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Long Way Down
by Jason Reynolds
A young boy's journey of grief and redemption, as he seeks retribution for his brother's death.
William Holloman is ready to exact vengeance on the person who murdered his older brother, Shawn. As Will rides the elevator down from his 8th-floor apartment at each floor a new person, who is dead, ... (Wikipedia)
For Every One
by Jason Reynolds
A motivational letter in verse, inspiring readers to pursue their dreams and overcome obstacles.
“A lyrical masterpiece.” —,School Library Journal ,(starred review) Originally performed at the Kennedy Center for the unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and later as a tribute to ... (Barnes & Noble)
Darth Vader and Son
by Jeffrey Brown
A humorous look at parenting, reimagining Darth Vader as a doting father.
What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if "Luke, I am your father" was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet Star Wars® comics ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fish in a Tree
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
A young girl discovers her own unique talents with the help of a supportive teacher.
"Fans of R.J. Palacio’s, Wonder, will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts.” —,Kirkus Reviews, Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Girl of Ink and Stars
by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
A young girl sets out on a dangerous adventure to find her missing friend, using her map-making skills to navigate a mystical island.
Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, and the British Book Awards' Children's Book of Year 2017 Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella Riosse dreams of the faraway lands her father ... (Goodreads)
Ink
by Alice Broadway
In a world where every significant moment is tattooed on the skin, a girl uncovers secrets that threaten to upend her society.
A deliciously dark, gorgeously written YA mystery that'll prickle your skin . . . and leave a permanent mark.,There are no secrets in Saintstone.,From the second you're born, every achievement, every ... (Barnes & Noble)
Out of My Mind
by Sharon M. Draper
A young girl with cerebral palsy struggles to overcome obstacles and prove her ability.
Melody Brooks is a girl who was born with cerebral palsy . Also, who is ten years old. Her parents have done everything they can to help her live a normal life, but life is often frustrating for ... (Wikipedia)
Turtles All the Way Down
by John Green
A teenage girl's battle with mental illness, as she navigates her relationships & struggles to find her place in the world.
Aza Holmes is a 16-year-old high school student living in Indianapolis who struggles with OCD , which often manifests as a fear of the human microbiome . Constantly worried about infection, ... (Wikipedia)
Like a Love Story
by Abdi Nazemian
Set in 1989, three teens navigate love, friendship, and activism during the AIDS crisis in New York City.
It's 1989 in New York City, and for three teens, the world is changing. Reza is an Iranian boy who has just moved to the city with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother. He's ... (Goodreads)
Beartown
by Fredrik Backman
A small-town hockey team and its community grapple with the consequences of a traumatic event.
Peter Andersson, in his forties, is the general manager of the ice hockey club in Beartown, a small town located somewhere in Sweden. Peter grew up in Beartown and was a junior hockey star. He went ... (Wikipedia)
The Unteachables
by Gordon Korman
A group of misfits, deemed unteachable by their school, band together to prove their worth and challenge their teacher's expectations.
“Any book that makes me both laugh out loud and tear up on the subway will always hold a special place in my heart. I found I unexpectedly learned a lot from the misfit group known as Unteachables, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Cleaning the Gold
by Karin Slaughter
Two of the most iconic characters in crime fiction, Will Trent and Jack Reacher, team up to solve a mystery involving a missing person and a stolen cache of gold.
From New York Times bestselling authors Karin Slaughter and Lee Child comes this electrifying short story featuring their iconic characters Will Trent and Jack Reacher Jack Reacher and Will Trent ... (Barnes & Noble)
Patron Saints of Nothing
by Randy Ribay
After his cousin's death in the Philippines, a Filipino-American teenager uncovers the truth about his family and his country's war on drugs.
A coming-of-age story about grief, guilt, and the risks a Filipino-American teenager takes to uncover the truth about his cousin's murder.Jay Reguero plans to spend the last semester of his senior ... (Goodreads)
Remember
by Karen Kingsbury
A heartwarming story of love, loss, and second chances. A woman must choose between her past and present love.
Book 2 in the bestselling 5-book Christian fiction series that has sold nearly 2 million copies! A story about tragedy, healing, and the importance of remembering, from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mostly Dead Things
by Kristen Arnett
After her father's suicide, Jessa-Lynn Morton takes over the family taxidermy business and navigates love, loss, and grief.
One morning, Jessa-Lynn Morton walks into the family taxidermy shop to find that her father has committed suicide, right there on one of the metal tables. Shocked and grieving, Jessa steps up to ... (Goodreads)
The Night Sister
by Jennifer McMahon
A haunting tale of three friends who uncover a dark secret about an abandoned hotel and the mysterious disappearance of two sisters.
