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The Blue Djinn of Babylon
by P.B. Kerr
Twins John and Philippa Gaunt embark on a magical adventure to save the world from an evil djinn.
In the year 2005, at the end of October, at Halloween, Phillipa wanted to be a witch and John wanted to be a Dracula with real blood. They lived at 77 East 77th Street in New York. After having ... (Wikipedia)
The Cobra King of Kathmandu
by P.B. Kerr
Twins John and Philippa Gaunt travel to Nepal to stop the Cobra King from unleashing a deadly virus.
From the New York Times bestselling author P. B. Kerr, comes the third volume in this exceptional, imaginative adventure series about a twin boy and girl who discover they are djinns. In the third ... (Goodreads)
The Prisoner of Cell 25
by Richard Paul Evans
A man's story of transformation, discovering hope and redemption in the darkest of places.
Michael Vey is a teenager with Tourette's syndrome and an electrical superpower that he desperately works to keep hidden from the world. His abilities allow him to shock people through physical ... (Wikipedia)
The Shadow Throne
by Jennifer A. Nielsen
A young boy's quest to reclaim his kingdom from a ruthless usurper.
Jennifer A. Nielsen takes readers on an extraordinary journey with the False Prince in this third installment of the, New York Times, and, USA Today, bestselling Ascendance Series. War has come to ... (Barnes & Noble)
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover
by Ally Carter
A thrilling adventure of identity and espionage, as a teenage girl attempts to uncover the truth about her past.
When Cammie "The Chameleon" Morgan visits her roommate Macey in Boston, she thinks she's in for an exciting end to her summer break. After all, she's there to watch Macey's father accept the ... (Goodreads)
Strong Poison
by Dorothy L. Sayers
A murder mystery novel combining romance and suspense as a woman is accused of poisoning her lover.
The novel opens with mystery author Harriet Vane on trial for the murder of her former lover, Phillip Boyes: a writer with strong views on atheism, anarchy, and free love . Publicly professing to ... (Wikipedia)
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
by Ally Carter
Cammie Morgan attends a school for spies, but falls in love with a normal boy. She must choose between love and her spy life.
A young spy, Cammie Morgan, falls in love with a boy, Josh, but cannot reveal the truth about herself to him. This caused misunderstandings later on and they broke up in tears. In the end, Josh finds ... (Wikipedia)
The False Prince
by Jennifer A. Nielsen
A young orphan is chosen to impersonate a long-lost prince in a daring plan to save a kingdom.
In this first book in a remarkable trilogy, an orphan is forced into a twisted game with deadly stakes. Choose to lie...or choose to die. In a discontent kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Midnight for Charlie Bone
by Jenny Nimmo
A young boy discovers he has magical powers, as he embarks on a mission to rescue a kidnapped friend.
A magical fantasy that is fast-paced and easy-to-read. Charlie Bone has a special gift- he can hear people in photographs talking!,The fabulous powers of the Red King were passed down through his ... (Goodreads)
The Magician's Nephew
by C.S. Lewis
An epic journey through time and space, exploring the origins of Narnia and discovering its wondrous inhabitants.
The story begins in London during the summer of 1900. Two children, Digory and Polly , meet while playing in the adjacent gardens of a row of terraced houses . They decide to explore the attic ... (Wikipedia)
Poirot Investigates
by Agatha Christie
Detective Hercule Poirot solves a series of intricate and puzzling crimes with his sharp mind and attention to detail.
Librarian's note: this entry is for the collection of stories, "Poirot Investigates." Entries for the individual short stories can be found elsewhere. The very first collection of superb short ... (Goodreads)
The Colossus Rises
by Peter Lerangis
Jack McKinley and his friends must find seven magical Loculi to save themselves and the world from destruction.
One Boy Jack McKinley is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary problem. In a few months, he’s going to die. One Mission Jack needs to find seven magic loculi that, when combined, have the power to ... (Goodreads)
In Twenty Years
by Allison Winn Scotch
College friends reunite after 20 years and confront secrets, regrets, and missed opportunities.
Twenty years ago, six Penn students shared a house, naively certain that their friendships would endure—until the death of their ringleader and dear friend Bea splintered the group for good. Now, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Rescue
by Kathryn Lasky
A young girl and her father rescue a baby osprey and nurse it back to health, while learning about the importance of conservation.
Ever since Soren was kidnapped and taken to the St. Aegolius School for Orphaned Owls, he has longed to see his sister, Eglantine, again. Now Eglantine is back in Soren's life, but she's been through ... (Goodreads)
Legend
by Marie Lu
A young hero must save her nation from the brink of destruction, using her wits and courage.
