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THE LIBRARYGreat Books For Young Adults 2020Please do not print The books, recommended for ages 12-18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens. The books range across all reading abilities and comprise a wide range of genres and styles, including contemporary realistic fiction, fantasy, horror, science fiction, graphic novels as well as non-fiction. It is not meant to be viewed as a definitive selection.There is a separate list for Irish authors.All are available in the St. Andrew’s College Library.Abdel-Fattah, Randa Does My Head Look Big In This? Outspoken and funny 16 year old Amal, who loves shopping and television, decides to wear the hijab full time and perseveres despite resistance from classmates, townspeople and relatives.Liked this? Then try Ten Things I Hate About Me; Where The Streets Had A Name and The Lines We CrossAbouet, Marguerite AyaFor the residents of Yopougon, everyday life is good. It is the early 1970s, a golden time - work is plentiful, hospitals are clean and well equipped, and school is obligatory. The Ivory Coast is as an island of relative wealth and stability in West Africa. Aya tells the story of its nineteen-year-old heroine, the clear-sighted and bookish Aya, and her carefree and fun-loving friends Adjoua and Bintou. Navigating meddling relatives and neighbours, the girls spend a last summer of their childhood on the sun-warmed streets of Yop City. Aya is a captivating, colourful and entertaining portrayal of an Africa we rarely seeAcevedo, Elizabeth The Poet XXiomara has always kept her words to herself. When it comes to standing her ground in her Harlem neighbourhood, she lets her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But X has secrets - her feelings for a boy in her bio class, and the notebook full of poems that she keeps under her bed. And a slam poetry club that will pull those secrets into the spotlight. Because in spite of a world that might not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to stay silent.Pura Belpre Award winner; Printz Award Winner and YALSA Teens' Top Ten 2019Adams, Douglas. The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide To The Galaxy. Comedy sci-fi classic!Arthur Dent’s house gets demolished to make way for a new inter-galactic bypass. His best friend announces he's an alien. They're hurtling through space with nothing but their towels and a book inscribed with the words: DON'T PANIC.Adeyemi, Tomi Children Of Blood And BoneZe?lie Adebola remembers when the soil of Ori?sha hummed with magic and her Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were targeted and killed, leaving Ze?lie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Ze?lie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Ze?lie must outwit the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.YALSA Teens' Top Ten 2019 and William C. Morris Debut YA Award finalistAgosin, Marjorie I Lived On Butterfly HillAn eleven-year-old's world is upended by political turmoil. Celeste Marconi is a dreamer. She lives in the idyllic town of Valparaiso, Chile--until one day when warships are spotted in the harbour and schoolmates start disappearing. Celeste doesn't know what is happening, no one is safe, not anymore. The country has been taken over by a government that declares artists, protestors and anyone who helps the needy to be considered "subversive" and dangerous. Celeste's parents must go into hiding before they, too, "disappear." Before they do, they send Celeste to America to protect her. As Celeste adapts to her new life in Maine, she never stops dreaming of Chile. But even after democracy is restored, questions remain: Will her parents re-emerge from hiding? Will she ever be safe again??Alexander, Kwame BookedNovel in verse about soccer. When a ruptured appendix keeps Nick from playing in a soccer tournament a former rapper turned librarian takes the boy under his wing. Basketball fans will love The Crossover and ReboundAlmond, David SkelligMichael was looking forward to moving house. But now his baby sister's ill, his parents are frantic and Doctor Death has come to call. Michael feels helpless. But what he finds in the crumbling garage will change his life forever.The Colour Of The Sun - One hot summer morning, Davie steps boldly out of his front door. The world he enters is very familiar - the little Tyneside town that has always been his home - but as the day passes, it becomes ever more dramatic and strange. A boy has been killed, and Davie thinks he might know who is responsible. As he turns away from the gossip and excitement and sets off roaming towards the sunlit summit at the top of the town, where the real and imaginary world begin to blur. This is a moving, funny, inspirational and magical novel.Reluctant readers might like Kit’s Wilderness and A Song For Ella GreyAnderson, Jodi Lynn Midnight At The ElectricAn epic tale told through three points of view: 2065:?Adri has been handpicked to live on Mars. But weeks before launch, she discovers the journal of a girl who lived in her house more than a hundred years ago and is drawn into the mystery surrounding her fate.1934:?Amid the fear and uncertainty of the Dust Bowl, Catherine's family's situation is growing dire. She must find the courage to sacrifice everything she loves in order to save the one person she loves most.1919:?In the recovery following World War I, Lenore tries to come to terms with her grief for her brother, a fallen British soldier, and plans to sail from England to America. But can she make it that far?Anderson, M T. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing. Vols. 1 and 2. Young Octavian is being raised by a group of rational philosophers known only by numbers – but it is only after he opens a forbidden door that learns the hideous nature of their experiments, and his own chilling role in them. Set in Revolutionary Boston, the novels take place at a time when Patriots battled to win liberty while African slaves were asked to risk their lives for a freedom they would never claim.?Margaret A. Edwards Award recipientAnholt, Laurence The HypnotistA tale of prejudice and tolerance set in the Deep South of America in 1963. It has beenn officially endorsed by Amnesty International who called it "a passionate, important novel." The book was the winner of the Historical Association Young Quills Award 2017. Nominated for the Carnegie Medal and shortlisted for six major fiction awards.Jack has left Ireland and is making a new life for himself as Professor of Neurology at a university in the American South. He’s also a hypnotist. Thirteen-year-old Pip is taken out of an orphanage by a farmer to work on the farm and be carer for his wife. Pip is black. The farmer and his wife are white. And this is 1960s America, where race defines you and overshadows everything. As racial tensions reach boiling point with danger close to home Jack and Pip's lives become inextricably linked. And Jack's hypnotic skills are called on as never before . . .Anonymous Line of Fire: Diary Of An Unknow Soldier (August, September 1914)A remarkable find in a rubbish heap ... One winter morning, Barroux was walking down a street in Paris when he made an extraordinary find: the real diary of a soldier in the First World War. Barroux rescued the diary and illustrated the soldier's words.Applegate, Katherine WishtreeALA Notable Books For Children Nominee 2018Newbery MedalistNew York Times bestselling story of kindness, friendship and hope. Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighbourhood "wishtree" - people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. The "wishtree" watches over the neighbourhood. You might say Red has seen it all. Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming, and Red's experiences as a wishtree are more important than ever.?Ashley, Bernard The Tiger On His BackSofia Drake wants a tattoo - a tattoo all of her own, where her parents won't see it. And when she's introduced to Sol Marks, a genius young tattooist, Sofia falls in love with his arty, original designs. But when Sofia's dad sees his daughter's tattoo his reaction sets in motion a series of events no one could have anticipated.Asimov, Isaac Foundation seriesHugo Award winnerScience fiction masterpiece! The Galactic Empire has prospered for twelve thousand years with no one suspecting that it’s heart is rotten until psychohistorian and mathematician Hari Seldon uses his new science to foresee its terrible fate.Exiled to planet Terminus, Seldon establishes a colony of the greatest minds in the Empire, a Foundation which holds the key to changing the fate of the galaxy.However, the death throes of the Empire breed hostile new enemies, and the young Foundation’s fate will be threatened first.Atwood, Margaret The Handmaid’s TaleFeminist dystopian classicOffred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead, a religious totalitarian state. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford. She has only one function: to have children. If Offred refuses to repopulate a devastated world, she will be hanged. Yet even a repressive state cannot eradicate hope and desire.?Now an award-winning TV series – but read the book first!!! This book would be of interest to senior studentsAusten, Jane. Pride And Prejudice"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."Witless Mrs Bennet has only one aim in life - finding a good match her five daughters. The witty sparring between her feisty, spirited daughter Elizabeth and proud Mr. Darcy is a joy to read. Will they ever get together? Read on!!You could also try Patricia Kindl’s Keeping The Castle: A Tale of Romance, Riches And Real EstateAuster, Paul 4 3 2 1Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2017The novel examines the four different lives of Archibald Isaac Ferguson born in March 1947 to Stanley and Rose. It charts the relationship between Stanley and Rose and their heart-breaking attempts to have a child. Once Ferguson is born, we are given four non-linear but simultaneous lives structured in distinct episodes for each Ferguson.? Auster shows us how each decision and event changes the life of Ferguson as he lives through a tumultuous period of American social and political history (1960s - 1970s). This is a very long and ambitious novel which might not be to everyone's taste. Avi. The True Confessions of Charlotte DoyleThe story takes place during the crossing of a ship from England to America in the 19th century. This Newbery book chronicles Charlotte’s experiences as she is pushed outside her sheltered, naive existence and learns about life aboard the ship. She learns a valuable lesson about not judging people based on first impressions or positions of authority.You might also like to try his Newbery book Crispin: The Cross Of LeadBacigalupi, Paola. Ship Breaker. This novel portrays a futuristic world destroyed by global warming. Nailer, a 17 year old ship breaker, must scavenge among ancient oil tankers looking for copper and other treasures to sell. Paolo Bacigalupi has written an award winning novel that invites teens to explore environmental issues, and to think about how their choices today can affect future generationsBannan, Sarah WeightlessThis debut novel charts the arrival of the beautiful, academic Carolyn at an Alabama school. An un-named group of girls recount her downfall as she falls victim to cyberbullying. If you liked The Virgin Suicides you might like this.Barnhill, Kelly The Girl Who Drank The MoonNewbery Medal winner and New York Times bestsellerLuna who was turned into a witch as a young girl discovers the magic within her while facing an evil force.Barroux Alpha: Abidjan – Gare Du NordGraphic novel that describes the desperation and the despair of young men in West Africa. We see stories of the thousands who are stranded in Morocco and Algeria, trying to cross over to Spain and make their way into Europe. Alpha leaves Abidjan, the capital of the Ivory Coast, to search for his wife and son who went to Paris. He has not heard anything from them ….Barter, Catherine TroublemakersShortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2018Fifteen-year-old Alena never knew her political activist mother, who died when she was a baby. She has grown up with her older half-brother Danny and his boyfriend Nick in the east end of London. Now Hackney is threatened by a bomber who has been leaving bombs in supermarkets. It is only a matter of time before one oes off.? Against this increasingly fearful backdrop, Alena seeks to discover more about her past, while Danny takes a job working for a controversial politician. As her family life implodes, and the threat to Londoners mounts, Alena starts getting into trouble. Then she does something truly rebellious.Fans of Lisa Williamson, Jenny Downham and Sarah Crossan might enjoy this novel.Bates, Penny A Murder Of CrowsBen, who is an only child, moves to the country and befriends a crow. However, when a local boy sees this, Ben becomes a laughing stock. The bullies want him to hurt the thing he loves, but they haven't reckoned on the power of Crow Law.Dyslexic friendlyBeatty, Paul The SelloutWinner Man Booker Prize 2016Savage satire about a “post-racial America.The black narrator, Bonbon, grew up in a “disappeared” LA suburb called Dickens where he was subjected to his father’s sociological experiments about race. After his father is “accidentally” killed by the LAPD he wants to reintroduce slavery and, gradually, segregation, first in buses and then in a school. All his efforts eventually land him in jail, where his case goes to the Supreme Court.?Senior students might enjoy this novelBeauvais, Clementine PiglettesAwarded the Gold, Silver and Bronze trotters after a vote by their classmates on Facebook, Mireille, Astrid and Hakima are officially the three ugliest girls in their school, but that does not mean they're going to sit around crying about it! Climbing aboard their bikes, the trio set off on a road trip to Paris, their goal: a garden party with the French president. As news of their trip spreads they become stars of social media and television. With the eyes of the nation upon them the girls find fame, friendship and happiness, and still have time to consume an enormous amount of food along the way.A story about the transformative power of cyberbullying. Friendship, forgiveness, tolerance and love are celebrated here. Bell, Cece El DeafoNewbery Honor book El Deafo is a funny graphic novel memoir. It recounts the author's hearing loss at a young age and her experiences with a powerful and very awkward hearing aid called the Phonic Ear. It gives her the ability to hear - sometimes things she shouldn't - but also isolates her from her classmates. All she really wants is to fit in and find a true friend. Someone who appreciates her, Phonic Ear and all. Finally, she is able to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become El Deafo, Listener for All.If you love graphic novels try Raina TelgemeierBenway, Robin Far From The TreeAfter 16 year old Grace gives up her baby for adoption she decides to find her real mother. She finds two siblings she never knew existed. Maya, 15, has been adopted by wealthy parents and seems to have the picture-perfect family - that is, if you look past her alcoholic mother and the fact that Maya stands out like a sore thumb. Older brother Joaquin hasn't been so lucky. At 18, he's shuffled between foster home after foster home, always careful never to get attached to anyone or anything, because it always gets taken away. When these three come together, they find in themselves the place they can belong, while the secrets they guard threaten to explode.This book covers issues such as teen pregnancy, alcoholism, adoption and fostering.Bessora AlphaHoping to be reunited with his family in Paris, Alpha starts on a dangerous journal from Dote d’Ivoire to Europe. The black and white illustrations in this graphic novel capture the bleakness and constant danger he faces. Flashes of colour show us his dreams and hopes for the future. Black, Holly The Cruel PrinceOne terrible morning, Jude and her sisters see their parents murdered in front of them. The assassin abducts all three girls to the world of Faerie, where Jude is installed in the royal court but mocked and tormented by the Faerie royalty for being mortal. As Jude grows older, she realises that she will need to take part in the dangerous deceptions of the fey to ever truly belong. But the stairway to power is fraught with shadows and betrayal. And looming over all is the infuriating, arrogant and charismatic Prince Cardan.Blackman, Malorie. Noughts and CrossesMalorie Blackman was the UK Children's Laureate 2013-2015.Thought-provoking look at racism and prejudice in an alternate society.Sephy is a Cross -- a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a Nought -- a “colourless” member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood, but that’s as far as it can go. In their world, Noughts and Crosses simply don’t mix. Against a background of prejudice and distrust, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum -- a romance that will lead both of them into terrible danger. Can they possibly find a way to be together?The first novel in the ‘Noughts and Crosses’ trilogy. The Library stocks many of her novels.Blankley, Bridget The Ghosts & JamalWaking up in the aftermath of a terrorist attack, 13-year-old Jamal tries to piece together what has happened whilst trying to evade capture by the attackers. It soon becomes clear that he has been living in a separate outhouse from his family on account of the 'bad spirits' that plague him. As he wanders around his family's compound, he comes across red canisters leaking yellow gas, which he works out were the weapon that killed his family, and he begins calling the gas 'ghosts'. With his family dead, he begins to search for his grandfather who he hardly knows; when his grandfather turns him away he keeps walking. On his journey he passes out and is picked up by a patrolling soldier. He is taken to a hospital where he is treated for the 'spirits', or rather, his epilepsy. Jamal escapes and on doing so, he wanders bewildered around the city.A beautiful story of survival and braveryBourne, Holly. Am I Normal Yet?A compassionate and sensitive story about OCD, secrets, feminism and friendship. It would appeal to senior students.Are We All Lemmings & Snowflakes? - Welcome to Camp Reset, a summer camp with a difference. A place offering a shot at 'normality' for Olive, a girl on the edge, and for the new friends she never expected to make - who each have their own reasons for being there. Luckily Olive has a plan to solve all their problems. But how do you fix the world when you can't fix yourself?Bowler, Tim Frozen FireIt starts with the phone call. The mysterious boy says he is dying. Dusty doesn't want to get involved - but the boy seems to know something about the disappearance of her brother, Josh.Reluctant readers might like this storyBradley, Kimberly Brubaker The War That Saved My LifeNewbery Honor BookFantastic historical fiction set in London during World War II. Nine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is embarrassed by Ada's club foot and won’t let her outside. When her little brother is evacuated from London to escape the war, Ada doesn't waste a minute - she sneaks out to join him. New adventures begin for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two children in. Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies and begins to trust Susan. Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But will their bond be enough to hold them together through the war? Or will Ada and her brother be returned to the cruel hands of their mother?Bray, Libba. The Diviners.Evie O’Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to live with her uncle Will in New York City. It’s 1926, and the city is filled with speakeasies, Ziegfeld girls, and rakish pickpockets.Evie worries her uncle will discover her darkest secret – her supernatural powers. But when the police find a murdered girl branded with a cryptic symbol and Uncle Will is called to the scene, Evie realizes her gift could help catch a serial killer – if he doesn’t catch her first!Breslin, Theresa. Prisoner Of The Inquisition. Zarita, only daughter of the town magistrate, lives a life of wealth and privilege. Saulo, son of a family reduced to begging, witnesses his father wrongfully arrested and dealt with in the most horrifying way. Hauled off to be a slave at sea and pursued by pirates he encounters the ambitious mariner explorer, Christopher Columbus. Throughout his hardships Saulo is determined to survive - for he has sworn vengeance on the magistrate and his family.The Rasputin Dagger - Nina Ivanovna cares nothing for the troubles of her country. Russia in 1916 may be on the brink of revolutionary chaos, but with the death of her father, her world has just collapsed. Now she must travel to St Petersburg to escape her past, and find a future. Here she discovers a life, friends, and romance. But Nina is soon caught up in the domestic world of the Russian royal family, and as unrest on the streets threatens to reach breaking point, this is a very dangerous place to be. Though desperate to save those she cares about, and share her life with the boy she loves, Nina's every move seems to be haunted by a beautiful, ruby-studded dagger. A dagger that will draw her ever closer to Grigori Rasputin.Prisoner In Alcatraz - It was almost an accident that Marty ended up in Alcatraz and now his future is sealed. Or so he thought. When his fellow inmates devise an escape plan, it seems so simple. Dyslexic friendlyThe Library also stocks The Medici Seal, Spy For The Queen Of Scots and Whispers In The GraveyardBritt, Fanny Jane The Fox & MeThe graphic novel tells the story of Helene who is not able to hide from the taunts of her former friends in the school corridors. She can't be invisible in the playground or in the stairways leading to art class. Insults are even scribbled on the walls of the toilet cubicles. When Helene's heart hammers in her chest as Genevieve snickers at the back of the bus, inventing nasty things to say about her, Helene dives into the pages of her book, 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte. And, in the solace she finds there, Helene's own world becomes a little brighter. But how will the story end?Brown, Rebecca L Flying By NightPiper Hart has poured all her energy into raising her son, Fred. Her often-absent husband, Isaac has poured all his energy into a career defending the wrongly accused. Her world is rocked when her son is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Lance "the Silver Eagle" Whitman is Piper's father, a national hero, and a raging narcissist. A heart attack leaves him in a coma. When Lance wakes up with a traumatic brain injury, his wife decides that after a lifetime of emotional and verbal abuse, she is walking away, and Piper must decide what will become of her father. Piper chooses to bring him home, where both Fred and Lance, misunderstood by the world around them, begin to connect.Bryan, Ashley Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives And Dreams Brought To LifeNewbery Honor BookCoretta Scott King Author Honor BookCoretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book?Using original slave auction and plantation estate documents, Ashley Bryan presents a powerful story that contrasts the monetary value of a slave with the priceless value of life experiences and dreams that a slave owner could never take away.?A slave is given a monetary value by his or her owner. However, something that can’t be bought or sold are dreams. Through paintings and poetry Bryan imagines and interprets each slave's life on the plantation, as well as the life their owner knew nothing about - their dreams and pride in knowing that they were worth far more than their owner could ever guess. A stunning picture book.Bui, Thi The Best We Could DoGraphic novel portraying one family's journey from war-torn Vietnam. Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves.Burgess, MelvinBilly Elliot - Billy's mother is dead, and his father and brother are fiercely involved in the bitter miners' strike. Billy's father wants his son to learn to box, but Billy becomes fascinated by the grace and magic of ballet.The Hit - A new drug is going around – Death. It gives you a huge rush for a week, then kills you. Adam’s life is rubbish, so why not take it? This novel would be suitable for senior students.Butler, Octavia KindredOn her 26th birthday, Dana and her husband are moving into their apartment when she starts to feel dizzy. Then the world falls away. She finds herself at the edge of a green wood by a vast river. A child is screaming. Wading into the water, she pulls him to safety, only to find herself face to face with a very old looking rifle, in the hands of the boy's father. She's terrified. The next thing she knows she's back in her apartment, soaking wet. It's the most terrifying experience of her life - until it happens again. The longer Dana spends in 19th century Maryland - a very dangerous place for a black woman - the more aware she is that her life might be over before it's even begun.The Library also stocks the graphic novel version of this novel Camilleri, Andrea. The Story of the NoseRetelling of Gogol’s The NoseThe Collegiate Assessor Kovalyov wakes one morning to discover that his nose has disappeared. It has mysteriously found its way into a loaf of bread on the barber Yokovlevich's breakfast table. The barber attempts to dispose of it, but when Kovalyov steps out onto the St Petersburg streets, he finds his nose, now the size of a human, wearing a gold-embroidered uniform and travelling around in a carriage...Camilleri is well-known for his Inspector Montalbano series of crime novels (now a TV series).Carroll, Emma Secrets Of A Sun KingIt's November 1922. In a valley in Egypt the tomb of a long dead pharaoh is about to be discovered. The world watches and waits for news with baited breath. Thirteen year old Lilian Kaye, who lives in a flat above a shop in London, is eagerly following the story. One morning the news takes a sinister turn: a man - a famous Egyptologist - disappears. All that remains of him are his feet. Then Lil's grandfather is taken suddenly ill, and when a mysterious package turns up for him from the Egyptologist, Lil starts to believe there is truth to the rumours of a pharaoh's curse.Set at the time of the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb, this is a real page turnerChanani, Nidhi PashminaWhy did Priyanka Das’s mother abandon her home in India years ago? What was it like there? And most importantly, who is her father, and why did her mum leave him? Pri's mother avoids these questions - the topic of India is permanently closed. For Pri, her mother's homeland can only exist in her imagination. That is, until she finds a mysterious pashmina tucked away in a suitcase. When she wraps herself in it, she is transported to a place more vivid and colourful than any guidebook or Bollywood film. But is this the real India? And what is that shadow lurking in the background? To learn the truth, Pri must travel farther than she's ever dared and find the family she never knew.Child, Lauren Look Into My EyesRuby Redfort is a genius code-cracker, a daring detective, and a gadget-laden special agent who just happens to be a 13-year-old girl. She and her slick side-kick butler, Hitch, foil crimes and get into loads of scrapes with evil villains, but they're always ice-cool in a crisis.A fun and pacey readCholdenko, Gennifer. Al Capone Does My ShirtsNewbery Honor BookLife gets interesting for Moose Flanagan and his family when they become residents of the famous prison island, Alcatraz.Reluctant readers would love this bookChristie, Agatha. Murder on the Orient ExpressA snowdrift stops the luxurious Orient Express in its tracks overnight. In the morning a passenger is dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, the door locked from the inside. Whodunnit??Hercule Poirot uses the ‘little grey cells’ to solve the mystery.Clare, Cassandra. City of BonesShadow Hunters walk the streets of New York City patrolling the creatures of the underworld. Clary Fray is unaware of this other world until the night she visits the Pandemonium Club and witnesses a demon slaying. Without warning she is drawn into the dark and exciting world of fallen angels and monsters. This is the first book in the popular Mortal Instrument series.Try her new series – ShadowhuntersCline, Ernest Ready Player OneThis is a jaw-droppingly debut that's part virtual space opera, part classic coming-of-age story, part brilliant pop-culture mash-up.Cole, Steve Red NemesisCalling all spies and thrill seekers. James receives a package with a message from beyond the grave. The package's mysterious contents put him at the heart of a long-running plot that, if it runs its course, will paint London's streets red with blood. Not only will James have to fight to stay alive and save the country he loves, but to clear the Bond family name, which he holds so dear. The stakes couldn't be higher, and James doesn't know who he can trust.The Library stocks the Young Bond seriesCollins, Suzanne. The Hunger GamesWhen Katniss Everdeen's sister's name is drawn in the reaping she steps in to take her place. The annual Hunger Games is a battle to the death and Katniss will not let her little sister die, but now she must be partnered with the one boy from District 12 she cannot bear to harm. Katniss must rely on keen battle skills and sharp wit to protect both her and the baker's son while thinking of a way to outsmart the government that would control them all. This is the first book in the smash-hit Hunger Games trilogyCondie, Ally SummerlostIt's the first real summer since the devastating accident that killed Cedar's father and younger brother, Ben. But now Cedar and what's left of her family are returning to Iron Creek for the summer. They're just settling into their new house when a boy named Leo, dressed in costume, rides by on his bike. Intrigued, Cedar follows him to the renowned Summerlost theatre festival. Soon, she not only has a new friend in Leo and a job working concessions at the festival, she finds herself surrounded by mystery. The mystery of the tragic, too-short life of the Hollywood actress who haunts the halls of Summerlost. And the mystery of the strange gifts that keep appearing for Cedar.Readers might like her ‘Matched’ series – ‘Matched’, ‘Crossed’ and ‘Reached’Connaghan, Brian The Weight Of A Thousand FeathersBobby Seed is used to going the extra mile for the ones he loves, and he does it willingly. It's up to Bobby to get Mum her pills, to help her up the stairs, to laugh her out of her pain. It's up to Bobby to comfort his little brother Danny, to explain why Mum's not like the Mum they remember. One day, he's asked to go further. Mum asks him the big question. The one many would find unthinkable. If he agrees, he won't just be soothing her pain. He'll be helping to end it. Would he? Could he?This story deals with the topics of illness and difnified death.The Bombs That Brought Us Together - An uncompromising look at the effects of Tourette’s, Autism and Oppositional Defiant Disorder on those who have them and their friends and family?Cotterill, Jo Eat Cake And RunHani's spent her whole life training to be a great athlete, just like her grandmother. But what if that's making her ill? Join Hani and her friends as she tackles her bulimia and tries to figure out who she wants to be. One thing's for sure, the girls of Hopewell High will take on everything boarding school can throw at them, together!Perfect for reluctant and dyslexic readersCraft, Jerry New KidNewbery winnerA graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real. Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enrol him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of colour in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds - and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighbourhood friends and staying true to himself?Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen YangCurtis, Christopher Paul Elijah Of BuxtonIn 1859, eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, the first free-born child in Buxton, Canada, which is a haven for slaves fleeing the American south, uses his wits and skills to try to bring to justice the lying preacher who has stolen money that was to be used to buy a family's freedomDao, Julie Forest Of A Thousand LanternsPowerful retelling of Snow White18-year-old Xifeng is beautiful. The stars say she is destined for greatness, to be Empress of Feng Lu. But only if she embraces the darkness within her. Growing up as a peasant in a forgotten village on the edge of the map, Xifeng longs to fulfill the destiny promised to her by her cruel aunt, the witch Guma. But is the price of greatness too high? To claim her place beside the Emperor, Xifeng must forget Wei, the young man who has longed to marry her since childhood. And darker still, she will have to embrace the magic that runs through her veins - magic fuelled by eating the hearts of the recently killed - for the god who has sent her on this journey will not be satisfied until his power is complete.Darron, Mel Josie Loves Jack Rosie loves Jack. Jack loves Rosie. So when they're split up, Rosie will do anything to find the boy who makes the sun shine in her head. Even run away from home. Even cross London and travel to Brighton alone, though the trains are cancelled and the snow is falling. Even though any girl might find that hard, let alone a girl with Down's syndrome. See the world through new eyes in this one-in-a-million story about fighting for the freedoms that we often take for granted: independence, tolerance and love.Dashner, James. The Maze RunnerWhen Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers - boys whose memories are also gone.Outside is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying - Remember. Survive. Run.The first novel in the bestselling series.Daugherty, C J Night SchoolAllie hates school. Her brother has run away. She's just been arrested – again! Her parents are sending her away to boarding school.However, instead of hating Cimmeria Academy Allie is happy. She's making friends including Carter, a brooding loner with whom she feels an instant connection.A gothic murder mystery that will appeal to senior students.Davis, Lindsey The Ides Of AprilThis series featuring feisty and plucky Roman private detective Flavia Alba will be enjoyed by Classical Studies fansFlavia Albia is the adopted daughter of a famous investigating family. In defiance of tradition, she lives alone on the colourful Aventine Hill, and battles out a solo career in a male-dominated world. As a woman and an outsider, Albia has special insight into the best, and worst, of life in ancient Rome. A female client dies in mysterious circumstances. Albia investigates and discovers there have been many other strange deaths all over the city, but why is she being warned off by the authorities?Dawson, Juno ProudA collection of stories, poetry and illustrations all on the theme of pride. The stories and poems deal with life, love, identity, and of wanting to be just who you are.You might also like – This Book Is Gay (306.7)Dessen, Sarah. The Truth About Forever. Macy Queen believes that keeping her life organized and predictable will help her deal with her father’s death. However, when her boyfriend breaks up with her, she decides to start taking chances beginning with an impulsive decision to get a summer job with a small catering company. With a cast of quirky and endearing characters this is a great story about love and the power to heal.You might also enjoy Dessen’s Along For The Ride which is available as an audiobook. Sleeping is overrated in this romance about two insomniacs. Auden and Eli both have trouble sleeping. She’s dealing with a divorced family, and he’s grieving the death of his best friend. Over the short summer they form a friendship and discover that accepting change and moving on is healing for both of themDe Waal, Kit My Name Is LeonLeon is nine, and has a perfect baby brother called Jake. They have gone to live with Maureen, who has fuzzy red hair like a halo, and a belly like Father Christmas. But the adults are speaking in low voices, and wearing pretend faces. They are threatening to give Jake to strangers, since Jake is white and Leon is not.DiCamillo, Kate. Raymie NightingaleIt's summer 1975 and Raymie plans to win the Little Miss Florida Tire competition so she can get her picture in the paper and then her dad, who's run away with a dental hygienist, will come back home. However, Raymie needs to take classes to learn to twirl a baton and do some good deeds in order to win the competition. The book is about friendship. It has a happy ending, but not a fairy tales one. Students aged 10 – 14 would love this story. Kate DiCamillo is a two times winner of the Newbery AwardDownham, Jenny UnbecomingLife has just become very complicated for seventeen-year-old Katie; her father walked out a year ago, her mother is stressed out, her brother is a "special needs" teenager, and she is caring for the maternal grandmother she has never met, who is suffering from Alzheimer's - and Katie has a secret of her own that she cannot reveal. She’s Lesbian.Dowswell, Paul. AuslanderA chilling and thought-provoking thriller about a Polish orphan's subversion of Nazi ideals.When Peter's parents are killed, he is sent to an orphanage in Warsaw. Then German soldiers take him away to be assessed. They decide that Peter is racially valuable. He is volksdeutscher: of German blood. With his blond hair and blue eyes he looks just like the boy on the Hitler-Jugend poster. Someone important will want to adopt Peter. Professor Kaltenbach is very pleased to welcome such a fine Aryan specimen to his household. But Peter is not quite the specimen they think. He is forming his own ideas about what he is seeing, what he is told. Peter doesn't want to be a Nazi, and so he is going to take a very dangerous risk. The most dangerous risk he could possibly choose to take in Berlin in 1942.Other great historical fiction novels by Dowswell include Powder Monkey, Red Shadow, Sektion 20 and Wolf ChildrenDyslexic and struggling readers will enjoy Wave - Brothers Eddie and Charlie find a photo of their great-great-uncles and discover an amazing story of WWI, at the Front and back at home. Believign the Germans have been destroyed by bombardment, the earlier Eddie and Charlie are sent into no man's land in the 'first wave' of the Somme. But when Charlie is forced to leave Eddie behind, his life is haunted by grief and guilt.Doyle, Catherine. VendettaRetelling of Romeo & JulietWhen five brothers move into the abandoned mansion next door, Sophie Gracewell's life changes forever. Drawn to Nic, Sophie finds herself falling into a world governed by powerful families. When Sophie's own family skeletons come to life, she must choose between two warring dynasties - the one she was born into, and the one she is falling in love with. When she does, blood will spill and hearts will break ...Dragt, Tonke The Letter For The KingSixteen year old Tuiri is preparing to become a knight by making an over-night vigil in a secluded chapel. There’s a knock on the door. ?He meets a mysterious old servant who persuades him to carry a vital message to the Black Knight with the White Shield. The Knight is murdered by the treacherous Red Riders and it falls to Tiuri to carry the message over the Great Mountains to the King.This would appeal to action adventure loversDubosarsky, Ursula The Golden DayWhen their teacher goes missing during an outing, eleven girls grapple with the aftermath in this beautifully written psychological mystery.Dumas, Firoozeh It Ain’t So Awful, FalafelZomorod Yousefzadeh is the new kid on the block . . . for the fourth time!! Starting afresh yet again she's determined to get rid of her brainy loner image. She adopts a new Brady Bunch name - Cindy. However, it's the late 1970s, and fitting in becomes more difficult following the Iranian revolution and the taking of American hostages. Even mood rings and shell necklaces can't distract Cindy from the anti-Iran sentiments that creep way too close to home. This semi-autobiographical novel is funny, yet compassionate about the immigrant experience and the need to be yourself.Dunmore, Helen IngoThis magical adventure is the story of Sapphire and her brother Conor, and their discovery of Ingo, a powerful and exciting world under the sea.Reluctant readers would enjoy this storyEager, Lindsay Race To The Bottom Of The SeaIn a swashbuckling journey of self-discover, 11 year old Fidelia Quail gets kidnapped by a notorious pirate, who needs her knack for invention to retrieve treasure from the ocean floor.Egan, Jennifer Manhattan BeachPulitzer prize winnerTwelve year old Anna Kerrigan accompanies her father to the house of a man who is crucial to the survival of her father and her family. Anna observes the uniformed servants, the lavishing of toys on the children, and a secret pact between her father and Dexter Styles. Years later, her father has disappeared and the country is at war. Anna works at the Brooklyn Navy Yard where she becomes the first female diver, the most dangerous and exclusive of occupations, repairing the ships that will help America win the war. She is the sole provider for her mother and her lovely, severely disabled sister. At a night club, she chances to meet Styles, the man she visited with her father before he vanished, and she begins to understand the complexity of her father's life and the reasons he might have been