Reading list for all years Easter 2016

Easter suggestions for 13 year olds
Jolly Foul Play Robin Stevens
Crime-solving friends Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are back
at school for a new term. When the bullying head girl is
found dead at the firework display, Daisy is convinced it’s
murder and determined to discover the truth.
Oasis Eilís Barrett
Quincy Emerson is a resident of the Outer Sector Dorms,
brutal housing institutions reserved for those judged at risk
of infection found beyond the walls of Oasis. However,
events are about to overtake Quincy. Her fate, it turns out,
may not be written in her genes.
The Last Kids on Earth Max Brallier
Forty-two days ago I was an ordinary kid, living an
uneventful life. But now it's zombie chaos and I'm battling
beasts on a daily basis.
Mabel Jones and the Forbidden City Will Mabbitt
Mabel’s baby sister has been abducted and before you can
say Omynus Hussh (pirate slow loris and Mabel’s arch
enemy) she’s on her trail aboard a steam boat, cutlass in
hand ready for more narrow escapes from certain death.
3 of a Kind Rohan Gavin
When his father's housekeeper goes missing Darkus, his
father and stepsister must follow the clues to the bright
lights of Las Vegas to again face the deadly criminal
organisation, the Combination.
Firelight (Amulet) Kazu Kibuishi
Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can
access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover
the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood -- knowledge
they can use against the Elf King.
Out of My Mind Sharon M. Draper
Melody is not like most people. She cannot walk or talk, but
she has a photographic memory. She is smarter than most of
the adults who try to diagnose her but she cannot tell them
otherwise.
Echo Come Home Megan Rix
Echo is a stray living on the streets though smart enough to
know all the best spots for free food. When animal rescue
finally catch him he’s trained as a hearing dog, and forms a
special relationship with Jake.
Auggie & Me R. J. Palacio
A new side to the Wonder story: three new chapters from
three different characters - bully Julian, oldest friend
Christopher and classmate Charlotte.
Escaping Peril Tui T. Sutherland
When Queen Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy,
Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save
the day, no matter what it takes.
A Seven Letter Word Kim Slater
Finlay is articulate, an excellent Scrabble player, which makes
it so frustrating that the seven letter word that defines him
is stammer.
The Nest Kenneth Oppel
The first time I saw them, I thought they were angels. The
baby is sick. Mom and Dad are sad. And all Steve has to do
is say, Yes to fix everything. But yes is powerful, it is also
dangerous. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back?
The Everest Files Matt Dickinson
18-year-old Ryan Hart is on a gap year adventure working
for a charity in Nepal. Dark forces are at play on the lethal
slopes of the highest peak in the world, and Ryan sets out to
solve it all.
Monkey Wars Richard Kurti
A troop of aggressive Langur monkeys make a savage raid
on the Rhesus monkeys killing them mercilessly. For one
young Langur, the brutality is a step too far.
Hour of the Bees Lindsay Eagar
Carol’s summer is spent with her family on her grandfather’s
ranch in the baking hot Mexican desert. The visit is not
exactly a social one; Carol has hardly ever met her
grandfather before. Her parents have brought her to help
tidy the place up and to prepare her grandfather for a move
to a home as he is suffering from dementia.
The Art of Being Normal Lisa Williamson
Growing up is difficult. It’s particularly hard for David, he has
known since the age of eight that he wants to be a girl.
Teased as a freak at school, he befriends new boy Leo,
seems to have problems too.
Crush Eve Ainsworth
Reeling from her mum's departure, Anna finds comfort in
her blossoming relationship with Will. He's everything Anna
has always dreamt of. He's also moody and unpredictable.
Star Struck Jenny McLachlan
Pearl is a bad girl - and she's mean to Bea and Betty. But she
did fly halfway round the world to rescue Kat in Sunkissed.
Now, she could really use a friend.
Theodore Boone: The Fugitive John Grisham
He was supposed to be having fun with his friends, not
playing detective and stalking a serial killer.
Flyboy Tom Palmer
Jatinder is at football camp next to an airfield used by pilots
in World War One. He’s given a book about fighter pilot
Hardit Singh Malik, and that night finds himself back in time,
flying on a reconnaissance mission over Germany.
Time Travelling with a Hamster Ross Welford
Al (for Albert Einstein) Chaudhury’s dad is dead but as a
physicist, he’d been experimenting with time travel and,
realising what is going to happen, left instructions enabling
his son to go back in time and prevent the childhood
accident that will ultimately kill him.
