[bksvol-discuss] Fw: Teen Scene May 2010
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New and Recently Released!
The Body Finder - by Kimberly Derting
Publisher: Harper
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Pub Date: 03/16/2010
ISBN-13: 9780061779817
ISBN-10: 0061779814
Mystery. Sixteen-year-old Violet Ambrose has inherited a talent for detecting
the "echoes" of colors, sounds, smells, and even tastes that connect murder
victims to their killers. It's an unsettling ability that, until recently, only
led her to the dead birds left behind by her cat--but now a serial killer
is on the rampage in her small town, and Violet may be the only one who can
stop him. She enlists the help of Jay Heaton, her best friend since grade
school...who,
to complicate matters, is suddenly causing her heart to flutter. Combining
suspense, paranormal phenomena, and romance, this novel is a great pick for
fans of Wendy Corsi Staub's Lily Dale mysteries or Rachel Vincent's Soul
Screamers series.
Will Grayson, Will Grayson - by John Green and David Levithan
Publisher: Dutton
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Pub Date: 04/06/2010
ISBN-13: 9780525421580
ISBN-10: 0525421580
Fiction. Two different guys named Will Grayson narrate this sarcastic,
hilariously profound novel that is, as supposedly secondary character Tiny
Cooper
might say, made of awesome. One Will Grayson is the long-suffering best friend
of Tiny Cooper, "the world's largest person who is really, really gay and
also the world's gayest person who is really, really large" (and, by the way,
"large" refers not just to Tiny's size, but also his personality). The other
will grayson--he doesn't bother to use capital letters--is cynical and
depressed, and lives for his late-night chat sessions with a guy named Isaac. In
a stunning coincidence, the two Will Graysons meet...and then things really get
interesting. Want to know more? Check out co-author John Green's YouTube
book trailer.
Mercury - by Hope Larson
Publisher: Atheneum Books
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Pub Date: 04/06/2010
ISBN-13: 9781416935858
ISBN-10: 1416935851
Graphic Novel. Cross-country runner Tara lives in Nova Scotia and hopes that
she and her mom will be able to rebuild the old family farmhouse, which recently
burned to the ground; meanwhile, she's staying with relatives and trying to
readjust to high school after two years of homeschooling. In a separate but
linked story line, Tara's ancestor Josey falls for an itinerant prospector who
wants her father to mine for gold on their property. Eisner Award-winning
graphic novelist Hope Larson weaves the past, the present, love, hidden
treasure, family history, and a touch of magic together to create this leisurely
paced yet enthralling story.
The Carbon Diaries 2017 - by Saci Lloyd
Publisher: Holiday House
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Pub Date: 02/22/2010
ISBN-13: 9780823422609
ISBN-10: 0823422607
Eco-Fiction. In this sequel to The Carbon Diaries 2015--which tells about the
beginnings of carbon rationing in the UK--London college student Laura Brown
just wants to focus on her punk band's upcoming European tour and her
relationship with her boyfriend, Adi. But the whole world is in crisis due to
the
effects of climate change, and Laura and her friends have no choice but to deal
with the political unrest, riots, and government corruption that have become
commonplace. This dark yet exciting story will thrill fans of frighteningly
believable near-future dystopias (such as Cory Doctorow's Little Brother) as
well as those who like contemporary environmentalist fiction (such as Jennifer
Cowan's Earthgirl).
Letting Go
The characters in the books listed below all live rigidly controlled, carefully
ordered lives...until something (or someone) shakes them out of their routine,
and they're forced to let go.
The Truth about Forever - by Sarah Dessen
Publisher: Viking
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Pub Date: 05/01/2004
ISBN-13: 9780670036394
ISBN-10: 0670036390
Fiction. Since witnessing her father's death from a heart attack, Macy Queen
has done everything she can to live a safe, predictable, and perfectly
controlled
life--right down to having a neat-and-tidy, perfectionist boyfriend, Jason.
When Jason heads off to "brain camp" for the summer, Macy expects to fill the
lonely hours with SAT prep and a desk job at the library. But when she
impulsively takes a job with Wish Catering, the wildly disorganized staff
(especially
swoon-worthy Wes, so different from Jason) show her a completely different way
to live. Readers who enjoy this poignant, romantic novel about grief, love,
and letting go should also check out Maureen McCarthy's Rose by Any Other Name.
Carpe Diem - by Autumn Cornwell
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends
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Pub Date: 08/21/2007
ISBN-13: 9780312367923
ISBN-10: 0312367929
Fiction. Sixteen-year-old overachiever Vassar Spore has big plans: to be
valedictorian of her elite high school, to attend the college for which she was
named, to earn a PhD, and to win a Pulitzer Prize by the time she's 37--never
mind where a boyfriend might fit into all of this. But when her bohemian
grandmother Gerd shows up and, amazingly, talks Vassar's rigid parents into
sending her on a tour of Southeast Asia with Gerd, Vassar is in for a summer
of (shudder) spontaneity and unexpected adventure. With dramatically described
settings, a bit of romance, and ample humor, Carpe Diem is a fun, fast-paced
read.