murdered.Ellis, Deborah Parvana’s Journey: A Refugee In The Minefields Of AfghanistanParvana is alone. A refugee in a land full of dangers, she must travel across Afghanistan to find her mother and sisters. As she travels, Parvana finds many friends. Perhaps, with their help, she may one day be reunited with her family.Erskine, Kathryn MockingbirdCaitlin misses her brother every day. Since his death in a school shooting, she has no one to explain the world to her. And for Caitlin, the world is a confusing place. She hates it when colours get mixed up, prefers everything to be black-and-white, and needs to check her Facial Expressions Chart to understand emotions.So when Caitlin reads the definition of "closure", she decides that's what she needs. And as she struggles to find it, a world of colour begins to enter her black-and-white life.Asperger's syndrome and high school shootings suggest a gruelling read but Erskine tackles such subjects with sensitivity and great insight. --The BooksellerFarmer, Nancy. A Girl Named DisasterNhamo is an unloved, unwanted orphan. Rather than face a hateful marriage she decides to flee her Mozambique village. Her transition from half-starved wild child to a strong, independent young woman with a place in the modern world gives a tender, moving and warmhearted quality to an extraordinary adventure story.Another novel by Farmer you may enjoy is The House of the Scorpion – a multiple award winning book which takes a futuristic look at a society who believes in cloning. Matt, a clone of the powerful 140 year old drug lord El Patron, is kept isolated from other members of his household and is both despised and feared by those around him.? When Matt learns that his sole purpose is to provide El Patron with organs to help him live longer, he seeks the help of a good friend to help his escape. This book raises questions about the value of life, individual freedom, and the ethics of cloning and would be suitable for senior students.Like these? Try the Newbery Honor Book The Ear, The Eye And The ArmFarrant, Natasha Lydia: The Wild Girl Of Pride & PrejudiceWho can resist a title like that?Lydia can't stand life down the country - but adventure is just around the corner. She's swept off her feet by dashing Wickham, following him glamorous Brighton. Here, a pair of aristocratic twins offer her the life she thinks she seeks. But can she find out what she really wants - and get it?The Children of Castlerock - When Alice's family home has to be sold, she and her father Barney will do whatever it takes to buy it back - even if it isn't strictly legal. And when Alice is expelled and sent away to an isolated boarding-school, she'll do whatever it takes again to get away. But Stormy Loch Academy isn't quite what she expected. With its strange rules and eccentric headmaster and rag-tag mix of students and teachers, it has a way of growing on you. Still, when Barney goes missing (all that not strictly legal business) she knows she has to rescue him. Armed with two new friends, she sets off on an epic quest through the wild Scottish highlands and islands to finally get her heart's desire - but does she know anymore what that is?A great cast of characters and tons of humour. Federle, Tim Better Nate Than EverNate Foster is an outcast in his small town where he is bullied for being gay. He has big dreams however. He wants to star in a Broadway show. But how is Nate supposed to make his dreams come true when he's stuck in Jankburg, Pennsylvania, where no one except his best pal Libby appreciates a good show tune? With Libby's help, Nate plans a daring overnight escape to New York. There's an open casting call for E.T.: The Musical, and Nate knows this could be the difference between small-town blues and big-time stardom. Fletcher, Susan. A Little In LoveRetelling of Eponine’s story from Victor Hugo’s Les MiserablesForman, Gayle. If I Stay. After a car accident kills her family and leaves her hovering between life and death, 17 year old Mia must make a choice. Should she stay and continue in this world as a gifted cellist bound for Julliard without her family, or should she allow herself to die.? Her observations of her past and present give meaning to what is most valuable about life. Forster, EM A Passage To IndiaWhat really happened to Miss Quested in the Marabar Caves? This tantalising question provides the drama of racial tension at the centre of Foster's last and greatest novel.This novel would appeal to senior students.Fowles, John The French Lieutenant’s WomanIn 1867 Charles Smithson, a respectable engaged man, meets Sarah Woodruff as she stands on the Cobb at Lyme Regis. Charles falls in love, but Sarah is a disgraced woman, and their romance will defy all the stifling conventions of the Victorian age.?This novel would appeal to senior students.Funke, Cornelia. InkheartMeggie loves books. So does her father, Mo, a bookbinder, although he has never read aloud to her since her mother mysteriously disappeared. They live quietly until one night a stranger knocks at their door. He has come with a warning that forces Mo to reveal an extraordinary secret - a storytelling secret that will change their lives for ever.The first novel in this wonderful trilogyGaiman, Neil. The Graveyard Book. Newbery Medal WinnerWhen a baby escapes a murderer intent on killing his entire family, who would have thought he would find safety in the local graveyard? Brought up by the resident ghosts, ghouls and spectres, Bod has an eccentric childhood learning about life from the dead. But for Bod there is also the danger of the murderer still looking for him - after all, he is the last remaining member of the family. Will Bod survive to be a man?The Sleeper And The Spindle - On the eve of her wedding, a young queen sets out to rescue a princess from an enchantment. She casts aside her fine wedding clothes, takes her chain mail and her sword and follows her brave dwarf retainers into the tunnels under the mountain towards the sleeping kingdom. This queen will decide her own future - and the princess who needs rescuing is not quite what she seems.You might also like Coraline, The Ocean At The End Of The Lane, Stardust and Neverwhere – more Gaiman classics.Gantos, Jack. Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key. Joey is a good kid, but his teachers never know what he's going to do next. He sharpens his finger in the pencil-sharpener and swallows his house key. He can't sit still for more than a minute - Joey is buzzing! This is an exceptionally funny story about a boy with severe attention deficit disorder (ADD).This book would appeal to reluctant/struggling readers.Try the equally funny, Newbery Honor Book Joey Pigza Loses ControlGardner, Sally. Maggot MoonA boy with one green eye and one blue eye has no chance of staying out of trouble in a world where conformity is paramount – but there is more originality in Standish that just his eyes.Gaughen, A. C. Scarlet. Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood.Scarlet, a feisty lady-thief has made a home in Sherwood Forest with Robin Hood and his band of thieves, but a face from the past may put her forest life and people she loves in jeopardy.Genova, Lisa. Still AliceA moving story of a woman with early onset Alzheimer's disease. It has been made into an Academy Award film starring Julianne Moore.Gidwitz, Adam. The Inquisitor’s Tale or The Three Magical Children And Their Holy DogThree travellers unite in medieval France to escape persecution and save the world.Gino, Alex GeorgeWhen people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl.?Life gets complicated for her when her teacher selects Charlotte’s Web as the school play and George wants to play the part of Charlotte.Glatshteyn, Yankev Emil and KarlPublished in 1940 at the beginning of World War II. It shows us what it was like for Austrians, both Jewish and non-Jewish, to live under Nazi occupation.Gleitzman, Morris OnceFor three years and eight months Felix has lived in a convent orphanage high in the mountains in Poland. But Felix is different from the other orphans. He is convinced his parents are still alive and will come back to get him. Escaping from the orphanage, Felix embarks on a long and dangerous journey through Nazi occupied Poland.Continue with the rest of the series – Now, Then, Before, AfterGoscinny Asterix The GaulGetafix the druid has been captured by the Romans, who want him to make some of his magic potion. Asterix rescues Getafix, and the two Gauls have some fun before returning to the village for the traditional feast.Classic graphic novel series that will appeal to allGrant, Michael. BZRK. A war is raging in the nano…where biots and nanobots battle in the brain for control of the human race. For the soldiers of BZRK and AFCG it may be victory or madness.You’ll also enjoy the other novels in the BZRK series and Fear, Hunger, Gone, Lies, Light, Tattooed Heart etc. Try his new novel - MonsterGrant, Michael and Katherine Applegate. Eve & Adam. What if you could design the perfect boy? Eve is given the chance; but what are the consequences of playing god?Gratz, Alan RefugeeThree kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. Although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end.Greder, Armin The MediterraneanGraphic novelPrecarious boats navigate the waters of the Mediterranean, from south to north. More often than not, it is not only hope that drowns.?Green, John. The Fault in Our Stars. Hazel and Gus are both Cancer Kids with very different prognoses when they meet and bond over what they share outside of their disease. Funny, poignant, honest and powerful.Will Grayson, Will Grayson - When two teens, one gay and one straight, meet accidentally and discover that they share the same name, their lives become intertwined as one begins dating the other's best friend, who produces a play revealing his relationship with them both.If you like The Fault In Our Stars why not try Papertowns. Looking For Alaska, An Abundance Of Katherines or Turtles All The Way Down?Greer, Andrew Sean LessPulitzer prize winnerReceiving an invitation to his ex-boyfriend's wedding, Arthur, a failed novelist on the eve of his fiftieth birthday, embarks on an international journey that finds him falling in love, risking his life, reinventing himself, and making connections with the past.Gregory, Philippa. The Other Boleyn Girl.International bestseller set in the Tudor court of King Henry VIII. When Henry VIII tires of pretty young Mary Boleyn, her powerful family instructs her to promote her sister, Anne, as a replacement. But Anne Boleyn, newly returned from the French court, intelligent and spirited, doesn’t agree to be Henry’s mistress – only his wife. Henry’s desperation for a male heir and Anne’s promise of one changed the course UK history.This historical fiction novel would be suitable for senior students.Griffin, Sarah Maria. Spare and Found PartsIf you like Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein you’ll enjoy this. This dystopian science fiction novel is about loneliness, friendship and secrets.Grisham, John. Theodore BooneFor young legal eagles.Theodore is thirteen and wants nothing more than to swap school for the courtroom. He loves big trials. Now the biggest murder case in his city's history is set to begin. A husband is on trial for his wife's murder. Is he guilty or innocent? The case takes a sinister twist when Theodore uncovers a surprise witness with his own problems to hide. But Theodore is sworn to secrecy and time is running out. Can he find a way to bring the killer to justice . . . or will a guilty man get away with murder?Haddon, Mark. The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-TimeChristopher is an intelligent young man who is autistic -every day is an investigation for him because of all the aspects of human life that he does not quite get. When the dog next door is killed with a garden fork, Christopher sets out to solve the murder in the style of his favourite (logical) detective, Sherlock Holmes. Hale, Shannon Real FriendsThis graphic novel captures the emotional roller coaster ride of friendship, from navigating the tricky waters of cliques and bullies to her never-ending struggle to stay in 'The Group.' This honest and heartfelt story reminds us of how hard it was to learn what real friends are - and why finding them is worth the journey.Hardinge, Francis The Lie TreeFaith's father has been found dead under mysterious circumstances, and as she is searching through his belongings for clues she discovers a strange tree. The tree only grows healthy and bears fruit if you whisper a lie to it. The fruit of the tree, when eaten, will deliver a hidden truth to the person who consumes it. The bigger the lie, the more people who believe it, the bigger the truth that is uncovered. The girl realizes that she is good at lying and that the tree might hold the key to her father's murder, so she begins to spread untruths far and wide across her small island community. But as the tree bears more and more fruit, she discovers something terrifying - that her lies were closer to the truth than she could ever have imagined.Hartman, Rachel. Seraphina. In this world, dragons can transform at will into the body of a human. Part human, part dragon, Seraphina must hide her heritage as the tenuous peace her country has with dragons seems likely to slip away as unknown elements are stirring up trouble that even Seraphina’s music can’t sooth.Hayes, Nick. The Rime Of The Modern MarinerThis graphic novel is based on Samuel Taylor Coleridge's classic.The novel has an environmental focus. Stranded in the North Pacific Gyre - a vast accumulation of plastic waste - the mariner comes face to face with the consequences of over consumption - in the form of wrathful gods, petroleum slicks, tsunamis, ghostly apparitions and the great, endangered creatures of the deep.?Henkes, Kevin Olive’s OceanNewbery Honor BookSummer is Martha’s favourite time of year. She always goes to her grandmother’s seaside home. But this year, things are different. There’s the Manning boys. And then there’s Olive – a girl Martha barely knew. A girl who suddenly died. This will be a summer of secrets and confusion. A summer Martha will never forget.Henry, April. Girl StolenCheyenne Wilder is kidnapped while waiting in the car for her mother. The car is stolen by the son of a notorious criminal. When?the father discovers that Cheyenne is the daughter of a wealthy CEO,?he?decides to hold her for ransom. Relying on her keen senses and the kindness of the boy, Cheyenne plots her escapeIf you enjoyed Girl Stolen, you’ll certainly enjoy The Night She Disappeared. Gaby works part-time as a delivery girl at Pete's Pizza using her Mini Cooper for deliveries. One night Kayla, who also works at Pete's, goes missing. A customer who had placed an order had asked whether the girl in the Mini Cooper was working that night. Gaby is horrified at Kayla's disappearance and is determined to find her. She teams up with another co-worker, Drew, and together they set out to prove that Kayla isn't dead.Henson, S F Devils WithinWilliam C Morris YA Debut AwardNate was eight the first time he stabbed someone; he was eleven when he earned his red laces--a prize for spilling blood for "the cause." And he was fourteen when he murdered his father (and the leader of The Fort, a notorious white supremacist compound) in self-defense, landing in a treatment centre while the state searched for his next of kin. Enrolled in a new school under a false name, so no one from The Fort can find him, he struggles to forge a new life, trying to learn how to navigate a world where people of different races interact without enmity. He wants to be different--he just doesn't know where to start. Then he meets Brandon, a person The Fort conditioned Nate to despise on sight. But Brandon's also the first person to treat him like a human instead of a monster. Brandon could never understand Nate's dark past, so Nate keeps quiet. It works for a while. But all too soon, Nate's worlds crash together, and he must decide between his own survival and standing for what's right, even if it isn't easy. Devils Within is a thought-provoking, no-holds-barred look at the plague of white supremacy in contemporary American culture that may have you examining your own soul.Herge, Tintin And The Picaros The world’s most famous travelling reporter gets caught up in a revolutionary adventure. Bianca Castafiore has been imprisoned by General Tapioca. Also accused of threatening Tapioca’s dictatorship, Tintin, Calculus and Haddock jet off to the jungle HQ of the revolutionaries and hatch a plot . . .Classic graphic novel seriesHesse, Karen Out Of The DustNewbery Medal WinnerThis novel in verse tells the story of 14-year-old Billie Jo Kelby who lives in the Oklahoma dust-bowl. It is the story of Ma, who sees the idea of herself burn away with every parched day, it is the story of Bayard, her husband, who cannot comes to terms with his failure to provide for his family. But most of all, it is the story of Billie Jo who knows she must find a way to get out of the dust, even if it means leaving behind everything she has ever loved.Hesse, Monica Girl In The Blue CoatFantastic historical fiction novel.Amsterdam, 1943. Hanneke spends her days sourcing delivering black market goods, her nights hiding the true nature of her work from her parents, and every waking moment mourning her boyfriend, who was killed on the Dutch front lines when the Germans invaded. She likes to think of her illegal work as a small act of rebellion.A client asks Hanneke for help. Expecting a request for black market goods she is shocked to be asked to find a missing person - a Jewish teenager who has vanished without a trace from a secret room. Hanneke initially wants nothing to do with such dangerous work, but she is drawn into a web of mysteries and stunning revelations that lead her into the heart of the resistance, open her eyes to the horrors of the Nazi war machine, and compel her to take desperate action.Hiaasen, Carl. Chomp. Wahoo Cray lives in a zoo. His father is an animal wrangler. When they are contacted to provide animals for the show Expedition Survival they agree- but can they live through it?Highsmith, Patricia. The Talented Mr. RipleyTom Ripley travels to Italy find Dickie Greenleaf, a young American and persuade him to return to his wealthy family. But Ripley becomes very fond of Dickie. So much so, he wants to be like him - exactly like him. Smooth, charming and utterly amoral, Ripley will stop at nothing to accomplish his goal.Higson, Charlie. The Enemy Buckingham Palace becomes a refuge for kids fleeing zombie infested London.? In this fast paced futuristic thriller teens try to survive as a horrible disease sweeps across England.? Charlie Higson is also the writer of the highly successful Young Bond seriesHill, Susan. The Woman In BlackArthur Kipps, an up-and-coming young solicitor has come from London to attend the funeral and settle the affairs of Mrs. Alice Drablow of Eel Marsh House. The routine formalities he expects give way to a series of events and secrets more sinister and terrifying than any nightmare: the rocking chair in the deserted nursery, the eerie sound of a pony and trap, a child's scream in the fog, and most dreadfully--and for Kipps most tragically--The Woman In Black.A delicious spine-tingler!Hinds, Gareth POE: Stories and PoemsGraphic novel adaptation of Poe’s best known worksHiraide, Takashi The Guest CatWinner of Japan’s Kiyama Shohei Literary AwardThis slim novel written by the acclaimed poet Takashi Hiraide is a subtly moving and beautiful novel about the transient nature of life. A couple in their thirties live and work in a small cottage in a quiet part of Tokyo. They no longer have very much to say to one another. But one day a cat invites itself into their small kitchen. It leaves, but comes back the next day, and then again and again. Soon they are buying treats for the cat and enjoying talks about the animal and all its little ways. Life suddenly seems to have more promise for the husband and wife.Hoffman, Mary Smile: The Story Of The Original Mona LisaGorgeous historical novel following the fictional life of the young woman who would become the subject of Leonardo Da Vinci's greatest workThis novel would appeal to struggling/reluctant readers.Holm, Jennifer L Turtle In ParadiseNewbery Honor BookEleven year old Turtle is smart and tough and has seen plenty of life. It’s 1935 and jobs, money and dreams are in short supply. When her mother gets a job as a housekeeper to a woman who doesn’t like children, Turtle says goodbye without a tear and heads off to Key West, Florida to live with relatives she has never met. Florida’s like nothing she’s ever experienced before – it’s hot, full of cousins, family secrets and even buried pirate treasure. Before she know it, she’s coming out of the shell she’s developed to protect