the inside...of Harvard, that is. Lexi -- t It's the ultimate challenge: breaking into the Ivy League. The hack: To get one deadbeat, fully unqualified slacker into the most prestigious school in the country. The crew: Eric Roth -- the good guy, the voice of reason. Max Kim -- the player who made the bet in the first place. Schwartz -- the kid genius already on the inside...of Harvard, that is. Lexi -- the beauty-queen valedictorian who insists on getting in the game. The plan: Use only the most undetectable schemes and techno-brilliant skills. Don't break the Hacker's Code. Don't get distracted. Don't get caught. Take down someone who deserves it. The stakes: A lot higher than they think. They've got the players, the plot, and soon -- the prize. It's go time. ...more

Young Adult,Fiction,Realistic Fiction,Contemporary,Academic,Romance

2007-09-11

1993945

One on One

Tabitha King

A small-town school in western Maine, milltown Greenspark has a single claim to fame: its high school basketball team. A hero on the court, senior Sam Styles has led Greenspark Academy to three consecutive state championships. He has become an off-court mover-and-shaker as well, and he sends a shockwave through the school's social hierarchy when he decides that capping his A small-town school in western Maine, milltown Greenspark has a single claim to fame: its high school basketball team. A hero on the court, senior Sam Styles has led Greenspark Academy to three consecutive state championships. He has become an off-court mover-and-shaker as well, and he sends a shockwave through the school's social hierarchy when he decides that capping his own high school career with a fourth victory will not be enough: he wants the girls' team to win one, too. Standing between the girls and that state trophy is the person who is also their best hope of gaining it, a sophomore known as the Mutant, a/k/a Deanie Gauthier. She is attitude incarnate, a quicksilver playmaker on the court and a defiant pariah off it, as disliked as Sam is popular. If the girls are going to go all the way, Sam realizes, he will have to straighten her out. Saving Deanie from herself is no easy task, however. Behind the wild, tough girl, Sam discovers an unexpected soul mate, and he isn't prepared for the volatile, disturbing relationship that ignites between them and cuts radically across the grain of Greenspark's traditions. He wants her to take her team to the championships; she wants to take him where he's never been before. They both get more than they bargain for - Deanie must surrender the secrets shielded by her Mutant facade, and Sam must take on their burden. It is an exchange that will transform both their lives. One on One is a remarkably engaging story of sexual initiation and awakening into love, of how growing up breaks and remakes family, of an adolescent culture that makes its own rules and enforces them its own way. It is the story of a season full of pain and triumph, injury and healing, when the lives of two vividly realized human beings fatefully entwine. Tabitha King has written a vigorously honest, richly textured novel that brilliantly evokes those exhilarating, unsettling growing-up years. ...more

Fiction,Young Adult,Contemporary,Romance,Novels,Sports,Drama,Realistic Fiction

1994-04-01

490136

Firebolt

Adrienne Woods

Dragons. Right. Teenage girls don’t believe in fairy tales, and sixteen-year old Elena Watkins was no different.Until the night a fairy tale killed her father.Now Elena’s in a new world, and a new school. The cutest guy around may be an evil dragon, a Prince wants Elena’s heart, and a long dead sorcerer may be waking up to kill her. Oh. And the only way Elena’s going to gr Dragons. Right. Teenage girls don’t believe in fairy tales, and sixteen-year old Elena Watkins was no different.Until the night a fairy tale killed her father.Now Elena’s in a new world, and a new school. The cutest guy around may be an evil dragon, a Prince wants Elena’s heart, and a long dead sorcerer may be waking up to kill her. Oh. And the only way Elena’s going to graduate is on the back of a dragon of her own.Teenage girls don’t believe in fairy tales. Now it’s time for Elena to believe – in herself. ...more

Fantasy,Young Adult,Romance,Fiction,Paranormal

2014-09-19

33379357

The Secret Journey

Peg Kehret

In 1834 when a storm at sea destroys the slave ship on which she is a stowaway, twelve-year-old Emma musters all her resourcefulness to survive in the African jungle.

Historical,Fiction,Adventure,Young Adult,Childrens,Cultural

1999-12-01

439368

On the Edge

Aidan Chambers

A collection of eight stories with a thriller theme written by Jan Mark, Robert Westall, Rex Harley, Vivien Alcock, Margaret Mahy, Brian Morse, Patricia Windsor and John Gordon.

