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The Stonekeeper
by Kazu Kibuishi
A young boy embarks on a magical journey to rescue his mother who has been kidnapped by an evil force.
Two years after a car accident that killed her husband, Karen has difficulties as a single mother. She and her children, Emily and Navin, move to the old house of Karen's grandfather Silas near San ... (Wikipedia)
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)
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)
Karen's Witch
by Katy Farina
Karen discovers her neighbor is a witch and becomes convinced she's casting spells on her family and friends.
A fresh and fun graphic novel series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister! Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has wild gray hair. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Scythe
by Neal Shusterman
An exploration of morality in a world where death is obsolete, forcing people to choose mortality.
Late on a cold day in November, Scythe Faraday visits Citra Terranova's house. At first, Citra assumes that the scythe is there to glean (kill permanently) one of her family members. As it turns out, ... (Wikipedia)
A Scare of a Dare
by Zack Zombie
A group of friends dare each other to spend the night in a haunted house, but things quickly go wrong.
Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Has a Fresh New Look!,Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Minecraft Zombie? In the first book of this hilarious Minecraft adventure series, we get to read the diary ... (Goodreads)
The Hunt
by Andrew Fukuda
Gene is a human in a world of vampires, and he must hide his identity to survive a deadly hunt.
Don’t sweat. Don’t laugh. Don’t draw attention to yourself. And most of all, whatever you do, do not fall in love with one of them. Gene is different from everyone else around him. He can’t run with ... (Goodreads)
When We Collided
by Emery Lord
A summer romance between two teenagers, one dealing with mental illness and the other with family struggles.
"It is a book I wish could have written, but am so much better for having read." —Julie Murphy, #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, Dumplin', A thought-provoking, emotionally-compelling ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Bad Guys: Episode 1
by Aaron Blabey
Four "bad guys" try to turn their reputation around by doing good deeds, but their efforts are met with skepticism.
"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" – Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
The school's lunch lady is secretly a crime-fighting hero who must stop a cyborg substitute teacher from taking over the school.
Serving justice . . . and lunch!, Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn’t dishing out the daily special? Where does she live? ... (Goodreads)
Smile
by Raina Telgemeier
A young girl navigates the challenges of middle school and braces, overcoming obstacles with the help of her friends.
For fans both new and old, Smile is now available with fifteen pages of never-before-seen content exclusively at B&N. Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she ... (Barnes & Noble)
I Want My Hat Back
by Jon Klassen
A bear searches for his missing hat, encountering various animals along the way.
A bear laments his lost hat, and sets off to find it. He asks a fox and a frog if they’ve seen it, but neither has. The bear then asks a rabbit who is wearing a red pointy hat. The rabbit answers ... (Wikipedia)
Just Ella
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Ella, a servant girl, dreams of a better life and a prince who will rescue her. But reality is not as simple as fairy tales.
Fifteen-year-old Ella Brown of Fridesia, now known as Princess Cynthiana Eleanora, is engaged to Prince Charming and living in the palace preparing for the wedding day and life as a princess. For the ... (Wikipedia)
When Lightning Strikes
by Jenny Carroll
High school student Jess Mastriani is struck by lightning and gains the ability to find missing people.
Fire in the sky Just because her best friend wants to exercise, Jessica Mastriani agrees to walk the two miles home from their high school. Straight into a huge Indiana thunderstorm. And straight ... (Barnes & Noble)
Firelight
by Kazu Kibuishi
A young girl discovers a mysterious key that unlocks a world of magic and danger. She must navigate this new world to save her family.
Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood – knowledge they can use against the ... (Goodreads)
Escape from Lucien
by Kazu Kibuishi
The thrilling adventure of Emily and her friends as they try to escape from the evil elf king, Max Griffin, in the mysterious city of Lucien.
A worthy mission...or a trap? Navin and his classmates journey to Lucien, a city ravaged by war and plagued by mysterious creatures, where they search for a beacon essential to their fight against ... (Goodreads)
Twisted
by Emma Chase
A successful businessman falls for a woman who challenges him in unexpected ways, leading to a twisted and complicated romance.
