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  1. Louisiana's Way Home

    by Kate DiCamillo
    Abandoned by her grandmother in a small Georgia town, Louisiana struggles to find a way back home to Louisiana.

    From two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo comes a story of discovering who you are — and deciding who you want to be.,When Louisiana Elefante’s granny wakes her up in the middle of the night to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Scythe

    by Neal Shusterman
    An exploration of morality in a world where death is obsolete, forcing people to choose mortality.

    Late on a cold day in November, Scythe Faraday visits Citra Terranova's house. At first, Citra assumes that the scythe is there to glean (kill permanently) one of her family members. As it turns out, ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Daughter of the Pirate King

    by Tricia Levenseller
    A young woman's quest to save her kingdom and reclaim her destiny.

    A 17-year-old pirate captain intentionally allows herself to get captured by enemy pirates in this thrilling young adult tale., There will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I've ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd

    by Alan Bradley
    Amateur sleuth Flavia de Luce uses her ingenuity and chemistry skills to solve a murder mystery.

    In spite of being ejected from Miss Bodycote’s Female Academy in Canada, twelve-year-old Flavia de Luce is excited to be sailing home to England. But instead of a joyous homecoming, she is greeted on ... (Goodreads)

  5. Ghosts

    by Raina Telgemeier
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery as she navigates her family's secrets, cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs.

    The novel opens as the family is ordering at the drive-through of an fictional Double-Back Burger (the colors and logos of which are based on In-N-Out Burger ) before leaving southern California for ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Wishtree

    by Katherine Applegate
    An ancient oak tree tells the story of a community coming together to accept difference and promote understanding.

    The, New York Times-,bestselling story of kindness, friendship, and hope. ,, Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . . Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. The Wild Robot

    by Peter Brown
    A robot's journey of self-discovery and its transformation from a machine to a living creature.

    Wall-E, meets, Hatchet, in this, New York Times, bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Down Among the Sticks and Bones

    by Seanan McGuire
    Twins Jack and Jill find a portal to a dark world where they must choose between being a vampire's apprentice or a mad scientist's assistant.

    Twin sisters Jack and Jill were seventeen when they found their way home and were packed off to Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children. This is the story of what happened first… Jacqueline was her ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Prince and the Dressmaker

    by Jen Wang
    A young prince hires a dressmaker to create stunning dresses for him, but must keep his secret from the world.

    After creating a shocking dress for a young lady attending the 16th birthday party of Crown Prince Sebastian of Belgium, the young seamstress Frances is hired by a mysterious client. The client, who ... (Wikipedia)

  10. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

    by Mackenzi Lee
    An 18th-century adventure of love, friendship, and self-discovery as a young man travels Europe.

    A Kirkus Prize nominee and Stonewall Honor winner with 5 starred reviews! A New York Times bestseller! Named one of the best books of 2017 by NPR and the New York Public Library! "The queer teen ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. The Wrath and the Dawn

    by Renée Ahdieh
    A thrilling adventure of love and revenge in a mystical, ancient land.

    One Life to One Dawn. In a land ruled by a murderous boy-king, each dawn brings heartache to a new family. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, is a monster. Each night he takes a new ... (Goodreads)

  12. Caraval

    by Stephanie Garber
    Sisters journey through a mysterious, magical world to save each other from an arranged marriage.

    The acclaimed, New York Times, bestseller! Welcome, welcome to, Caraval, — Stephanie Garber’s sweeping tale of the unbreakable bond between two sisters. It’s the closest you'll ever find to magic in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Maze Runner Series

    by James Dashner
    A group of teenagers trapped in a maze with no memory of their past must find a way out and uncover the truth about their situation.

    The perfect gift for fans of "The Hunger Games" and " Divergent," this boxed set includes all of the paperback editions of James Dashner's" New York Times" bestselling series"–The Maze Runner," "The ... (Goodreads)

  14. Nimona

    by Noelle Stevenson
    A shapeshifting sidekick helps a villainous knight take on a powerful kingdom.

    The graphic novel debut from rising star ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic." Nemeses! ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book

    by Bill Watterson
    A compilation of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons, exploring the humor of everyday life.

    Find Sunday comic favorites in this classic, Calvin and Hobbes, collection. This is a collection of the classic comic strip that features Calvin, a rambunctious 6-year-old boy, and his stuffed tiger, ... (Goodreads)

  16. Camp Half-Blood Confidential

    by Rick Riordan
    A guidebook to Camp Half-Blood, filled with stories, interviews, and insider information about the world of demigods.

