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It's Not Like I Planned It This Way


Phyllis Reynolds Naylor - 2010
    In It’s Not Like I Planned It This Way, Alice’s sophomore year is chock full of change, from a new living arrangement, to a possible new relationship, to the newfound freedom that comes with driving. And in Please Don’t Be True, the adventure of growing up continues in Alice’s junior year, when she and her friends deal with issues like a pregnancy scare and a heartbreaking good-bye. But no matter what changes, Alice is as relatable as ever.

The Shy Boy and the Girl in the Green Dress


DarknessAndLight
    The Shy Boy and the Girl in the Green DressA ‘I Sold Myself to the Devil for Vinyls… Pitiful I Know’ alternate universe story.What would have happened if Alex had been honest right from the start and Lexi never would have had a crush on him? What would have happened if Blake and Lexi had talked during Blake’s first day of class.In this alternate universe, watch how one small decision changed completely the course of Blake and Lexi's relationship.

Skies Over Sweetwater


Julia Moberg - 2008
    Still in their teens, these courageous pioneers, heroes in their own right, left their homes to serve their country doing what they loved to do--fly! Their story inspires us all to follow our dreams and find our own place in the world through courage, integrity, and passion. Readers of all ages will love the WASP's story of achievement, friendship, and patriotism.

Esio Trot


Roald Dahl - 1990
    Hoppy is in love with Mrs. Silver, but her heart belongs to Alfie, her pet tortoise. Mr. Hoppy is too shy to approach Mrs. Silver, until one day he comes up with a brilliant idea to win her heart. If Mr. Hoppy's plan works, Mrs. Silver will certainly fall in love with him. But it's going to take one hundred and forty tortoises, an ancient spell, and a little bit of magic.

Craving


Melanie Marks - 2011
    Only who is the admirer and how does he know so freaking much about her? It’s kind of freaking her out—until she discovers it’s the smokin’ hot guy she’s been secretly craving. Woot! Yay! Awesome! All that happy stuff. Only, is he craving her back … or what? Louder Than Words:Summer has always had a crush on her childhood guy friend, Mason. Lately, he’s looking at her all hungry and longing-like. And he says all the right words to get her heart pumping wild. It almost has her thinking he craves her too. Almost. But let’s face it, actions speak louder than words and Mason has put out zero action … unless you’re talking about action with other girls. He’s put out plenty of that. Grrr!(Note: Melanie’s novel, Louder Than Words, is based off this short story.)Carson’s Walls:Seventeen year-old Tori craves the boy next door, but can she break down the walls he has built against her? (Note: Melanie’s book, #Wars, is based off this short story.)The Last Saturday Before Christmas:Brooke has been crushing on Sam Cooper all year. When it turns out Sam is her little brother’s hockey coach she's amazed, as her brother has gushed about “Coach Cooper” for weeks. Brooke knows what she wants for Christmas—Sam. Will she get what she craves? Or will beautiful Jasmine West snag her merry Christmas?4 stories

The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel


Gareth Hinds - 2010
    Instead, he offends the sea god, Poseidon, who dooms him to years of shipwreck and wandering. Battling man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses, Odysseus will need all his strength and cunning—and a little help from Mount Olympus—to make his way home and seize his kingdom from the schemers who seek to wed his queen and usurp his throne. Award-winning graphic artist Gareth Hinds masterfully reinterprets a story of heroism, adventure, and high action that has been told and retold for more than 2,500 years—though never quite like this.

Neil Gaiman's Ocean at the End of the Lane - For Fans (Trivia-On-Books)


Trivion Books - 2015
     You may have liked the book, but not be a fan. You may call yourself a fan, but few truly are. Are you? Trivia-on-Books is an independent quiz-formatted trivia on the book for readers, students, and fans alike. Whether you're looking for new materials to the book or would like to take the challenge yourself and share it with your friends and family for a time of fun, Trivia-on-Books provides a unique approach that is both insightful and educational! Features You'll Find Inside: • 30 Multiple choice questions on the book, plots, characters and author • Insightful commentary to answer every question • Complementary quiz material for yourself or your reading group • Results provided with scores to determine "status" Promising quality and value, grab your copy of Trivia-on-Books!

Summer of My German Soldier


Bette Greene - 1973
    But she never could have imagined that her summer would be so memorable. German prisoners of war have arrived to make their new home in the prison camp in Jenkinsville. To the rest of her town, these prisoners are only Nazis. But to Patty, a young Jewish girl with a turbulent home life, one boy in particular becomes an unlikely friend. Anton relates to Patty in ways that her mother and father never can. But when their forbidden relationship is discovered, will Patty risk her family and town for the understanding and love of one boy?

Hollywood Bliss - My Life So Far


Chloë Rayban - 2007
    Pitch-perfect and hilarious role-reversal featuring Hollywood Bliss Winterman, daughter of a pop idol - enormously rich, hugely famous and impressively high maintenance

The Blue Sword


Robin McKinley - 1982
    This is the story of Corlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin.And this is the story of Harry Crewe, the Homelander orphan girl who became Harimad-sol, King's Rider, and heir to the Blue Sword, Gonturan, that no woman had wielded since the Lady Aerin herself bore it into battle.And this is the song of the kelar of the Hillfolk, the magic of the blood, the weaver of destinies...

Keep What Remains


Carrie Beamer - 2020
    Just when she thinks her social life’s dead, her best friend Tessa—a coquettish risk-taker—moves to a new school, and Megan embarks on a journey with Tessa that changes everything for them.When Megan meets a boy named Jason, who’s a charming misfit, she’s pulled into his world capturing her heart and luring her away from her old, safe life. Diving headfirst into an all-encompassing new love, she soon gets caught up in the lies she’s told while experiencing emotions only first love brings.Tragedy strikes bringing Megan heartbreak and yet, a new beginning. Megan’s left to make the hardest decision she’s ever faced. Will she choose to go back to life before she met Jason or choose love over everything else.

Daydreamer


Janet Quin-Harkin - 1983
    How can she ever be happy again? All too often, Lisa finds herself escaping into daydreams -- dreams of fame, friends, and boyfriends galore, Hollywood, her parents, and falling in love. But when her fantasy bubble bursts, she has to open her eyes to the fact that, in real life, things don't always work out the way they do in dreams.

Hunky Dory


Jean Ure - 2007
    They just won't leave him alone.Girls at school and his annoying younger sisters' friends have massive crushes on him, but Dory's passion is for dinosaurs and he is happiest excavating his back garden. His best friend at school is Aaron and his best friend out of school is a girl called the Herb. How will Dory stop girls throwing themselves at him? Why is Aaron holding hands with Sophy Timms? And why is the Herb acting so strange around Dory all of a sudden…

Diary of a Mall Girl


Luisa Plaja - 2013
    Most teens hang around with friends there, get their first job there, and experience their first kiss there. And Molly? She actually lives there, in the complex's residential wing, where she navigates the dramas of teenage life, falling out with her friends and falling for the dark, mysterious boy-next-door.But is living in a massive shopping centre as much fun as it sounds? Well, yes... and no. Find out the whole truth in Molly's private diary!

The Melendy Family


Elizabeth Enright - 1947
    This book is a collection of three novels about the Melendy Family: The Saturdays, The Four Story Mistake, and And Then There Were Five.