Whispers in the Graveyard Theresa Breslin
Meet Solomon, a boy who is bullied who finds solace in the
local graveyard, but when an evil spirit threatens a young girl
he must confront his demons in order to try and save her.
Pax Sara Pennypacker
Peter’s life falls apart after his mother dies in a car crash.
The only thing that makes him happy and keeps him going is
Pax, the fox he raises from a kit – and his love of baseball.
Pick Your Poison Lauren Child
13 year old secret agent Ruby Redfort’s new adventure
involves some deliciously clever dead-letter drops, doublecrossings galore and a series of Snow White-inspired
poisonings.
Beswitched Kate Saunders
One minute Flora is dreaming on a train heading back to
boarding school and the next a magic spell has spun Flora
into the past. She’s mysteriously swapped lives with a
schoolgirl in 1935! What a nightmare: no iPod, no mobile,
no hair products and ridiculous rules. How will she survive?
Anyone but Ivy Pocket Caleb Krisp
Ivy Pocket, sacked after she has – with the best possible
intentions - plunged her mistress’s head into a bowl of
punch at a dinner party, is stranded in Paris. It seems a
stroke of luck to be commissioned to take a jewel to
England, but there’s something not right.
The Gutsy Girl Caroline Paul
Caroline Paul once a young scaredy-cat, decided that fear
got in the way of the life she wanted--of excitement,
confidence, self-reliance, friendship, and fun. She shares her
greatest escapades as well as those of other girls and women
from throughout history.
The Penderwicks in Spring Jeanne Birdsall
Springtime on Gardam Street brings surprises for each
member of the family. Some surprises are just wonderful,
and some are ridiculous, like Batty’s new dog-walking
business.
Do you need more ideas?
Mrs Clarke can suggest others.
Easter suggestions for 13 year olds
Jolly Foul Play Robin Stevens
Crime-solving friends Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are back
at school for a new term. When the bullying head girl is
found dead at the firework display, Daisy is convinced it’s
murder and determined to discover the truth.
Oasis Eilís Barrett
Quincy Emerson is a resident of the Outer Sector Dorms,
brutal housing institutions reserved for those judged at risk
of infection found beyond the walls of Oasis. However,
events are about to overtake Quincy. Her fate, it turns out,
may not be written in her genes.
The Last Kids on Earth Max Brallier
Forty-two days ago I was an ordinary kid, living an
uneventful life. But now it's zombie chaos and I'm battling
beasts on a daily basis.
Mabel Jones and the Forbidden City Will Mabbitt
Mabel’s baby sister has been abducted and before you can
say Omynus Hussh (pirate slow loris and Mabel’s arch
enemy) she’s on her trail aboard a steam boat, cutlass in
hand ready for more narrow escapes from certain death.
3 of a Kind Rohan Gavin
When his father's housekeeper goes missing Darkus, his
father and stepsister must follow the clues to the bright
lights of Las Vegas to again face the deadly criminal
organisation, the Combination.
Firelight (Amulet) Kazu Kibuishi
Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can
access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover
the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood -- knowledge
they can use against the Elf King.
Out of My Mind Sharon M. Draper
Melody is not like most people. She cannot walk or talk, but
she has a photographic memory. She is smarter than most of
the adults who try to diagnose her but she cannot tell them
otherwise.
Echo Come Home Megan Rix
Echo is a stray living on the streets though smart enough to
know all the best spots for free food. When animal rescue
finally catch him he’s trained as a hearing dog, and forms a
special relationship with Jake.
Auggie & Me R. J. Palacio
A new side to the Wonder story: three new chapters from
three different characters - bully Julian, oldest friend
Christopher and classmate Charlotte.
Escaping Peril Tui T. Sutherland
When Queen Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy,
Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save
the day, no matter what it takes.
A Seven Letter Word Kim Slater
Finlay is articulate, an excellent Scrabble player, which makes
it so frustrating that the seven letter word that defines him
is stammer.
The Nest Kenneth Oppel
The first time I saw them, I thought they were angels. The
baby is sick. Mom and Dad are sad. And all Steve has to do
is say, Yes to fix everything. But yes is powerful, it is also
dangerous. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back?
