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The Woozles Bookshelf contains a growing collection of our favourite Titles organized by category. See New Stock for a sneak preview of new books (from the latest Woozles Newsletter) that will appear on our shelves over the next few months.

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Young Adult

13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson


After the death of her unconventional Aunt Peg, Ginny finds herself on a whirlwind trip across Europe as she follows the instructions that Peg has left for her in a series of letters. It is an unforgettable journey, one in which she learns a lot about her beloved aunt and also about herself. [$9.99]
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A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray


A vividly compelling, highly atmospheric tale, this story is set in a British boarding school during the late 1800's. It reveals the sinister side of boarding school life, the petty cruelties and also the lack of control that women at that time had over their own lives. It is a tale of the supernatural, of mystery and otherworldliness, and it is one that will no doubt linger in the minds of teen readers. [$12.99]
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A Hare in the Elephant's Trunk by Jan C. Coates


A Sudanese boy flees from his home and runs for his life, spending seven years walking through deserts, grasslands and forests, surviving in massive refugee camps and struggling to escape the cycle of violence in his country. Now living in Nova Scotia, Jacob Deng lends his own true story to help bring to light the situation in Sudan and the hope that lives in all of us. [$12.95]
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A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass


Thirteen year old Mia experiences the world around her through colour. That is, she sees colours in words, letters and sounds. This is a beautiful depiction of her struggles as she learns more about Synthesia, this rare condition from which she suffers. [$9.50]
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Across the Universe by Beth Revis


A cryogenically frozen teen on a spaceship called Godspeed is awakened unexpectedly and finds herself trapped in a strange world where her life is in danger. [$19.99]
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Airborn by Kenneth Oppel


Young adult fans of Oppel's beloved Silverwing series will no doubt be captivated by this latest offering which tells the story of a fifteen year old cabin boy on a luxury airship. This new blockbuster adventure is set in the imaginary past where giant airships rule the skies, and is both a mystery and a tale of growing up and acceptance. [$16.95]
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Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen


When Auden spends the summer with her dad and his new family she gets the opportunity to stop trying to be the perfect daughter that her mother has always wanted her to be, and to just be a typical teen.
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Ashes, Ashes by Jo Treggiari


99% of the population is now gone, having succumbed to plague, floods and drought. Sixteen year-old Lucy is one of the few left behind, alone in Central Park trying to stay alive. But can she survive on her own? [$19.99]
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Beauty Queens by Libba Bray


A plane full of teenage beauty queens crashes into a desert island...and so begins the real competition. [$21.99]
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Betsy Wickwire's Dirty Secret by Vicki Grant


When Betsy is betrayed by her best friend and her boyfriend, she thinks that her life is truly over. But when she meets a girl who convinces her to help start a cleaning service, Betsy Wickwire's life takes a decidely unexpected, and life-changing, turn. [$14.99]
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Bewitching Season by Marissa Doyle


Persephone is far more interested in her studies of magic than she is in finding a husband. Then her governess is kidnapped and Persy and her twin get to test their magic skills to find her and expose a nefarious plot. [$11.50]
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Borderline by Allan Stratton


Sami does not have it easy. But things go from bad to worse when Sami finds his father, and consequently his whole family, at the centre of an international terrorist investigation. [$14.99]
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Camilla by Madeleine L'Engle


When fifteen year old Camilla Dickinson forms a relationship with Frank Rowan, she is introduced to a new world of people and ideas that make her see her own sheltered life on the Upper East Side in a new light. From the author of A Wrinkle in Time comes this remarkably insightful story (originally published in 1951) of an adolescent girl on the verge of adulthood.
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Clockwork Prince: The Infernal Devices #2 by Cassandra Clare


This latest book continues Tessa's story as she and Will and Jem search for truth, make numerous unexpected discoveries and experience treachery and betrayal. A dark and atmospheric tale that is utterly compelling. [$22.99]
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Cybele's Secret by Juliet Marillier


