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Children's Young Adult
Social Issue Fiction


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Julian's Glorious Summer (Stepping Stone Books)
Julian's Glorious Summer (Stepping Stone Books)
by Ann Cameron
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Bicycles–shiny, whizzing, wobbly bicycles–scare Julian more than lions or tigers. But how can he tell that to his best friend, Gloria? She can already ride with no hands. So instead of telling the truth, Julian makes up a little fib. And he... (read more)

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Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
by Dr. Seuss
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In this joyous ode to life, Dr. Seuss addresses graduates of all ages – from nursery school to medical school – and gives them the get-up-and-go to move mountains with the unrivaled exuberance and charm that have made Dr. Seuss books favorites... (read more)

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Perfect
Perfect
by Ellen Hopkins
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Everyone has something, someone, somewhere else that they’d rather be. For four high-school seniors, their goals of perfection are just as different as the paths they take to get there. Cara's parents' unrealistic expectations have already sent... (read more)

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Shades of Gray
Shades of Gray
by Carolyn Reeder
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COURAGE WEARS MANY FACES The Civil War may be over, but for twelve-year-old Will Page, the pain and bitterness haven't ended. How could they have, when the Yankees were responsible for the deaths of everyone in his entire immediate family? And now Will... (read more)

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Extra Yarn
Extra Yarn
by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen
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This looks like an ordinary box full of ordinary yarn. But it turns out it isn’t.... (read more)

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Love You Forever
Love You Forever
by Robert N. Munsch and Sheila McGraw
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A young woman holds her newborn son And looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him: I'll love you forever I'll like you for always As long as I'm living My baby you'll be. So begins the story that has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. Since... (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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Fallout
Fallout
by Ellen Hopkins
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Hunter, Autumn, and Summer--three of Kristina Snow's five children--live in different homes, with different guardians and different last names. They share only a predisposition for addiction and a host of troubled feelings toward the mother who barely... (read more)

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How To Steal a Dog (07 Edition)
How To Steal a Dog (07 Edition)
by Barbara O'connor
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Half of me was thinking, Georgina, dont do this. Stealing a dog is just plain wrong. The other half of me was thinking, Georgina, youre in a bad fix and you got to do whatever it takes to get yourself out of it. Georgina Hayes is desperate. Ever since... (read more)

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Looking for Alaska
Looking for Alaska
by John Green
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Three guys from the Briar Academy fencing team went up to the cliff that night for a hazing ritualbut only two came back alive. Now Lukes best friend, Hayden, is in jail and the pressure is on Luke to report what he saw. But what did he see? An... (read more)

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
by Judith Viorst
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Viorst's classic tale of a little boy who must accept the reality that "some days are like that," when everything he does goes awry, is one of her most popular works. "The clever text shines."--"School Library Journal," starred review. ALA Notable... (read more)

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Out of My Mind
Out of My Mind
by Sharon M. Draper
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“If there is one book teens and parents (and everyone else) should read this year, Out of My Mind should be it” (Denver Post). Melody is not like most people. She cannot walk or talk, but she has a photographic memory; she can remember every... (read more)

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Freckle Juice
Freckle Juice
by Judy Blume
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Andrew wants freckles more than anything else, so Sharon offers to sell him her secret freckle recipe. When Andrew turns green and blue from the brew, it's doubtful he'll ever wish for freckles again. Full color.... (read more)

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Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel
Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel
by Avi
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This Newbery Honor Book by acclaimed author Avi is available again through Scholastic--in an After Words paperback edition! In this thought-provoking examination of freedom, patriotism, and respect, ninth-grader, Philip Malloy, is kept from joining the... (read more)

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The Princesses of Iowa
The Princesses of Iowa
by M Molly Backes
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What does it mean to do wrong, when no one punishes you? A smart and unflinching look at friendship, the nature of entitlement, and growing up in the heartland. Paige Sheridan has the perfect life. She's pretty, rich, and popular, and her spot on the... (read more)

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Holes
Holes
by Louis Sachar
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Check out the Holes tour with Louis Sachar! Monday, October 20th, 7:00 p.m. Andersons Bookshop, Naperville, IL Tuesday, October 21st, 7:00 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Skokie, IL Wednesday, October 22nd, 7:00 p.m., Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop, Brookfield, WI... (read more)

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John Jensen Feels Different
John Jensen Feels Different
by Henrik Hovland
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John J. Jensen feels that he?'s different. He feels different when he eats his breakfast, when he brushes his teeth, when he sits in his office at work. Often he lies awake at night wondering what exactly it is that makes him different from everyone else.... (read more)

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The Boy Who Loved Words
The Boy Who Loved Words
by Roni Schotter
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Schotter's original tall tale--"chockablock" with whimsical illustrations by Porter--is an ode to language, the gusto of words, and one boy's passion to share them. Full color.... (read more)

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The Outsiders
The Outsiders
by S. E. Hinton
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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)

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Thirteen Reasons Why
Thirteen Reasons Why
by Jay Asher
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A fellow teen's suicide is certain to rock a school...but imagine the destruction that follows when the dead girl's classmates discover her tape recordings are being delivered one by one to each person she felt had a hand in her decision. If you're... (read more)

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