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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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13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson
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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 Company of Swans by Eva Ibbotson
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For Harriet, whose only light in an otherwise bleak existence has been ballet, running away with a dance company to perform in the Amazon is the most thrilling thing she has ever done. But when her past catches up with her she fears that it will be the end of her dreams forever. ($12.99)
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A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
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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 Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass
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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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Airborn by Kenneth Oppel
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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
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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. ($25.00)
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Alphabet of Dreams by Susan Fletcher
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Mitra and her brother Babak have been cast into exile, and Mitra yearns to reunite her shattered family. But when Babak's gift of seeing peoples' dreams brings him to the attention of the magus Melchior, fate leads them down yet another road...to Bethlehem. ($7.99)
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An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
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On an unconventional sort of road trip, Colin Singleton (who has been dumped nineteen times by girls named Katherine) sets out to prove the Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability in an effort to predict the success of his future relationships. ($9.00)
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Beka Cooper #1: Terrier by Tamora Pierce
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This is the first book in a new Tortall trilogy that is set 200 years before Alanna. Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost's Guard and finds herself assigned to the rough and crime-ridden Lower City. ($12.99)
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Beka Cooper Book Two: Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce
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Finally a full member of the Provost's Guard, feisty and determined Beka Cooper is soon thrust into the world of gambling as she tries to ferret out the criminals who threaten the well-being of Tortall. [$21.00]
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Bewitching Season by Marissa Doyle
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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
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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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Brisingr by Christopher Paolini
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This highly-anticipated third volume in the Inheritance Cycle finds Eragon and his dragon Saphira trying to make good on all the promises he has made to help the various folk who are in need of his unique skills. But in his efforts to rid the land of tyranny, Eragon is faced with very difficult choices and unexpected sacrifices. ($32.00)
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Carpe Diem by Autumn Cornwell
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Despite Vassar Spore's carefully-crafted plans, her life is thrown into disarray when she is forced to accompany a relative on a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, a trip that will change her, and her life, in unimaginable ways. ($11.50)
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Chanda's Wars by Allan Stratton
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In this follow-up to the award-winning Chanda's Secrets, Stratton explores the terrifying reality of child soldiers when Chanda must risk her life to save her brother and sister after they are kidnapped and forced into service as soldiers. ($15.99)
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Cross My Heart & Hope to Spy by Ally Carter
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When Cammie is blamed for a security breach at Gallagher Academy, the world's premier institute for spies, she and her friends must put their spy skills to the test to clear her name and uncover the truth in this sequel to I'd Tell You I Love But Then I'd Have to Kill You. ($9.99)
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Does My Head Look Big in This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah
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This is a touching and entertaining look at one girl's decision to start wearing the hijab. As she chooses to embrace her faith in this way, she is surprised by the many and varied reactions she receives from absolutely everyone. ($9.99)
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Dragon Seer by Janet McNaughton
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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. ($19.99)
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Duchessina: A Novel of Catherine de Medici by Carolyn Meyer
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This latest book in Meyer's Young Royals series tells of how Catherine de Medici must rely on her own resourcefulness to eventually become one of France's most powerful queens. ($8.99)
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East by Edith Pattou
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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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Eragon by Christopher Paolini
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When Eragon finds a blue stone in the forest, the last thing he expected was the stone to bring a dragon hatchling. Thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power, Eragon and the fledging dragon must face the dark enemies of an empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. ($13.95)
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Eye of the Crow: The Boy Sherlock Holmes, His First Case by Shane Peacock
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Peacock creates a vivid portrait of the young boy Holmes and his early life in London. When the boy decides to look into a highly-publicized murder he soon finds himself accused and in a most dangerous position indeed. ($11.99)
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Frannie in Pieces by Delia Ephron
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A beautiful carved box filled with a thousand puzzle pieces that Frannie's father had cut and painted before his sudden and recent death leads Frannie on an unexpected journey. This journey is one of self-discovery that enables her to discover her father as he was before she was ever born. ($10.99)
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Gatty's Tale by Kevin Crossley-Holland
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It is the year 1203 and Gatty, the much-loved village girl who was introduced in Crossley-Holland's Arthur Trilogy, embarks on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This is her story of a lifechanging journey filled with danger, adventure and transformation. ($12.99)
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Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve
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Everyone's heard of King Arthur, but no one's ever heard the truth. This recreation of the Arthurian myth is thought-provoking, and unexpectedly timely. ($11.99)
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Heroes of the Valley by Jonathan Stroud
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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. ($19.99)
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How To Build a House by Dana Reinhardt
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Harper's life feels like it's crumbling down all around her as her dad and stepmother prepare for a divorce and her best friend betrays her. So she joins a volunteer program to build a house for a family who lost theirs in a tornado. This experience proves to be a powerful way to help her rebuild her own life and dreams. ($9.99)
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If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period by Gennifer Choldenko
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Seventh grade can be a vicious struggle so Kirsten knows that she's lucky to have a friend in Walker. However, a secret that comes to light threatens more than just their friendship in this humourous but thought-provoking book. ($8.99)
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If I Stay by Gayle Forman
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In the blink of an eye everything changes. Mia cannot remember the accident itself. She can only watch the after effects: her wounded body, her friends, her family and the difficult choice she must make to stay or to go. ($10.99)
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Impossible by Nancy Werlin
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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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Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