When Paula accompanies her father on a trading voyage to Istanbul she finds herself involved in a race to discover the ancient goddess Cybele's secret before it is too late. [$10.99]
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Dragon Seer by Janet McNaughton


Madoca is surprised and delighted when she is chosen to care for the dragons of Orkney. However, as dragon seer she is soon forced to put her emerging powers to the test to save both the dragons she loves and her own people's very way of life.
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East by Edith Pattou


An exquisite retelling of the classic story East o' the Sun, West o' the Moon, this novel is a magical and breathtaking tale of a spirited young girl who is adventuresome, brave and true, an enchanted prince in the guise of a great white bear and a selfish Troll Queen. It is a lovely book for all those who love the wonder of fairy tales. [$11.95]
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Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve


Set in a future version of London, this is a prequel of sorts to the Hungry City quartet. Fever Crumb, a member of the Order of Engineers, finds herself immersed in the streets of London as she tries to unravel the secrets of her past. What she finds is a stark and violent world, unlike anything she had ever imagined. [$9.99]
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Finnkin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta


A drama-filled fantasy in which Finnikin and a girl named Evanjalin seek a royal child who could end the suffering imposed on the people of Lumatere when an imposter seized the throne many years earlier. [$11.00]
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Flyboy by Eric Walters


Hoping to become a pilot like his father, Robbie decides to lie about his age and join the Royal Canadian Air Force. When he's assigned the role of navigator, he is hugely disappointed. On a routine flight, the unexpected occurs and Robbie must use his new skills and his old dreams to bring his crew to safety. [$12.99]
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Gimme a Call by Sarah Mlynowski


Have you ever wished that you knew what you knew now when you were younger? Through an unfortunate mishap with a phone and a fountain, Devi finds that she is able to do just that. [$10.99]
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Half Brother by Kenneth Oppel


Ben Tomlin has a new 'baby brother'; a chimpanzee. His father, a renowned behavioural scientist, is conducting a high profile experiment to determine whether chimpanzees can learn human sign language. But what happens when a scientific subject becomes part of the family? [$19.99]
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Heroes of the Valley by Jonathan Stroud


New from the creator of the Bartimaeus trilogy, this is the story of Halli who finds himself on a hero's quest when his neverending pranks land him into trouble.
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Home Truths by Jill MacLean


A revealing portrait of a bully-in-the-making and his journey to redemption from an award-winning local author. [$14.95]
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How To Steal a Car by Pete Hautman


Kelleigh Monahan has an unusual way of coping with the angst and ennui of a typical teen life...she steals cars. Join her as she flirts with danger at every turn, one car theft at a time. [$9.99]
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I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore


The Planet Lorien has been attacked and only nine have survived, fleeing to Planet Earth. The nine have been followed and are now being hunted in their numeric order. Three has just died. This is the story of Four. [$10.95]
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Impossible by Nancy Werlin


Loosely based on the story of Scarborough Fair, this is the award-winning tale of a contemporary teen girl who must complete three impossible tasks to break a curse. [$12.50]
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Kamakwie: A Memoir of Sierra Leone by Kathleen Martin


This is a powerful, painfully honest portrait of the people of Sierra Leone, victims of a recent, brutal war. They are true stories of hope and healing, resilience in the face of unimaginable suffering and loss. [$19.95]
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Lady MacBeth's Daughter by Lisa Klein


Albia was raised by the three weird sisters, but has never known the secrets of her parentage...until now. A retelling of Shakespeare's classic MacBeth with a twist. [$11.00]
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Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld


On the cusp of World War I, all sides are arming themselves. The Germans have Clankers, the Brits have genetically altered animals...and they also have their Leviathan, a whale airship. When soldiers from either side find themselves unexpectedly aboard the Leviathan it leads them on a life-changing fantastical adventure. [$12.99]
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Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen


After living on her own for several months, Ruby goes to live with her older sister and her sister's husband. Her life is instantly transformed into one of luxury. But Ruby struggles to accept this change in fortune, and in the process of coming to terms with this new reality, she finds herself reaching out to Nate from next door - a boy with secrets of his own.
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Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork


Marcelo, who has an autism-like condition, goes to work at his father's law firm where he meets Jasmine and Wendell. It is a summer filled with discoveries for him, but it is a picture that he finds in a file which holds the key to his greatest revelations about life and the world around him. [$9.99]
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Mastiff: The Legend of Beka Cooper #3 by Tamora Pierce


Beka finds herself embroiled in the search for a missing heir...and facing the machinations of those who are determined to thwart her. [$20.99]
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Matched by Ally Condie


In a world where the Society makes all the decisions, Cassia is rattled when she has reason to question the mate that is chosen for her. As she begins to fall in love with someone else, she starts to question whether the Society truly has all the answers. [$11.50]
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North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley


With a large birthmark on her face, Terra Cooper has always felt that this was her most notable feature. However, a new friendship and an unexpected trip help both she and her mother find strengths they never knew they had. [$9.99]
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Not Suitable For Family Viewing by Vicki Grant


An old high school ring is the inspiration that a teen girl needs to leave behind her seemingly perfect life in New York City and flee to a small Nova Scotian seaside village that appears to hold the key to her mother's past. [$14.99]
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Notes From the Dog by Gary Paulsen


Fifteen-year-old Finn hopes to find a summer job where he can be by himself and not have to talk to anyone. He's content to spend his time with his dog Dylan and his best friend Matthew. Then Johanna moves in next door. She hires Finn to create a garden for her and in the process he learns more about himself and his own hidden talents. [$7.99]
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Numbers by Rachel Ward


Jem has an unusual 'gift': whenever she looks into a person's eyes she sees the date that they will die. This gift makes her choose to never become too close to someone. Until she meets Spider. But when she and Spider find themselves on the run after a terrible terrorist attack, she must meet her fate head-on in this gritty and gripping thriller. [$11.99]
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Once Every Never by Lesley Livingston


From the award-winning author of Wondrous Strange, a story of a girl with a Druid Blood Curse running through her veins. You know, the sort of adventure that happens once every...never. [$15.00]
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Only in the Movies by William Bell


Jake has always dreamed of being a screenwriter and making movies. So it's no surprise that he is trying desperately to get into film school. That is, until he meets his classmates, specifically the beautiful Alba Magdelena Benedetti. [$14.95]
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Paper Towns by John Green


This Printz award-winning author's latest book is a clever and insightful exploration in which Quentin Jakobsen embarks on an all-night adventure with his next-door neighbour/longtime crush Margo. Then she vanishes and he tries to piece together what he thinks might be clues to what may have happened to her. [$12.50]
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Pop by Gordon Korman


Marcus is new in town and hoping to make the championship football team. When he befriends a former NFL player and local celebrity, he finds himself a private coach...but he also finds out about the consequences and dangers of contact sports. [$12.99]
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Queen of Hearts by Martha Brooks


It's 1941 and while Canada is fighting a war abroad, Marie Clare Cote and her brother and sister are stricken with tuberculosis and are fighting for their lives. [$14.95]
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Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly


This intricate tale weaves the stories of a contemporary teen who is struggling to recover from a terrible tragedy and a young woman in Paris during the French Revolution. Complex and compelling, their stories neatly converge in this sophisticated saga. [$10.99]
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Sinking Deeper or My Questionable (Possibly Heroic) Decision to Invent a Sea Monster by Steve Vernon


From a beloved local storyteller comes the story of a teen boy doing his utmost to save his family and save his town...by inventing a sea monster. [$10.95]
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Spud - Learning to Fly by John Vande Ruit


In an eagerly-awaited third installment, Spud continues his hilarious journey through adolescence, this time attempting to master Shakespeare. [$12.50]
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Spud - The Madness Continues by John van de Ruit


In this hilarious sequel to Spud, our hero is starting his second year at boarding school where more off-thewall antics and madcap adventures await. [$12.50]
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Starclimber by Kenneth Oppel