herself. As she does, her world opens up on the most unexpected way. Full of adventure, humour and heart.Hooper, Mary. The Disgrace of Kitty GreySet in Regency England. Sent on an errand to London, Kitty takes the opportunity to search for her missing sweetheart. Out of her depth in the city she is at the mercy of criminals and the justice system.Horowitz, Anthony. StormbreakerAlex Rider is forcibly recruited into MI6. Armed with secret gadgets, he is sent to investigate Herod Sayle, a man who is offering state-of-the-art Stormbreaker computers to every school in the country. But the teenage spy soon finds himself in mortal danger.The Library stocks the Alex Rider series in book and graphic novel format – check these fast paced, action adeventure novels out!!Reluctant readers would love his ‘Diamond Brothers’ detective seriesHorvath, Polly Everything On A WaffleNewbery Honor BookEleven year old Primrose's parents have been lost at sea. She believes that they are still alive, somewhere. She moves in with her Uncle Jack, but feels friendless. Her only real refuge is a local restaurant called The Girl on the Red Swing, where the owner, Miss Bowzer, serves everything on waffles - except advice and good sense - which come free of charge and are always reliable. Food comes to play an important part in Primrose's journey toward peace and understanding.Enjoyed this? Then try One Year In Coal HarborHunt, Lynda Mullaly Fish In A TreeAlly struggles to hide her dyslexia by continually getting into trouble until a substitute teacher finds out what she’s really hiding.Hutton, Keely Soldier BoyYALSA Best Fiction For Young Adults 2018Two boys are abducted to serve as child-soldiers in Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda. Includes historical notes and information about Friends of Orphans, an organization founded by Ricky Richard Anywar, on whose life the story is partly based.Jamieson, Victoria. Roller GirlNewbery nominated graphic novelThe summer before the start of junior high school, Astrid notices her BFF is drifting away and Roller Derby camp is proving tougher than expected. Is she tough enough to lose one as she works hard on the other?Joelson, Penny I Have No SecretsPage turning thrillerJemma knows who did the murder. She knows because he told her. But she can't tell anyone. Fourteen-year-old Jemma has severe cerebral palsy. Unable to communicate or move, she relies on her family and carer for everything. She has a sharp brain and inquisitive nature, and knows all sorts of things about everyone. But when she is confronted with this terrible secret, she is utterly powerless to do anything. Though that might be about to change.Johnson, Catherine. Sawbones, It’s 1792 and the illegal trade in corpses to doctors and dissection tables has never been more lucrative, but are the corpses piling up a little too regularly?Johnson, Mitch KickBudi's going to play for the greatest team on earth, instead of sweating over each stitch he makes, each football boot he finishes. But one unlucky kick brings Budi's world crashing down. Now he owes the Dragon, the most dangerous man in Jakarta. Soon it isn't only Budi's dreams at stake, but his life.Endorsed by Amnesty InternationalJonasson, Jonas. The One-Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out Of His Window And Disappeared. It’s Allan Karlsson’s 100th birthday and he’s sitting quietly in his room in an old people's home waiting for the party he never wanted to begin. Suddenly, Allan decides to escape. And so begins his picaresque adventures involving criminals, several murders, a suitcase full of cash and incompetent police. We learn about his earlier life in which he helped to make the atom bomb, became friends with American presidents, Russian tyrants and Chinese leaders and was a participant behind the scenes in many key events of the 20th Century. If you liked ‘Forest Gump’, you’ll love this!!Jordan, Robert The Eye Of The WorldThe first novel in the fantasy Wheel Of Time series which takes its inspiration from JRR Tolkien. The novel is not for the fainthearted at 820 pages!In a near-forgotten area of the country of?Andor an Aes Sedai, Moiraine and her Warder Lan arrive in the village of Emond's Field, secretly aware that servants of the Dark One are searching for a young man living in the area. Moiraine is unable to determine which of three youths is the Dragon Reborn, and leads all three of them from the Two Rivers. Nynaeve al’Meara, the village wise-woman, later joins them. Gleeman Thom Merrilin?also travels with the group. The novel depicts their flight from various agents of the Shadow and their attempts to reach the Aes Sedai city of Tar Valon. ?Joseph, Manu Serious MenFunny Indian satire and love story set in a research institute and Mumbai’s tenements.?Ayyan Mani, one of the thousands of?dalit?(untouchable caste) men trapped in Mumbai’s slums, works in the Institute of Theory and Research as the lowly assistant to the director. Ever wily and ambitious, Ayyan weaves two plots, one involving his knowledge of an illicit romance between his married boss and the institute’s first female researcher and another concerning his young son and his soap-opera-addicted wife. Ayyan quickly finds his deceptions growing intertwined …?Kadohata, Cynthia WeedflowerRaised on a flower farm in California, twelve-year old Sumiko is often isolated at school, where she is the only Japanese-American girl in her class. But, at least she has her flowers and her family to go home to. Until Pearl Harbor is bombed by the Japanese. Then, other Americans start to suspect that all Japanese people are spies for the emperor, even if, like Sumiko, they were born in the United States. Soon Sumiko's family is sent to an internment camp on an Indian reservation. There, Sumiko meets a young Mohave boy who might just become her first real friend, if he can ever stop being angry about the fact that the camp is on his tribe's land. This historical fiction novel is the story of a friendship across the racial divide told by a young girl who yearns to of FormBottom of FormKagawa, Julie. The Immortal Rules.Allison lives in a society that requires humans to register as blood donors for the ruling class of vampires. Instead of surrendering to their demands, she survives on the fringes of the city by scavenging for food and banding together with other runaways. However, the situation changes drastically when she finds herself at the top of the food chain.Kang, Han Human ActsAn award winning, controversial bestsellerThe novel captures the horror of one of the most infamous incidents in Korean history – the Gwanju Uprising (1980). A young boy named Dong-ho is killed. The story his death emerges over a series of interconnected chapters as the victims, the bereaved encounter suppression, denial and the continuing agony of the massacre.Kelly, Erin Entrada Hello, UniverseHello, Universe' is a funny and poignant neighbourhood story about unexpected friendships. Told from four intertwining points of view - two boys and two girls - the novel celebrates bravery, being different and finding your inner bayani (hero)Kemmerer, Brigid Letters To The LostYALSA Best Fiction For Young Adults 2018Juliet always writes letters to her mother - she leaves letters at her grave. It's the only way she can cope. Declan isn't the sort of guy you mess with. At his court ordered community service at a graveyard he finds a haunting letter left beside a grave. He can't resist writing back. Soon, he's opening up to a perfect stranger. But neither Declan nor Juliet knows that they're not actually strangers. When life at school interferes with their secret life of letters, sparks will fly as Juliet and Declan discover truths that might tear them apart.Khan, Muhammad I Am Thunder15-year-old Muzna Saleem is passionate about writing and dreams of becoming a novelist. There's just one problem - her parents have already planned her life: Step 1: Get educated. Step 2: Qualify as a doctor. Step 3: Marry a cousin from Pakistan. Oh, and boyfriends are totally haram. No one is more surprised than Muzna when school heartthrob Arif Malik, takes an interest in her. But Arif and his brother are angry at the West for demonising Islam and hiding a terrible secret. As Arif begins to lead Muzna down a dark path, she faces a terrible choice: keep quiet and betray her beliefs, or speak up and betray her heart?A powerful story about racism and the power of speaking upKhorram, Adib Darius The Great Is Not OkayClinically-depressed Darius Kellner, a high school sophomore, travels to Iran to meet his grandparents, but it is their next-door neighbor, Sohrab, who changes his life.YALSA Teens' Top Ten 2019 and William C Morris YA Debut AwardKindl, Patrice. Keeping the Castle: A Tale of Romance, Riches and Real EstateThe only way Althea can hope to keep the family home, Crawley Castle, is to marry a rich man. She must vie for the affections of too few men with her older step-sisters and the mysterious Miss Vincy.A clever take on Jane Austen’s Pride and PrejudiceKing, Stephen ItNot for the fainthearted!They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they are grown-up men and women and have gone out into the world to gain success and happiness. But none of them can withstand the force that has drawn them back to Derry to face the nightmare without an end, and the evil without a name.He’s also the author of The Shawshank Redemption, Misery and Pet SemataryBudding authors should consult On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft. The book tells us what books and films influenced him as a young writer, his first idea for a story and the true life tale that inspired Carrie.Konigsburg, E L From The Mixed-Up Files Of Mrs Basil E FrankweilerClaudia decides to run away from home and run to somewhere - a large, comfortable, indoor and preferably beautiful place. She decides upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and once there finds herself involved in an intriguing art mystery.Golden Globe winning film 'The Royal Tennenbaums' was based on this novelKontis, Althea. EnchantedRetelling of Beauty And The Beast. Sunday’s only comfort is writing stories, although what she writes has a terrible tendency to come true. When Sunday meets an enchanted frog who asks about her stories, the two become friends. Soon that friendship deepens into something magical. One night Sunday kisses her frog goodbye and leaves, not realizing her kiss has transformed him back into Rumbold, the crown prince of Arilland—and a man Sunday’s family despises.The prince returns to his castle, intent on making Sunday fall in love with him as the man he is, not the frog he was. But Sunday is sceptical. How can she feel such a strange, strong attraction for this prince she barely knows? And what twisted secrets lie hidden in his past—and hers?LaCour, Nina We Are OkayAfter leaving her life behind to go to college in New York, Marin must face the truth about the tragedy that happened in the final weeks of summer when her friend Mabel comes to visit.LaFevers, Robin. Grave MercyIsmae, a daughter of death and trained as an assassin, is assigned to assist Duval, the illegitimate brother of her ruler in this alternate medieval history novel. The first in His Fair Assassin seriesLandman, Tanya One ShotAfter the death of her beloved father, Maggie and her family are thrown into a life of poverty. With little money and no way to live off their poor land, Maggie tries to provide for her family the way her father always had - with his hunting rifle and whatever animals the forest would provide. But when her mother is confronted with her 'unladylike' behaviour, Maggie is thrown into a life of unthinkable cruelty and abuse. With no one to care for her and only the hope of escape, all Maggie can do is survive.Suitable for struggling and dyslexic readersLake, Nick. In DarknessTrapped on Haiti hundreds of years apart, the lives of gangster Shorty and slave rebellion leader Toussaint l'Ouverture are intertwined as Shorty tries to survive the 2010 earthquake.Lane, Andrew. Death CloudYoung Sherlock Holmes takes on his first case. Fourteen year old Holmes and his American tutor, Amyus Crowe, work together to discover if the mysterious deaths of two neighbours were caused by a vicious plague or if indeed it was…murder.Lange, Erin Dead EndsDane Washington and Billy D couldn't be more different. Dane is clever and popular, but also a violent rebel. Billy D has Down's Syndrome. He plays by the rules and hangs out with teachers in his lunch break.But Dane and Billy have something in common - both their fathers are missing. Maybe they'll just have to put their differences aside and get on with helping each other find some answers.Lawrence, Patrice OrangeboyWinner of the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize For Older Readers, shortlisted for the Costa Children’s Book Award Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice him. He was the kid people looked straight through. Not anymore, not since Mr Orange. Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise - he'll never follow his big brother, Andre, down the wrong path. So far, it's been easy, but when a date ends in tragedy, Marlon finds himself hunted. They're after the mysterious Mr Orange, and they're going to use Marlon to get to him. Marlon's out of choices - can he become the person he never wanted to be, to protect everyone he loves?This is a frank and gripping story of teenage gang culture in London and deals with the issues of drug abuse, violence and race.Lerangis, Peter and Harry Mazer. Somebody Please Tell Me Who I Am. Ben Bright makes the decision to enlist in the Army. His deployment to the Middle East stresses his relationships with his friends and family, but nothing can prepare them for the way he returns home.Lewis, C S The Chronicles of NarniaJourneys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battles between good and evil—what more could any reader ask for in one book? The book that has it all is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, written in 1949 by C S Lewis. But Lewis did not stop there. Six more books followed and together they became known as The Chronicles of Narnia.Levithan, David. Every Day. How can love survive if you wake up as a different person every day?Boy Meets Boy - Meet Paul. Gay his whole life, and finding love as wonderful, confusing and heartbreaking as every other teenager in his high school.Lloyd, Saci. The Carbon Diaries 2015It's 1st January 2015 and the UK is the first nation to introduce carbon dioxide rationing in a drastic bid to combat climate change. As her family spirals out of control, Laura Brown chronicles the first year of rationing. In these dark days, Laura deals with the issues that really matter - love, floods and pigs.Lockhart, E. We Were Liars. We are Liars - beautiful, privileged and living a life of carefree luxury. We are cracked and broken. A story of love and romance. A tale of tragedy. Which are lies? Which is truth?Continue with The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, Genuine Fraud and Dramarama if you enjoyed We Were LiarsLore, Pittacus I Am Number Four. Action and adventure are non-stop in this science fiction novel.? Nine teens from the planet Lorien come to Earth to train and develop their powers in order to reclaim their planet from the destructive Morgadorians. ?A great read that’s exciting and easy to follow.Finish the other novels in the series if you loved this – The Power of Six, The Rise Of Nine etc.Long, Hayley The Nearest Far Away PlaceNominated for the Carnegie Medal 2018Griff and Dylan are driving into Manhattan with there is a terrible car accident and their parents are killed. The boys are suddenly orphans with nowhere to go, until a kind aunt and uncle give them a new home in Wales. Now Dylan and Griff have everything they need love, a happy home and a future. But Dylan is worried about Griff: whether he is OK, whether he is coping with his grief. He doesn't seem to want to speak about it or acknowledge the loss of their parents.A stunning story of grief, hope and brotherhood. Lowry, Lois. The Giver. Newbery Medal WinnerJonas, a sensitive twelve-year-old boy, had never thought there was anything wrong with his Community, until the day he is selected as the Receiver of Memory at The Ceremony. Continue with Newbery Medal winner Number The StarsLu, Marilyn Legend Meet slum-born Day and elite-born June as they fight to save to save their lives and world. First in a trilogy, it will appeal to ‘The Hunger Games’ fans. Fantasy fans will enjoy Warcross, Batman: Nightwalker and The Young ElitesLucas, Rachael The State Of GraceFifteen-year-old Grace is funny and plain-spoken. Just because she has Asperger's doesn't mean she's great at maths (she's not) or can draw the Eiffel Tower from memory (she can't). Like any teenager, Grace just wants to fit in, so when it turns out that the cutest boy in school likes her, she finds herself falling in with the cool crowd. But with her dad away and her mum distracted there's no one at home to see Grace's younger sister spiralling out of control, and suddenly everything threatens to fall apart - unless Grace can fix things on her own.Lucier, Makiia Island Of Blood And Stone19-year-old Elias, a royal mapmaker and friend of the newly crowned king, is eager to explore uncharted waters. But when two maps surface, each with the same riddle, Elias must put aside his next voyage to solve a mystery that has plagued the kingdom for 18 years - what happened to their two young princes, both kidnapped on one tragic day? Following the hidden clues, Elias uncovers long-held secrets and unimaginable betrayals.Luurtsema, Nat Girl Out Of WaterIf you love books by Sophie Kinsella and Holly Smale you’ll love Girl Out Of Water. This is a very funny read.Lou Brown’s best friend has got through the Olympic trials and has gone to training school. Lou failed to qualify. Without her best friend and her swimming training, Lou needs new friends and a new interest. Then a chance meeting with three guys and the plot to enter Britain’s Hidden Talent competition changes her life. Maas, Sarah. Throne of Glass. Left for dead in a notorious prison work camp, Celaena is given a second chance at freedom by the Crown Prince. However, this freedom must be won in a cut-throat tournament of assassins, and some of her competitors are not playing by the rules.Mackall, Dandi. The Silence of Murder. An 18- year old, autistic boy has been put on trial for murder. Only one person thinks he’s innocent. Did he do it? What really happened that night?MacPhail, Catherine The Evil Within: How Young Henry Jekyll Became Mr HydeWhat transforms an ordinary Edinburgh boy into the most infamous split personality of all time? The ‘diary’ of young Henry Jekyll provides the backstory for the character in Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A haunting and atmospheric imagining of a classic tale. White FeatherThe war is won but for Charlie there is little to celebrate. His brother never returned from no man's land and has died not as a hero but executed as a coward. Refusing to believe that his brother was a traitor, a grief stricken Charlie is pushed to the edge in his dark quest to uncover the horrifying truth. Both are suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers?Mankell, Hanning Journey To The End Of The WorldHenning Mankell created the famous Swedish detective, Wallander.Joel is fifteen and has left school, wanting to become a merchant sailor and travel far away from his home town in northern Sweden. But first he must face up to the past and meet his mother who ran off when he was little. After such a long time how will Joel and his dad cope with such a reunion and will Joel ever set sail as he dreams?Reluctant readers would love this storyMarchetta, Melina. Froi of the Exiles: The Lumatere Chronicles. Three years after Finnikin of the Rock completed his journey back to Lumatere, young Froi is sent away from Lumatere on a journey of his own. Martin, Ann M Rain ReignRose, diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, follows the rules. That means Rain, a found dog, must be given back despite the love and affection he gives. Martin, Emily The Year We Fell ApartA compelling portrait of a young girl coping with her mother's cancer as she figures out how to learn from--and fix--her past mistakes.Fans of Sarah Dessen might enjoy this story of friendship and first loveMathieu, Jennifer MoxieViv Carter is fed up with always following the rules. Viv's mum was a tough-as-nails, punk rock Riot Grrrl in the '90s. Viv takes a page from her mother's past and creates?Moxie, a feminist zine that she distributes anonymously to her classmates. She's just blowing off steam, but other girls respond and spread the?Moxie?message. As Viv forges friendships with other young women across the divides of cliques and popularity rankings, she realises that what she has started