Legend is set in a future flooded, fortified Los Angeles, ruled by the totalitarian Republic. The novel centers around Day and June, two 15-year-olds on opposite sides of the economic spectrum. June ... (Wikipedia)
The Field Guide
by Tony DiTerlizzi
Siblings discover a guide to the fantastical creatures living in their great-great-uncle's mansion. They must protect it from evil forces.
It all starts when Jared Grace finds their great uncle's book, 'Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastic World Around You' and the Grace kids realize that they are not alone in their new ... (Goodreads)
Whatever Happened to Janie?
by Caroline B. Cooney
A girl who was kidnapped as a child discovers her true identity and struggles to adjust to her new life.
How could it possibly be true? But it is true. As Janie Johnson glanced at the face of the ordinary little girl on the milk carton, she was overcome with shock. She recognized that little girl - it ... (Goodreads)
Loamhedge
by Brian Jacques
A group of woodland creatures embark on a quest to uncover the secrets of the ancient Abbey of Loamhedge.
One day while Abruc the otter and his son Stugg are out foraging for food, they find two badgers; an old one, dead, and a giant one who is barely clinging to life. The otters take the giant back to ... (Wikipedia)
The Forgotten Warrior
by Erin Hunter
A young cat must navigate the complex politics of rival clans to uncover the truth about his past and save his home.
With a divided StarClan driving a treacherous rift between the four warrior Clans, the spirits of the Dark Forest are gaining strength. Ivypool's role as a spy becomes more dangerous with each ... (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)
All Fall Down
by Ally Carter
A teenage girl struggles to uncover the truth about her family's secrets and her mother's addiction.
Grace Blakely is a sixteen year old American who grew up between her native country and the fictional Mediterranean nation of Adria, located in the Balkan Peninsula, which she has roots in. Grace's ... (Wikipedia)
Inheritance
by Christopher Paolini
Epic fantasy adventure of a young man uncovering his destiny and the power of his inheritance.
The Varden attack the Empire city of Belatona. In the battle, Saphira, Eragon's dragon, is nearly killed by a Dauthdaert, a spear from the Dragon Wars that can bypass magical wards and kill dragons. ... (Wikipedia)
Wake
by Amanda Hocking
A girl discovers she has the power to enter people's dreams and must use it to save her town from a dangerous entity.
Fall under the spell of Wake—the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking—and lose yourself to the Watersong. Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind ... (Goodreads)
A Whole New World
by Liz Braswell
A retelling of Disney's Aladdin, where Jafar gets the lamp and changes the course of events.
What if Jafar was the first one to summon the Genie? When Jafar steals the Genie’s lamp, he uses his first two wishes to become sultan and the most powerful sorcerer in the world. Agrabah lives in ... (Goodreads)
Shadowfell
by Juliet Marillier
A young girl escapes an oppressive society and embarks on a dangerous journey to a mystical land.
Sixteen-year-old Neryn is alone in the land of Alban, where the oppressive king has ordered anyone with magical strengths captured and brought before him. Eager to hide her own canny skill–a uniquely ... (Goodreads)
The Hound of Rowan
by Henry H. Neff
Max McDaniels discovers he has magical powers and is sent to Rowan Academy to train. He uncovers a dangerous plot threatening the school.
Max McDaniels lives a quiet life in the suburbs of Chicago, until the day he stumbles upon a mysterious Celtic tapestry. Many strange people are interested in Max and his tapestry. His discovery ... (Goodreads)
Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker
by Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki's heart is broken when her crush starts dating her arch-nemesis. She tries to move on, but drama ensues.
It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, It’s the biggest dance of the year and I am HOPING my crush, Brandon, (shhhh!!) wants to be my date. But time is running out. ... (Goodreads)
Embrace
by Jessica Shirvington
Violet discovers she is a Grigori, half-angel, half-human, and must choose between her love for Lincoln and her destiny to save the world.
It starts with a whisper:, "It's time for you to know who you are...", On her 17th birthday, everything will change for Violet Eden. The boy she loves will betray her. Her enemy will save her. She ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Haunted
by Jessica Verday
A girl's best friend dies mysteriously, and she discovers secrets about him and his family that lead her to a haunted graveyard.
An impossible truth. An impossible love. , After a summer spent reclaiming her sanity and trying to forget the boy she fell in love with–the boy who must not exist, cannot exist, because she knows ... (Goodreads)
The Frog Princess
by E.D. Baker
A young princess is turned into a frog and must find a way to break the spell. Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of love and friendship.
Princess Emeralda a.ka. Emma isn't exactly an ideal princess. Her laugh is more like a donkey's bray than tinkling bells, she trips over her own feet and she does not like Prince Jorge, whom her ... (Goodreads)
