[bksvol-discuss] Fw: Teen Scene February 2010

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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:23:24 -0500
New and Recently Released!

Solace of the Road - by Siobhan Dowd
Publisher: David Fickling Books
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Pub Date: 10/13/2009
ISBN-13: 9780375949715
ISBN-10: 0375949712
Fiction. At age 14, Holly has been at Templeton House for longer than any of 
the other residents--and some of the staff--when she is finally placed in a
foster home. But she still dreams of finding her mother in Ireland, and she 
can't relate to Ray and Fiona, her would-be family. When Holly finds a flowing
blonde wig of Fiona's and tries it on, she feels like someone new--someone 
older, more confident, and ready to face adventures and adversity on the road
in her quest to finally find home. Readers seeking lush language and honest 
emotion will treasure Solace of the Road, "a last gift" (Kirkus Reviews) from
author Siobhan Dowd, who died in 2007.

The Pale Assassin - by Patricia Elliott
Publisher: Holiday House
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Pub Date: 11/15/2009
ISBN-13: 9780823422500
ISBN-10: 082342250X
Historical Fiction. Spoiled and selfish aristocrat Eugenie de Boncoeur is far 
too preoccupied with the fashion and parties of 1789 Paris to even notice
the political turmoil churning in the city. As the French Revolution heats up 
and Paris becomes ever more dangerous, Eugenie is shipped off to a convent
for her own safety...but a mysterious man is stalking her from the shadows. 
With political intrigue, spies, danger, suspense--and romance--this captivating
novel brings the tumult of the French Revolution to life.

Eat Fresh Food: Awesome Recipes for Teen Chefs: More than 80 Recipes! - by 
Rozanne Gold
Publisher: Bloomsbury
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Pub Date: 10/13/2009
ISBN-13: 9781599902821
ISBN-10: 1599902826
Nonfiction. Are you stuck in a fast-food rut? This cookbook is chock-full of 
recipes for easy-to-make meals, snacks, and desserts that are delicious--and
healthy, too. Even if you're a beginner in the kitchen, the ample photos and 
clear instructions can help you make your own fresh, creatively prepared food.
Featuring lighter versions of comfort foods such as pizza, burgers, and mac and 
cheese as well as fun dishes for adventurous eaters (like Crunchy Wasabi-Lime
Salmon or Grape-and-Pignoli Breakfast Cake), Eat Fresh Food is perfect for 
aspiring chefs, fitness buffs, and anyone who loves to cook and eat great food.
Table of Contents

Flash Burnout: A Novel - by L. K. Madigan
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
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Pub Date: 10/19/2009
ISBN-13: 9780547194899
ISBN-10: 0547194897
Realistic Fiction. In photography class, Blake's teacher calls him "Gritty" and 
his friend Marissa "Pretty" because their pictures have a predictable style.
But Blake could never have predicted that, in taking a photo of a strung-out 
homeless woman, he was capturing an image of Marissa's long-absent mom. This
stunning coincidence complicates Blake's friendship with Marissa--and his 
relationship with his girlfriend, Shannon--and triggers a chain of events that
even Blake's constant stream of jokes can't defuse. Blake's honest, funny, and 
engaging voice will draw you into his story, which is one that fans of 
well-developed
characters and relationship dramas won't want to miss.

Lips Touch: Three Times - by Laini Taylor
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
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Pub Date: 10/01/2009
ISBN-13: 9780545055857
ISBN-10: 0545055857
Fantasy. This heady volume offers three stories, three kisses--and three 
otherworldly consequences of kissing that you won't soon forget. With 
"delectable
language" (Kirkus Reviews) and a dark tone that fans of Charles de Lint, Margo 
Lanagan, and Melissa Marr will savor, Lips Touch draws readers first into
the world of high-school junior Kizzy, an offbeat girl whose parents still 
practice the ways of the Old Country; next into colonial India and the fires
of Hell; and finally into the realm of ancient demons grasping for the warmth 
of human life. Hypnotic and at times startlingly vivid, this beautifully
illustrated trio of novellas will entice even those who don't normally read 
fantasy.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
The National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) season begins this 
month with races at Daytona International Speedway. Here's a selection of
books, both fiction and nonfiction, that should satisfy diehard fans as well as 
casual spectators of the sport.

