Title: The Marvels Author/Illustrator: Brian Selznick Summary: In 1766, Billy Marvel, survivor of a terrible shipwreck that claimed the life of an entire crew of…
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View More Dumplin’Title: In Real Life Author: Cory Doctorow Illustrator: Jen Wang Summary: Anda is shy in real life, but online she is a kick-butt character in the massively-multiplayer role-playing game…
View More In Real LifeTitle: Code Name Verity Author: Elizabeth Wein Summary: Set in World War II, this story tells the tale of two young women and their harrowing…
View More Code Name VerityTitle: Wonderstruck Author and Illustrator: Brian Selznick Summary: It is 1977. Ben likes to collect things. Some are treasures his mom has given to him.…
View More WonderstruckTitle: Will Grayson, Will Grayson Authors: John Green & David Levithan Summary: One late night in Chicago, two Will Graysons meet. One is a would-be loner,…
View More Will Grayson, Will GraysonTitle: Into the Beautiful North Author: Luis Alberto Urrea Summary: It’s not the destination – it’s the journey. This year’s One Book One Town choice is the…
View More Into the Beautiful NorthTitle: Character is Destiny: Inspirational Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember Author: John McCain with Mark Salter Summary: Yes, it’s…
View More Character is DestinyTitle: The Blind Side: The Evolution of a Game Author: Michael Lewis Summary: The game of football changed forever on November 18, 1985. As millions watched…
View More The Blind SideTitle: Laika Author: Nick Abadzis Summary: This stunning graphic novel tells the true story of Laika, the first living being sent into space. After the launch…
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