1991-12-06

11501773

The Whispering Road

Livi Michael

In true Victorian fashion, award-winning author Michael pens a gripping, epic novel about a sister and brother whose mother leaves them at a workhouse in Manchester, England. For Joe and Annie, the choice is escape or die.

Fantasy,Young Adult,Historical,Fiction,Childrens,Novels,Adventure,Magical Realism

2005-05-19

1450670

Dovey Coe

Frances O'Roark Dowell

My name is Dovey Coe and I reckon it don't matter if you like me or not. I'm here to lay the record straight, to let you know them folks saying I done a terrible thing are liars. I aim to prove it, too. I hated Parnell Caraway as much as the next person, but I didn't kill him. Dovey Coe says what's on her mind, so it's no secret that she can't stand Parnell Caraway. Parne My name is Dovey Coe and I reckon it don't matter if you like me or not. I'm here to lay the record straight, to let you know them folks saying I done a terrible thing are liars. I aim to prove it, too. I hated Parnell Caraway as much as the next person, but I didn't kill him. Dovey Coe says what's on her mind, so it's no secret that she can't stand Parnell Caraway. Parnell may be the son of the richest man in town, but he's mean and snobby, and Dovey can't stand the fact that he's courting her sister, Caroline, or the way he treats her brother, Amos, as if he were stupid just because he can't hear. So when Parnell turns up dead, and Dovey's in the room where his body is discovered, she soon finds herself on trial for murder. Can the outspoken Dovey sit still and trust a city slicker lawyer who's still wet behind the ears to get her out of the biggest mess of her life? ...more

Mystery,Historical,Young Adult,Childrens,Fiction,Realistic Fiction

2001-11-01

696526

Donegal Fairy Stories

Seumas MacManus

Ten delightful original Irish fairy tales from County Donegal. Translated from the Irish language by Seumas MacManus and first printed in 1900, this new edition, published in County Donegal, Ireland, has modern language, punctuation and word usage, digitally enhanced original line drawings, and newly-commissioned, full-colour cover art by Donegal artist John Quigley. Edite Ten delightful original Irish fairy tales from County Donegal. Translated from the Irish language by Seumas MacManus and first printed in 1900, this new edition, published in County Donegal, Ireland, has modern language, punctuation and word usage, digitally enhanced original line drawings, and newly-commissioned, full-colour cover art by Donegal artist John Quigley. Edited by Joseph A. Greenleaf of Malin Head, Co Donegal, all of the original flavour and character of the stories remain, ready to be read to your children and grandchildren. The 'wee red man, ' the talking horses, the two- and three-headed giants, Prince Connal, Jack, Taig the Tailor, Manis the Miller and all the others live once more between the covers.So, light the turf fire, fill your glass, pull up some wee creepie stools and read Donegal Fairy Stories. The years will fall away, and you'll be flying over the castle walls, nine miles high As Seumas would say, 'Ciad and Dark Eye lived a long life and a happy one, and may you and I do the same.' ...more

1968-05-23

2260146

Prove Yourself a Hero

K.M. Peyton

This novel about a kidnapping gives the reader insight into the behaviour of different people under stress - the victim, those who care about him, and those who are inflicting harm on him.

Young Adult,Fiction,Mystery,Childrens,Literature

1988-08-02

4973399

Starring Stephanie

Susan Saunders

Stephanie blows an audition for the lead in the school play and shy Patti gets the part. If Stephanie can't act in the school play, how will she ever be a video star? Stephanie blows an audition for the lead in the school play and shy Patti gets the part. If Stephanie can't act in the school play, how will she ever be a video star? ...more

Childrens,Young Adult,Fiction

1987-10-01

475374

Who Can You Trust?

