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Atlantis in Peril

T A Barron · Puffin Books
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

The second in the Atlantis trilogy by New York Times bestselling author T. A. Barron In Atlantis Rising, Promi and Atlanta saved their homeland by transforming it into the magical island of Atlantis. They had hoped that would keep it out of the clutches of the evil spirit warlord Narkazan....
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Strange Grace

Tessa Gratton · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover

Once, a witch made a pact with a devil. The legend says they loved each other, but can the story be trusted at all? Find out in this lush, atmospheric fantasy novel that entwines love, lies, and sacrifice.Long ago, a village made a bargain with the devil: to ensure their prosperity, when...
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The March Against Fear: The Last Great Walk of the Civil Rights Movement and the Emergence of Black Power

Ann Bausum · National Geographic Partners
Pages: 143
Format: Print book

James Meredith's 1966 march in Mississippi began as one man's peaceful protest for voter registration and became one of the South's most important demonstrations of the civil rights movement. It brought together leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael, who formed an unlikely...
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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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Student Loans

NoeÌ?l Merino · Greenhaven Press
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists...
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Wild Blue Wonder

CARLIE SOROSIAK · HarperTeen
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

"It's the rarest author who can pull off laugh-out-loud hilarious, profound, and breathlessly romantic, all in the most sparkling prose. That shortlist includes Rainbow Rowell, Nicola Yoon, and now, Carlie Sorosiak." - Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of The Serpent King...
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Bullies rule

Monique Polak · Orca Book Publishers
Pages: 125

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The Ruby Moon

Trisha Priebe · Shiloh Run Pr
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

In this delightful sequel to The Glass Castle, The Ruby Moon opens as preparations begin for the upcoming Olympiads. Join Avery as she learns that a male runner is needed for an important race and she volunteers so she can get close to the action. . . Can she hide her own identity? One slip-up...
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Warcross

MARIE LU · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 353
Format: Hardcover

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu - when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths. For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn't just a game - it's a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base...
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If I Was Your Girl

Meredith Russo · Flatiron Books
Pages: 280
Format: Print book

A big-hearted, groundbreaking novel about being seen for who you really are, and a love story you can't help but root for Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is keeping a secret, and she's determined not to get too close...
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Jasper and the Riddle of Riley's Mine

Caroline Starr Rose · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Hoping to strike it rich, two brothers escape an abusive father and set out on a treacherous journey to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. Desperate to get away from their drunkard of a father, eleven-year-old Jasper and his older brother Melvin often talk of running away, of heading...
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Double Eclipse

Melissa De La Cruz · Putnam Pub Group
Pages: 368
Format: Print book

The sultry sequel to Triple Moon from #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la CruzTwin witches Mardi and Molly Overbrook are back for another summer in North Hampton, and this year they're serious about two things: avoiding trouble and dedicating themselves to rest and relaxation....
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We Are Okay

Nina Lacour · Dutton
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

From the award-winning author of Hold Still comes an achingly beautiful novel about grief and the enduring power of friendship.★ "Exquisite." - Kirkus, starred review★ "LaCour paints a captivating depiction of loss, bewilderment, and emotional paralysis . . . raw and beautiful."...
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Superfoods

Roman Espejo · Greenhaven Press
Format: Hardcover

The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists...
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Be the One: Six True Stories of Teens Overcoming Hardship with Hope

BYRON PITTS · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Emmy Award-winning ABC News chief national correspondent and Nightline coanchor, Byron Pitts shares the heartbreaking and inspiring stories of six young people who overcame impossible circumstances with extraordinary perseverance.Abuse. Bullying. War. Drug Addiction. Mental Illness. Violence....
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