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Breaking Dawn
by Stephenie Meyer
Will Bella and Edward spend eternity together? Find out in the long-awaited final book of the Twilight Saga.
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Unwind
by Neal Shusterman
In a society where abortion is illegal, parents can unwind their children by donating their body parts to those in need. Challenging assumptions about life and death, this breakneck thriller invites readers to wrestle with important questions.
Suggested for ages 12 - 19
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Graham Salisbury: Teller of Island Boyz Tales
We seek heat in the dark cold winter night. Sleeping, we dream of warm air, beaches, and jungles. Imagine growing up in such a place, an island, not wearing shoes until the 6th grade; or not seeing snow until you were 19, (and away from home). Some people call Hawaii paradise; Graham Salisbury called Hawaii home. The islands and surrounding waters are the locale for his compelling stories and novels.
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Scott's Picks - Great Books for Teens
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It Takes a Viking to Raze a Village
Check out Snow-walker by Catherine Fisher and Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer ... Winter night comes early and stays long in the far North. Mists from the sea cover the land, and the cold can steal your life in a very short time. There is not much to do those long nights except to tell stories …
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Thistle's Realm - A Magical World
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Gifted, Talented, and Magical
Sometimes it doesn't take years to become a great magician ... follow the magical adventures of Sophie in Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones and Skeeve in Another Fine Myth by Robert Lynn Asprin.
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Possible Top Teen Picks 2009
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Fang Fiction
What is it about pale skin, bloody lips and sharp fangs that has us so fascinated with vampires? How do they manage to be creepy and terrifying, yet seductive and sensuous with their satin-lined coffins
and velvet capes? Are vampires inherently evil? Or are they just misunderstood creatures? If you're feeling brave, then delve into their world with the following novels... but don't blame us if you have to sleep with the light on! Take a bite!
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Adventures Through Time!
These girls have survived it all: the Trojan War, the French Revolution, pirates on the high seas, the Wild West, World War II, and more! Travel through history with these heroines and their fast-paced adventures.
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Guys Read, Too!
We can't all be a popular jock and, really, who wants to be? Let's hear it for the underdog in all of us! These books prove that geeky guys can survive and even thrive with a wry sense of humor and a dose of brainpower.
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