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Found: A Mickey Bolitar Novel, Book 3

Harlan Coben · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From internationally bestselling author Harlan Coben comes this third action-packed installment of his bestselling young adult series.It's been eight months since Mickey Bolitar witnessed the shocking, tragic death of his father. Eight months of lies, dark secrets, and unanswered questions....
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All We Have Left

Wendy Mills · Bloomsbury
Pages: 368
Format: Print book

Now: Sixteen-year-old Jesse is used to living with the echoes of the past. Her older brother died in the September 11th attacks, and her dad since has filled their home with anger and grief. When Jesse gets caught up with the wrong crowd, one momentary hate-fueled decision turns her life...
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Careers in Construction

Heather Moore Niver · Rosen Publishing
Format:  Book : Juvenile audience : English : First EditionView all editions and formats

This title offers authoritative and comprehensive information for any young person looking to forge their way into the construction industry but doesnt know where to start. Readers are first introduced to the general areas of construction such as working with stone, metal, large machines,...
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Liars, Inc.

Paula Stokes · HarperTeen
Pages: 361
Format: Print book

A dark and twisted psychological tale, which Kirkus Reviews called "captivating to the very end" in a starred review - perfect for fans of I Hunt Killers and Gone Girl.Max Cantrell has never been a big fan of the truth, so when the opportunity arises to sell forged permission...
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The Radius of Us: A Novel

Marie Marquardt · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 295
Format: Print book

What happens when you fall in love with someone everyone seems determined to fear? Ninety seconds can change a life -- not just daily routine, but who you are as a person. Gretchen Asher knows this, because that's how long a stranger held her body to the ground. When a car sped toward...
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Tru Detective

Norah McClintock · Orca Book Publishers
Format: Print book

Truman s parents are out of town, and he has made plans with his girlfriend, Natalia. When she doesn t show up, he is angry. But when he finds out she has been murdered, Truman becomes the prime suspect. With no alibi, he must try to find the truth behind his girlfriend s violent death....
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Fire Color One

Jenny Valentine · Philomel Books
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Nominated for the prestigious Carnegie Medal, this novel is a stunning tribute to fathers and daughters, and to the unique power of art to connect and change us.Sixteen-year-old Iris itches constantly for the strike of a match. But when she's caught setting one too many fires, she's dragged...
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The Quest to the Uncharted Lands

Jaleigh Johnson · Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

From the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller The Mark of the Dragonfly comes another magical and thrilling story that takes readers on an exciting new adventure. Stella Glass dreams of exploring worlds beyond her home of Solace, but when her famous parents are sent on a historic...
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Razorhurst

Justine Larbalestier · Soho Teen
Pages: 309
Format: Print book

"Vivid and bloody and bold and fast - I feel like Razorhurst is in my bones now." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth GilbertThe notoriously bloody history of a mob-run Sydney, Australia neighborhood is fertile ground for this historical thriller with a paranormal...
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Malala Yousafzai: Teenage Education Activist Who Defied the Taliban

Cathleen Small · Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Book

Malala Yousafzai is the teenage Pakistani education activist who stood up to the Talibanand survived. Learn about her life growing up in Pakistans beautiful but troubled Swat Valley and her incredible story of perseverance in the face of violence.
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Egypt

Robert Pateman · Cavendish Square Publishing,
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

From School Library Journal Gr 7 Up-Previously published under the Benchmark imprint, these third editions are comprehensive geographic profiles with chapters about each country's physical features, history, ethnic groups, culture, religion and languages, economic development,...
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Mass Media

Margaret Haerens · Greenhaven Press, A part of Gale, Cengage Learning,
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; Opposing Viewpoints: Mass Media addresses...
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City of Saints & Thieves

Natalie Anderson · Putnam Pub Group
Pages: 432
Format: Print book

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo meets Gone Girl in this enthralling murder mystery set in Kenya. In the shadows of Sangui City, there lives a girl who doesn't exist. After fleeing the Congo as refugees, Tina and her mother arrived in Kenya looking for the chance to build a new life and home....
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Visitors

Orson Scott Card · Simon Pulse
Pages: 598
Format: Hardcover

From the internationally bestselling author of Ender's Game comes the riveting finale to the story of Rigg, a teenager who possesses a secret talent that allows him to see the paths of people's pasts.In Pathfinder, Rigg joined forces with another teen with special talents on a quest...
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Video Games and Violence

Andrea C. Nakaya · Referencepoint Press
Format: Hardcover

"For as long as there has been violence in video games, there has been controversy over how that violence affects society. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format--supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations--this title examines issues related to video...
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