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The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games #1) by Suzanne Collins Staff Pick Destined for widespread popularity and quite possibly a little controversy, this post-apocalyptic tale about teenagers who fight to the death to help feed their families is so riveting and heartbreaking, I ceased all essential functions until I finished... (read more) List Price $8.99 Your price: $6.50 Used - Trade Paper
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Staff Pick We didn't read this in high school. The assigned book was The Scarlet Letter, which was already a favorite of mine. Recently, however, I decided that I'd ignored To Kill a Mockingbird for too long. If you haven't read it, or if it's been awhile since you... (read more) List Price $7.99 Your price: $3.95 Used - Mass Market
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Synopsis Alexie's National Book Award winner chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he thought he was destined to live. Includes poignant drawings that reflect the character's art.... (read more) List Price $12.99 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Publisher Comments This special edition of A Wrinkle in Time includes a new essay that explores the science behind the fantasy. Rediscover one of the most beloved children's books of all time: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle: Meg Murray, her little brother Charles... (read more) List Price $6.50 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Publisher Comments Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion marks the stunning debut of a provocative new voice in... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Where Did I Come From? by Peter Mayle Publisher Comments This bestselling classic explains the facts of life to young children in an age-appropriate and straightforward manner, accompanied by lively illustrations.... (read more) List Price $9.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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New Moon (Twilight Saga #2) by Stephenie Meyer Publisher Comments Legions of readers entranced by Twilight are hungry for more and they won't be disappointed. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. The star-crossed lovers theme continues... (read more) List Price $10.99 Your price: $2.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Catcher in the Rye by J D Salinger Publisher Comments Ever since it was first published in 1951, this novel has been the coming-of-age story against which all others are judged. Read and cherished by generations, the story of Holden Caulfield is truly one of America's literary treasures.... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Mass Market
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Twilight (Twilight Saga #1) by Stephenie Meyer Staff Pick Moving to a small, dreary town is enough to cause angst in any teen, but for Isabella Swan, angst is only the beginning. Soon she's falling in love with Edward, the quintessential dark, handsome guy, who just happens to be a vampire. This is the perfect... (read more) List Price $10.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Publisher Comments The 45th anniversary of a landmark work of teen fiction Ponyboy can count on his brothers and his friends, but not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids who get away with everything, including beating up greasers like... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $6.50 Used - Mass Market
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Monster by Walter Dean Myers Publisher Comments A heartbreaking urban romance from award-winning author Paul Griffin Fifteen-year-olds Cece and Mack didn't expect to fall in love. She's a sensitive A student; he's a high school dropout. But soon they're spending every moment together, bonding over a... (read more) List Price $8.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Twilight Saga #03: Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer Synopsis Readers captivated by Twilight and New Moon will eagerly devour the paperback edition Eclipse, the third book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire love saga. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her... (read more) List Price $12.99 Your price: $2.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Crank by Ellen Hopkins Publisher Comments Kristina Georgia Snow is the perfect daughter: gifted high school junior, quiet, never any trouble. But on a trip to visit her absentee father, Kristina disappears and Bree takes her place. Bree is the exact opposite of Kristina — she's fearless... (read more) List Price $10.99 Your price: $7.00 Used - Trade Paper
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On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God: Further Confessions of Georgia Nicolson (Confessions of Georgia Nicolson) by Louise Rennison Publisher Comments Georgia Nicolson has started dating the Sex God (aka Robbie). So life should be perfect . . . except in Georgia's life, nothing is ever perfect. Her cat, Angus (the size of a small Labrador), is terrorizing the neighborhood. Her sister, Libby (who is... (read more) List Price $8.99 Your price: $1.95 Used - Trade Paper
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More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz Publisher Comments All those who enjoyed shuddering their way through Alvin Schwartz's first volume of Scary Stories To Tell In The Darkwill find a satisfyingly spooky sequel in this new collection of the macabre, the funny, and the fantastic.Is it possible to die -- and... (read more) List Price $5.99 Your price: $3.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Go Ask Alice by Anonymous Publisher Comments In the 35 years since its original publication, this acclaimed, bestselling diary-format account of a teenage girl's harrowing descent into the nightmarish world of drugs has left an indelible mark on generations of teens readers. This special... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $3.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Publisher Comments A secret world of their own Jess Aaron's greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new kid, a... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $2.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Go Ask Alice by Anonymous Publisher Comments Alice — COULD BE ANYONE. Alice — COULD BE SOMEONE YOU KNOW. Alice — USES DRUGS. With over a million copies in print, Go Ask Alice has become a classic of our time. This powerful real-life diary of a teenager's struggle with the... (read more) List Price $5.99 Your price: $4.00 Used - Trade Paper
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I Am the Cheese (Laurel-Leaf Library) by Robert Cormier Staff Pick Part mystery and part drama, this young adult classic from the righteous '70s (it was published right after Jimmy Carter took office) is weird, thrilling, surprising, provocative, and sophisticated. But the bicycling scenes are my favorite — long... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $3.95 Used - Mass Market
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The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier Publisher Comments A high school student is first a hero and then a victim in this novel of intimidation and the misuse of power. "Masterfully structured and rich in theme. Well crafted, well timed, suspenseful." The New York... (read more) List Price $7.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Mass Market
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