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Vegan Virgin Valentine - by Carolyn Mackler
Publisher: Candlewick Press
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Pub Date: 07/01/2004
ISBN-13: 9780763621551
ISBN-10: 0763621552
Fiction. Mara Valentine lives a strictly ordered and controlled life; she makes
stellar grades, participates in all the right extra-curricular activities,
has received early acceptance to Yale, and is a vegan (albeit one who admits to
herself, "I LUST after cheese. I DREAM about cheese."). When her niece,
Vivian, a.k.a. V--who's only a year younger than Mara--temporarily moves in
with the family, Mara's tidy, shipshape world gets seriously shaken up. "Charged
with sarcasm, angst, honesty, and hope" (VOYA), this hilarious and somewhat
racy story by the author of The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big, Round Things
is a quick and upbeat read.
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Marcelo in the Real World - by Francisco X. Stork
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
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Pub Date: 03/01/2009
ISBN-13: 9780545054744
ISBN-10: 0545054745
Fiction. Marcelo Sandoval isn't interested in sticking even a big toe out of
his comfort zone; he'd be happy forever just listening to the music in his
head, obsessively reading books about religion, and caring for the ponies in
his special school's stables. But his dad, a high-powered attorney, insists
that Marcelo take a summer job in his law firm's mailroom to get a dose of "the
real world." There, Marcelo has to let go of his familiar routines and
face challenges: having to tell true friends from false ones, doing the right
thing even if it's dangerous, and taking the risk of loving someone.
Unpredictable,
moving, and memorable, Marcelo in the Real World offers a unique view of life.
Getting a Grip
The characters in the books below--whether as a result of their own mistakes or
due to circumstances totally beyond their control--all find themselves in
chaotic, seemingly unworkable situations. Their methods for coping with the
chaos, getting a grip, and taking control of their lives make for some great
stories.
Hot Lunch - by Alex Bradley
Publisher: Dutton Children's Books
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Pub Date: 08/16/2007
ISBN-13: 9780525478300
ISBN-10: 0525478302
Fiction. When blue-haired, smart-mouthed Molly is paired up with her
nemesis--blonde, perky Cassie--for a class project, they clash. And clash
again. Then
they get lunch duty and end up in a food fight, causing the lunch lady to quit.
At their private, hippie-run school, punishment fits the crime, so Cassie
and Molly have to take over for the lunch lady--but besides not being able get
along, neither of them can cook! To find out whether these two should be
around sharp knives together, and for a fast-paced, funny read with some great
recipes, get in line for Hot Lunch.
Island of the Lost: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World - by Joan Druett
Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
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Pub Date: 06/08/2007
ISBN-13: 9781565124080
ISBN-10: 1565124081
Adult Nonfiction. This slice of history shows that the way people react to a
drastic situation can make a huge difference in its outcome. In 1864, two ships,
the Grafton and the Invercauld, wrecked on opposite ends of the same remote
South Pacific island. The Grafton's five-man crew, through determination and
sheer force of will, overcame the harsh environment and eventually built a
small ship to carry them to New Zealand--but the crew of the Invercauld
descended
into anarchy. After a year and a half, only three of the Invercauld's original
25-man crew survived to be rescued by a passing ship. Fans of adventure
and survival stories (or TV shows) will find this descriptive history
fascinating.
Keesha's House - by Helen Frost
Publisher: Frances Foster Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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Pub Date: 04/02/2003
ISBN-13: 9780374340643
ISBN-10: 0374340641
Novel in Verse. Keesha's father gets violent when he drinks (which is often),
but she has finally found a safe place to live--a house owned by a man whose
aunt took him in when he was young and in trouble. Keesha, in turn, invites
other teens to take refuge and start fresh there: Stephie, who's pregnant and
terrified; Harris, whose dad kicked him out after Harris revealed that he's
gay; Katie, whose stepfather crossed a line but whose mother won't believe
her; and several others. Heartbreaking yet hopeful and with painfully realistic
characters, Keesha's House will mesmerize readers who like emotionally
intense, brutally honest books like E.R. Frank's Life is Funny.
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Nation - by Terry Pratchett
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Pub Date: 10/01/2008
ISBN-13: 9780061433023
ISBN-10: 0061433020
Fiction. Mau is headed home in a canoe, ready to take part in the ritual that
will make him a man, when a tsunami kills every member of his island nation
but him. The deadly wave also wrecks an English ship on the island's shore,
depositing a girl named Ermintrude there. Soon, refugees from nearby islands
begin to arrive, and Mau and Ermintrude must take the lead in establishing a
new nation if they hope to survive. But Mau isn't sure who he is without his
people, Ermintrude no longer knows what to believe about the world, and great
danger awaits them both. Part survival adventure, part fantasy, and full
of marvelous characters and comic relief, Nation is a riveting and memorable
read.
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