Hard Driving: The Wendell Scott Story: The American Odyssey of NASCAR's First 
Black Driver - by Brian Donovan
Publisher: Random House
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Pub Date: 05/12/2009
ISBN-13: 9781586421601
ISBN-10: 1586421603
Adult Nonfiction. Like many early NASCAR drivers, Wendell Scott learned how to 
maneuver a fast-moving car by running moonshine. Unlike most talented racers,
however, Scott had no sponsorships, no professional pit crew, and no guarantee 
that when he showed up at a track he'd be allowed to enter the race. Why?
Because, in the 1950s, he was the only African-American competing in the sport. 
This "memorable tale of an unsung American hero" (Kirkus Reviews) is a
must-read for any auto-racing fan and has ample appeal for those interested in 
civil rights history as well.
Table of Contents

Yellow Flag - by Robert Lipsyte
Publisher: HarperTeen
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Pub Date: 09/01/2007
ISBN-13: 9780060557089
ISBN-10: 0060557087
Fiction. More at home behind a music stand than behind the wheel, talented 
trumpet-player Kyle Hildebrand has, so far, avoided being part of the family
business of stock-car racing. But when Kyle's older brother, Kris, is forced to 
sit out a race due to an injury, Kyle has to take his place...and discovers
that he likes it. Now he's torn between pursuing a NASCAR career and continuing 
to study music, and to make things worse, he's got a potential girlfriend
in each of these worlds. With "heart-pounding action" (VOYA) and plenty of 
NASCAR details, Yellow Flag is a must-read novel for racing fans.
First Chapter

Sunday Money: Speed! Lust! Madness! Death! A Hot Lap around America with NASCAR 
- by Jeff MacGregor
Publisher: Harper Perennial
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Pub Date: 05/01/2006
ISBN-13: 9780060094720
ISBN-10: 0060094729
Adult Nonfiction. In order to fully grasp the appeal of NASCAR, Sports 
Illustrated contributor Jeff MacGregor and his photographer wife attended nearly
every race during the 2002 season--it took their savings, a 26-foot RV, 48,000 
miles and 40 weeks to do so, but by the end of their odyssey they'd met
revered drivers and wacky fans, camped out in Wal-Mart parking lots and 
grandstands alike, and picked up a fair amount of NASCAR lore and advice (such
as "Go big, baby, or don't go"). Reading this book is almost--almost--as good 
as having been on the road with the MacGregors.
First Chapter

Fast Women: The Legendary Ladies of Racing - by Todd McCarthy
Publisher: Miramax Books/Hyperion
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Pub Date: 05/02/2007
ISBN-13: 9781401352028
ISBN-10: 1401352022
Adult Nonfiction. If you think of Danica Patrick or even Janet Guthrie as the 
first serious female auto racer, well, you've got another think comin'. This
fun and fascinating book reveals that as long as there have been cars, there 
have been women who like and are quite talented at driving them--fast. Auto
racing's earliest female enthusiasts ran the gamut from moms and socialites to 
mechanics, beauty queens, journalists, and more, and Fast Women includes
stories of not only their triumphs and tragedies on the track, but also of 
their everyday lives.

Saturday Night Dirt - by Will Weaver
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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Pub Date: 04/01/2008
ISBN-13: 9780374350604
ISBN-10: 0374350604
Fiction. The many members of this book's car-obsessed cast are all out to prove 
themselves, both on and off the quarter-mile, small-town Minnesota dirt
track speedway that is the center of their lives. On a collision course to meet 
at the Saturday night race that could make or break the financially struggling
Headwaters Speedway, the characters move through one day, all of them hoping to 
win--and praying that the predicted rainstorm will pass them by. Exciting
race scenes, colorful characters, and mechanical details that will enthrall 
gearheads make this fast-paced 1st entry in the Motor series a winner.
First Chapter

Switched - by Jessica Wollman
Publisher: Delacorte Press
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Pub Date: 06/12/2007
ISBN-13: 9780385733960
ISBN-10: 0385733968
Fiction. Smart, hard-working Laura Mellon longs to go to an Ivy League college, 
but the house-cleaning business that she shares with her mom will hardly
pay for such an education. Willa Pogue, who constantly disappoints her wealthy 
parents, feels as though she's living a life that's wrong for her (and she
has a record of boarding-school expulsions to prove it). When Laura is hired to 
clean Willa's mansion, the two girls are astonished by how much they look
alike...and they agree to trade lives for a while. So, where does NASCAR fit 
into this modern take on The Prince and the Pauper? You'll never guess until
you read the book, but trust us, it does.



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