is nothing short of a girl revolution. Matthias, Sarah A Berlin Love SongMax is 17, a German schoolboy, when he meets Lili, a trapeze artist from a travelling circus. Lili is from a Romani gypsy family whose life and customs are very different from those of Max and his family. Their friendship turns into love - but love between a member of the Hitler youth and a gypsy is forbidden. As the events of WWII tear them apart, can their love survive?McBride, James The Good Lord BirdWinner National Book Award 2013Henry Shackleford is a young slave living in the Kansas Territory in 1857. The region is a battleground between anti- and pro-slavery forces. When John Brown, the legendary abolitionist, arrives in the area, an argument between Brown and Henry’s master quickly turns violent. Henry is forced to leave town with Brown, who believes he is a girl.? Over the following months, Henry, whom Brown nicknames Little Onion, conceals his true identity as he struggles to stay alive. Eventually Little Onion finds himself with Brown at the historic raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, which was one of the major catalysts for the United States Civil War.?You might enjoy McBride’s short story collection Five Carat SoulMcCaughrain, Kelly Flying Tips For Flightless BirdsAfter Birdie's terrifying trapeze accident, Finch and clumsy wannabe Hector must work together to save the family circus school and put on the biggest show ever. Together they learn to walk the high-wire of teen life and juggle the demands of friends, family, first love and facing up to who they are - all served up with a dash of circus-showbiz magic.Family, friendship and acceptance are explored in this funny and heart-warming storyMcCormick, Patricia. Never Fall Down. Arn is taken from his home by the Khmer Rouge and forced to become a child soldier. What will he do to survive?McCullough, Joy Blood Water PaintRome, 1605: After her mother's death, Artemisia Gentileschi had a stark choice: a life as a nun in a convent or a life grinding pigment for her father's paint. She chose paint. Artemisia became one of Rome's most talented painters-- and her father took all the credit. Five years later, in the aftermath of a rape, Artemisia faced another terrible choice: a life of silence or a life of truth, no matter the cost. Through the ensuing trial and torture, she is buoyed by her mother's stories of strong women of the Bible.This novel would be suitable for senior studentsWilliam C. Morris Debut YA Award WinnerMcKay, Hilary The Skylarks’ WarClarry and her older brother Peter live for their summers in Cornwall, staying with their grandparents and running free with their cousin, Rupert. But normal life resumes each September - boarding school for Peter and Rupert, and a boring life for Clarry at home with her absent father, as the shadow of a terrible war looms ever closer. When Rupert goes off to fight at the front, Clarry feels their skylark summers are finally slipping away from them. Can their family survive this fearful war?A gripping story of friendship, love and loss during the WW1.McKenzie, Sophie. Missing Me. Author of teen favourite Girl, Missing. In Missing Me Madison and Lauren set out to find their biological father. But is he all he seems?Read her The Medusa Project series if you enjoyed the Missing Me seriesMcLachlan, Jenny Truly Wildly DeeplyAnnie is starting college. She can't wait. No more school, no more uniform, and no one telling her what to do. It's the start of a new adventure and Annie's not going to let anyone or anything get in the way of that. Freedom matters to Annie. She has cerebral palsy and she's had to fight hard to get the world to see her for who she truly is. Then she meets Fab. He's six foot two, Polish, and a passionate believer in, well, just about everything, but most of all Annie and good old fashioned romance. The moment Fab sees Annie, he's wildly drawn to her and declares she must be his girl. Annie's horrified. She doesn't want to be anyone's anything, especially if it means losing her independence. But then Annie finds herself falling for Fab. As things go deeply wrong, Annie realises that love can make you do wild, crazy things, and so she sets out to win his heart with a romantic gesture of truly epic proportions!McManus, Karen M One Of Us Is LyingInternational bestsellerFive students go into detention, but only four of them leave alive. The student who died is well known for publishing the secrets of fellow students in a gossipy blog. So, whodunnit???Fans of Gossip Girls and Pretty Little Liars will enjoy this novel.Menon, Sandhya When Dimple Met RishiNew York Times bestseller and a Goodreads Choice YA finalistMeet Dimple - her main aim in life is to escape her traditional parents, get to university and begin her plan for tech world domination.Meet Rishi - he's rich, good-looking and a hopeless romantic. His parents think Dimple is the perfect match for him, but she's got other plans...Dimple and Rishi may think they have each other figured out. But when opposites clash, love works even harder to prove itself in the most unexpected ways.A funny YA romcomMorpurgo, Michael In The Mouth Of The WolfThe story of two brothers and the war that changed everything. Francis and Pieter were always different, and when war comes in 1939 they choose separate paths. Pieter joins the RAF and goes to fight, while Francis is a committed pacifist. What happens next changes both their lives forever, and Francis finds himself alone 'in the mouth of the wolf'.The story is based on the life of Francis Cammaerts, a secret agent who worked with the French Resistance.Meyer, Marissa. Cinder. Retelling of CinderellaCyborg Cinder, a mechanic in the chaotic street market of New Beijing, threatened by disease and aliens, meets Prince Kai when he brings a beloved robot in for repair.Try Heartless if you enjoyed CinderMieville, China. Railsea. Sham Yes ap Soorap, a doctor’s assistant aboard the Medes, has been given a dream to look at but may never see. The unending space of where the railsea ends and where angels may roam, is a legend, and it's the place Sham wants to go. Captain Naphi, however, has other plans. She is after the great white moldywarpe, Mocker-Jocker, and will stop at nothing to capture it.Milano, Birdie Boy Meets Hamster14-year-old Dylan Kershaw's idea of a dream holiday includes at least three things: beaches, cosmopolitan culture and a chance for romance (or at least his first kiss) with another boy. Unluckily for Dylan, his mum's treating the family to the least dreamy holiday ever: a ?9.50 break at Starcross Sands caravan park. But it might not be so bad after all, especially if Dylan can win the heart of Jayden-Lee, the gorgeous boy in the caravan next door. There's only one thing standing in true love's way: the park's massive hamster mascot, Nibbles, who seems to have it in for both Dylan and his romantic chances.Miller, Madeleine CirceSunday Times and New York Times bestsellerThe story of the mythological witch Circe, inspired by Homer's?OdysseyPerfect for Classical Studies studentsMoore, David Barclay The Stars Beneath Our FeetALA Notable Books For Children 2018 nomineeCoretta Scott King Award 2018Unable to celebrate the holidays in the wake of his older brother's death in a gang-related shooting, twelve year old Lolly Rachpaul struggles to avoid being forced into a gang himself while constructing a fantastically creative LEGO city at the Harlem community centre.Morpurgo, Michael. War HorseIn the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells a powerful story of the truest friendships surviving in terrible times. One horse has the seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story.In The Mouth Of The Wolf - The true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything. Francis and Pieter were always different, and when war comes in 1939 they choose separate paths. Pieter joins the RAF and goes to fight, while Francis is a committed pacifist. What happens next changes both their lives forever, and Francis finds himself alone 'in the mouth of the wolf'.Based on the life of Francis Cammaerts, a secret agent who worked with the French resistanceMoyes, Jojo. Me Before YouLou Clark likes working in The Buttered Bun tea shop and she knows she might not love her boyfriend Patrick. What she doesn't know is she's about to lose her job. Will Traynor knows his motorcycle accident took away his desire to live. He knows everything feels very small and rather joyless now and he knows exactly how he's going to put a stop to that. What Will doesn't know is that Lou is about to burst into his world. Neither of them knows they're going to change the other for all time.Continue with After YouMuchamore, Robert The RecruitA terrorist doesn't let strangers in her flat because they might be undercover police or intelligence agents, but her children bring their friends home and they run all over the place. The terrorist doesn't know that one of these kids has bugged every room in her house, made copies of all her computer files and stolen her address book. The kid works for CHERUB. Agents live in the real world, slipping under the adult radar and getting information that sends criminals and terrorists to jail. For official purposes, these children do not exist.You might like his Henderson’s Boys series – The Escape.Summer, 1940. Hitler's army is advancing towards Paris and millions of French civilians are fleeing. Amidst the chaos, two British children are being hunted by German agents. British spy Charles Henderson tries to reach them first, but he can only do it with the help of a twelve year old French orphan. The British secret service is about to discover that kids working undercover will help to win the war. Another great series from Robert Mucamore is Rock Wars.Murdock, Catherine Gilbert The Book Of BoyNewbery Prize honor bookWith a large hump on his back, a mysterious past, and a tendency to talk to animals, Boy is often mocked by others in his town--until the arrival of a shadowy pilgrim named Secondus. Impressed with Boy's climbing and jumping abilities, Secondus engages Boy as his servant, pulling him into an action-packed expedition across Europe to gather the seven precious relics of Saint Peter. Boy quickly realizes this journey is not an innocent one. They are stealing the relics and accumulating dangerous enemies in the process. But Boy is determined to see this pilgrimage through until the end--for what if St. Peter can make Boy's hump go away? Naidoo, Beverely. Burn My HeartTwo boys: one black, one white, living in colonial Kenya . Once they were friends even though their circumstances are very different. However, in a country riven by fear of the Mau Mau and prejudice, even the best of friends can betray one another.Nelson, Jandy – I’ll Give You The SunJude and her twin Noah were incredibly close - until a tragedy drove them apart, and now they are barely speaking. Then Jude meets a cocky, broken, beautiful boy as well as a captivating new mentor, both of whom may just need her as much as she needs them. What the twins don't realise is that each of them has only half the story and if they can just find their way back to one another, they have a chance to remake their world.2015 YALSA Best Fiction For Young Adults and Winner 2015 Printz AwardWhy not try The Sky Is Everywhere - Lennie Walker spends her time tucked safely and happily in the shadow of her fiery older sister, Bailey. But when Bailey dies abruptly, Lennie is catapulted to centre stage of her own life and, despite her nonexistent history with boys, suddenly finds herself struggling to balance two.Ness, Patrick. The Rest of Us Just Live HereAward-winning writer Patrick Ness asks what if you weren't the Chosen One? The one who's supposed to fight the zombies or the soul-eating ghosts. What if you were like Mikey? Who just wants to graduate and go to prom and maybe finally work up the courage to ask Henna out before someone goes and blows up the high school. Again. Because sometimes there are problems bigger than this week's end of the world and sometimes you just have to find the extraordinary in your ordinary life. His other novels are available in the Library.Nicholls, Sally Things A Bright Girl Can DoEvelyn is 17, and though she is rich and clever, she may never be allowed to follow her brother to university. Enraged that she is expected to marry her childhood sweetheart rather than be educated, she joins the Suffragettes, and vows to pay the ultimate price for women's freedom. May is 15, and already sworn to the cause, though she and her fellow Suffragists refuse violence. When she meets Nell, a girl who's grown up in hardship, she sees a kindred spirit. The fight for freedom will challenge Evelyn, May and Nell more than they ever could believe. As war looms, just how much are they willing to sacrifice?Nielsen, Jennifer. The False Prince. The ambitious Conner hand-picks four orphans with the intention of selecting one to pose as the lost Prince Jaron, heir to the throne of Carthya, then taking the kingship for himself.Nielsen, Susin We Are All Made Of MoleculesStewart's geeky, gifted, and sees things a bit differently to most people. His mum has died and he misses her all the more now he and Dad have moved in with Ashley and her mum. Ashley's popular, cool, and sees things very differently to her new family. Her dad has come out and moved out - but not far enough. And now she has to live with a freakazoid step-brother. Stewart can't quite fit in at his new school, and Ashley can't quite get used to her totally awkward home, which is now filled with some rather questionable decor. And things are about to get a whole lot more mixed up when these two very different people attract the attention of school hunk Jared.This book touches on bullying, homophobia and bereavement.Niven, Jennifer All The Bright PlacesTheodore Finch is a bit wacky & unpredictable. ‘Freak’ Finch is used to being noticed for all the wrong reasons and spends most of his time thinking of ways to kill himself. Violet Markey can't wait for Graduation after the death of her sister. Although a ‘popular’ girl, she is unhappy. When they meet on the ledge of the school bell tower, it isn't clear who saved who. When the two of them get together for a school project, they discover things about themselves and each other that they never knew. If you loved The Fault In Our Stars you’ll love this novel!!!North, Ryan Romeo And/Or Juliet: A Chooseable Path Adventure?New York Times?bestselling version of Romeo and Juliet in which you get to choose where the story goes.? Packed with exciting choices, fun puzzles, secret surprises, terrible puns and hundreds of possible storylines.Novic, Sara Girl At WarAna Juric is a ten year old tomboy growing up in Zagreb in the summer of 1991. However, when civil war breaks out across Yugoslavia, football games and school lessons are replaced by sniper fire and air raid drills. The brutal ethnic cleansing of Croats and Bosnians tragically changes Ana's life, and she is lost to a world of genocide and child soldiers. Escape to America becomes her only chance for survival. Ten years later she returns to Croatia, a young woman struggling to belong to either country, forced to confront the trauma of her past and rediscover the place that was once her home.O’Dell, Scott. Island of the Blue Dolphins. Newbery Medal WinnerTwelve-year-old Karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh desolate island. How does she survive in the face of all sorts of dangers? Oliver, Lauren. DeliriumLove is dangerous and brings nothing but destruction and disease. Seventeen year old Lena is counting the days when she will turn eighteen and have the mandatory government operation that will remove her ability to feel love. All is going according to plan until Lena meets Alex and discovers that the feelings she is taught to fear are far more powerful and pleasant than she realized. This is a fast paced and deeply romantic dystopian book about what happens when a government controls a society's emotions.Onjali, Q Rauf The Boy At The Back Of The ClassThere used to be an empty chair at the back of my class, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it. He's nine years old (just like me), but he's very strange. He never talks and never smiles and doesn't like sweets - not even lemon sherbets, which are my favourite! But the truth is, Ahmet really isn't very strange at all. He's a refugee who's run away from a war. A real one. With bombs and fires and bullies that hurt people. And the more I find out about him, the more I want to be his friend. That's where my best friends Josie, Michael and Tom come in. Because you see, together we've come up with a plan.Oppel, Kenneth. Such Wicked Intent. A prequel to Mary Shelley’s classic gothic horror Frankenstein.Try as he might, Victor cannot avoid the two great temptations in his life: the power over life and death offered by the Dark Sciences, and his love for his brother's fiancée.You might enjoy Every Hidden ThingPalacio, R J WonderAugust Pullman, born with a cleft-palate is about to start mainstream school after being home-schooled by his parents. He desperately wants to be accepted, but can he convince his classmates that he’s just like them?A heart-warming story that will appeal to all readersContinue with Auggie And Me.Pamuk, Orhan Silent HouseWinner 2006 Nobel prizeIn an old mansion in Cennethisar, a former fishing village near Istanbul, an old widow awaits the annual summer visit of her grandchildren. She has lived in the village for decades, ever since her husband, an idealistic young doctor, arrived to serve the poor fishermen. Mostly bedridden, she is attended by her faithful servant Recep, a dwarf - and her late husband's illegitimate son. But it is Recep's nephew Hassan, a high-school dropout lately fallen in with right-wing nationalists, who will draw the family into Turkey's century-long struggle for modernity.Pan, Emily X R The Astonishing Colour of AfterLeigh Chen Sanders is sixteen when her mother commits suicide, leaving only a scribbled note: 'I want you to remember'. Leigh doesn't know what it means, but when a red bird appears with a message, she finds herself travelling to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents for the first time. Leigh is far away from home and far away from Axel, her best friend, who she stupidly kissed on the night her mother died - leaving her with a swell of guilt that she wasn't home, and a heavy heart, thinking she may have destroyed the one good thing left in her life. Overwhelmed by grief and the burden of fulfilling her mother's last wish, Leigh retreats into her art and into her memories, where colours collide and the rules of reality are broken. The only thing Leigh is certain about is that she must find out the truth.Park, Linda Sue A Single ShardTree-ear, a thirteen-year-old orphan in medieval Korea, lives under a bridge in a potters' village, and longs to learn how to throw the delicate celadon ceramics himself.Patel, Sonia Rani Patel In Full EffectRani Patel, a teenage hip-hop performer lives with her Gujarati immigrant parents on the remote Hawaiian island of Moloka'I isolated from her school peers by the expectations of Indian culture where "husband is God." Her parents' traditionally arranged marriage is a sham. Her dad sexually abuses her. Distressed, she shaves off her hair. Her new image and music attract the attention of Mark, an older customer at her parents’ shop. Mark makes the moves on her and Rani goes with it. He leads her into other things she's never done. Rani ignores the red flags. Her naive choices look like they will undo her but ultimately give her the chance to discover her strengths and restore the things she thought she'd lost, including her mother.This novel would be suitable for senior students onlyPatterson, James Middle School: The Worst Years of My LifeRafe’s plan to break every rule in the school is soon out of control. This book would appeal to reluctant readers.Paterson, Katherine. Jacob Have I Loved. Newbery Medal WinnerLonely Louise reflects on her unhappy years as the second best twin in a poor familyShe’s also the author of the fantastic Newbery medal winner Bridge To Terabithia and My Brigadista YearPaulsen, Gary. Hatchet. Newbery Honor BookBrian is a city boy, not used to living rough. His plane crash-lands in the Canadian wilderness. All he has is a hatchet - and a desperate will to survive. Now Brian must learn to live the hard way - or die.Peet, Mal Life: An Exploded DiagramClem Ackroyd lives with his parents and grandmother in a claustrophobic home too small to accommodate their larger-than-life characters in the bleak Norfolk countryside. Clem's life changes irrevocably when he meets Frankie, the daughter of a wealthy farmer, and experiences first love, in all its pain and glory.Perry, Sarah The Essex Serpent Costa Book Award Finalist and the Waterstones (UK) Book of