Once the thriving attraction of rural Vermont, the Tower Motel now stands in disrepair, alive only in the memories of Amy, Piper, and Piper's kid sister, Margot. The three played there as girls until ... (Goodreads)
The Year of Secret Assignments
by Jaclyn Moriarty
Three girls exchange letters with boys from a rival school, leading to unexpected friendships and secrets revealed.
The novel follows the correspondence between students from two rival schools. Cassie Aganovic, Emily Thompson and Lydia Jaackson-Oberman, attend the prestigious, private Ashbury High; Matthew Dunlop, ... (Wikipedia)
The Piper's Son
by Melina Marchetta
A story of grief, love, and family as Tom rebuilds his life after a tragedy.
Award-winning author Melina Marchetta reopens the story of the group of friends from her acclaimed novel Saving Francesca—but five years have passed, and now it's Thomas Mackee who needs saving. ... (Goodreads)
Goodbye Days
by Jeff Zentner
After a tragic accident, Carver sends goodbye texts to his deceased friend's phone, leading to unexpected consequences and self-discovery.
What if you could spend one last day with someone you lost? One day Carver Briggs had it all—three best friends, a supportive family, and a reputation as a talented writer at his high school, ... (Goodreads)
Reunion
by Karen Kingsbury
A heartwarming story of a family reunion, forgiveness, and second chances.
A fresh new look for the best-selling series from America’s number-one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Fans will enjoy a personal note from Karen and Gary Smalley as well as discussion ... (Goodreads)
The Faceless Ones
by Derek Landy
The third book in the Skulduggery Pleasant series, where Valkyrie Cain and Skulduggery Pleasant fight against the evil Faceless Ones.
Batu, also known as Patrick "Paddy" Hanratty, is the mysterious force behind releasing the Faceless Ones. Fletcher Renn is a 17-year-old London kid and the last teleporter. He is the last of his kind ... (Wikipedia)
The Black Flamingo
by Dean Atta
A mixed-race boy discovers his identity and passion for drag while navigating through societal expectations and personal struggles.
Stonewall Book Award Winner! A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason ... (Barnes & Noble)
Before I Let You Go
by Kelly Rimmer
Sisters Lexie and Annie are reunited when Annie's drug addiction resurfaces. A heart-wrenching story of love, sacrifice, and the bond between siblings.
“Before I Let You Go, is a heartbreaking book about an impossible decision. Kelly Rimmer writes with wisdom and compassion about the relationships between sisters, mother and daughter…. She captures ... (Barnes & Noble)
Angels Walking
by Karen Kingsbury
A man on the brink of suicide is saved by an angel and given a mission to save others. A heartwarming story of redemption and second chances.
Somewhere in heaven, a decision has been made. An Angels Walking team has been assigned to a desperate mission: a broken baseball player, the love he left behind, and the miracle that might save a ... (Goodreads)
Lake Success
by Gary Shteyngart
Hedge fund manager flees his failing marriage and autistic son on a Greyhound bus, seeking redemption and self-discovery on a cross-country journey.
Narcissistic, hilariously self-deluded, and divorced from the real world as most of us know it, hedge-fund manager Barry Cohen oversees $2.4 billion in assets. Deeply stressed by an SEC investigation ... (Goodreads)
The Serpent King
by Jeff Zentner
Three misfit teenagers explore their identities, faith and the power of friendship.
This is an Alternate Cover edition for ASIN B00ZNE17D2 Dill has had to wrestle with vipers his whole life—at home, as the only son of a Pentecostal minister who urges him to handle poisonous ... (Goodreads)
A Good Marriage
by Stephen King
A wife discovers her husband's dark secret, leading to a moral dilemma and a chilling confrontation.
Darcy Anderson has been married to Bob, an accountant from Portland, Maine , for 27 years. They have a happy yet humdrum relationship, running a mail-order business selling and appraising rare coins ... (Wikipedia)
Patina
by Jason Reynolds
Patina, a young girl, navigates the challenges of school, family, and track practice while learning to trust and rely on others.
Patina, or Patty, runs like a flash. She runs for many reasons—to escape the taunts from the kids at the fancy-schmancy new school she’s been sent to since she and her little sister had to stop ... (Goodreads)
What the Night Knows
by Dean Koontz
A detective investigates a series of murders that seem to be connected to a case from his past, but the killer may not be entirely human.
The novel begins with John Calvino investigating the murder of a family, committed by Billy Lucas. Billy is in a mental institution and being monitored for being schizophrenic. He openly admits to ... (Wikipedia)
Flush
by Carl Hiaasen
A humorous tale of a dog named Flush, who helps his owner, a girl named Noah, seek revenge on a polluting casino boat owner.
The narrator of the story is a teenage boy named Noah Underwood. Noah's father, Paine, a passionate environmentalist, has been arrested for sinking the Coral Queen , a casino boat operated by "Dusty" ... (Wikipedia)
