New Books at the Library
From the moment Hannah Sanders arrived in town, she felt there was something wrong. A lot of houses were for sale, and the town seemed infected by an unearthly quiet. And then, on Hannah’s first day of classes, she ran into a group of cheerleaders—the most popular girls in school. The odd thing was that they were nearly identical in appearance: blonde, beautiful, and deathly pale. But Hannah wants desperately to fit in—regardless of what her friend Lukas is telling her: if she doesn’t watch her back, she’s going to be blonde and popular and dead—just like all the other zombies in this town. . . .
Sucks to Be Me By Kimberly Pauley
Mina Hamilton’s parents want her dead. (Or undead to be precise.) They’re vampires, and like it or not, Mina must decide whether to become a vampire herself. But Mina’s more interested in hanging out with best friend Serena and trying to catch the eye of the too-hot-for-high-school Nathan Able than in the vampire training classes she’s being forced to take. How’s a girl supposed to find the perfect prom date and pass third-year French when her mom and dad are breathing down her neck — literally?
Love is Hell By Melissa Marr
Sure, love is hell. But it’s totally worth it. In these supernatural stories by five of today’s hottest writers–Melissa Marr (Wicked Lovely), Scott Westerfeld (Specials), Justine Larbalestier (Magic or Madness), Gabrielle Zevin (Elsewhere), and Laurie Faria Stolarz (Blue is for Nightmares)–love may be twisted and turned around, but it’s more potent than ever on its quest to conquer all. From two students who let the power of attraction guide them to break the hard-and-fast rules of their world to the girl who falls hard for a good-looking ghost with a score to settle, the clever, quirky characters in this exciting collection will break your heart, then leave you believing in love more than ever.
The Disappeared By Gloria Whelan
The National Book Award-winning author of “Homeless Bird” returns with this riveting tale of love and sacrifice, featuring a brother and sister who pursue freedom within the shadow of Argentina’s dictatorial government.
Twelve Long Months By Brian Malloy
With the charm and truth he brought to his adult novel “The Year of Ice,” Malloy delivers a smart, funny work about a straight girl who has fallen hopelessly in love with a gay boy.
No Choirboy By Susan Kuklin
No Choirboy takes readers inside Americas prisons, and allows inmates sentenced to death as teenagers to speak for themselves. In their own voices, raw and uncensored, they talk about their lives in prison, and share their thoughts and feelings about how they ended up there. Susan Kuklin also gets inside the system, exploring capital punishment itself and the intricacies and inequities of criminal justice in the United States. This is a searing, unforgettable read, and one that could change the way we think about crime and punishment.
Owning It By Donald Gallo
Ten authors of young adult fiction contribute to this stellar collection of stories about teens with physical or psychological disabilities, and the tenacity, spirit, and humor that drive them.
The Anatomy of Wings By Karen Foxlee
In this riveting and affecting debut, a first-time novelist perfectly captures the essence of growing up in a small town and the complexities and absurdities of family life as a 10-year-old girl recounts the final months of her teenage sister’s life.
Box Out By John Coy
Liam has just been bumped up to starter on the varsity basketball team, and the pressure’s on. With the girls’ team heading to State, the boys’ team is under even greater scrutiny than usual in Liam’s small midwestern town. When the team’s coach starts counting on the power of prayer—and enforcing teamwide participation—Liam finds himself in a spotlight that’s more nerve-racking than any trip to the free-throw line. In trying to stand up for what’s right, Liam is forced to stand up for himself—against his teammates, his fellow students, and even his parents.
Viper Within By Sam Mills
DISILLUSIONED WITH HIS childhood faith, Jon longs to restore that sense of belonging to something greater than himself. Enter Jeremiah, magnetic and mysterious founder of the Brotherhood of the Hebetheus. In Jon, Jeremiah finds a willing disciple for his “new” religion, and an eager participant in the Brotherhood’s daring plan: they will kidnap a classmate who Jeremiah believes is part of a terrorist cell. By foiling her plot to blow up their school, the boys of the Hebetheus will command the world’s attention, show a righteous religion as the only real tool to thwart terrorism, and become avenging heroes. But fate and faith have a twist in store for Jon as the captive girl they call Snake causes him to confront the reflection of what he’s become in her eyes. Will the appeal of a blind faith be enough to sustain Jon’s allegiance? Or will he be unable to deny the viper glimpsed within himself?
The Lab By Jack Heath
This fantastic new adventure series introduces 16-year-old superhuman Six of Hearts, the strongest and most effective agent in The Deck, a team of special agents fighting to uphold justice in a completely corrupt world.
Revenge of the Homecoming Queen By Stephanie Hale
All that matters is what’s inside…as long as there’s a tiara on the outside. The flawless Aspen Brooks was born to be Homecoming Queen. Naturally she’s dating the most popular guy in school, and she’s blessed with stunning good looks, excellent style, and mega brains. She’s got the crown in the bag. So why is the tiara being placed on the skanky head of cheerleader Angel Ives? The confusion only grows after ultra-dork Rand Bachrach is crowned king. To Aspen’s shock and horror, Angel actually accuses her of being behind this. Whatevs But then something goes terribly, terribly wrong. Strange things start happening–even stranger than Angel beating Aspen. Now someone’s leaving her threatening messages and slashing her tires. She’s sure it’s that beyotch Angel doing these things. And if Angel wants war, by Dooney & Bourke she’ll get one.
Bliss By Lauren Myracle
When Blisss hippie parents leave the commune and dump her at the home of her aloof grandmother in a tony Atlanta neighborhood, its like being set down on an alien planet. The only guide naive Bliss has to her new environment is what shes seen on The Andy Griffith Show. But Mayberry is poor preparation for Crestview Academy, an elite school where the tensions of the present and the dark secrets of the past threaten to simmer into violence. Openhearted Bliss desperately wants new friends, making her the perfect prey of a troubled girl whose obsession with a long-ago death puts Bliss, and anyone shes kind to, in mortal danger. Lauren Myracle has taken the ubiquitous friendship novel to a new, dark place.
Alan’s War By Emmanuel Guibert
When Alan Cope joined the army and went off to fight in World War II, he had no idea what he was getting into. This graphic memoir is the story of his life during wartime, a story told with poignant intimacy and matchless artistry. Across a generation, a deep friendship blossomed between Alan Cope and author/artist Emmanuel Guibert. From it, Alan’s War was born — a graphic novel that is a deeply personal and moving experience, straight from the heart of the Greatest Generation — a unique piece of WWII literature and a ground-breaking graphic memoir.
Young Samurai By Chris Bradford
For the past two years, 12-year-old Jack Fletcher has been a rigging monkey on a British vessel, until the crew is attacked by ninja pirates. He is soon rescued by one of Japan’s greatest samurai and begins the grueling physical and psychological training required of all the students.
Serendipity Market By Penny Blubaugh
When Toby breathes on Mama Inez’s bird-shaped invitations, giving them the power to fly, plans for the Serendipity Market begin. Soon, eleven honored guests travel from afar and make their way to the storytellers’ tent to share their stories. Each tale proves what Mama Inez knows—that magic is everywhere. Sometimes it shows itself subtly—a ray of sun glinting on a gold coin, or a girl picking a rose without getting pricked by the thorn—and sometimes it makes itself known with trumpets and fireworks. But when real magic is combined with the magic of storytelling, it can change the world. This is a breathtaking debut novel written with elegance and grace.