Lauren Day

Based on one of the most popular girls' interactive products to ever hit the market, this series delivers Rockett's frank and funny outlook on life as a new eighth-grader at Whistling Pines Junior High. Rockett's fans will enjoy exploring her world in thoughtful, fresh, fast-paced stories that capture the real-life concerns and situations girls care about. Based on one of the most popular girls' interactive products to ever hit the market, this series delivers Rockett's frank and funny outlook on life as a new eighth-grader at Whistling Pines Junior High. Rockett's fans will enjoy exploring her world in thoughtful, fresh, fast-paced stories that capture the real-life concerns and situations girls care about. ...more

Fiction

1999-08-01

1739003

The Market

J.M. Steele

When Kate Winthrop stumbles upon the Millbank Social Stock Market (the MSSM), she's horrified to discover that out of the 140 girls in her class, she's ranked a bleak 71. Determined not to accept her fate as a "junk bond," she and her friends, Dev and Callie, set out to make her the fastest rising stock on the Market - and their plan works. Kate is suddenly embraced by the When Kate Winthrop stumbles upon the Millbank Social Stock Market (the MSSM), she's horrified to discover that out of the 140 girls in her class, she's ranked a bleak 71. Determined not to accept her fate as a "junk bond," she and her friends, Dev and Callie, set out to make her the fastest rising stock on the Market - and their plan works. Kate is suddenly embraced by the most popular girl in school and attracts the attention of the hottest boy. But Kate's remarkable stock rise is coupled with a moral descent, till she is in danger of losing her friends and herself in her obsessive run to the top of the market.Get ready for a bullish ride into the world of popularity in The Market, an irrationally exuberant new offering by the author of The Taker. ...more

Young Adult,Realistic Fiction,Romance,Fiction,Womens Fiction,Contemporary

2008-04-01

2991507

Earthsong

Victor Kelleher

The Earth of our distant future has become a strange and frightening place. Now, thousands of years later, two off-worlder humans Anna and Joe, are sent back to this wild and unpopulated planet to try to begin human life all over again. And together with their babbling computer companions Og, Trog and Walter, they set off on a journey of hope.But what they discover is a wo The Earth of our distant future has become a strange and frightening place. Now, thousands of years later, two off-worlder humans Anna and Joe, are sent back to this wild and unpopulated planet to try to begin human life all over again. And together with their babbling computer companions Og, Trog and Walter, they set off on a journey of hope.But what they discover is a world far more confusing, far more powerful, than they'd ever imagined. Rats that seem to reason for themselves? Creatures that communicate in ancient human codes? What is going on?Following the highly acclaimed Parkland, Earthsong is the second book in a loosely linked trilogy about humanity, responsibility and freedom. Here Victor Kelleher takes those familiar themes and gives us new ways of looking at them, new consequences to grapple with. And the real truth about humankind - its ambitions, its responsibilities, its dreadful mistakes - is here for all to see. ...more

Young Adult,Fiction

1997-01-01

1247803

Found

June Oldham

Left to fend for herself in a deserted 21st-century countryside, Ren joins forces with three other teens to save an abandoned baby, as well as herself, in this epic adventure about finding one's place in the world. Left to fend for herself in a deserted 21st-century countryside, Ren joins forces with three other teens to save an abandoned baby, as well as herself, in this epic adventure about finding one's place in the world. ...more

Science Fiction,Childrens,Fiction,Young Adult

1998-06-29

2919031

Jess and the Fireplug Caper

Elaine L. Schulte

A strange burglary at Jess's house leads to a mystery Jess can't escape. A strange burglary at Jess's house leads to a mystery Jess can't escape. ...more

Fiction

1992-06-01

1764892

Flora Segunda

Ysabeau S. Wilce

Flora knows better than to take shortcuts in her family home, Crackpot Hall--the house has eleven thousand rooms, and ever since her mother banished the magickal butler, those rooms move around at random. But Flora is late for school, so she takes the unpredictable elevator anyway. Huge mistake. Lost in her own house, she stumbles upon the long-banished butler--and into a Flora knows better than to take shortcuts in her family home, Crackpot Hall--the house has eleven thousand rooms, and ever since her mother banished the magickal butler, those rooms move around at random. But Flora is late for school, so she takes the unpredictable elevator anyway. Huge mistake. Lost in her own house, she stumbles upon the long-banished butler--and into a mind-blowing muddle of intrigue and betrayal that changes her world forever.     Full of wildly clever plot twists, this extraordinary first novel establishes Ysabeau Wilce as a compelling new voice in teen fantasy. ...more

Fantasy,Young Adult,Fiction,Adventure,Childrens,Science Fiction

2007-07-02

229033