    In response to an awful camp orientation video created by the god Apollo, Percy Jackson and other residents of Camp Half-Blood answer such questions as "What, is, this place?" and "Do I get to keep ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. The Bunker Diary

    by Kevin Brooks
    A teenage boy is kidnapped and held captive in an underground bunker with no hope of escape.

    I can't believe I fell for it. , It was still dark when I woke up this morning. , As soon as my eyes opened I knew where I was. , A low-ceilinged rectangular building made entirely of whitewashed ... (Goodreads)

  18. Things We Know by Heart

    by Jessi Kirby
    After losing her boyfriend in a tragic accident, Quinn seeks solace in his donated organs recipient.

    In this unforgettable novel, Quinn Sullivan falls for the recipient of her boyfriend’s donated heart. Printz Award winner John Corey Whaley calls it “not just a love story, but one with a ferocious ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Unwind

    by Neal Shusterman
    A dystopian future world where teenagers are subjected to a “harvesting” process that splits them apart.

    Connor, Risa, and Lev are running for their lives. The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age ... (Goodreads)

  20. Dawn and the Impossible Three

    by Gale Galligan
    Dawn joins the Babysitters Club and faces challenges with a difficult client. She learns about friendship and responsibility.

    Dawn Schafer is the newest member of The Baby-sitters Club. While she's still adjusting to life in Stoneybrook after moving from sunny California, she's eager to accept her first big job. But taking ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Wintersong

    by S. Jae-Jones
    A young woman must journey to the Underground to save her sister from the Goblin King, but at a cost.

    "Darkly romantic and atmospheric in all of the best ways, this book reads like a fever dream you never want to wake from." —Emily A. Duncan, , New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Saints and ... (Goodreads)

  22. The Tell-Tale Heart

    by Edgar Allan Poe
    A man's obsession with the eye of an old man leads him to commit murder and ultimately drives him insane.

    "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a first-person narrative told by an unnamed narrator. Insisting that they are sane, the narrator suffers from a disease (nervousness) which causes " over-acuteness of the ... (Wikipedia)

  23. The Raven and Other Poems

    by Edgar Allan Poe
    A collection of dark, gothic poems, exploring the depths of the human psyche.

    A chilling, thrilling collection of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry, introduced by best-selling author Philip Pullman The Raven . . . Annabel Lee . . . Ulalume . . . these are some of the spookiest, most ... (Goodreads)

  24. Five ​Dark Fates

    by Kendare Blake
    The final battle between the sisters for the throne of Fennbirn Island. Who will survive and rule the kingdom?

    In the final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Three Dark Crowns series, an all-out war is brewing—one that will pit sister against sister and dead against undead. After the grim ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Frostblood

    by Elly Blake
    Ruby, a fireblood, is on a mission to overthrow the frostblood ruling class. Along the way, she discovers her own power and falls in love.

    Book 1 of the, New York Times, bestselling series, perfect for fans of, Red Queen,. An "enchanting and fast-paced debut" that "lights up the page with magic, romance, and action." Seventeen-year-old ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict

    by Laurie Viera Rigler
    A modern-day woman wakes up in the body of a Regency-era woman and must navigate the social norms and romantic entanglements of the time.

    In this Jane Austen inspired comedy, love story, and exploration of identity and destiny, a modern LA girl wakes up as an Englishwoman in Austen's time. After nursing a broken engagement with Jane ... (Goodreads)

  27. Ensnared

    by A.G. Howard
    Alyssa Gardner must navigate the treacherous realm of Wonderland to save her loved ones from the clutches of the evil Queen Red.

    After surviving a disastrous battle at prom, Alyssa has embraced her madness and gained perspective. She’s determined to rescue her two worlds and the people and netherlings she loves. Even if it ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Three Things About Elsie

    by Joanna Cannon
    A poignant tale of an elderly woman's memories and secrets, as she navigates the challenges of aging and friendship.

    There are three things you should know about Elsie. The first thing is that she’s my best friend. The second is that she always knows what to say to make me feel better. And the third thing… might ... (Goodreads)

  29. What We Lose

    by Zinzi Clemmons
    A young woman navigates the complexities of identity, grief, and love after the death of her mother.

    Thandi, the daughter of a South African mother and an American father, comes of age in Pennsylvania . When she is in college, her mother is stricken by cancer and dies, causing Thandi's life to fall ... (Wikipedia)

  30. The Afterlife of Holly Chase

    by Cynthia Hand
    Holly Chase, a selfish and cynical teenager, is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve to teach her the true meaning of life and death.

    Before I Fall meets “bah, humbug” in this contemporary YA reimagining of A Christmas Carol from New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Hand. On Christmas Eve five years ago, seventeen-year-old ... (Barnes & Noble)