the Year 2016London 1893. When Cora Seaborne's controlling husband dies, she steps into her new life as a widow with as much relief as sadness. Retreating to the countryside with her son, she encounters rumours of the 'Essex Serpent', a creature of folklore said to have returned to roam the marshes. Cora is enthralled, believing it may be an undiscovered species. Setting out on its trail, she collides with local minister William Ransome, who thinks the cure for hysteria lies in faith, while Cora is convinced that science offers the answers. Despite disagreeing on everything, he and Cora find themselves drawn together, changing each other's lives in unexpected ways.Phelan, Matt Snow WhiteA graphic novel retelling of the classic fairy tale.? It's set in New York during the Great Depression of 1929.Picoult, Jodi. Small Great ThingsSmall Great Things?is about prejudice and power.When a newborn baby dies after a routine hospital procedure, there is no doubt about who will be held responsible - the nurse who had been banned from looking after him by his father.What the nurse, her lawyer and the father of the child cannot know is how the baby’s death will change their lives.Soon to be a film starring Viola Davis and Julia Roberts.Powling, Chris KidnapAdam and Daisy, a billionaire's children, are kidnapped along with Leo, the son of one of their staff. The three kids must work together to escape their brutal captors - but soon Adam starts to wonder if the kidnapping was an inside job.Dyslexic friendlyPratchett, Terry. Dodger. Dodger is the smartest lad in London, scheming with Dickens, glad-handing Disraeli and even getting the upper hand over Sweeney Todd in his quest to protect an anonymous girl.You might also enjoy Pratchett’s Nation. Historical Fiction/Odyssey Award Winner. A giant tidal wave brings together two teenagers from very different worlds: Mau, a young islander journeying back to his village and Daphne, a young English girl traveling by ship meet her father. Amidst great destruction and loss, the teens grapple with traditional beliefs in order to survive and to take care of the many others who find their way to the island.Pratt, Non TroubleHannah is smart and funny. She is also fifteen and pregnant. Aaron is new at school and doesn't want to attract attention. So why does he offer to be the pretend dad to Hannah's unborn baby? Growing up can be trouble, but that's how you find out what really matters.You might enjoy Remix and Second Best Friend (dyslexia friendly)Preus, Margi Heart Of A SamuraiNewbery Honor BookIn 1841 a Japanese fishing vessel sinks and its crew swims to a small island to be rescued by a passing American ship. At the time, Japan’s borders were closed to all western nations so the Japanese sailors are frightened of their captors. They cannot return to Japan because the western ship will not be allowed into port, and even if it was, the fishing crew would end up in prison (or even put to death) for associating with the west. So, the crew goes to America with the western ship, learning English on the way. Our hero is Manjiro, a 14 year old boy, is very curious and learns everything he can about this new culture. He ends up being adopted by the captain of the ship and lives for a time in New England. Then, he heads to San Francisco to pan for gold, but eventually he makes his way back to Japan where at first he is imprisoned, but then later helps the emperor to lower the wall around Japan. The emperor calls him a samurai, which had always been the boy's dream.Priestley, Chris Uncle Montague’s Tales Of TerrorUncle Montague lives alone in a big house and his regular visits from his nephew give him the opportunity to relive some of the most frightening stories he knows. But as the stories unfold, a newer and more surprising narrative emerges, one that is perhaps the most frightening of all.Pullman, Philip. His Dark Materials TrilogyNorthern Lights introduces Lyra, an orphan, who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Lyra's search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. In The Subtle Knife she is joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As Lyra learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two young people are caught up in a war against celestial powers that ranges across many worlds and leads to a thrilling conclusion in The Amber Spyglass.The trilogy features armoured polar bears, magical devices, witches and demons. It is a re-imagining of Milton's Paradise Lost. You might enjoy the graphic novel The Adventures of John Blake: Mystery of the Ghost ShipPuri, Pooja The JungleMico has left his family and his home. Setting out in search of a better life, he finds himself navigating one of the world's most inhospitable environments - the Jungle. For Mico, just one of many 'unaccompanied children', the Calais refugee camp has a wildness, a brutality all of its own.Rai, Bali. Soccer SquadDal, Chris, Abs and Jason are determined to be picked.for the under elevens squad. They know they're the best players in their school. Once the team is picked, they have to do the business on the pitch - go out and win! Their coach has a couple of surprise new players to help the team . . .Dyslexic and reluctant readers might enjoy The Harder They Fall - Cal's family are proud to live in an 'analogue' world - no wifi in their house, just an ancient black-and-white TV. At school, Cal has no choice but to live in the 21st century, coping with a range of bullies and chancers on a daily basis. When Cal's mum decides to 'rebalance' the family with a stint as volunteers at a local foodbank, Cal discovers new kid Jacob's secret, and Jacob flips.Remington, Laurel. The Secret Cooking ClubScarlet is the star of her mother's popular blog. However, she wants to stay out of the limelight as she’s become the focus of school jokes. One evening, she finds a gorgeous kitchen in the house next door – her elderly neighbour has gone into hospital. As Scarlett bakes, she starts to transform her life, discovering new friends and forming the Secret Cooking Club. But can she fix her family, secure her friendships and find the mysterious secret ingredient?Reynolds, Jason As Brave As YouSchneider Family Book Award Winner Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book?When two brothers decide to prove how brave they are, everything backfires – literally. Genie's summer is full of surprises. He and his big brother, Ernie, are leaving Brooklyn for the very first time to spend the summer with their grandparents in Virginia. Long Way Down - After Will's brother is shot in a gang crime, he knows the next steps. Don't cry. Don't snitch. Get revenge. So he gets in the lift with Shawn's gun, determined to follow The Rules. Only when the lift door opens, Buck walks in, Will's friend who died years ago. And Dani, who was shot years before that. As more people from his past arrive, Will has to ask himself if he really knows what he's doing. Haunting, lyrical, powerful verse novel.If you liked As Brave As You you might like his other novels – Ghost; The Boy In The Black Suit, Patina and All American BoysRichardson, E E Black BonesWhen Tony finds a strange skull in his dad's magic shop he's not too bothered. But when the demon inside wakes up, he realises he has a problem. Then the trolls who worship the demon decide to dig up the rest of the bones.Dyslexic friendlyRiggs, Ransom Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar ChildrenA best-selling fantasy novel illustrated with haunting vintage photographyFollowing a family tragedy sixteen-year-old Jacob travels to a remote island off the coast of Wales. There he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways and realises the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been sent to the island for good reason. Though it should be impossible, they may still be alive. Try the other novels in the trilogy - Hollow City and Library of SoulsRiordan, Rick. Percy Jackson And The Lightning ThiefPercy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. Being away at boarding school is only getting worse - Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy's mother finds out, she knows it's time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he goes to the one place he'll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods, where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends—one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena - Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.Continue with the equally enjoyable Magnus Chase seriesRoca, Paco The LighthouseGraphic novel - Francisco, a wounded 16-year-old Republican guard in the Spanish Civil War, is trying to flee to freedom by crossing the French border. Along his escape route, he encounters an old remote lighthouse, far from the warring factions. He is granted shelter by Telmo, the ageing operator of the lighthouse. As Francisco recovers, Telmo's tales of epic adventurers who sailed the lost seas and discovered worlds unknown reignite the spark of life in the young soldier.Rosoff, Meg. How I Live NowFifteen-year-old Daisy thinks she knows all about love. Her mother died giving birth to her, and now her dad has sent her away for the summer to live in the English countryside with cousins she's never met. Her aunt goes away on business soon after Daisy arrives. The next day bombs go off as London is attacked and occupied by an unnamed enemy.As power fails and systems fail, the farm becomes more isolated. Despite the war, it’s a kind of Eden, with no adults in charge and no rules, a place where Daisy’s bond with her cousins grows into something rare and extraordinary. But the war is everywhere, and Daisy and her cousins must lead each other into a world that is unknown in the scariest, most elemental way.Roth, Philip American PastoralWinner of the 1998 Pulitzer PrizeThe American dream through the vision of those who love it and those who hate it. The novel examines the contrast between a successful businessman and his revolutionary terrorist daughter.Roth, Veronica. DivergentThis is an exciting dystopian series. Sixteen year old Beatrice Prior must choose a faction. Will she choose Abnegation, Dauntless, Candor, Amity or Erudite? Despite the faction she chooses, Beatrice harbours a secret that if discovered could bring harm to herself and the ones she lovesContinue with Carve The Mark seriesRowell, Rainbow. Eleanor and ParkSet over the course of a school year in 1986, this is the story of two star-crossed sixteen-year-olds—smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave enough to try.You might also enjoy Carry On and her other novels.Roy, Arundhati The Ministry of Utmost HappinessLonglisted for the Women’s Prize For Fiction 2018Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2017Nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award For Fiction Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Rundell, Katherine Wolf RiderIn the snowy wilderness of Russia, Feo and her mother retrain domesticated wolves to survive in nature. When her mother is arrested, Feo is determined to rescue her with the help of her wolves. A moving tale of love for nature, family, freedom and a great adventure read.You might also like Rooftoppers - When authorities threaten to take Sophie, twelve, from Charles who has been her guardian since she was one and both survived a shipwreck, the pair go to Paris to try to find Sophie's mother, and they are aided by Matteo and his band of "rooftoppers."Russo, Meredith If I Was Your GirlMy name is Amanda. I'm 18. When you look at me, you might see that I'm pretty and popular, you might think my life is easy. But being me has never been easy - because I haven't always been Amanda. When I was born, I was named Andrew. Now, at my new school, I finally feel like myself. But do I owe my new friends the truth about my past?Ryan, Pamela Munoz Esperanza RisingPura Belpre Award WinnerIRA Notable Book for a Global SocietyNew York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing?Esperanza thought she'd always live a comfortable life with her family on their ranch in Mexico. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and her mother to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for migrant farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labour, money worries or the lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances – her mother’s and her own life depend upon it.If you enjoyed this, you might like the Newbery Honor Book EchoSachar, Louis. HolesStanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys’ detention centre, Camp Green Lake, where the boys “build character” by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep.It doesn’t take long for Stanley to realize there’s more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this funny story of crime and punishment—and redemptionThis novel should appeal to reluctant readers as would There’s A Boy In The Girl’s BathroomSaenz, Benjamin Alire. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool they seem to have nothing in common. As the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be. An exploration of identity and sexuality and a reminder that love - whether romantic or familial - should be open, free, and without shame.This book would be suitable for senior students.You might also like The Inexplicable Logic Of My LifeSansom, C J DissolutionIt is 1537, Henry VIII has proclaimed himself Supreme Head of the Church and the country is waking up to savage new laws, rigged trials and the greatest network of informers ever seen. Under the order of Thomas Cromwell, a team of investigators is sent to examine the monasteries. There can only be one outcome - the monasteries are to be dissolved.But at the monastery of Scarnsea, events have spiralled out of control. Cromwell's investigator has been found dead and Scarnsea's Great Relic has disappeared.Dr Matthew Shardlake, lawyer and long-time supporter of Reform, is sent by Cromwell into this atmosphere of treachery and death. But Shardlake's investigation soon forces him to question everything he hears and everything that he believes. This atmospheric historical fiction novel would be suitable for senior students. Satrapi, Marjane. PersepolisSet during the 1970s/1980s during Iran’s Islamic Revolution Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life and the bewildering contradictions between home and public life.Saunders, George Lincoln In The BardoWinner Man Booker Prize 2017The American Civil War rages while President Lincoln's eleven-year-old son lies gravely ill. Willie dies and is laid to rest in a Georgetown cemetery. Newspapers report that a grief-stricken Lincoln returns to the crypt several times alone to hold his boy's body. From this seed of historical truth, Saunders spins an unforgettable story of love and loss that breaks free of realism, entering a thrilling, supernatural domain both hilarious and terrifying. Willie Lincoln finds himself trapped in a transitional realm - called, in Tibetan tradition, the bardo - and as ghosts mingle, squabble, gripe, and commiserate, and stony tendrils creep towards the boy, a monumental struggle erupts over young Willie's soul.?Schmidt, Gary D Okay For NowWhen his volatile father gets fired and moves the family to a small town, Doug is furious. Set in the late 1960s, Doug’s first person narrative becomes a stealthily powerful story of discovering and rescuing one’s best self.Schrefer, Eliot. Endangered. Congo is a dangerous place. When Sophie has to visit her mother at her sanctuary for bonobos, she's not thrilled to be there. Then Otto, an infant bonobo, comes into her life, and for the first time she feels responsible for another creature. But peace does not last long for Sophie and Otto. When an armed revolution breaks out in the country, the sanctuary is attacked, and the two of them must escape unprepared into the jungle. Caught up in a deadly conflict, they must struggle to keep safe, to eat, and to live.A National Book Award finalist.Scott, Ceylan One A Scale OF One To TenSedgwick, Marcus. My Swordhand Is SingingIn winter Tomas and his son, Peter, arrive in Chust and despite the inhospitable villagers settle there as woodcutters. Tomas digs a channel of fast-flowing waters around their hut so they have their own little island kingdom. Peter doesn't understand why his father has done this, nor why his father carries a long battered box everywhere they go and why he is forbidden to know its contents. When a band of gypsies comes to the village Peter's life is turned upside down. He is infatuated by the beautiful gypsy princess, Sofia and is drawn into their deadly quest. They are Vampire Slayers and Chust is a dying community - where the dead come back to wreak revenge on the living. Amidst the terrifying events that follow, Peter is stunned to see his father change from a disillusioned man to the warrior hero he once was. Sedgwick has extensively researched the vampire legend and sets his story in the 17th century. This is also the story of a father and son, of loss, redemption and resolution.Sepetys, Ruta Between Shades Of GrayYALSA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults 2012One night 15-year-old Lina, her mother and young brother are hauled from their home by Soviet guards, thrown into cattle cars and sent away. They are being deported to Siberia. An unimaginable and harrowing journey has begun. Lina doesn't know if she'll ever see her father or her friends again. But she refuses to give up hope.The story is harrowing and pulls no punchesShepherd, Megan. The Madman’s DaughterRetelling of H G Wells’ The Island Of Doctor MoreauGothic thriller of murder and madness set on a mysterious island.Shulman, Polly The Grimm Legacy When Elizabeth begins working in the New York Circulating Material Repository she learns that some of the objects and people aren’t as normal as they appear. In a secret room in the basement lies the Grimm Collection. That's where the Librarians lock away powerful items straight out of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales such as Snow White's stepmother's mirror. When the magical objects start to disappear, Elizabeth embarks on a dangerous mission to catch the thief before she can be accused of the crime or captured by the thief.Shusterman, Neal ScythePrintz Award nominee and YALSA 2017 Teens’ Top Ten NomineeHumanity has overcome hunger, disease, war and even death. Now only Scythes can take life. What will happen to Citra and Rowan when they are chosen to be Scythe apprentices?Continue the series with ThunderheadSlater, Kim A Seven-Letter WordFinlay’s mother has abandoned him. His stutter makes him a target for bullies. He uses Scrabble as an alternative means of expression. This story of overcoming adversity develops into an intriguing mystery as Finlay searches for his mother.Smale, Holly Geek GirlAn award winning debut novel. Harriet Manners knows that a cat has 32 muscles in each ear and bats always turn left when exiting a cave. But she doesn’t know why nobody at school seems to like her. So when she is spotted by a top model agent, she grabs the chance to reinvent herself. Even if it means stealing her best friend's dream, incurring the wrath of her arch enemy Alexa, and repeatedly humiliating herself in front of impossibly handsome model Nick. Even if it means lying to the people she loves. Veering from one couture disaster to the next with the help of her overly enthusiastic father and her uber-geeky fan, Toby, Harriet begins to realise that the world of fashion doesn't seem to like her any more than the real world did. As her old life starts to fall apart, will Harriet be able to transform herself before she ruins everything?You’ll also enjoy the other novels in the series such as Geek Girl: Picture Perfect and Model MisfitSmy, Pam ThornhillParallel plotlines set in different times, one told in text and one in art, inform each other as a young girl unravels the mystery of a ghost next doorSpiegelman, Art. MausAllegorical graphic novel about the Holocaust. The Nazis are cats, the Jews are mice, the French are frogs etc. It is the story of Vladek Spiegelman and his wife who lived through and survived the Holocaust. It also shows how the children of holocaust survivors are affected by the suffering of their parents. Spiegelman continued his and his father’s story in Maus IIStamper, Vesper What The Night SingsLiberated from Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp in 1945, sixteen-year-old Gerta tries to make a new life for herself, aided by Lev, a fellow survivor, and Michah, who helps Jews reach Palestine.William C Morris YA Debut Award finalistStevens, Robin Murder Most UnladylikeThose of you who enjoy a good mystery and detective novel will love her Murder Most Unladylike series featuring amateur sleuths Wells and WongWhen Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong set up their very own secret