The Everest Files Matt Dickinson
18-year-old Ryan Hart is on a gap year adventure working
for a charity in Nepal. Dark forces are at play on the lethal
slopes of the highest peak in the world, and Ryan sets out to
solve it all.
Monkey Wars Richard Kurti
A troop of aggressive Langur monkeys make a savage raid
on the Rhesus monkeys killing them mercilessly. For one
young Langur, the brutality is a step too far.
Hour of the Bees Lindsay Eagar
Carol’s summer is spent with her family on her grandfather’s
ranch in the baking hot Mexican desert. The visit is not
exactly a social one; Carol has hardly ever met her
grandfather before. Her parents have brought her to help
tidy the place up and to prepare her grandfather for a move
to a home as he is suffering from dementia.
The Art of Being Normal Lisa Williamson
Growing up is difficult. It’s particularly hard for David, he has
known since the age of eight that he wants to be a girl.
Teased as a freak at school, he befriends new boy Leo,
seems to have problems too.
Crush Eve Ainsworth
Reeling from her mum's departure, Anna finds comfort in
her blossoming relationship with Will. He's everything Anna
has always dreamt of. He's also moody and unpredictable.
Star Struck Jenny McLachlan
Pearl is a bad girl - and she's mean to Bea and Betty. But she
did fly halfway round the world to rescue Kat in Sunkissed.
Now, she could really use a friend.
Theodore Boone: The Fugitive John Grisham
He was supposed to be having fun with his friends, not
playing detective and stalking a serial killer.
Flyboy Tom Palmer
Jatinder is at football camp next to an airfield used by pilots
in World War One. He’s given a book about fighter pilot
Hardit Singh Malik, and that night finds himself back in time,
flying on a reconnaissance mission over Germany.
Time Travelling with a Hamster Ross Welford
Al (for Albert Einstein) Chaudhury’s dad is dead but as a
physicist, he’d been experimenting with time travel and,
realising what is going to happen, left instructions enabling
his son to go back in time and prevent the childhood
accident that will ultimately kill him.
Whispers in the Graveyard Theresa Breslin
Meet Solomon, a boy who is bullied who finds solace in the
local graveyard, but when an evil spirit threatens a young girl
he must confront his demons in order to try and save her.
Pax Sara Pennypacker
Peter’s life falls apart after his mother dies in a car crash.
The only thing that makes him happy and keeps him going is
Pax, the fox he raises from a kit – and his love of baseball.
Pick Your Poison Lauren Child
13 year old secret agent Ruby Redfort’s new adventure
involves some deliciously clever dead-letter drops, doublecrossings galore and a series of Snow White-inspired
poisonings.
Beswitched Kate Saunders
One minute Flora is dreaming on a train heading back to
boarding school and the next a magic spell has spun Flora
into the past. She’s mysteriously swapped lives with a
schoolgirl in 1935! What a nightmare: no iPod, no mobile,
no hair products and ridiculous rules. How will she survive?
Anyone but Ivy Pocket Caleb Krisp
Ivy Pocket, sacked after she has – with the best possible
intentions - plunged her mistress’s head into a bowl of
punch at a dinner party, is stranded in Paris. It seems a
stroke of luck to be commissioned to take a jewel to
England, but there’s something not right.
The Gutsy Girl Caroline Paul
Caroline Paul once a young scaredy-cat, decided that fear
got in the way of the life she wanted--of excitement,
confidence, self-reliance, friendship, and fun. She shares her
greatest escapades as well as those of other girls and women
from throughout history.
The Penderwicks in Spring Jeanne Birdsall
Springtime on Gardam Street brings surprises for each
member of the family. Some surprises are just wonderful,
and some are ridiculous, like Batty’s new dog-walking
business.
Do you need more ideas?
Mrs Clarke can suggest others.
Easter suggestions for 14 year olds
The Lie Tree Frances Hardinge
When Faith’s father dies suddenly she knows she must try
to find out exactly what he was hiding in the local caves she
had recently visited with him. Discovering the extraordinary
Lie Tree which thrives off hearing lies and reveals secrets
long kept hidden.
Am I Normal Yet? Holly Bourne
Evie is starting sixth form college and like any normal young
person wants to fit in and make friends, and she’d like a
boyfriend too. It’s challenging for Evie though because she’s
also coping with anxiety disorder, something she’s
determined to keep secret.
