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Rhymes With WitchesRhymes With Witches
by Lauren Myracleby Lauren Myracle
Jane dreams of beingJane dreams of being
in the popular clique untilin the popular clique until
her wish is granted. It’s her wish is granted. It’s
like a sci-fi version of like a sci-fi version of
Mean Girls.Mean Girls.
Gone GirlGone Girl
by Gillian Flynnby Gillian Flynn
Amy’s missing… did her Amy’s missing… did her
husband kill her? Who ishusband kill her? Who is
really innocent in this story?really innocent in this story?
A Light in the AtticA Light in the Attic
by Shel Silversteinby Shel Silverstein
A great choice if you haveA great choice if you have fond childhood memoriesfond childhood memories of Dr. Seuss & like yourof Dr. Seuss & like your poetry to be silly & easy to poetry to be silly & easy to understand!understand!
Gimme a CallGimme a Call
by Sarah Mlynowski – by Sarah Mlynowski – Coming soonComing soon!!!!
Devi isn’t happy with her lifeDevi isn’t happy with her life
until a freak accident makes ituntil a freak accident makes it
possible for her to talk to herpossible for her to talk to her
freshman self on the phone &freshman self on the phone &
make major changes.make major changes.
Cover-UpCover-Up
by John Feinsteinby John Feinstein
Mystery at the Super Bowl!Mystery at the Super Bowl!
Teen reporters are trying to Teen reporters are trying to
uncover a steroid scandal uncover a steroid scandal
among some NFL players.among some NFL players.
Unwind Unwind
by Neal Shustermanby Neal Shusterman
Would your parents haveWould your parents have
you unwound if they hadyou unwound if they had
the choice?the choice?
Fallen AngelsFallen Angels
by Walter Dean Myersby Walter Dean Myers
College has fallen throughCollege has fallen through
for Perry & Vietnam is callingfor Perry & Vietnam is calling
his name.his name.
We Were LiarsWe Were Liars
by E. Lockhartby E. Lockhart
What really happenedWhat really happened to Cadence last summer, to Cadence last summer, and why can’t she remember?and why can’t she remember?
(you have to lie if anyone asks(you have to lie if anyone asksyou about the ending!)you about the ending!)
Number the StarsNumber the Stars
by Lois Lowryby Lois Lowry
Annemarie’s family mustAnnemarie’s family must
hide her best friend sohide her best friend so
that she is not taken awaythat she is not taken away
by the Nazi soldiers.by the Nazi soldiers.
Looking for AlaskaLooking for Alaska
by John Greenby John Green
It took Miles no time to It took Miles no time to
fall in love with Alaska, fall in love with Alaska,
but she’s not what shebut she’s not what she
seems to be.seems to be.
In Cold BloodIn Cold Blood
by Truman Capoteby Truman Capote
The true story behindThe true story behind
the killing of an innocentthe killing of an innocent
family & the search forfamily & the search for
their murderers.their murderers.
King DorkKing Dork
by Frank Portmanby Frank Portman
For anyone who’s everFor anyone who’s ever
been in a band, liked a band,been in a band, liked a band,
liked a girl, or known a girl.liked a girl, or known a girl.
The Year We DisappearedThe Year We Disappeared
by Cylin Busbyby Cylin Busby
Cylin’s true story of howCylin’s true story of how
her family had to go intoher family had to go into
hiding when her dad washiding when her dad was
targeted by dangeroustargeted by dangerous
criminalscriminals
Rats Saw GodRats Saw God
by Rob Thomasby Rob Thomas
Steve’s gone from aSteve’s gone from a
straight-A student to astraight-A student to a
potential dropout. Alsopotential dropout. Also
he lives with an astronaut.he lives with an astronaut.
Dangerous GirlsDangerous Girls
by Abigail Haasby Abigail Haas
Anna’s best friend EliseAnna’s best friend Elise
was brutally murdered whilewas brutally murdered while
they were on spring break.they were on spring break.
Is Anna guilty or being Is Anna guilty or being
wrongfully accused? wrongfully accused?
RoomRoom
by Emma Donoghueby Emma Donoghue
Jack and Ma have lived Jack and Ma have lived
together in Room for Jack’s together in Room for Jack’s
whole life. If they’re ever whole life. If they’re ever
able to leave Room, what able to leave Room, what
would their lives be like?would their lives be like?
What We Saw at NightWhat We Saw at Night
by Jacquelyn Mitchardby Jacquelyn Mitchard
Allie and her two best friendsAllie and her two best friends
are fatally allergic to sunlight.are fatally allergic to sunlight.
They enjoy Parkour at nightThey enjoy Parkour at night
when the sun goes down… untilwhen the sun goes down… until
they witness a crime one night.they witness a crime one night.
Soul Surfer: A True StorySoul Surfer: A True Story
by Bethany Hamiltonby Bethany Hamilton
The true story of an The true story of an
accomplished surfer whoaccomplished surfer who
excels in the sport despite excels in the sport despite
only having one arm.only having one arm.
Give a Boy a GunGive a Boy a Gun
by Todd Strasserby Todd Strasser
Brendan and Gary get theirBrendan and Gary get their
revenge on their classmatesrevenge on their classmates
after years of being teased after years of being teased
and harassed.and harassed.
The Tenth CircleThe Tenth Circle
by Jodi Picoultby Jodi Picoult
Trixie was raped at a partyTrixie was raped at a party
and her life has becomeand her life has become
unbearable since that day. Sheunbearable since that day. She
runs away to Alaska to discoverruns away to Alaska to discover
her dad’s heritage and start over.her dad’s heritage and start over.
Life As We Knew ItLife As We Knew It
by Susan Beth Pfefferby Susan Beth Pfeffer
When the moon is knockedWhen the moon is knocked
off course by an asteroid,off course by an asteroid,
Miranda’s life and the worldMiranda’s life and the world
in general are changedin general are changed
forever.forever.