detective agency at Deepdean School for Girls, they struggle to find any truly exciting mysteries to investigate. Then Hazel discovers the Science Mistress, Miss Bell, lying dead in the Gym. She assumes it must have been a terrible accident - but when she and Daisy return five minutes later, the body has disappeared. Now they not only have a murder to solve: they have to prove one happened in the first place.Stevenson, Robert Louis. Treasure Island. Ahoy me hearties!Classic story of young Jim Hawkins and the pirate Long John Silver sailing the high seas and searching for buried treasure.? A timeless tale of pirates, lost treasure maps, adventure, greed, double crossing and one of the best ‘baddies’ in literature!Stiefvater, Maggie. The Raven Boys. Blue Sargent has been told her entire life that she will kill her true love. She stays away from boys, but when one boy's ghost shows up on the corpse road, which is a promise of death within a year, Blue understands that she can no longer avoid the Raven Boys. When she teams up with them to search for ley lines and lost kings, she knows that something has started and that her life will never be the same.Stockett, Kathryn. The Help. Racial discrimination in Jackson, Mississippi in the 1960s is revealed in this story of African-American maids and the privileged white women for whom they work.Stroud, Jonathan Lockwood & Co: The Screaming StaircaseAnthony Lockwood, with his slightly grumpy deputy George and his junior field operative Lucy, make up a small, shabby yet talented ghost-hunting agency. After a series of calamitous investigations into the supernatural go awry, the team are desperate to prove themselves.Susann, Jacqueline. Valley Of The DollsThe exploits and excesses of three pill-popping showbiz heroines. The women - Anne, Jennifer and Neely - meet up and become friends in New York in the mid-1940s and the book traces their friendship and their lives through the 1950s and 1960s. All the women work in the entertainment industry and go on to be really successful in their fields, but their success doesn't bring happiness and they all wind up relying on pills to keep them awake and thin, put them to sleep or simply to help them forget how lonely they are. They learn the hard way that fame, fortune, beauty and stardom don't always equal happiness.This novel would be suitable for senior students onlyTalley, Robin PulpTwo women are connected across generations through the power of words. In 1955 18-year-old Janet Jones must keep the love she shares with her best friend a secret - in the age of McCarthyism, to be gay is to sin. But when Janet discovers a series of books about women falling in love with other women, it awakens something in her. As she juggles a romance she must keep hidden and a new-found ambition to publish her own story, she risks exposing herself - and Marie - to a danger all too real. Sixty two years later, Abby Cohen can't stop thinking about her senior project - classic 1950s lesbian pulp fiction. She feels especially connected to one author, 'Marian Love', and becomes determined to track her down and discover her true identity. But is Abby prepared for what she will find?Tan, Shaun Tales From Outer SuburbiaThe graphic novel 'Tales from Outer Suburbia' is an inspiring collection of original stories and illustrations. Tartt, Donna. The Secret HistoryUnder the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever students at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their fellow students. But when they go beyond the boundaries of normal morality they slip gradually from obsession to corruption and betrayal into evil. Their lives are changed forever.This novel would be suitable for senior students.Adventurous reader might like the Pulitzer Prize winner The GoldfinchTaylor, Mildred. Roll Of Thunder, Hear My CryRoll of Thunder Hear My Cry follows a feisty African-American girl - Cassie Logan - as she grows up in Mississippi during the Depression and learns the shocking realities of racism. You’ll enjoy this if you loved The Help and To Kill a Mockingbird Tegelmeier, Raina Drama Hilarious graphic novel about a school play production. Her other graphic novels are great fun too!! – Smile, Sisters and Drama.Teller, Janne War: What If It Were Here?Endorsed by Amnesty International. Imagine if war broke out – not in Iraq or Afghanistan, but here, in our country. Janne Teller reveals what it is like to flee your country, to be exiled, and to fight for survival in a foreign country.TenNapel, Doug Bad Island Lyle, Karen, Janie and Reese must find a way off an island while they dodge weird and dangerous creatures (graphic novel)TenNapel’s Ghostopolis was a 2017 Second Year Book Of The Year nominee.Thomas, Angie The Hate You Give (THUG)Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed.Inspired by the Black Lives Matter MovementTolkien, J R R The HobbitBilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home when one day Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure trove of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo’s life is never to be the same again.Valentine, Jenny. Finding Violet ParkSixteen-year-old Lucas Swain becomes intrigued by the urn of ashes left in a minicab office. Convinced that its occupant – Violet Park – is communicating with him, he contrives to gain possession of the urn, little realising that his quest will take him on a voyage of self-discovery and identity, forcing him to finally confront what happened to his absent father.Van Reet, Brian SpoilsIt is the spring of 2003 and coalition forces are advancing on Iraq. Nineteen-year-old Specialist Cassandra Wigheard, on her first deployment since joining the US army two years earlier, is primed for war. For Abu al-Hool, a jihadist since the days of the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, war is wearing thin. Two decades of fighting - and the new wave of super-radicalised fighters joining the ranks in the wake of 9/11 - have left him questioning his commitment to the struggle. When Cassandra is taken prisoner by al-Hool's mujahideen brotherhood, both fighters will find their loyalties tested to the very limits.Vigan, Delphine de No And MeLou Bertignac has an IQ of 160. At home her father puts a brave face on things but cries in secret in the bathroom, while her mother rarely speaks and hardly ever leaves the house. To escape this desolate world, Lou goes often to Gare d'Austerlitz to see the big emotions in the smiles and tears of arrival and departure.French language edition also availableWaite, Judy Kai’s StoryKai just wanted a bit of fun but now his video has gone viral, his friends are upset, and he is getting messages from strangers on the internet. Join Kai, Lena, Chelsea, and Sanjay as they struggle with friendship, family and growing up.This book would be enjoyed by reluctant and struggling readers.Ward, Jesmyn Salvage The Bones2011 National Book AwardA hurricane is building over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, and Esch's father is growing concerned. He's a hard drinker and largely absent. Esch and her three brothers are stocking up on food, but there isn't much to save. Esch can't keep down what food she gets; at fifteen, she has just realized that she's pregnant. Her brother Skeetah is sneaking scraps for his prized pit bull's new litter. Meanwhile, brothers Randall and Junior try to stake their claim in a family long on child's play and short on parenting. As the twelve days that make up the novel's framework yield to a dramatic conclusion, this unforgettable family - motherless children sacrificing for one another as they can, protecting and nurturing where love is scarce - pulls itself up to face another day.Sing, Unburied, Sing2017 National Book Award Selected as a Book of the Year by the New York Times, The New Statesman, The Financial Times, Time and the BBC Jojo is thirteen years old and trying to understand what it means to be a man. His mother, Leonie, is in constant conflict with herself and those around her. She is black and her children's father is white. She wants to be a better mother, but can't put her children above her own needs, especially her drug use. When the children's father is released from prison, Leonie packs her kids and a friend into her car and drives north to the heart of Mississippi and Parchman Farm, the State Penitentiary. Sing, Unburied, Sing?brings the archetypal road novel into rural twenty-first century America.Warga, Jasmine Other Words For HomeNewbery BookSent with her mother to the safety of a relative's home in Cincinnati when her Syrian hometown is overshadowed by violence, Jude worries for the family members who were left behind as she adjusts to a new life with unexpected surprises.Watson, Renee Watch Us RiseJasmine and Chelsea are best friends on a mission. Sick of the way that young women are treated at their 'progressive' New York City high school, they decide to start a Women's Right's Club. One problem - no one shows up. That won't stop them though!Webber, Katherine. Wing JonesFor fans of David Levithan, Jandy Nelson and Rainbow RowellWith one grandmother from China and the other from Ghana, fifteen-year-old Wing Jones is often caught between worlds. When her brother is injured in an accident Wing discovers a talent for running she never knew she had. Wing's speed could bring her family everything it needs. It could also stop Wing getting the one thing she wants.Wein, Elizabeth. Code Name Verity. Fans of The Book Thief will love this novel Verity and Maddie are friends working in the SOE. When a mission goes wrong Verity has to bail out of a faulty plane over France, she is captured by the Gestapo and becomes a prisoner of war. The story begins in Verity’s words, as she writes her account for her captors. Meanwhile, Maddie tries to organise her release …. Her other novels Black Dove, White Raven and Rose Under Fire are fantastic reads.Dyslexic and struggling readers will love Firebird set in Russia during World War II. Nastia is no traitor. She is a daring pilot, the daughter of revolutionaries, and now, as the Second World War descents on Russia, she must fight to save the glorious Motherland. But all is not as it seems, and when the battles begin, secrets are revealed and everything that she once knew is challenged. A gripping plot with a brave and daring heroine.Weir, Andy The MartianA terrific ‘lost in space’ novel. It’s already on its way to becoming a science fiction classic. Welford, Sue Time Travelling With A HamsterIf you loved Wonder and The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time then you’ll love this novel.The adventures of Albert Einstein Hawking Chaudhury and his hamster, Alan Shearer. Al has been set a challenge by his late father, to travel back in time and prevent Al’s father's death using a zinc bathtub and a laptop hidden under his old home. Al soon discovers that time travel requires daring, imagination, lies, theft, setting his school on fire and ignoring advice from his grandfather.Westerfeld, Scott. UgliesTally can't wait to turn sixteen and become Pretty. Turning sixteen brings a transformation from a repellent Ugly into a stunningly attractive Pretty, and catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a good time. But Tally's friend, Shay, isn't sure she wants to be Pretty. She'd rather risk life on the outside. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the Pretty world - and it isn't very pretty. The authorities offer Tally the worse choice she can imagine: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn Pretty at all. What will Tally Choose?Wheatle, Alex Kerb Stain BoysLife on the Crongton estate can be rough for Briggy. Dad's lost his job, Mum's working hard to make ends meet, and big brother Kingsley just wants out. With all of the shouting and arguing it's difficult not to get lost in the mix. So when his best mate Terror and coolest chick in the year Caldonia, cook up a plan to make a quick buck, Briggy hopes this time it might be his chance to shine. Robbing the Post Office - what could possibly go wrong?Suitable for dyslexic and reluctant readersWhitehead, Colson The Underground RailroadWinner of the Pulitzer Prize For Fiction 2017National Book Award Winner 2016Cora is a slave Georgia. Not only has she to endure the horror of being a slave, she is an outcast amongst the other slaves on the Randall farm. When Caesar, a slave recently arrived from Virginia, tells her about the Underground Railroad, they take the decision to escape to the free North.The underground railroad is not the physical railroad we think. It is pulled along subterranean tracks by a steam locomotive, picking up fugitives wherever it can. Cora and Caesar's first stop is a town in South Carolina. Cora and Caesar settle there and make a life for themselves. They turn down opportunities to continue travelling north to freedom. Ridgeway, the slave catcher sent to find Cora tracks her down. Forced to flee again, Cora embarks on a harrowing flight, state by state, seeking true freedom.Williams, Marcia Greek Myths (292.13)Graphic novel retelling of classical Greek myths. Readers of every level would enjoy these tales.Williams-Garcia, Rita Gone Crazy In Alabama2016 Coretta Scott King Award WinnerThree girls spend an unforgettable summer with their mother in 1960s America and learn about Black Power, revolution and forgiveness.Enjoyed this? Then try One Crazy Summer – Newbery Honor Book, Coretta Scott King Book Award Winner and Scott O’Dell Award For Historical Fiction WinnerWilliamson, Lisa All About MiaMia is one of three sisters. Grace, the oldest, is a straight A student. Audrey, the youngest, is a future Olympic swimming champion. Mia is ‘the mess’ in the middle. However, when Grace makes a shock announcement, Mia hopes that her now-not-so-perfect sister will get into the trouble she deserves. But it’s Mia’s life which spirals out of control. She comes to realise that her attempts to make it ‘All About Mia’ might put at risk the very things she loves the most.If you're looking for something similar, read The Art Of Being NormalPaper Avalanche - Ro Snow is the girl no-one notices - she doesn't go to parties and she doesn't have friends over. Besides, even if anyone tried to call on her they'd discover that no. 56 isn't her house at all - it's her decoy house, where she tells people to pick her up and drop her off so she can hide who she really is and where she really lives. And she certainly doesn't have a best friend because having friends means opening up, telling the truth and there is one secret she can never risk revealing again. But when Tanvi turns up, Ro starts to put other things before her secret first - like her love of singing, her crush on good looking and popular Luke, her budding friendship with the adorable Tanvi - and it's only a matter of time before everything comes out and everything changes!The story explores the themes of isolation, loneliness, emotional abuse and family dysfunction.Winters, Cat. The Steep And Thorny WayA 1920s reimagining of Shakespeare's Hamlet set in the United StatesWolk, Lauren Wolf HollowThe novel is set during World War II. Annabelle lives a quiet life in Wolf Hollow, a small Pennsylvania town. A new student, Betty Glengarry, arrives in town and starts to bully Annabelle and Toby, a reclusive World War 1 veteran. Then Betty and her friend Andy throw a rock at apple farmer Mr Faas due to anti-German sentiment and Toby is blamed. Eventually Annabelle has enough and tells her parents about the bullying. Betty blames everything on Toby. Then Betty goes missing. Who has taken her? What are the consequences for those who live in Wolf Hollow? Wolf Hollow has been compared to To Kill A MockingbirdWoolf, Christa. Medea: A Modern RetellingMedea is among the most notorious women in Greek tragedy: a woman scorned who sacrifices her own children to her jealous rage. Christa Wolf explodes the myth, offering readers a picture of a fiercely independent woman ensnared in a brutal political battle. Medea, driven by conscience to leave her corrupt homeland, arrives in Corinth with her husband, the hero Jason. He is welcomed, but she is branded an outsider. When she discovers the appalling secret behind the King of Corinth's claim to power, Medea is unwilling to ignore this horrifying truth and becomes a threat to the King and his ruthless advisers. Then, abandoned by Jason and made a public scapegoat, she is reviled as a witch and murderess.This book would be suitable for senior students.Worsley, Lucy Lady MaryThrilling, dramatic and touching, this is the story of Henry the Eighth and Catherine of Aragon's divorce as you've never heard it before - from the eyes of their daughter, Princess Mary.Yang, Gene Luen. American Born ChineseAmerican Born Chinese maps the Chinese-American experience through three separate but interwoven stories. The first story centres on Jin Wang, a Chinese-American student at an all-white California high school. Jin is plagued by bullies, so when another Chinese student transfers to the school, Jin wants nothing to do with him. Next is a comic update of the legendary story of the Monkey King, an ancient Chinese morality tale. Finally, there's the stereotype of Chin-Kee, the ultimate negative Chinese cliche, with a sitcom-style "laugh track". These three apparently unrelated tales come together with an unexpected twist, in a graphic novel that is hilarious, poignant and action-packed. You might also like to read his ‘secret coders’ seriesYoon, Nicola. The Sun Is Also A StarA girl who believes in science meets a poet who claims he can make her love him by the end of the day. Natasha has time to kill – she and her Jamaican family are about to be deported from New York. Making the most of her remaining time in NY she explores the city and meets Daniel. He’s a Korean-American on his way to do an interview for Yale. Smitten, Daniel spends the day following Natasha around the city trying to persuade her of their ‘instant connection’ all the while counting down the hours to her deportation. Both characters are funny and likeable. We learn what it means to grow up as an immigrant in America trapped between your parents expectations and the prejudices of society.Zentner, Jeff Goodbye DaysCan a text message destroy your life? Carver Briggs never thought a simple text would cause a fatal crash, killing his three best friends. Now Carver can't stop blaming himself for the accident and even worse, there could be a criminal investigation into the deaths. Then Blake's grandmother asks Carver to remember her grandson with a 'goodbye day' together. Carver has his misgivings, but he starts to help the families of his lost friends grieve with their own memorial days, along with Eli's bereaved girlfriend Jesmyn. But not everyone is willing to forgive. Carver's own despair and guilt threatens to pull him under into panic and anxiety as he faces punishment for his terrible mistake. Can the goodbye days really help?A story about friendship, loss and the importance of letting people see who you really are.Zusak, Markus. The Book Thief. This is a novel narrated by death. It tells the story of a young girl living in Nazi Germany, who goes to live with a foster family, and learns to read, and falls in love with books.Reluctant readers would adore this book – as well as everyone else!A fabulous ‘tear-jerker’NON-FICTIONBooks are organised by author’s last name, title and Dewey number.Angelou, Maya I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings 920 ANGMaya Angelou's autobiographical account of her upbringing with her grandmother in the America south of the 1930s. It includes her childhood rape and profanity.This book would be suitable for senior students.Aronson, Marc Eyes Of The World: Robert Capa, Gerda Taro and the Invention of Modern Photojournalism 770"If your pictures aren't good enough, you aren't close enough." Capa and Taro photographed one of the most important wars in the 1930s – the Spanish Civil War and the fight against fascism. They were pioneers taking newspaper readers straight to the heart of the action depicting the horrors of modern warfare. They brought a human face to war with their iconic shots of a loving couple resting, a wary orphan, and more and more refugees. Top of FormBottom of FormBartoletti, Susan Campbell. Terrible Typhoid Mary: A True Story Of The Deadliest Cook In America. 