Spook's: The Dark Army Joseph Delaney
Tom Ward, slaughtered at the end of the previous book, is
dragged from his grave by the dark mage Lukrasta. He’s
been resurrected to fight the terrible forces of the Kobalos
army, threatening to destroy the whole human race.
Accidental Superstar Marianne Levy
Katie Cox’s life takes a crazy turn when her song goes viral.
Katie becomes quite a celeb. But while Katie’s musical star
seems to be rising, reality is far from stellar.
Rebel of the Sands Alwyn Hamilton
Smart-talking, sharpshooting Amani Al’Hiza is desperate to
flee dead-end Dustwalk where her prospects seem limited
to being married off. The arrival of an enigmatic stranger
presents Amani with an opportunity to escape.
Beautiful Broken Things Sara Barnard
Caddy and Rosie have stayed best friends, enduring seperate
schools. When an enigmatic new girl arrives the three of
them form a deep friendship.
Burning Midnight Will McIntosh
Perfectly round gems in a variety of colours have appeared
that when paired they bestow different special abilities, from
ambidexterity, to increased intelligence. The entire human
race in danger as the provenance of the spheres is revealed.
How Hard Can Love be? Holly Bourne
Amber is spending summer with mum in America two years
since she left. A romance with Kyle helps, but her real
support comes from best friends Evie and Lottie via Skype.
More of Me Kathryn Evans
Once a year Teva literally splits into two, the new version
goes into the world, the old remains at home with her
younger selves. Fifteen year old Teva loves her boyfriend
Ollie, sixteen year old Teva has definitely outgrown him.
Car Wash Wish Sita Brahmachari
Hudson often misunderstands or misreads what others are
saying, so the moment he and his dad suddenly connect is
particularly powerful. Hudson’s dad explains how much he
loved going through the car wash with his own and how the
cloud of soapy bubbles felt like a kind of heaven.
A Dark Trade Mary Hooper
Choices in Victorian times was extremely limited for poor
girls. Georgina is a housemaid but finds it a hard life. She
runs away disguised as a boy and is employed by a clothes
seller who has his own secrets, much darker than hers.
Queen of the Silver Arrow Caroline Lawrence
Acca’s grown up hearing stories of the fierce young woman
living wild in the hills, linked from birth to weapons. The
arrival of migrants from Troy and the threat of war brings
the two girls together.
How Not to Disappear Clare Furniss
Hattie and her great aunt she never knew she had. Gloria by
name, embark on an emotional road-trip, retracing
significant paths from Gloria’s past.
Movers Meaghan McIsaac
The world is dying. Following a catastrophic event at school,
Patrick must go on the run, he'll need his wits and courage
to escape the forces that want to take everything he loves.
The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl
Melissa Keil
When a Youtube video announces the world will end in 17
days and names Eden Valley as the only safe place to be
thousands descend on the town Alba lives in.
Demon Road Derek Landy
Revealed on her 16th birthday Amber’s parents are demons,
and so is she. Not that that will stop them from killing and
eating her. Fleeing her parents, Amber embarks on a roadtrip like no other.
Twenty Questions for Gloria Martyn Bedford
After vanishing for fifteen days, Gloria is being questioned as
to why she went on the run with a boy she’d only recently
met, the course of their journey determined by a pack of
cards.
The Sleeping Prince Melinda Salisbury
Ever since her brother disappeared, Errin has had to care
for her sick mother and sell illegal herbal cures for rent
money. But none of that compares to the threat of the
vengeful Sleeping Prince whom the Queen just awoke.
The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen Susin
Nielsen
Henry’s life is changed for ever by ‘IT’, a terrible event that
we learn about from the diary his psychologist encourages
him to keep, and which describes, gradually and in surprising
ways, he finds ways to cope.
The Everest Files Matt Dickinson
18-year-old Ryan Hart, on a gap year adventure working for
a charity in Nepal but dark forces are at play on the lethal
slopes.
The Search for Mister Lloyd Griff Rowland
Mostyn is a pigeon fancier, his pigeon Mister Lloyd has gone
fly-about and Mostyn is determined to find him.
Lady Midnight Cassandra Clare
Emma Carstairs is a Shadowhunter, bound to her parabatai
platonic soul mate Julian for life. She is also set on avenging
her parents’ death. Emma’s search for their murderer leads
her down all kinds of treacherously demonic paths.
