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No Fixed Address

Susin Nielsen-Fernlund · Wendy Lamb Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Wendelin van Draanen and Cynthia Lord, a touching and funny middle-grade story about family, friendship, and growing up when you're one step away from homelessness.Twelve-and-three-quarter-year-old Felix Knutsson has a knack for trivia. His favorite game show is Who What...
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Analee, in Real Life

Janelle Milanes · Simon Pulse
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

A Cuban-American teen navigates social anxiety, her father's remarriage, and being torn between two very cute boys in this heartfelt and funny contemporary novel - perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Kasie West.Ever since her mom died three years ago, Analee Echevarria has had trouble...
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Unclaimed Baggage

Jen Doll · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

Doris -- a lone liberal in a conservative small town -- has mostly kept to herself since the terrible waterslide incident a few years ago. Nell had to leave behind her best friends, perfect life, and too-good-to-be-true boyfriend in Chicago to move to Alabama. Grant was the star quarterback...
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The Good Demon

Jimmy Cajoleas · Amulet Books
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

Clare has been miserable since her exorcism. The preacher that rid her of evil didn't understand that her demon - simply known as Her - was like a sister to Clare. Now, Clare will do almost anything to get Her back. After a chance encounter with the son of the preacher who exorcised...
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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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American Road Trip

Patrick Flores-Scott · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

A heartwrenching YA coming of age story about three siblings on a roadtrip in search of healing.With a strong family, the best friend a guy could ask for, and a budding romance with the girl of his dreams, life shows promise for Teodoro "T" Avila. But he takes some hard hits the summer...
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Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens

Marieke Nijkamp · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

This anthology explores disability in fictional tales told from the viewpoint of disabled characters, written by disabled creators. With stories in various genres about first loves, friendship, war, travel, and more, Unbroken will offer today's teen readers a glimpse into the lives...
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The Spy with the Red Balloon

Katherine Locke · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

Siblings Ilse and Wolf hide a deep secret in their blood: with it, they can work magic. And the government just found out.Blackmailed into service during World War II, Ilse lends her magic to America's newest weapon, the atom bomb, while Wolf goes behind enemy lines to sabotage Germany's...
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A Heart in a Body in the World

Deb Caletti · Simon Pulse
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

A girl tries to outrun her demons in this searing, universal novel about the impact of gun violence, everyday sexism, rape culture, and internalizing - and overcoming - guilt from National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti.When everything has been taken from you, what else is there to do but run?...
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Tight

TORREY MALDONADO · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

A tween boy from the projects gets all wound up when he's constantly told he needs to be "hard" when he'd rather go with the flow and stay chill.Bryan's mom has always encouraged his quiet, thoughtful nature, but his dad is different. He thinks it's time for the sixth-grader...
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