[bksvol-discuss] Re: Fw: Teen Scene June 2008
- From: Natalia Sulca <youngbeautyqueen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 17:08:34 -0400
I'd like to read these. How many of them are on bookshare? I'd be willing to
scann or validate some. School lets out on thursday, so I'll have much more
time on my hands.
Thanks and Happy Reading,
Nati
Now Reading Dreamland by Sarrah Dessen
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From: amber.wallens@xxxxxxxxx
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Fw: Teen Scene June 2008
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 06:46:57 -0400
I know we want to get more teen books on the site...
Teen Scene June 2008
"I just think that some things are meant to be broken. Imperfect. Chaotic. It's
the universe's way of providing contrast, you know? There have to be a few
holes in the road.
It's how life is." ~ from Sarah Dessen's The Truth About Forever
New and Recently Released!
Cherry Heaven - by L.J. Adlington
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
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Pub Date: 2/1/2008
ISBN: 9780061431807
ISBN-10: 006143180X
Science Fiction. Sisters Kat and Tanka were orphaned ten years ago by the
brutal gene wars that ravaged their home in City Five. Now they are starting
over
again, moving to the peaceful and idyllic New Frontier of the same colonized
planet with their foster parents. But after arriving at Cherry Heaven, their
new home, and encountering a young slave girl who has escaped from the local
water-bottling factory, Tanka and Kat discover that New Frontier is not the
utopia it seems to be. This companion novel to The Diary of Pelly D examines
serious issues of prejudice, genocide, and slavery and also delivers a chilling
and suspenseful mystery.
The Death of Jayson Porter - by Jaime Adoff
Publisher: Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books
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Pub Date: 4/1/2008
ISBN: 9781423106913
ISBN-10: 1423106911
Fiction. There aren't many bright spots in Jayson Porter's life; his mom has an
alcohol problem and beats him, his dad is a crack addict and isn't around
much, and Jayson is an outsider both at school and in the housing project where
he lives. In fact, his girlfriend, April, and his friend Trax are Jayson's
only reasons for not following through on his recurring fantasy of suicide. One
piece of bad news too many finally robs Jayson of his last shred of hope...but,
after giving up completely, he gets a second chance at life. Readers who
appreciate gritty, realistic fiction will be mesmerized by Jayson's story.
You Know Where to Find Me - by Rachel Cohn
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Pub Date: 3/4/2008
ISBN: 9780689878596
ISBN-10: 0689878591
Fiction. Chunky goth girl Miles and her slim, popular cousin Laura have grown
up together on a posh Georgetown estate, as close as sisters. Then Laura--the
perfect one--kills herself. Miles is devastated and, after her mom deserts her
and takes off for London, plunges into a destructive tailspin of prescription
drug abuse and depression. This sometimes brutally intense novel is darker than
most of author Rachel Cohn's books (such as the Cyd Charisse saga that
begins with Gingerbread), but has authentic and distinctly drawn characters
you'll care about and is a must-read if you like stories of loss, family
relationships,
and survival.
The Circle of Blood: A Forensic Mystery - by Alane Ferguson
Publisher: Viking
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Pub Date: 2/28/2008
ISBN: 9780670060566
ISBN-10: 0670060569
Mystery. Cameryn Mahoney, 17-year-old daughter of a Colorado county coroner, is
back in this 3rd (and best so far) forensic mystery in the series that began
with The Christopher Killer. Cameryn's long-absent mother has returned, and the
two of them are just getting to know one another when Cameryn is called
upon to help investigate the death of a young runaway. As the 14-year-old
girl's apparent suicide begins to look more like a murder, Cameryn is torn
between
solving the case and protecting her mother, who, having picked the hitchhiking
girl up mere hours before her death, is a prime suspect. The Circle of Blood
is just the thing for CSI fans and strong-stomached readers who like
fast-paced, suspenseful mysteries.
The Fold - by An Na
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
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Pub Date: 4/10/2008
ISBN: 9780399242762
ISBN-10: 0399242767
Fiction. Korean-American teen Joyce Park is jealous of her beautiful,
overachieving older sister and longs to attract the attention of JFK--John Ford
Kang,
a handsome classmate who is oblivious to the monster crush Joyce has on him.
When her bossy, nipped-and-tucked Aunt Gomo offers to finance cosmetic surgery
that would create western-looking folds in her eyelids, Joyce is torn about
what to do. She wants that wide-eyed look...but why does she want it? And is
it worth the pain? This revealing story examines ideals of physical beauty and
deals with the topic of cosmetic surgery both accurately and with good humor;
readers looking for similar tales might enjoy Leslie Margolis' Fix or Dorian
Cirrone's Dancing in Red Shoes Will Kill You.
