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The Accused
by John Grisham
A young lawyer defends a man accused of rape, but soon realizes the case is more complicated than it seems.
The murder trial of Pete Duffy is about to begin and that is all anyone can talk about. Theo has permission from his teacher to be in court for the opening remarks and to report back to the class ... (Wikipedia)
The Abduction
by John Grisham
A young girl is kidnapped and her family hires a lawyer to negotiate with the abductor.
13-year-old Theodore Boone's best friend April is not happy with her life. Her mother is a neglective hippie and her father leaves her mother and her at home for days on end to tour with his band. ... (Wikipedia)
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
by John Grisham
Theodore Boone, a 13-year-old aspiring lawyer, gets involved in a high-profile murder trial and uses his legal knowledge to help solve the case.
The thrilling young mystery series from internationally bestselling author John Grisham! In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he’s only thirteen years old, Theo Boone ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Crossing
by Michael Connelly
Thriller involving a homicide detective's search for a serial killer in Los Angeles.
In this "tense" thriller and #1, New York Times, bestseller, Detective Harry Bosch teams up with Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller to track down a killer who just might find them first (,Wall Street ... (Barnes & Noble)
Son
by Lois Lowry
A young boy's journey of personal growth as he discovers the truth about his past and his family.
Son is written in three parts, each with a subtitle: Before , Between , and Beyond . Before takes place in the same location, "The Community," and at the different time as The Giver . Claire's ... (Wikipedia)
Ali Cross
by James Patterson
Ali Cross, son of Alex Cross, investigates the disappearance of a close friend and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy.
Alex's son Ali is eager to follow in his father's footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to solve the mystery? Ali Cross has always looked up ... (Goodreads)
Charlie Bone and the Shadow
by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie Bone and his friends must use their magical abilities to stop a dangerous shadow from taking over the city.
When Charlie is trapped in a magical painting he must battle an evil count thirsty for revenge. Will he be able to save himself and his friends? Find out in Book 7 of Jenny Nimmo's bestselling ... (Goodreads)
Sabotaged
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
A thrilling adventure of siblings who travel back in time to prevent their parents' plane crash. But their actions have unforeseen consequences.
After helping Chip and Alex survive 15th century London, Jonah and Katherine are summoned to help another missing child, Andrea, face her fate. Andrea is really Virginia Dare, from the Lost Colony of ... (Goodreads)
Come Home
by Lisa Scottoline
A mother's search for her missing daughter leads to shocking revelations about her family.
Jill Farrow is a typical suburban mom who has finally gotten her and her daughter's lives back on track after a divorce. She is about to remarry, her job as a pediatrician fulfills her–-though it is ... (Goodreads)
Susannah's Garden
by Debbie Macomber
Susannah Nelson is searching for a new purpose in life and finds solace in her garden, where she discovers secrets about her family's past.
When Susannah Nelson turned eighteen, she said goodbye to her boyfriend, Jake–and never saw him again. She never saw her brother, Doug, again, either. He died unexpectedly that same year. Now, at ... (Goodreads)
The Girl With No Name
by Diney Costeloe
A young girl is evacuated from London during WWII and ends up in a new family, facing challenges and uncovering secrets about her past.
Thirteen-year-old Lisa has escaped from Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport. She arrives in London unable to speak a word of English, her few belongings crammed into a small suitcase. Among them is ... (Barnes & Noble)
Just Take My Heart
by Mary Higgins Clark
Natalie's husband is accused of murdering his mistress, but she believes he's innocent and sets out to prove it.
IN WORLDWIDE BESTSELLING SUSPENSE WRITER MARY HIGGINS CLARK’S SPELLBINDING NEW THRILLER, A BROADWAY STAR’S MURDER IGNITES A SHOCKING SERIES OF DEADLY EVENTS. . . . After famous actress Natalie Raines ... (Goodreads)
Save Your Breath
by Melinda Leigh
A woman's disappearance leads to a dangerous investigation, uncovering secrets and putting lives at risk.
A #1, Wall Street Journal,, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestseller.,, In the sixth thriller in the multimillion-copy bestselling series, Morgan Dane and PI Lance Kruger investigate the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Saving Max
by Antoinette van Heugten
A mother fights for her son with Asperger's syndrome, who is accused of murder. A gripping legal thriller with a heartwarming family story.
Max Parkman—autistic and whip-smart, emotionally fragile and aggressive—is perfect in his mother's eyes. Until he's accused of murder. Attorney Danielle Parkman knows her teenage son Max's behavior ... (Goodreads)
Battle of the Ampere
by Richard Paul Evans
Michael and his friends continue their quest to save the world from a deadly virus, facing new challenges and enemies along the way.
