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The Giver
The Giver
by Lois Lowry
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In Jonas' perfect world, everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. But when Jonas learns the truth, there is no turning back. In a utopian community where there are no choices — where everyone has his or her place in the... (read more)

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
by Stephen Chbosky
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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)

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 New Moon (Twilight Saga #2)
New Moon (Twilight Saga #2)
by Stephenie Meyer
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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)

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Twilight (Twilight Saga #1)
Twilight (Twilight Saga #1)
by Stephenie Meyer
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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)

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Twilight Saga #03: Eclipse
Twilight Saga #03: Eclipse
by Stephenie Meyer
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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)

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Go Ask Alice
Go Ask Alice
by Anonymous
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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)

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Go Ask Alice
Go Ask Alice
by Anonymous
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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)

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The Chocolate War
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)

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The Witches
The Witches
by Roald Dahl
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Would you know a real witch if you saw one? They don't ride on broomsticks. They don't wear black capes or pointy hats. In fact, they don't look like witches at all. But one thing is certain: A real witch is the most dangerous of all living creatures. So... (read more)

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The Great Gilly Hopkins
The Great Gilly Hopkins
by Katherine Paterson
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Eleven-year-old Gilly has been stuck in more foster families than she can remember, and she's disliked them all. She has a county-wide reputation for being brash, brilliant, and completely unmanageable. So when she's sent to live with the Trotters -- by... (read more)

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Ttyl: (Talk to You Later)
Ttyl: (Talk to You Later)
by Lauren Myracle
Publisher Comments
The runaway bestseller now in paperback! An epistolary novel for the 21st century, this sharp, funny, and true-to-life breakout hit about friendship is told entirely in instant messages. And Internet-savvy teens have fallen in love with flirty Angela... (read more)

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A Wrinkle in Time
A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeleine L'Engle
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It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger. "Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly... (read more)

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A Day No Pigs Would Die
A Day No Pigs Would Die
by Robert Newton Peck
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Originally published in hardcover in 1972, A Day No Pigs Would Die was one of the first young adult books, along with titles like The Outsiders and The Chocolate War. In it, author Robert Newton Peck weaves a story of a Vermont boyhood that is part... (read more)

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Heather Has Two Mommies-20TH Anniversary Edition (09 Edition)
Heather Has Two Mommies-20TH Anniversary Edition (09 Edition)
by Leslea Newman
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The first lesbian-themed children's book ever published—now in color—Lesléa Newman’s groundbreaking children’s book has an enduring message about acceptance and tolerance that will appeal to readers of all ages and... (read more)

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The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
by Carolyn Mackler
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Fifteen-year-old Virginia Shreves is sure that she's the weakest link in her high-powered family until her handsome, athletic, star-student brother shockingly falls from grace. Young Adult.... (read more)

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
by Maya Angelou
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Here is a book as joyous and painful, and as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya... (read more)

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The Chocolate War
The Chocolate War
by Robert Cormier
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IN 1974, AFTER SUFFERING rejections from seven major publishers, The Chocolate War made its debut. An uncompromising portrait of conformity and corruption, it quickly became a bestselling—and provocative—classic for young adults... (read more)

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Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson
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Now a major motion picture, discover the beloved Newbery Medal-winning story of Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke. Join Jess and Leslie as they form an unlikely friendship and create the imaginary land of Terabithia. There they rule as king and queen, until... (read more)

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My Brother Sam Is Dead
My Brother Sam Is Dead
by James Lincoln Collier
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The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary War -- now with special After Words bonus features! All his life, Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother Sam. Sam's smart and brave -- and is now a part of the American Revolution. Not... (read more)

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Ttfn (Ttyl)
Ttfn (Ttyl)
by Lauren Myracle
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The bestselling sequel to ttyl Told entirely in instant messages, this sequel to the hugely popular ttyl follows Maddie, Zoe, and Angela through the new flirtations, fixations, and frustrations of eleventh grade. Angela has just found out that her family... (read more)

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