Falling in love is easy. Staying in love is hard. In this heart-pounding follow-up to Tangled , Kate reveals that there is trouble in paradise, when unexpected circumstances force her and Drew to ... (Goodreads)
My Plain Jane
by Cynthia Hand
A retelling of Jane Eyre with a supernatural twist, featuring ghosts, secret societies, and a witty narrative voice.
Move over, Charlotte Brontë. The authors of the New York Times bestselling My Lady Jane are back with an irreverent spin on Jane Eyre —a tale of mischief, romance, and supernatural mayhem perfect for ... (Barnes & Noble)
Forever My Girl
by Heidi McLaughlin
A famous musician returns to his hometown and reunites with his high school sweetheart, forcing him to confront his past mistakes.
In Saint Augustine, Louisiana, Josie is left at the altar by her fiancé Liam. Eight years later, Liam is a successful country singer. The day after a concert in New Orleans, Liam, after a one night ... (Wikipedia)
Sunny Side Up
by Jennifer L. Holm
Sunny spends the summer of 1976 with her grandfather in Florida, uncovering family secrets and learning about life.
When is a summer vacation not really a summer vacation? Sunny Lewin has been packed off to Florida to live with her grandfather for the summer. At first she thought Florida might be fun – it is the ... (Goodreads)
Private
by Kate Brian
A new girl at an elite boarding school uncovers dark secrets and dangerous rivalries among the students.
Tradition, Honor, Excellence... and secrets so dark they’re almost invisible Fifteen-year-old Reed Brennan wins a scholarship to Easton Academy—the golden ticket away from her pill-popping mother and ... (Goodreads)
The Last Kids on Earth
by Max Brallier
A group of kids fight to survive in a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies and monsters.
Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video ... (Goodreads)
Goodbye Days
by Jeff Zentner
After a tragic accident, Carver sends goodbye texts to his deceased friend's phone, leading to unexpected consequences and self-discovery.
What if you could spend one last day with someone you lost? One day Carver Briggs had it all—three best friends, a supportive family, and a reputation as a talented writer at his high school, ... (Goodreads)
The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog
by Adam Gidwitz
A medieval adventure across France, featuring three miracle-working children and their loyal dog.
The novel is told by multiple narrators, all travelers at the Holy Cross-Roads Inn near Paris, set in early March 1242. Marie, a brewer from the town of Saint-Geneviève, starts the story of Jeanne ... (Wikipedia)
Wicked Prey
by John Sandford
Lucas Davenport, a detective, investigates a series of murders in Minneapolis. The killer is a wealthy psychopath who enjoys the thrill of the hunt.
Danger stalks Lucas Davenport at work and all too close to home, in the superlative new thriller by the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author. For twenty years, John Sandford's novels have been ... (Goodreads)
The Snow Queen
by Hans Christian Andersen
A courageous young girl embarks on a journey to rescue a friend from the clutches of an evil queen.
Reprinted here for the first time since the 19th century, these color illustrations by T. Pym make the classic Andersen fairy tale even more magical. One of Andersen's best-beloved tales, The Snow ... (Goodreads)
The Inexplicable Logic of My Life
by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
A young man's journey to understanding his identity, culture, and family.
A “mesmerizing, poetic exploration of family, friendship, love and loss” from the acclaimed author of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe . ( New York Times Book Review ) Sal ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Apothecary's Daughter
by Julie Klassen
Lillian's father disappears, leaving her to run the family apothecary. She uncovers secrets and finds love in Regency England.
Lilly Haswell remembers everything —, whether she wants to, or not..., As Lilly toils in her father's apothecary shop, preparing herbs and remedies by rote, she is haunted by memories of her mother's ... (Goodreads)
The Last One
by Alexandra Oliva
Reality TV show contestants are unaware of a deadly virus outbreak. One woman must survive alone, believing it's all part of the game.
Survival is the name of the game as the line blurs between reality TV and reality itself in Alexandra Oliva’s fast-paced novel of suspense. She wanted an adventure. She never imagined it would go ... (Goodreads)
The Apothecary
by Maile Meloy
A young girl moves to London in the 1950s and befriends an apothecary's son, embarking on a magical adventure to save the world from nuclear destruction.
It’s 1952 and the Scott family has just moved from Los Angeles to London. Here, fourteen-year-old Janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son, Benjamin Burrows—a fascinating boy who’s not afraid ... (Goodreads)