In this continuing tale, Matt and Kate are offered an exciting opportunity to be part of the first expedition to outer space. However, Matt must first pass a series of grueling tests to prove his fitness to become an astralnaut aboard the ship Starclimber. [$21.99]
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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli


Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High, the hallways hum with the murmur of 'Stargirl, Stargirl'. She captures Leo Borlock's heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Micas High are enchanted. At first. Should she conform to the very thing that can destroy her, being normal? [$8.99]
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Switch by Tish Cohen


In a modern take on the classic Freaky Friday story, Tish Cohen delivers a fresh look at wishing your life was someone else's. [$14.95]
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Testify by Valerie Sherrard


Shauna Tremain knows right from wrong and always tries to stay out of trouble. That is, until her best friend comes to her with a serious problem. Shauna's decision saves the fate of her friend but sets off a chain of events that raises the question: did she make a horrible mistake? [$9.99]
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The Agency: A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee


At Miss Scrimshaw's Academy for Girl's, young orphan Mary Quinn finds herself part of an all-girl investigative unit called The Agency. Soon she is called upon to put her training to the test to help solve the mystery of a merchant's missing cargo ships. This is a highly atmospheric and suspenful mystery, the start of a new series. [$9.00]
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne


This compelling novel is like no other I've read on the subject. It is not childish but childlike in the way it tells an unsettling story through the eyes of a nine year old. Delicately written, this holocaust story is a must-read. [$10.99]
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The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart


Frankie Landau-Banks, the criminal mastermind of the Loyal Order of the Basset Hounds, is the brainchild behind the numerous disruptions that fill this comedic and satirical novel. [$11.50]
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The Fifth Rule by Don Aker


When Reef finds himself back in Halifax after spending the last year in Calgary making a new life for himself, he does his best to avoid Leeza. But things beyond his control keep bringing the two together and soon Reef finds himself forced to make some major decisions. [$14.99]
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The Fortunes of Indigo Skye by Deb Caletti


Seventeen year old Indigo Skye's already-perfect life becomes even more so when a mysterious man leaves her a 2.5 million dollar tip. But will money really be the dream come true that it initially appears to be? [$11.50]
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The Juvie Three by Gordon Korman


Graham Fosse drove the getaway car for a robbery he didn't even know about. After a terrifying trip to 'Juvie', he is able to swap the slammer for a halfway house lived in by two other boys. But they all must stay on track, and if they don't, their second chance will be their last. [$10.99]
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The Luxe by Anna Godbersen


At the turn of the 19th century, young socialites Elizabeth and Diana of the prestigious Holland family are thrown into a world of backstabbing, betrayal and scandalous affairs. With the eyes of Manhattan's elite watching their every move, the sisters are forced to choose between social obedience and true love. [$10.99]
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The Maze Runner by James Rushner


When Thomas wakes up, the only thing he can remember is his first name. When he gets up, he finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade, an ever-changing maze. Together the gladers try to solve the maze and find a way out. [$11.99]
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The New Policeman by Kate Thompson


This charming Irish fantasy is filled with folklore, fairies and fiddles! When fifteen year old J.J. sets out to fulfill his mother's birthday wish for more time, he has no idea that it will lead him on a merry dance into another world which holds the key to various puzzles and family secrets. [$11.25]
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The Outcasts: The Brotherband Chronicles #1 by John Flanagan


This is the first in a new series by the creator of the popular Ranger's Apprentice. Set in the same realm, he introduces readers to a new cast of characters, a band of outcasts who roam the seas using cunning and courage to battle their many opponents. [$14.95]
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The Ring of Solomon by Jonathan Stroud


History is revealed as readers travel alongside Bartimaeus to Jerusalem and the court of King Solomon for his most exciting adventure yet! [$18.99]
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The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater


Every year, countless young men die trying to tame the water horses that wash up on shore to ride in the Scorpio Races. Kate has vowed never to have anything to do with these creatures. Instead she becomes the first girl to ever enter the race. [$19.99]
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The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson


This poetic and complex novel explores one girl's efforts to move on after the tragic loss of her sister Bailey. When she finds herself drawn to two different boys she is forced to do some serious soul-searching...especially since one of them was Bailey's boyfriend. [$10.99]
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The Smile by Donna Jo Napoli


This is Napoli's reworking of the story of Elisabetta, the young woman whose smile inspired one of Leonardo's greatest works. [$9.99]
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The Sorceress: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott


In this third book in the series, Nicholas must find an Elder to teach Josh and Sophie the third elemental magic - Water Magic - in order to defeat the evil Dee. [$19.99]
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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham


Introducing Theodore Boone, a boy with an 'office' at his parents' law firm, who is friends with judges, knows policemen and their beats, and is the 'go to' legal counsel for students at his school, whether it be questions about bankruptcy, drinking and drug charges, divorce, or springing your dog from the pound. A big court case in his town, a murder trial, is set to start and Theo finds himself tangled in the proceedings. He will need all that he knows of the law to help him in this case.
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Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher


Two weeks after the suicide of former classmate and crush, Hannah, Clay receives a package of cassettes recorded by Hannah. She tells him that there are 13 reasons why she ended her life. Clay is one of them. So begins an eerie, beautiful and award-winning story, that is called 'the Go Ask Alice for this generation.'. [$12.50]
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This Dark Endeavour by Kenneth Oppel


Young Victor Frankenstein feels helpless and angry when his twin brother becomes ill and no one seems able to help him. So he turns to the mysteries of alchemy in the hopes of creating the legendary Elixir of Life. [$19.99]
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Uglies by Scott Westerfeld


Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. Not for her license- for turning pretty. In Tally's world, sixteen brings an operation that turns you from ugly into stunningly beautiful - but when she learns about a new side of the pretty world, and has to make a choice, the decision Tally makes changes her world forever. [$10.50]
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Underdogs by Markus Zusak


This previously-published trilogy from the author of The Book Thief tells the story of the Wolfe brothers. About boxing, brothers and becoming yourself, these three books are as witty, wise and wonderful as his fans have come to expect. [$21.99]
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Variant by Robison Wells


In this latest foray into the realm of dystopian literature, Benson gets a scholarship to Maxfield Academy but soon discovers that it is much more like a prison than a private school. As he tries to find a way to escape, he comes face to face with the shocking - and terrible - truth. [$11.99]
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Very LeFreak by Rachel Cohn


Very LeFreak is addicted to modern technology: she is compelled to check her iPhone, laptop, text messages at all times as she waits for the next message from her online crush. Soon, however, Very is in danger of alienating everyone she knows and loves if she can't get a handle on this obsession. [$10.99]
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What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell


Heartbreaking and insightful, Evie slowly comes to understand the world of adult deception with the background of a historical mystery. This coming of age tale was the 2008 National Book Award winner. [$11.99]
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Wish by Alexandra Bullen


Olivia Larsen desperately wishes she could bring her twin sister back to life. When her wish is granted, her sister's return isn't quite what she expected. When she's granted two more wishes, things become even more complicated. [$11.99]
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Withering Tights by Louise Rennison


Acting? Check. Tights? Check. Moors? Check. Hilarity? You bet. In the latest from the author of the Georgia Nicholson books we meet a new set of characters at a summer performing arts program. [$17.99]
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Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston


While on duty guarding the gate between the mortal world and the land of Faerie, Sonny Flannery meets Kelley, an aspiring young actress who has come to New York to seek her fortune. Soon their fates seem inextricably intertwined in this story of Faerie magic, budding romance and shocking secrets. [$18.50]
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Worldshaker by Richard Harland


On the great juggernaut Worldshaker, the world is divided; the elite enjoy a comfortable life on the upper deck and the 'Filthies' live like criminals below. When an upper deck resident meets a 'Filthy' on the run, so begins a fight to change the world. [$12.99]
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