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After by Francine Prose. YFIC PRO
Following a high school shooting, a newly hired counselor becomes increasingly restrictive, and students who do not conform to his rules mysteriously disappear.

Bindi Babes by Narinder Dhami. YFIC DHA
After the death of their mother, three sisters are thoroughly indulged by their father until their no-nonsense aunt arrives from India to manage their household, with hilarious results.

Blue Fingers: A Ninja’s Tale by Cheryl Aylward Whitesel. YFIC WHI
When Koji, a stubborn twelve-year-old boy, is kidnapped by a secret ninja clan, he desperately wants to return home, but that is forbidden. He must forget his old life and become a ninja—or die.

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau. YSF DUP
Artificial light is better than no light at all. With storerooms nearly empty and the generators going down, what will happen when the lights finally go out?

Cuba 15: A Novel by Nancy Osa. YFIC OSA
Violet Paz is celebrating her quincea ero, a traditional coming-of-age party for 15-year old girls. She learns to embrace her Cuban culture and plans a unique party.

Curse of the Pharaohs: My Adventures with Mummies by Zahi A Hawass. J 932 H
Zahi Hawass knows all about Egyptian mummies and their curses. But are they really dangerous?

The First Part Last by Angela Johnson. YFIC JOH
Bobby’s carefree teenage days are over when he becomes a father and must balance school and friends with parenting his new daughter.

For Freedom: The Story of a French Spy by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. YFIC BRA
Based on a true story, thirteen-year-old Suzanne risks her life to spy for the French Resistance in 1940.

Full Tilt: A Novel by Neal Shusterman. YFIC SHU
Have you been watching Fear Factor? Sixteen-year-old Blake and his younger brother must ride seven deadly carnival rides (each worse than the one before) by dawn in this edge of the seat thriller! Fear is definitely a factor here.

Hannah’s Garden by Midori Snyder. YSF SNY
Two supernatural clans are coming together over Cassie’s grandfather and Cassie is caught in the middle.

High Heat by Carl Deuker. YFIC DEU
Shane, star pitcher on a private high school’s baseball team, finds his world radically changed when his father is arrested and he transfers to public school.

Jackie’s Wild Seattle by Will Hobbs. YFIC HOB
While visiting their uncle in Seattle, Shannon and Cody volunteer at the wildlife rescue center. When Uncle Neal is injured by a trapped falcon, Shannon steps in as the lead animal rescuer.

Leaping Beauty: and Other Animal Fairy Tales by Gregory Maguire. JFIC MAG
Little Red Robin Hood, Cinderelpehant, Rumplesnakeskin and other twisted tales are sure to fracture your funny bone.

A Mango Shaped Space: A Novel by Wendy Mass. JFIC MAS
Afraid that she is crazy, thirteen-year-old Mia, who sees a special color with every letter, number, and sound, keeps this a secret until she becomes overwhelmed by school, changing relationships, and the loss of something important to her.

Millions by Frank Boyce Cottrell. JFIC COT
After Damian wished for “a million in cash”, it literally fell from the sky at his feet. Now he and his brother must spend it in 17 days before it becomes worthless. What would you do in this situation?

Owly: the Way Home & the Bittersweet Summer by Andy Runton. YFIC RUN
Join Owly, a kind, but lonely little owl, on his search for new friends and adventure.

Pagan’s Crusade by Catherine Jinks. YFIC JIN
A sixteen-year-old orphan with attitude is assigned to serve a Templar knight as
enemy armies prepare to lay siege to twelfth century Jerusalem.

Shadows on the Sea by Joan Hiatt Harlow. YFIC HAR
It is the summer of 1942, 14-year-old Jill is staying with her Grandmother in Maine. German U-boats patrol the shore near their home. Rumors are circulating and maybe the war is closer than they think.

Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman. YFIC KOR
When the son of a mob boss falls in love with the daughter of the FBI agent trying to put his father in prison, a modern day Romeo and Juliet tale unfolds.

Adult Books for Teens

A Dog Year: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me by Jon Katz. 636.7 K
Devon, a high-strung border collie comes to live with the author’s family, and the dog and owner learn a lot about trust, understanding and love.

Faithful: Two Diehard Red Sox Fans Chronicle the Historic 2004 Season by Stewart O’Nan. 796.357 O
The author and his friend, Stephen King, trace in detail the famous Red Sox season which culminated in the first winning of the World Series since 1918 for Boston.

The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. MYS MCC
When her father dies, lively and intelligent Precious Ramotswe sells his cattle and uses the money to become Botswana’s first female detective.

Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938 by R.A. Scotti. 974 S
In the wake of the recent tsunami, read about the fastest hurricane on record – a 186 mph hurricane that blew sand so hard it stripped the paint off of cars and changed the face of New England forever!

The Usual Rules by Joyce Maynard. FIC MAY
On September 11, 2001, Wendy begins a slow, terrible process of grief and adjustment when she realizes that her mother is not coming home from her job in the World Trade Center.