All Sorts of Possible Rupert Wallis
When their car is swallowed by a sink hole. Daniel manages
to climb out of the car and call for help for his father but is
then trapped by a landslide. Miraculously, he escapes this,
but his priority is to his father, still in a coma after the
accident.
The Secret of Skara Vhore Jennifer M. Calder
13 year old Katie has always been alone, always different,
but discovering long lost family members on a remote
Scottish island, she starts to discover who she really is.
Half Lost Sally Green
The fragmented Alliance of Free Witches is battling against
the odds to end the war between the Black and White
witches. In order to do this, Nathan must journey to
America to obtain the missing half of Gabriel’s potent
amulet, but persuading the keeper of the amulet to part with
it will take everything he has.
The Dark Days Club Alison Goodman
London, 1812 Lady Helen Wrexhall faces an excruciating
decision. Will she accept a proposal from the Duke of
Selborn and become a high society Duchess? Or will she use
her newfound powers and join smouldering Lord Carlston in
the Dark Days Club as a Demon Slayer?
Orbiting Jupiter Gary D. Schmidt
Angry Joseph is being fostered by Jack’s family. He now finds
an ally against the world. Slowly, Joseph opens up, but he’s
haunted by memories of the girl he loved and by her tragic
death, leaving baby Jupiter alone.
The Icarus Show Sally Christie
Alex is getting by at school through the simple expedient of
making himself invisible. But one day, Alex gets a note in his
bag that forces him out of his safe little world. Who sent the
note? And is it true - will a boy really fly?
Do you need more ideas?
Mrs Clarke can suggest others.
Easter suggestions for 15 year olds
The Rest of Us Just Live Here Patrick Ness
What if you’re not the hero in fiction? What if you just want
to graduate and maybe finally work up the courage to ask
Henna out before someone goes and blows up the school.
Five Children on the Western Front Kate
Saunders
1914. Anthea, Robert, Jane and Cyril, who has just enlisted,
are now grown up, the Lamb is a schoolboy and Edie, is an
addition to the family since the original story.
The Ghosts of Heaven by Marcus Sedgwick
The spiral has existed as long as time. It's there when a girl
walks through the forest, the moist green air clinging to her
skin. There centuries later in a pleasant green dale, hiding
the treacherous waters of Golden Beck that take Anna, who
they call a witch.
The Escape: Adventures in Wild Space Cavan Scott
When the parents of Milo and Lina Graf are abducted by
agents of the evil Empire, the children must undertake a
perilous journey across the unknown reaches of Wild Space
to rescue them.
The Crocodile Tomb Michelle Paver
Hylas and Pirra have found their way to the mysterious land
of Egypt in pursuit of the dagger of Koronos, only to find
that the Crows have got there first.
Beetle Boy M. G. Leonard
When his father goes missing. Darkus refuses to accept that
his father is dead and he is determined to find out what
happened for himself.
Frozen Tides Morgan Rhodes
Princess Cleo of Mytica confronts violence for the first time
in her life when a shocking murder sets her kingdom on a
path to collapse.
Goosebumps R. L. Stine
Zach has just moved to a creepy small town where he
quickly becomes convinced his new neighbour, Hannah, is in
danger. But when tries to rescue her, he accidentally
unleashes the monsters.
Stars Above: A Lunar Chronicles Collection
Marissa Meyer
How did Cinder first arrive? How did Wolf transform to
killer? When did Princess Winter and the guard Jacin realize
their destinies? With nine stories - five of which have never
before been published from the world of Lunar Chronicles.
My Life Next Door Huntley Fitzpatrick
The Garretts are loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And
every day from her, 17-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she
was one of them...until one summer evening, Jase Garrett
climbs the trellis to sit by her and changes everything.
Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley
It is Sarah's first day, one of the first black students at
previously all-white Jefferson High in the middle of the battle
for civil rights in 1959.
Faceless Alyssa B. Sheinmel
Maisie’s lucky enough to get a face transplant after being
struck by lightning, but how do you live your life when you
can't even recognize yourself?
Kindred Spirits Rainbow Rowell
If you broke Elena's heart, Star Wars would spill out. So
when she decides to queue to see the new movie expecting
a celebration with crowds of people she's not expecting is
to be last in a line of only three people.
Not Okay Cupid Heidi R. Kling
Hazel McCallister loves her life. Perfect grades. Perfect best
friend. Perfect boyfriend. Until her perfect boyfriend cheats
on her with her perfect best friend.