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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. ($18.99)
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Me & Death: An Afterlife Adventure by Richard Scrimger
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Jim is an all-around bad kid. But when he gets run over, he resolves to change his ways. His quest for moral redemption meets some bumps in the road in this thought provoking, scary and often hilarious new book. ($14.99)
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Nobody's Princess by Esther Friesner
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A skillful re-imagining of the story of Helen of Troy, this book weaves history and myth to create a wholly satisfying tale. ($10.99)
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North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley
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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
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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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Only in the Movies by William Bell
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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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Ophelia by Lisa Klein
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Do you know Shakespeare's tale of Hamlet? Imagine if the events were told from another's point of view: Ophelia's. Winning the heart of a king is dangerous business, and not without its share of suspense, passion and intrigue! ($9.00)
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Paper Towns by John Green
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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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Primavera by Mary Jane Beaufrand
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Set during the Italian renaissance, this is Flora's story of escaping the life her parents had set out for her by disguising herself as a boy. ($8.99)
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Saving Juliet by Suzanne Selfors
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Mimi finds herself caught in the midst of Juliet's struggle for love and happiness when she is magically transported from modern day Manhattan to Shakespeare's Verona. ($8.99)
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Spud - The Madness Continues by John van de Ruit
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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
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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
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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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Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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Quincie and her uncle are planning to reopen her parents' restaurant (with a new vampire theme, no less) when the new chef is murdered and a werewolf is the prime suspect. ($10.00)
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The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
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When Jenna Fox awakens from a lengthy coma, she has no recollection of her life before the accident. As she is shown home movies of her former life she becomes increasingly uneasy, wondering if they are truly her memories. What happened to her and who is she really? ($11.50)
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
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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
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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 Eyes of a King by Catherine Banner
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Leo North resists the magical abilities that he knows he possesses since admission of this could be dangerous. But when he finds a black book which reveals a shocking story, it changes absolutely everything. ($14.95)
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The Fortunes of Indigo Skye by Deb Caletti
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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
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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
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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 Musician's Daughter by Suzanne Dunlap
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When Theresa Maria finds her father dead and his violin missing, she becomes convinced he was murdered. What ensues is an engrossing tale of murder, romance and music. ($11.00)
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The Nature of Jade by Deb Caletti
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From the author of award-winning Honey, Baby, Sweetheart comes a refreshing and heartwarming coming of age story. When Jade DeLuna meets Sebastian and his infant son Bo, she is quickly drawn into their world. But Sebastian is hiding a secret, and when Jade discovers it, she must decide whether to help him keep it. ($10.50)
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The New Policeman by Kate Thompson
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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 Night Tourist by Katherine Marsh
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Jack Perdu, a ninth grade classic mythology prodigy, discovers the secrets of New York City's ghostly underworld when he meets a young girl named Euri who takes him eight floors below Grand Central Terminal. ($7.99)
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The Noah Confessions by Barbara Hall
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With the words 'your mother wanted you to have this when it seemed you were losing persepective. I think now’s the time', Lynne’s father sets her on a journey of discovery by giving her a manuscript. ($9.99)
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The Red Queen's Daughter by Jacqueline Kolosov
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This is an elegant and engrossing historical tale that weaves elements of fantasy and mystery throughout. It is the story of Mary Seymour and the complicated twists and turns that life in Queen Elizabeth's court takes...especially with the dark and cunning Edmund Seymour and his machinations. ($11.50)
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The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
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Seventeen year old Lennie Walker is a bookworm and a band geek who lives happily in the shadow of her older sister, Bailey. But when Bailey dies, Lennie is thrust centre stage, desperately trying to find her own melody. A perfect book for fans of Deb Caletti and Sarah Dessen. ($22.50)
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The Smile by Donna Jo Napoli
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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
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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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The Space Between by Don Aker
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Eighteen year old Jace Antonakos has a not-so-lofty goal for his holiday in the Mayan Riviera...to lose his virginity. However, during the course of his time away, he makes some pretty important dicoveries about himself, his family and about the truth that lies beneath the surface. In the end, he gains far more than he loses. ($14.99)
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The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean
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When a dream trip into the Antarctic wilderness turns into a nightmare for fourteen year old Sym, she must call upon all her own inner strengths and courage to overcome the obstacles to her very survival. ($9.99)
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Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
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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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Wave by Eric Walters
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At a holiday resort in Thailand, a brother and sister find themselves at the heart of the December 2004 tsunami disaster. ($14.95)
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What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell
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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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Wildthorn by Jane Eagland
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Louisa Cosgrove's life is cast into utter turmoil when she is wrenched from her proper Victorian life and sent to Wildthorn Hall as a lunatic. Who has sent her there and why? And most importantly...how will she get out? ($12.99)
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You Know Where to Find Me by Rachel Cohn
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This is the heartbreaking story of how one girl must learn to accept help from those who love her to make peace with an event that has torn their world apart. ($10.50)
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Zen and the Art of Faking It by Jordan Sonnenblick
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San Lee moves to a new town and accidentally gives the impression that he is a reincarnated mystic. Can he pull it off, or will things completely unravel? ($9.99)
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