Recommendations based on Far Far Awayby Tom McNeal

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  1. Code Name Verity

    by Elizabeth Wein
    Two female spies' harrowing mission during WWII and the secrets they discover.

    In 1943 Nazi-occupied France, a British Lysander spy plane crashes in the fictional town of Ormaie. On board are two best friends, a pilot (Maddie, code name: Kittyhawk) and a spy (Julie, code name: ... (Wikipedia)

  2. The Lions of Little Rock

    by Kristin Levine
    A 12-year-old girl faces the racial tensions of 1958 Arkansas during the Little Rock Nine integration crisis.

    Two girls separated by race form an unbreakable bond during the tumultuous integration of Little Rock schools in 1958 Twelve-year-old Marlee doesn't have many friends until she meets Liz, the new ... (Goodreads)

  3. Refugee

    by Alan Gratz
    Three children, three different times, all with a common goal of finding refuge.

    A tour de force from acclaimed author Alan Gratz (,Prisoner B-3087,), this timely — and timeless — novel tells the powerful story of three different children seeking refuge. A, New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Counting by 7s

    by Holly Goldberg Sloan
    A story of resilience and hope, as an outsider learns to find her place in the world.

    Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other ... (Goodreads)

  5. Blood Magic

    by Tessa Gratton
    A dark and bloody tale of magic, sacrifice, and forbidden love in a world where blood is power.

    It starts off simply. Draw a circle... place a dead leaf in the center... sprinkle some salt... recite a little Latin... add a drop of blood... Maybe that last part isn’t exactly simple. Yet somehow ... (Goodreads)

  6. Reality Boy

    by A.S. King
    A young man struggles with the aftermath of being a reality TV star as a child. He confronts his past and learns to move forward.

    In this fearless portrayal of a boy on the edge, highly acclaimed Printz Honor author A.S. King explores the desperate reality of a former child "star" struggling to break free of his anger. Gerald ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. The Dark Divine

    by Bree Despain
    A girl uncovers the dark secrets of her family and the town, including a supernatural curse and a forbidden love.

    Grace Divine, daughter of the local pastor, always knew something terrible happened the night Daniel Kalbi disappeared–the night she found her brother Jude collapsed on the porch, covered in his own ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Eleventh Plague

    by Jeff Hirsch
    A post-apocalyptic world where a deadly virus has wiped out most of humanity. A boy and his father struggle to survive in a harsh new reality.

    Jeff Hirsch's stunning debut is now in paperback! In the aftermath of a war, America’s landscape has been ravaged and two-thirds of the population left dead from a vicious strain of influenza. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Snotgirl, Vol. 1: Green Hair Don't Care

    by Bryan Lee O'Malley
    Fashion blogger Lottie Person's perfect life is not what it seems, as she battles allergies, anxiety, and a possible murder.

    WHO IS LOTTIE PERSON? Is she a gorgeous, fun-loving social media star with a perfect life or a gross, allergy-ridden mess? Enter a world of snot, blood, and tears in this first collection from New ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Things We Know by Heart

    by Jessi Kirby
    After losing her boyfriend in a tragic accident, Quinn seeks solace in his donated organs recipient.

    In this unforgettable novel, Quinn Sullivan falls for the recipient of her boyfriend’s donated heart. Printz Award winner John Corey Whaley calls it “not just a love story, but one with a ferocious ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Cruel Crown

    by Victoria Aveyard
    A collection of two novellas set in the world of Red Queen, exploring the backstories of two powerful women.

    The #1 New York Times bestselling series! Discover the truth of Norta's bloody past in this paperback bind-up of two novella-length prequels to #1, New York Times, bestselling author Victoria ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Life Before Legend

    by Marie Lu
    A prequel novella to the Legend series, following the lives of June and Day before they met.

    Find out more about June and Day in this never-before-seen glimpse into their daily lives before they met in Marie Lu’s New York Times bestselling LEGEND series. As twelve-year-olds struggling to ... (Goodreads)

  13. Save the Date

    by Morgan Matson
    A wedding planner's daughter navigates her own family drama and romantic entanglements during her sister's wedding weekend.

    “The cinema-worthy rom-com of your summer reading dreams.” —,Bustle, “A sparkling summer story ideal for teens who are on that bittersweet cusp of change.” —,Booklist, “[A] romantic comedy of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Unexpected Everything

    by Morgan Matson
    A summer of surprises and new beginnings, as a teenage girl discovers the importance of family and friends.

    Andie had it all planned out. When you are a politician’s daughter who’s pretty much raised yourself, you learn everything can be planned or spun, or both. Especially your future. Important ... (Goodreads)

  15. Paperboy

    by Vince Vawter
    A young boy with a stutter takes over his friend's paper route for a month, facing racial tensions and personal challenges along the way.

    The story takes place in 1959 in Memphis. "Little Man" Victor, an eleven-year-old boy who stutters, takes over his best friend Rat's paper route while Rat is visiting his grandparents. Little Man has ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Atlantia

    by Ally Condie
    In a world where people live either above or below the sea, two sisters must choose between family and freedom.