Fire Colour One Jenny Valentine
16-year-old Iris is lonely and desperately unhappy, she finds
self-expression and release through starting fires. Told by
her mother that her father abandoned them when in fact he
has been searching for his daughter all her life they are
reunited, but only because her father is dying.
The Dark Ability D.K. Holmberg
Exiled by his family. Claimed by thieves. Could his dark
ability be the key to his salvation?
Carry On Rainbow Rowell
Simon Snow just wants to relax and savour his last year at
the Watford School of Magicks.
Midnight Bites - Tales of Morganville Rachel Caine
This diverse and supercharged group of stories will shine a
little more light in the murkiest corners of Morganville.
A Thousand Boy Kisses Tillie Cole
When 17-year-old Rune Kristiansen returns from Norway
to the sleepy town of Blossom Grove, Georgia, he has just
one question. Why did the girl who was one half of his soul,
who promised to wait faithfully for his return, cut him off
without a word of explanation?
A Shade of Vampire 2 2: A Fork of Paths Bella
Forrest
Benjamin is still a ghost he's learning more about how he can
inhabit an animal and control it.
One-Punch Man Volume 5 Yusuke Murata
To stop a Demon-level crisis, Saitama and company head
toward the action. However, even Class S heroes prove to
be no match for the Deep Sea King!
Perijee & Me Ross Montgomery
Perijee is an alien Caitlin finds on the beach near her home.
Though he grows at an alarming rate, eats everything, and
sprouts limbs seemingly at will, to Caitlin Perijee is
immediately a friend, something to love.
Sacrifice K. M. Shea
Rakel, once exiled for possessing magic, is now hailed a
hero. Leading resistance against the Chosen--an army of
invading magic users, she is granted everything she has
longed for: acceptance, a home, and the love of her friends.
Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina
Michaela Deprince and Elaine Deprince
Michaela known as girl Number 27 at the orphanage,
Michaela was adopted at 4 by an American family, and is
now the youngest principal dancer with the Dance Theatre
of Harlem.
Half a War Joe Abercrombie
Princess Skara has seen all she loved turned to ashes. She is
left with only words. But the right words can be as deadly as
any blade.
Life In Reverse Beth Michele
Ember and her sister go to greet their new neighbours and
her first impression of Vance did not go quite to plan
Glass Sword Victoria Aveyard
Mare's blood is Red - the colour of common folk - but her
Silver ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her
into a weapon that the royal court tries to control.
Rebel of the Sands Alwyn Hamilton
Smart-talking, sharpshooting Amani Al’Hiza is desperate to
flee dead-end Dustwalk where her prospects seem limited
to being married off. The arrival of an enigmatic stranger
presents Amani with an opportunity to escape.
Do you need more ideas?
Mrs Clarke can suggest others.
Easter suggestions for 16 year olds
Radio Silence Alice Oseman
Frances has always had one goal, elite university. Nothing
will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret - not
even the person she is on the inside.
Broken Sky L. A. Weatherly
Amity Vancour fights for peace, in a world where political
disputes are fought by idolized teenage fighter pilots, and
birth charts get passed around like secrets — deciding the
fate of individuals, cities and states.
Flawed Cecelia Ahern
Set in a society where perfection is valued above humanity,
where good-girl Celestine following an act of kindness
towards one of the Flawed is herself excluded and soon she
is fighting for her own survival.
The Serpent King Jeff Zentner
Dill's father is in jail. Shunned by the neighbours in their
small religious Tennessee town, Dill and his mother try to
make ends meet. Dill's only respite from poverty and
prejudice are his two friends: Lydia and Travis.
Follow Me Back Nicci Cloke
Aiden Kendrick finds out that a girl he “used to be close to”
has gone missing when the police turn up to question him.
She has been chatting to someone on the net.
All the Rage Courtney Summers
Romy goes missing from the annual lake party and wakes up
on the roadside. Another girl, Penny, went missing that same
night and people turn on Romy accusing her of attentionseeking.
Dangerous Lies Becca Fitzpatrick
Stella is the key witness in a murder trial and has been given
a new identity and forced to live with Carmina, a straighttalking retired cop in small town Nebraska.
My True Love Gave to Me Stephanie Perkins,
Romance isn’t dead – and it isn’t a soppy thing
either! According to the twelve fabulous stories about love
of all kinds that are included in this collection.
