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November 2009
Teen Spirit
Young Adult books not to be missed....
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The Blue Shoe
Roderick Townley and Illustrated by Mary Grandpre
In a story that begins like a fairy tale but ends with explosions, gunfire and villains dissolving into green goo, readers will plumb the depths of both a mighty mountain and the human heart. $16.99
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Muchacho
Loanne Johnson
An inspiring young adult debut from the author of Dangerous Minds, this gripping, thought-provoking, and hopeful book is a rare and inspiring story about one teen's determination to fight his circumstances and shape his own destiny. $15.99
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Alienated
David O. Russell and Andrew Auseon
Eighth graders Gene and Vince enjoy reporting wacky stories of local weirdos in their news rag, The Globe. What no one knows is that these wild stories of aliens are actually true! $16.99 |
The Hunchback Assignments
Arthur Slade
A gripping new series combines Steampunk, spying, and a fantastic Victorian London. Modo, hunchback agent for the Permanent Association uncovers a plot against the British government and it's up to him to save his country from the sinister Clockwork Guild. $15.99
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Going Bovine
Libba Bray
16 year old Cameron just got some bad news, he has mad cow disease. With the help of a death obsessed dwarf, a cursed yard gnome, and a punk Angel Cam sets off in search of a cure. $17.99
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The Maze Runner
James Dashner
Thomas wakes up with amnesia, surrounded by boys who welcome him to "The Maze". Thomas might be more important than he could ever guess if he can just unlock the dark secrets buried within his mind and escape the labyrinth. $19.99 |
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TThe Small Adventure of Popeye
and Elvis
Barbara O'Connor
Popeye is utterly bored in Fayette, S.C. But when a passing motor home gets stuck in the mud, he befriends a devil may care boy named Elvis. With humor and authenticity, this tale of friendship mines the small adventures of a rural childhood. $16.99
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