Title: A Monster Calls Author: Patrick Ness, inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd Illustrator: Jim Kay Summary: When the giant yew tree from Conor’s…
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Exposed
Title: Exposed Author: Kimberly Marcus Summary: Juniors Liz “Photo Girl” and Kate “Mistress of Modern Dance” have always called themselves forever friends. However, everything changes…
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Title: I Am J Author: Cris Beam Summary: When J was born he was given the name Jenifer Juana Silver, but that is not who…
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Title: Trapped Author: Michael Northrop Summary: Scotty might be the only kid in school not thrilled when school is closed early because of snow:…
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Title: Nothing Author: Janne Teller, translated by Martin Aitken Summary: Seventh-grader Pierre Anthon announces to his classmates on the first day of school that nothing…
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Title: The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin Author: Josh Berk Summary: Self-deprecating, incredibly witty, bright, and highly observant are just a few words that describe Will Halpin. However, as…
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Title: Some Girls Are Author: Courtney Summers Summary: Regina Afton relished her place as one of the Fearsome Fivesome, the right hand and best friend…
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Title: Gentlemen Author: Michael Northrop Summary: Michael, Mixer, Bones and Tommy are just serving out their time in high school – class, detention, suspension, it’s all the same…
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Title: Hate List Author: Jennifer Brown Summary: On the first day of her senior year Valerie Leftman walks into the school that only months before was…
View More Hate ListHow to Say Goodbye in Robot
Title: How to Say Goodbye in Robot Author: Natalie Standiford Summary: Beatrice might be a robot. She isn’t as emotional as her mom, and often…
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