    The story begins when Rio attends the ceremony of the Divide. Rio wants to go aboveground, or where there are sun and air, initially, but she has promised her Below-loving twin sister, Bay, to remain ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Ice Like Fire

    by Sara Raasch
    In a world of magic, Meira must navigate political intrigue and betrayal to save her kingdom from destruction.

    Game of Thrones meets Graceling in this thrilling fantasy filled with shocking twists and heart-pounding action, the highly anticipated sequel to Snow Like Ashes . This action-packed series is ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Frost Like Night

    by Sara Raasch
    The final book in the Snow Like Ashes trilogy, as Meira fights to save her world from the evil Angra.

    Game of Thrones meets Graceling in this action-packed fantasy—the highly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Snow Like Ashes series by Sara Raasch. Perfect for fans of An Ember ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Cress

    by Marissa Meyer
    A girl's fight to reclaim her identity and save her kingdom from a tyrannical queen.

    The novel begins with an introduction to Crescent "Cress" Moon Darnel, a sixteen-year-old girl living in a satellite in space that has been her prison for most of her life. She is contacted by ... (Wikipedia)

  20. This Dark Endeavor

    by Kenneth Oppel
    Victor Frankenstein embarks on a perilous quest to find the Elixir of Life to save his twin brother. But at what cost?

    Bravery, danger, and intense passion. How does obsession begin? Victor and Konrad are the twin brothers Frankenstein. They are nearly inseparable. Growing up, their lives are filled with imaginary ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Huntress

    by Malinda Lo
    A young woman joins a quest to find a lost city and its magical artifacts, facing danger and romance along the way.

    Nature is out of balance in the human world. The sun hasn't shone in years, and crops are failing. Worse yet, strange and hostile creatures have begun to appear. The people's survival hangs in the ... (Goodreads)

  22. Scarlet

    by Marissa Meyer
    A re-imagining of the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood set in a futuristic world.

    Scarlet Benoit is a young girl living on her grandmother's farm in Rieux, France. Her grandmother has gone missing for many weeks and Scarlet is sure that she has been kidnapped rather than left on ... (Wikipedia)

  23. You Know Me Well

    by Nina LaCour
    Two high school students, Kate and Mark, form an unlikely friendship during Pride Week in San Francisco, navigating their own personal struggles and relationships.

    Who knows you well? Your best friend? Your boyfriend or girlfriend? A stranger you meet on a crazy night? No one, really? Mark and Kate have sat next to each other for an entire year, but have never ... (Goodreads)

  24. My Fair Godmother

    by Janette Rallison
    A teenage girl's fairy godmother sends her back in time to different fairy tales to fix her mistakes in the present.

    After her boyfriend dumps her for her older sister, sophomore Savannah wishes she could find a true prince to take her to the prom. Enter Chrysanthemum Everstar: Savannah's gum-chewing, cell ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    A faerie queen's deception leads to a dangerous game of love and betrayal.

    Sixteen-year-old Deirdre Monaghan is a painfully shy but prodigiously gifted musician. She's about to find out she's also a cloverhand—one who can see faeries. Deirdre finds herself infatuated with a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. I'd Know You Anywhere

    by Laura Lippman
    A convicted killer contacts his victim from death row, forcing her to confront the past and question her own memories.

    A powerful and utterly riveting tale that skillfully moves between past and present to explore the lasting effects of crime on a victim's life that will leave readers racing to the final page,, I'd ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Fuzzy Mud

    by Louis Sachar
    Two middle school students get lost in the woods after discovering a dangerous new organism. A thrilling and thought-provoking eco-thriller for young readers.

    Fifth grader Tamaya Dhilwaddi and seventh grader Marshall Walsh have been walking to and from school together for years. However, their routine is interrupted when Chad Hilligas, a bully Marshall ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Shadow's Claim

    by Kresley Cole
    A ruthless vampire prince falls for a cunning sorceress, but their love is threatened by political intrigue and ancient enemies.

    #1 New York Times bestseller Kresley Cole introduces The Dacians: Realm of Blood and Mist, a new paranormal series following the royal bloodline of Dacia, a vampire kingdom hidden within the Lore of ... (Goodreads)

  29. Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord

    by Sarah MacLean
    Lady Isabel Townsend seeks the help of Nicholas St. John, a notorious rake, to make her more desirable to potential suitors.

    “Lord Nicholas is a paragon of manhood. And his eyes, Dear Reader! So blue!” Pearls & Pelisses, June 1823 Since being named on of London’s “Lords to Land” by a popular ladies’ magazine, Nicholas St. ... (Goodreads)

  30. American Born Chinese

    by Gene Luen Yang
    Three seemingly unrelated stories converge to explore themes of identity, assimilation, and acceptance in the American-born Chinese experience.

    All Jin Wang wants is to fit in. When his family moves to a new neighborhood, he suddenly finds that he's the only Chinese American student at his school. Jocks and bullies pick on him constantly, ... (Goodreads)