Chanda's Wars - by Allan Stratton
Publisher: HarperTeen
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Pub Date: 3/1/2008
ISBN: 9780060872625
ISBN-10: 0060872624
Fiction. In Chanda's Secrets, African teenager Chanda Kabelo brought her
AIDS-infected mother home from the bush to care for her as she was dying. As
this
sequel begins, Chanda, who is still grieving her mother's death, lovingly
accepts the responsibility of raising her younger brother and sister. When a
warlord from a neighboring country raids Chanda's village, her siblings, Soly
and Iris, are stolen and forced to serve as soldiers--and Chanda must risk
her own life in order to rescue them. The horrors of war and devastating
poverty are described with painful precision in this moving and, ultimately,
hopeful
story.
If You Like: Sarah Dessen
Author Sarah Dessen has fiercely loyal fans. They love the way she writes about
teenage girls who are dealing with everything from family problems and troubled
friendships to abuse, death, sex, and love. Sarah's books range from
lighthearted and sweet (That Summer) to heavy and serious (Dreamland), but all
of
them feature carefully drawn characters whose emotional lives are fully
explored. Dessen's latest, Lock and Key, published in April 2008; if you're
still
waiting for your turn to check it out, you might enjoy reading one of the books
listed below in the meantime.
Sloppy Firsts: A Novel - by Megan McCafferty
Publisher: Crown Publishers
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Pub Date: 8/1/2001
ISBN: 9780609807903
ISBN-10: 0609807900
Adult Fiction. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Darling believes there is only one
person in the world who understands her: her longtime best friend, Hope. After
Hope's older brother dies of a heroin overdose, her family moves back to their
tiny Tennessee hometown, leaving Jess alone with her angst in Pineville,
New Jersey. Without Hope, how can she deal with her father's obsession with her
track meets, her oh-so-perfect older sister, and her own nonexistent love
life? This realistic picture of high school life and one girl's struggle to
remain true to herself will please Sarah Dessen fans who like reading about
complex family relationships.
First Chapter
Painting Caitlyn - by Kimberly Joy Peters
Publisher: Lobster Press
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Pub Date: 9/30/2007
ISBN: 9781435213029
ISBN-10: 1435213025
Fiction. Caitlyn is feeling isolated and worthless--her mom and stepfather are
about to have a baby, her best friend's time is monopolized by her boyfriend,
and her artistic talents seem to be waning--when she meets sexy, exciting
Tyler. At first, Caitlyn can't get enough of Tyler, and their new love seems
perfect. But as their relationship becomes more serious, Tyler's jealous side
starts to show...and then take over. Readers who were blown away by Sarah
Dessen's Dreamland will be captivated by Caitlyn's story.
Bloom - by Elizabeth Scott
Publisher: Simon Pulse
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Pub Date: 4/24/2007
ISBN: 9781416926832
ISBN-10: 1416926836
Fiction. Dave is the perfect boyfriend. No, really--he's hot, athletic, smart,
popular, sweet, and attentive. So why isn't his girlfriend, Laura, happy?
Honestly, she doesn't know. And she's beginning to realize that she has nothing
in common with Katie, her accidental best friend, so she has no one to
talk to about it. Enter Evan Kirkland, the son of one of Laura's dad's
ex-girlfriends. It's been years since Laura has seen Evan, and when he enrolls
at
her high school, Laura is immediately attracted to him...but how do you leave
the perfect boyfriend? If you like Sarah Dessen's complex characters and
deep emotional insights, don't miss Bloom.
What My Mother Doesn't Know - by Sonya Sones
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Pub Date: 10/1/2001
ISBN: 9780689841149
ISBN-10: 0689841140
Novel in Verse. This book tells "the heart-stoppingly riveting story" of
15-year-old Sophie's first love...and her second and third loves as well. "It's
not that I'm boy crazy," she says, it's just that Sophie's been "having sort of
a hard time / trying to figure out the difference / between love and lust."
As she tries to pinpoint her feelings about Dylan (he of the "smoldery dark
eyes"), online crush Chaz, and a masked mystery man from the Halloween dance,
her parents' marriage is falling apart, but Sophie has best friends Rachel and
Grace to keep her sane. Honest, romantic, and a quick, fun read, What My
Mother Doesn't Know is sure to satisfy Sarah Dessen fans.
First Chapter
Lost It - by Kristen Tracy
Publisher: Simon Pulse
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Pub Date: 1/23/2007
ISBN: 9781417776009
ISBN-10: 1417776005
Fiction. Everyone in Tess Whistle's orbit seems to be losing it. Her parents,
recently "born again" after a house fire, have moved to a Utah survivalist
camp, leaving Tess in the care of her grandmother. Tess' best friend, Zena, is
obsessed with destroying a stuffed poodle belonging to her father's girlfriend's
daughter. And Tess, embarrassed to be caught with a "juvenile" juice box by
ultra-cute Ben, makes up a medical condition to excuse it (and then has to
keep up the pretense). It's going to be a weird year, all right--but readers
who enjoy humor, wacky plotting, and well-drawn characters will enjoy reading
all about it.
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