614.51102092Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award NomineeWhat happens when a person’s reputation is damaged? Bartoletti tells the story of Mary Mallon, an Irish immigrant who worked as a cook in New York at the turn of the 20th century. Mary caught the deadly disease and spread it to the various families for whom she worked. She was placed in quarantine for most of her life. Why was she made a scapegoat? Was she denied her civil rights? Read this gripping story and find out.Blumenthal, Karen. Hillary: A Biography Of Hillary Rodham Clinton 327.730092YALSA Award For Excellence In Non-Fiction 2017 finalistAn excellent read for anyone who is interested in politics. Hillary Rodham Clinton is a trailblazer for women. She’s a former First Lady, New York Senator and United States Secretary of State. She has also been an activist, fighting for child care, health reform and women’s rights. She came close to being the first woman elected as President of the United States of America. However, she is also a controversial figure dogged by scandal. This is a ‘warts and all’ look at this fascinating woman. Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different. 621.39092A biography of the technology genius who put everything beginning with ‘i’ into your life. Along with Steve Wozniak he created Apple Inc., one of the largest and innovative companies in the world. He was a charismatic man who could inspire others, yet he was often his own worst enemy. This book gives a balanced account of his successes and failures. Brown, Don The Unwanted: Stories Of Syrian Refugees 325.21095691In 2011 refugees flood out of war-torn Syria in Exodus-like proportions. The flood of refugees overwhelms neighbouring countries. Resentment in host nations heightens as disruption and the cost of aid grows. By 2017, many want to turn their backs on them. The refugees are the unwanted. In this graphic novel Don Brown depicts moments of both heartbreaking horror and hope in the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis. Shining a light on the stories of the survivors, 'The Unwanted' is a testament to the courage and resilience of the refugees and a call to action for all those who read.YALSA Teens' Top Ten 2019; Excellence in Nonfiction For Young Adults Winner 2019 and Robert F Sibert Informational Book AwardCoates, Ta-Nehisi Between The World And Me 305.800976National Book Award Winner 2015The book is a letter to the author’s son. He gives his son his insights into how to live as a black man in America. Coates describes growing up in a Baltimore ghetto and how hard his father was on him. He draws parallels between his own life, his son’s life and that of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Jordan Davis whose deaths have shown how dangerous it can be to be a young black man in America today. Coates attended Howard University in the 1990s and describes how his consciousness was raised by meeting black people from other cultures. He describes his trip to Paris and the realisation that the culture there being less threatening to a black man even though Europe has its own racial problems. The book concludes with an interview with the mother of one of three murdered men who shows her pride at having raised him to be strong and independent. Collier, Paul. The Bottom Billion: Why The Poorest Countries Are Failing And What Can Be Done About It. 338.90091724Economist Paul Collier describes the ‘bottom billion’ whose economies are not growing and who are in danger of ‘falling apart’. He describes four ‘traps’ that prevent their growth – civil war, export of natural resources, being landlocked and poor governance. He argues that we cannot be ‘hard hearted’ towards their plight. We must provide the actions required to help them solve their problems. Collier proposes the following solutions to their problems - military intervention, adoption of voluntary laws and charters and changing world trade policy.Dawson, Juno This Book Is Gay (306.7)Irreverent, yet containing loads of information about all things gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer. It presents a positive message while acknowledging the difficulties LGBTQ+ teenagers face. Mind Your Head (616.89) - We all need to take care of our mental health as much as we need to take care of our physical health. And the first step is being able to talk about our mental health. Juno Dawson leads the way with this frank, factual and funny book, with added information and support from clinical psychologist Dr Olivia Hewitt. Covering topics from anxiety and depression to addiction, self-harm and personality disorders, Juno and Olivia talk clearly and supportively about a range of issues facing young people's mental health - whether fleeting or long-term - and how to manage them, with real-life stories from young people around the world.Desmond, Matthew Evicted: Poverty and Profit In The American City 339.460973A look at poverty in America, as experienced by the transient poor who are in and out of rented homes in an unending series of exploitations and abusesFleming, Candace The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion And The Fall Of Imperial Russia 947.0830922Robert F Sibert Informational Book Honor Award NomineeWhat caused the deaths of Russian tsar Nicholas II, his empress Alexandra Feodorovna, their four daughters and their only son and heir, Alexei? Read the riveting story of the Russian Revolution and the fall of the Romanovs.Fleming, Candace Giant Squid 594.58Robert F Sibert Informational Book Honor Award NomineeThis beautiful picture book tells us about the life of this elusive animal about which scientists still have many unanswered questions A gorgeously illustrated fold-out page gives you the most complete look at the animal in the whole book.Frank, Anne. The Diary Of A Young Girl. 940.53A world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit.In 1942, with Nazis occupying Holland, Anne and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years they and another family lived hidden in the "Secret Annexe" of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death.The diary ends in August 1944 when they were betrayed to the Nazis.Freedman, Russell We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied HitlerRobert F Sibert Informational Book Award NomineeTells the story of Austrian-born Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie. They belonged to Hitler Youth as young children, but began to question the Nazi regime. When older, the Scholls and a few friends formed the White Rose, an anti-Nazi resistance movement. Risking imprisonment or even execution, the White Rose members distributed leaflets urging Germans to defy the Nazi government. Read on to find out their fate and the success of the White Rose.?Fry, Stephen Mythos 398.238Calling all classical studies fansThe Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told. Read about the titans and the gods - warfare and worship, love affairs and life lessons, slayings and suicides, triumphs and tragedies.Gibbons, Alan Being Rooney 796.334092This biography tells the story of Wayne Rooney’s life in football from his early days at Everton, being signed by Manchester United and his top moments in club and international football.?Part of the Read On series for struggling/reluctant readersGould, Mike. Race To The Pole. 919.89040922This book tells the story of Scott’s and Amundsen’s race to be the first person to reach the South Pole and its deadly conclusion. Part of the Read On series for struggling/reluctant readersSpies. 327.1209Tells you about the tricks, disguises, weapons, codes and the adventures of real-life spies.Part of the Read On series for struggling/reluctant readersZombie Wasps. 595.7Who could resist a title like this?Find out all about the world’s biggest, weirdest and most fearsome insect.Part of the Read On series for struggling/reluctant readersHaney, Jill Area 51 001.9There’s an area in the Nevada desert once so secret it never appeared on maps and was rumoured to house alien spaceships.Would be of interest to struggling/reluctant readersHansen, Rob Cool Coding 005.13A fun, accessible guide to computers and coding for YAsHarari, Yuval Noah. Sapiens: A Brief History Of Humankind. 301Take a journey through human historyIf you like this you could try Bill Bryson’s A Short History Of Nearly Everything (509) and Jared Diamond’s The Third Chimpanzee For Young People: On the Evolution And Future Of The Human Animal (573.2)Heiligman, Deborah. Vincent And Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 759.9492Printz Honor BookRead about the deep friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh. Theo supported Vincent as he struggled with his art and mental health. Meticulously researched, drawing on the 658 letters Vincent wrote to Theo.If you enjoyed this you might like to read her other novel Charles and Emma: The Darwin’s Leap Of Faith - described as a thought-provoking account of the man behind evolutionary theory: how his personal life affected his work and vice versa. Charles and Emma?is a 2009 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature.Hendrix, John The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer And The Plot To Kill Hitler 230.044092This graphic novel tells the fascinating story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his fight against the oppression of the German people during World War II. Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian who was shocked to watch the German church embrace Hitler's agenda of hatred. He spoke out against the Nazi party and led a breakaway church that rebelled against racist and nationalist beliefs of the Third Reich. Struggling with how his faith interacted with his ethics, Bonhoeffer eventually became convinced that Hitler and the Nazi Party needed to be stopped - and he was willing to sacrifice anything and everything to do so.YALSA Award For Excellence In Non-FictionHoose, Phillip. The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club. 940.53489083Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award nomineeDanish teenagers resist the Nazi invasion of their country and inspire others to follow their example in this award-winning book.Ignotofsky, Rachel Women In Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed The World 509.252This book highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world.Jahren, Hope Lab Girl: A Story of Trees, Science and Love 580.92'Lab Girl' is a book about work and about love, and the mountains that can be moved when those two things come together. It is told through Jahren's remarkable stories: about the discoveries she has made in her lab, as well as her struggle to get there; about her childhood playing in her father's laboratory; about how lab work became a sanctuary for both her heart and her hands; about Bill, the brilliant, wounded man who became her loyal colleague and best friend; about their field trips - sometimes authorised, sometimes very much not - that took them from the Midwest across the USA, to Norway and to Ireland, from the pale skies of North Pole to tropical Hawaii; and about her constant striving to do and be her best, and her unswerving dedication to her life's work.Kenny, Sean Building Amazing Creations 745.59Sean Kenny is recognized as one of the greatest LEGO builders in the world. Read about his amazing creations - animals, vehicles, and architecture to baseball, robots etc. Kirkbride, Jasmin Boost: Supercharge Your Confidence 158.1Do you feel you need to be a little more confident? Here’s some simple steps, wise words and creative ideas to give you some extra oomphKrakauer, Jon. Into The Wild. 917.98045The true story of Christopher McCandless, an idealistic young man who hiked on his own into the frozen Alaskan wilderness, with deadly consequences.LaFay, Mark. Drones For Dummies. 629.1333Looking for something to inform and amuse you this summer?The read Drones For Dummies to learn how to purchase the right drone for you, how to use a drone, good manners when flying a drone and the laws and regulations governing consumer drone usage. Plus, you′ll also learn how to use a drone to capture photos and video.Lewis, John March Book Three 328.730922014 Great Graphic Novels for Teens; 2016 YALSA Award For Excellence in Nonfiction; 2017 Robert F Sibert Informational Book Medal Winner and 2017 Coretta Scott King Award WinnerGraphic novel retelling of US Congressman John Lewis’ involvement in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. He knew and worked closely with notable historic figures such as Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. By 1963 Lewis was Chairman of the Student Non-Violent Co-Ordinating Committee (SNCC). Matters come to a head as he prepares to march on an Alabaman town named Selma. The book is the third of a three-part series but can be read as a stand-alone book.Marshall, Tim. Prisoners Of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Global Politics. 320.12The award-winning journalist uses ten maps of crucial regions to explain the geo-political strategies of the world powers.McDougall, Christopher Born To Run: The Hidden Tribe, The Ultra Runners And The Greatest Race The World Has Ever Seen 796.4252'Born To Run' tells the amazing story of the Tarahumara, a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians who are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world.Morgan, Iwan Reagan: American Idol. 973.927092A biography of one of the most successful presidents in modern American history. Morgan takes a chronological path through Reagan's life beginning with his childhood in Illinois, his Hollywood career, his Republicanism and his election as governor of California, before becoming president in 1981. He assesses Reagan's economic and foreign policies, as well as his near impeachment over the Iran-Contra affair.Myers, Walter Dean Malcolm X: My Any Means Necessary 920 MALCoretta Scott King AwardA profile of the controversial African-American civil rights activist. Okubo, Mine Citizen 13660. 940.5472730979469A graphic novel memoir of life in an American internment camp following the bombing of Pearl Harbour. Oldfield, Matt. Messi, Neymar, Pogba, Ronaldo, Suarez 796.334092If it’s too cold and wet to play then why not read Oldfield’s biographies of these world-class players?They form part of the Ultimate Football Heroes series and would be of interest to struggling/reluctant readers.Parkinson, Alan. Extreme Survival 616.69Would you like to be a real life Bear Grylls?What would you do to survive? Would you eat frogs, spiders … or even ‘yukkier’ things? Read the amazing true stories of people who have survived extreme situations such as plane crashes to getting lost in the jungle, desert or mountains. Learn the basics of survival and take part in survival quizzes to test your knowledge.Part of the Read On series for struggling/reluctant readersParkinson, Alan. The Ice Man. 614.17When a body was discovered by two German hikers walking in the Alps in 1991, little did they realise it had been there for over 5000 years…Who was ?tzi the Ice Man? What did scientists find out by examining his remains? What further finds from the ancient past might climate change reveal?Part of the Read On series for struggling/reluctant readersPielichaty, Helen. Here Come the Girls! 796.334 Traces the history of women’s football from its ban by the FA in 1921 to its current position as the UK’s number one team participation sport for women and girls.Part of the Read On series for struggling/reluctant readersSaujani, Reshma Girls Who Code: Learn To Code And Change The World 005.13The organization?Girls Who Code?has been leading the charge to get girls interested in technology and coding. Now its founder, Reshma Saujani, wants to inspire?you?to be a girl who codes!Sheinkin, Steve Bomb: The Race To Build – And Steal – The World’s Most Dangerous Weapon 623.45119YALSA Award For Excellent In Non-Fiction Award 2013 Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award Nominee Newbery Honor BookTells the story of the scientists, saboteurs and spies who developed the first atomic bomb. Sheinkin includes tales of Norwegian saboteurs who helped destroy Hitler’s capability to create nuclear materials (Telemark), spies who ferried scientific discoveries - and sometimes the scientists themselves - across international borders in a world at war. These tales of adventure and intrigue are woven together to tell the story of the development of the bomb and the terrible consequences of creating a weapon of such overwhelmingly destructive powers.If you enjoyed Bomb you might like to read Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg And The Secret History Of The Vietnam War 959.704Sheinkin tells a gripping tale of government secrecy and manipulation that is still relevant today. In 1971 Daniel Ellsberg leaked a top-secret document to the American press. He did this with one goal in mind – to reveal facts the American government was hiding. It reported facts about the Vietnam War the public had never known before throwing America’s involvement in Vietnam into doubt. Shore, Debbie Half Yard Homes: Easy Sewing Projects Using Left-Over Pieces Of Fabric. 646.21 For all you crafters looking for a summer project. The book shows you how to make 40 items using half a yard of material (or less)Sidman, Joyce The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian’s Art Changed Science 595.7092Bugs, of all kinds, were considered to be 'born of mud' and to be 'beasts of the devil'. Why would anyone, let alone a girl, want to study and observe them? One of the first naturalists to observe live insects was Maria Sibylla Merian. She was one of the first to document the metamorphosis of the butterfly. In this visual nonfiction biography, the Newbery Honor-winning author paints her own picture of one of the first female entomologists and a woman who flouted convention in the pursuit of knowledge and her passion for insects.Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal winnerSkloot, Rebecca The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks 616.02774092Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer whose cancer cells became one of the most important tools in medicine. Her cancer cells – taken without her knowledge – became a multimillion-dollar industry and one of the most important tools in medicine. Yet her family did not learn of her 'immortality' until more than twenty years after her death, with devastating consequences . . .Squarzoni, Philippe. Climate Changed: A Personal Journey Through The Science. 551.6This graphic novel explains how our environment functions and outlines the consequences of climate change. Are the issues so large and complex than an individual cannot contribute to their resolution?Sweigart, Al Scratch Programming Playground: Learn To Program By Making Cool Games. 005.133Another great summer project for you to enjoyTeaches you how to make cool games in a fun wayTiteux, Sybille Muhammad Ali 796.83092Graphic novelCassius Clay is a kid who rushes into boxing by accident, following the theft of his bike. Clay becomes Muhammad Ali, and his talent for the sport is proven when he wins an Olympic Gold Medal. The World Heavyweight Champion never takes a hit without fighting back. Civil Rights activist, contemporary of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, Ali is one of the greatest icons of the twentieth century.Tonatiuh, Duncan Funny Bones: Posada And His Day Of The Dead Calaveras 769.92Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award Winner 2016Tells the story of how the calaveras (skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities) originated. They were created by Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada. They have become linked with Mexico's Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival.?Winick, Judd Pedro & Me: Friendship, Loss And What I Learned 362.1969792Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award NomineePedro Zamora changed lives when the HIV-positive AIDS educator appeared on television teaching millions of viewers about being gay and living with AIDS. This book would be suitable for senior students.?Outstanding Books For The College Bound can be accessed at RECOMMENDATION SITES CAN BE FOUND ON THE LIBRARY BLOG – librarysac.NOTESAlex Awards - given annually to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. The winning titles are selected from the previous year's publishing.Pura Belpré Award - is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.Margaret A. Edwards Award - anhonors an author, as well as a specific body of his or her work, that have been popular over a period of time. It recognizes an author's work in helping adolescents become aware of themselves and addressing questions about their role and importance in relationships, society, and in the world.William C. Morris Debut YA Award - honours a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature.John Newbery Medal - awarded annually by the ALA Association for Library Service to Children to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.Michael L. Printz Award - awarded for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal - honors the most distinguished informational book published in English in the preceding year for its significant contribution to children’s literature.Updated 15th June 2020 ................
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