A Thousand Nights E.K. Johnston
Rather than her sister, marrying the King our narrator does,
knowning the King has murdered over three hundred wives.
The king is fascinated by his new wife’s fearlessness, over
time, a curious connection develops between them.
The Lone City 2: The White Rose Amy Ewing
As courageous Violet attempts to escape The Jewel, who
can she trust? Raven is weak and in mortal danger, Ash is
desperately concerned for his sister, while Garnet needs to
believe in a cause.
Hell and High Water Tanya Landman
Caleb is left all alone in the world and as a mixed race boy
living in an age of slavery, he has always been treated with
fear and mistrust. Without his father he is more vulnerable
than ever, and is forced to seek out his estranged aunt.
Mr Sparks Danny Weston
Mr Sparks is an ancient ventriloquist’s dummy, who claims to
be a real boy.. When 12-year-old Owen finds himself puppet
master he has no choice but to do what Mr Sparks tells him.
Liquidator Andy Mulligan
Vicky and her class-mates, on work experience with the
global launch of a brand-new, wildly popular energy drink
that climaxes at an international rock concert, uncover a
secret that could put them all in mortal danger.
Monster C.J. Skuse
In an isolated boarding school, a group of girls settle in for
the holidays. Everyone else has gone home and there are
rivalries and animosity between them. But no-one knows
just how bad things will get!
Zeroes Scott Westerfeld
A group of Californian teenagers with superpowers should
be having the time of their lives, right? The self-proclaimed
Zeroes shows that superpowers come at a cost.
The Ark Laura Liddell Nolen
There's a meteor headed for Earth, and there is only one
way to survive Char must use all the tricks of the trade to
swindle her way into outer space.
Zom-B Fugitive Darren Shan
B has broken free of Mr Dowling's lair, and is desperate to
make her way back to County Hall, to deliver a vial to Dr
Oystein that will swing the battle his way and restore
control of the world to the living.
Fans of the Impossible Life Kate Skelsa
Mira is trying to start fresh at school. Sebby, her best friend,
they keep each other sane. They befriend Jeremy, a fellow
outsider, and the three make a pact to sparkle like jewels ‘in
the sad desert of the world’.
Sophie Someone Hayley Long
Sophie’s parents have been keeping massive secrets from
her, secrets that are too huge to be spoken out loud. She
tells them in the only way she can – in code, using random
code worms to keep any nubby parkers on their togs.
The Next Together Lauren James
Teenagers Katherine and Matthew are destined to be born
again and again. They are destined to meet, fall madly in love,
and change the course of history, and lose one another,
over and over and over.
Midnight Dolls Kiki Sullivan
Eveny Cheval is the latest in a long line of powerful voodoo
queens, but her father’s side are practitioners of a different
but type of magic. Her heritage makes her very special, but it
also puts her in real danger.
Everything, Everything Nicola Yoon
Madeline Whittier is so allergic to the outside world she has
never left the house. When Olly moves in next door, and
wants to talk Olly writes his IM address on a piece of paper,
shows it at her window, and suddenly, a door opens.
This Raging Light Estelle Laure
How is it that you suddenly notice a person? How is it that
one day Digby was my best friend's admittedly cute twin
brother, and then the next he stole air, gave jitters, twisted
my insides up?
Goodbye Stranger Rebecca Stead
Bridge has since she recovered from a serious accident
found fitting in with her friends increasingly hard. It's getting
harder to keep their promise of no fights, especially when
they start keeping secrets from each other.
Not If I See You First Eric Lindstrom
Parker Grant created the Rules: Don't treat her any
differently just because she's blind, and never take advantage.
There will be no second chances. When Scott Kilpatrick, the
boy who broke her heart, suddenly reappears, Parker knows
there's only one way to react - shun him so hard it hurts.
Unbecoming Jenny Downham
When Katie’s grandmother, whom she has always been told
is dead, turns out to be alive and coming to live with them, it
begins the discovery of secrets her mother has kept that
changes everything in her life.
Never Evers Lucy Ivison, Tom Ellen
The story of two groups on a school ski trip it is told in
alternate chapters by Mouse (real name Matilda) and Jack.
Magic Flutes Eva Ibbotson
When a British millionaire sets out to buy a secluded fairy
tale castle set high up on a rock above a beautiful lake he
finds that its heiress is missing.
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