New Books

Recent additions to the Teen collection.

Winter 2009

Next Semester: Cross II, Cecil; ISBN: 9780373831456; 2010; Although his first semester at the University of Atlanta proved to be trying, James "JD" Dawson has not learned from his mistakes and finds himself in trouble once again, which may result in a one-way ticket home
Out of the Blue: Rottman, S.; ISBN: 9781561454990; 2009; After moving to Minot, North Dakota, with his mother, the new base commander, Air Force dependent Stu Ballentyne gradually becomes aware that something terrible is going on in his neighbor's house.
The Last Apprentice, Book Six: Clash of the Demons: Delaney, Joseph; ISBN: 9780061344626; 2009; As the Spook's apprentice, Thomas Ward's first duty is to protect the County from ghosts, boggarts, and other dangerous creatures. But now his mother has come back from her homeland to seek his help. One of the most dangerous of the old witches, Ordeen, is about to return to earth, bringing with her suffering and devastation. Tom's mother has mustered a powerful army—including Tom's friend Alice, the Pendle witches, and the assassin Grimalkin—to confront Ordeen. If Tom joins them, the Spook will refuse to take Tom back as his apprentice. What sacrifices will be made in the battle against the dark?
The Girl with the Mermaid Hair: Ephron, Delia; ISBN: 9780061542602; 2010; Obsessed with her appearance to the point where she checks herself in every reflective surface, Sukie is delighted when she is given a full-length heirloom mirror and disregards her mother's warning that the mirror can provoke negative changes
Sweet, Hereafter: Johnson, Angela; ISBN: 9780689873850; 2010; The third book in the critically-acclaimed Heaven trilogy finds Shoogy wondering where she belongs after running away from home and spending time with her war-veteran boyfriend Curtis, who is dreading his return to Iraq and concerned about how his recall to duty will affect their relationship
Now What? The Young Person's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Career: Lore, Nicholas; ISBN: 9780743266307; 2008; Counsels young adults on how to identify a satisfying vocation tailored to their specific needs with a minimum of compromises, in a guide that offers specific advice on how to assess one's circumstances and organize a plan for accomplishing set goals.
Hush, Hush: Fitzpatrick, Becca; ISBN: 9781416989417; 2009; High school sophomore Nora has always been very cautious in her relationships, but when Patch, who has a dark side she can sense, enrolls at her school, she is mysteriously and strongly drawn to him, despite warnings from her best friend, the school counselor, and her own instincts.
Wish: Bullen, Alexandra; ISBN: 9780545139052; 2010; After her vivacious twin sister dies, Olivia Larsen, a shy teenager, moves with her parents to San Francisco, where she meets a mysterious seamstress who grants her one wish, thanks to a magically-crafted dress.
Solace of the Road: Dowd, Siobhan; ISBN: 9780375849718; 2009; Hating everything about her foster family, school, and life, Holly Hogan dreams of being reunited with her mother; thus, when she puts on a flowing blond wig and transforms herself into a strong girl named Solace, she finds the courage she needs to venture across England and discover her true self.

Levithan: Westerfeld, Scott; ISBN: 9781416971733; 2009; It's 1914 and Europe is on the precipice of war--the German Clankers and British Darwinists are armed with futuristic weaponry and biotechnology; in the midst of the chaos, Alek, a royal and potential threat to the throne, and Deryn, a common Darwinist, meet on the run and forge an uneasy alliance that will dramatically change the course of the Great War and their lives.
Love is the Higher Law: Levithan, David; ISBN: 9780375834684; 2009; Three New York City teens express their reactions to the bombing of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and its impact on their lives and the world.
Over the End Line: Martino, Alfred; ISBN: 9780152061210; 2009; After scoring the winning goal in the county soccer championship, New Jersey high school senior Jonny finally attains some of the popularity enjoyed by his best friend Kyle, until a devastating event changes everything.

New Books

Winter 2009

Teens

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