The hair-raising action continues for Michael Vey in this charged third installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Michael, Taylor, Ostin and the rest of the Electroclan have destroyed ... (Barnes & Noble)
I Funny: A Middle School Story
by James Patterson
A hilarious and heartwarming story of a middle schooler with dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian despite his disability.
Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian–even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with ... (Goodreads)
The Sister
by Louise Jensen
After her sister's death, Grace discovers secrets that lead her to question everything she thought she knew about her sibling.
"I did something terrible Grace. I hope you can forgive me..." Grace hasn't been the same since the death of her best friend Charlie. She is haunted by Charlie's last words, and in a bid for answers, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Saving Grace
by Jane Green
A woman's life falls apart when her husband cheats on her, but she finds solace in a new community and a new love interest.
Grace and Ted Chapman are widely regarded as the perfect literary power couple. Ted is a successful novelist and Grace, his wife of twenty years, is beautiful, stylish, carefree, and a wonderful ... (Goodreads)
Messenger
by Lois Lowry
A young boy's mission to save his community, using his bravery and ingenuity.
Matty, who was introduced in Gathering Blue as "Matt", now lives with Seer, who was originally named Christopher and is a blind man rescued by the people of the Village years earlier. Outside the ... (Wikipedia)
The Shadow of Your Smile
by Mary Higgins Clark
A family secret threatens to be exposed after the matriarch's death. A race to uncover the truth ensues.
In The Shadow of Your Smile, worldwide bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark weaves a spellbinding thriller revolving around a long-held family secret that threatens to emerge and take the life of an ... (Goodreads)
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
by Lauren Tarshis
A young boy survives the sinking of the Titanic and must find a way to survive in the freezing ocean until rescue arrives.
The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this new fictional series! In book 1, ten-year-old George is trapped on the Titanic – how will he survive? Ten-year-old George ... (Goodreads)
The Hunters
by John Flanagan
A group of skilled archers and trackers are sent on a mission to save the kingdom from an evil warlord.
Hal and his brotherband crew are hot on the trail of the pirate Zavac and they have one thing only on their minds: Stopping the bloodthirsty thief before he can do more damage. Of course, they also ... (Goodreads)
Star Wars: Jedi Academy
by Jeffrey Brown
A young boy named Roan dreams of becoming a Jedi and attends a school to learn the ways of the Force.
This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school – all told through one boy's comics, journal entries, letters, doodles, and newspaper ... (Barnes & Noble)
Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II
by Alan Gratz
Michael, a 13-year-old boy in Nazi Germany, joins the Hitler Youth to spy on the Nazis and help the Allies win the war.
Award-winning, critically acclaimed author Alan Gratz (,Prisoner B-3087,) returns with another gripping World War II story, this time about a spy in the Hitler Youth. Infiltrate. Befriend. Sabotage. ... (Barnes & Noble)
What I Did for Love
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
A Hollywood actress flees to a small town and hires a former football star to help her prepare for a role, but their relationship becomes more than professional.
“Writing with both sharp wit and terrific emotional warmth, Phillips delivers another of her supremely satisfying contemporary romances.” —,Chicago, Tribune, , , Perennial, New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Spring Fever
by Mary Kay Andrews
Annajane Hudgens attends her ex-husband's wedding and realizes she still has feelings for him.
First husbands Annajane truly believes she is over her ex-husband, Mason. They've been divorced for four years, she's engaged to a terrific new guy, and she's ready to leave the small North Carolina ... (Goodreads)
Charlie Bone and the Hidden King
by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie Bone and his friends must find the missing king of a magical land before it's too late. Adventure and magic await!
The fifth book in the New York Times bestselling CHILDREN OF THE RED KING series! When Charlie turns twelve on New Year's Eve, the Flame Cats give him a grave warning: Something ancient has awoken, ... (Goodreads)
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
by Chris Grabenstein
Twelve children compete in a library-themed Olympics, solving puzzles and riddles to win. Mr. Lemoncello's games are full of surprises and excitement.
Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympiad! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is at it again! This time Mr. ... (Goodreads)
Cold Sassy Tree
by Olive Ann Burns
A coming-of-age story set in a small Southern town in the early 1900s, exploring love, loss, and family dynamics.
On July 5, 1906, Enoch Rucker Blakeslee announces that he intends to marry Miss Love Simpson, a milliner at his store who is years younger than he. This news shocks his family, since his wife Mattie ... (Wikipedia)
Booked
by Kwame Alexander
A young boy navigates life, love, and soccer while dealing with his parents' separation. Written in verse.
New York Times, Bestseller ∙ National Book Award Longlist ∙ ILA-CBC Children's Choice List ∙ ALA Notable Children’s Book ∙ Book Links’ Lasting Connections ∙ Kirkus Best Book ∙ San Francisco Chronicle ... (Barnes & Noble)
