The Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen (The Ascendance Trilogy #2): Just weeks after Jaron takes the
throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation. Rumors of a
coming war are winding their way between the castle walls, and Jaron feels the
pressure quietly mounting within Carthya. Soon, it becomes clear that deserting
the kingdom may be his only hope of saving it. But the further Jaron is forced
to run from his identity, the more he wonders if it is possible to go too far.
Will he ever be able to return home again? Or will he have to sacrifice his own
life in order to save his kingdom? The stunning second installment of The
Ascendance Trilogy takes readers on a roller-coaster ride of treason, murder,
and thrills! New Teen Fiction Nielsen
The Lucy Variations by Sara Zarr: Lucy Beck-Moreau once had a promising future as a concert pianist. The right people knew her name, her performances were booked months in advance, and her future seemed certain. And that was all before she turned 14. Now at 16, it's over. A death and a betrayal led her to walk away. That leaves her talented 10-year-old brother, Gus, to shoulder the weight of the Beck-Moreau family expectations. Then Gus gets a new piano teacher who is young, kind, and interested in helping Lucy rekindle her love of piano--on her own terms. But when you're used to performing for sold-out audiences and world-famous critics, can you ever learn to play for just yourself? National Book Award finalist Zarr takes readers inside one girl's struggle to reclaim her love of music and herself. New Teen Fiction Zarr
The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson: In futuristic Brazil, the lush city of Palmares Tres shimmers with technology. In the midst of this vibrant metropilis, June Costas creates art that's sure to maker her legendary. But her dreams of fame become something more when she meets Enki, the bold new Summer King. The whole city falls in love with him, but June sees more to Enki--she sees a fellow artist. Together June and Enki will stage explosive dramatic projects that Palmares Tres will never forget. They will add fuel to a growing rebellion against the government's strict limits on new technology, and June will fall deeply, unfortnately in love with Enki. Because like all Summer Kings before him, Enki is destined to die. A heart-stopping story of love, death, technology, and art set amid the tropics of a futuristic world, this fier ynovel will leave your eager for more. New Teen Fiction Johnson
Invisibility by Andrea Cremer & David Levithan: From two bestselling YA authors comes the magical story of a boy cursed with invisibility and the one girl who can see him. Stephen is used to invisibility. He was born that way. Elizabeth sometimes wishes for invisibility. When you’re invisible, no one
can hurt you. So when her mother decides to move the family to New York City,
Elizabeth is thrilled. It’s easy to blend in there. Then Stephen and Elizabeth meet. To Stephen’s amazement, she can see him.
And to Elizabeth’s amazement, she wants him to be able to see her.
But as the two become closer, an invisible world gets in their way—a world of
grudges and misfortunes, spells and curses. Once they’re thrust into this
world, Elizabeth and Stephen must decide how deep they’re going to go—because
the answer could mean the difference between love and death. New Teen Fiction Cremer
I Represent Sean Rosen by Jeff Baron: Sean Rosen knows what he wants. A ten-million dollar deal with a big Hollywood studio. The only problem is, he doesn't know a single person in show business. He and his mom and his dad live far away from Los Angeles or New York. Figuring it out as he goes and using only his laptop and phone, Sean makes amazing progress in his quest, which no one else has a clue about. Funny, confident, and clever, Sean Rosen will win you over. New Teen Fiction Baron
The Reluctant Assassin by Eoin Colfer (W.A.R.P. series #1): Riley, a teenage orphan in London is apprenticed to Albert Garrick, an
illusionist who has fallen on difficult times and now uses his unique conjuring
skills to gain access to victims' dwellings. On one such escapade, Garrick
brings his reluctant apprentice along and urges him to commit his first killing.
Riley is saved from having to commit the grisly act when the intended victim
turns out to be a scientist from the future, part of the FBI's Witness Anonymous
Relocation Program (W.A.R.P.). Riley is unwittingly transported via wormhole to
modern-day London, followed closely by Garrick. In modern London, Riley
is helped by Chevron Savano, a 19-year-old FBI agent sent to London as
punishment after a disastrous undercover operation. Together, Riley and Chevie must evade Garrick, who has been
fundamentally altered by his trip through the wormhole. Garrick is now not only
evil, but also possesses all of the scientist's knowledge. He is determined
to track Riley down and use the timekey in Chevie's possession to make his way
back to Victorian London, where he can literally change the
world.
From the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl. 
Peanut by Ayun Halliday & Paul Hoppe: Sadie has the perfect plan to snag some friends when she transfers to
Plainfield High—pretend to have a peanut allergy. But what happens when you have
to hand in that student health form your unsuspecting mom was supposed to fill
out? And what if your new friends want to come over and your mom serves them
snacks? (Peanut butter sandwich, anyone?) And then there's the bake sale, when
your teacher thinks you ate a brownie with peanuts. This acclaimed graphic novel shows the humor in trying to fit in. New Teen Fiction Halliday
No comments:
Post a Comment