Andrew has seen a flash of his future Dad unfinished PhD Mom unfulfilling career Their marriage unsuccessful Based on what hes seen hes uninspired to put a foot on the well-worn path to the adulthood everyone expects of him There must be another way around After a particularly disastrous Thanksgiving his cousin wets Andrews bed his parents were too chicken to tell him his grandmother died Andrew accidentally on purpose runs away and joins the circus Kind of A guy can meet the most interesting people at the Greyhound station at dinnertime on Thanksgiving day The Freegans are exactly the kinds of friends living out of an ancient VW camper van dumpster diving dressing like clowns and busking for changenbspwho would have Andrews mom reaching for a third glass of Chardonnay To Andrew five teenagers who seem like theyve found another way to grow up are a dream come true But as the VW winds its way across the USA the future is anything but certain The path of least resistance is a long strange trip.
Carolrhoda Books
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9781467702621
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Hardcover
Rally Car Racing
By Howell, Brian
Have you seen a rally car race before The vehicles may look like cars you see on the street but rally cars have been modified for incredible endurance strength and speed They race on courses made of dirt sand and even ice Rallying brings together the best car manufacturers drivers and mechanics to put their cars to the test Enter the Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone to learn about the history courses competition rules and the celebrity drivers connected to rally car racing Youll learn bull Who the most successful rally car racer in history is bull How a rally car is built to last through a tough -mile -kilometer race bull What equipment and rules ensure the safety of the racers and fans bull Why rally car races are the ultimate test of a drivers skill and stamina Are you into sports Then get in the zone.
21st Century
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9781467721219
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Book
The Monster War
By Gratz, Alan
The Monster War is the third book in the action-packed, steampunk League of Seven series by acclaimed author Alan Gratz. Having discovered the monstrous secret of his origins, Archie Dent is no longer certain that he is worthy to be a member of the League of Seven. But with new enemies to face, he realizes that he may not have the luxury of questioning his destiny.Wielding the Dragon Lantern, the maniacal Philomena Moffett has turned her back on the Septemberist Society, creating her own Shadow League and unleashing a monster army on the American continent. Archie and his friends must race to find the last two members of their league in time to thwart Moffett's plan and rescue humanity once more.
Starscape
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9780765338242
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Print book
The Arsonist
By Oakes, Stephanie
Code Name Verity meets I Am the Messenger in this riveting YA novel from Morris Award finalist Stephanie Oakes, in which three points of view are woven together in a story that's part Cold War mystery, part contemporary coming-of-age, and completely unputdownable. Molly Mavity is not a normal teenage girl. For one thing, her father is a convicted murderer, and his execution date is fast approaching. For another, Molly refuses to believe that her mother is dead, and she waits for the day when they'll be reunited . . . despite all evidence that this will never happen. Pepper Al-Yusef is not your average teenage boy. A Kuwaiti immigrant with epilepsy, serious girl problems, and the most useless seizure dog in existence, he has to write a series of essays over the summer . . . or fail out of school. And Ava Dreyman - the brave and beautiful East German resistance fighter whose murder at seventeen led to the destruction of the Berlin Wall - is unlike anyone you've met before. When Molly gets a package leading her to Pepper, they're tasked with solving a decades-old mystery: find out who killed Ava, back in 1989. Using Ava's diary for clues, Molly and Pepper realize there's more to her life - and death - than meets the eye. Someone is lying to them. And someone out there is guiding them along, desperate for answers. At turns heart-racing, hilarious, and heartbreaking, The Arsonist is an intricate tapestry - of love, loss, and the mysterious connections between us all.
Dial Books
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9780803740716
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Hardcover
Terrible Typhoid Mary
By Bartoletti, Susan Campbell
"What happens when a person's reputation has been forever damaged? With archival photographs and text among other primary sources, this riveting biography of Mary Mallon by the Sibert medalist and Newbery Honor winner Susan Bartoletti looks beyond the tabloid scandal of Mary's controversial life. How she was treated by medical and legal officials reveals a lesser-known story of human and constitutional rights, entangled with the science of pathology and enduring questions about who Mary Mallon really was. How did her name become synonymous with deadly disease? And who is really responsible for the lasting legacy of Typhoid Mary? This thorough exploration includes an author's note, timeline, annotated source notes, and bibliography" --
Harcourt Brace and Company
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9780544313675
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Hardcover
Firebrand
By Hartley, A J
New York Times bestselling author A. J. Hartley returns to his intriguing, 19th-century South African-inspired fantasy world in Firebrand, another adrenaline-pounding adventure.Once a steeplejack, Anglet Sutonga is used to scaling the heights of Bar-Selehm. Nowadays she assists politician Josiah Willinghouse behind the scenes of Parliament. The latest threat to the city-state: Government plans for a secret weapon are stolen and feared to be sold to the rival nation of Grappoli. The investigation leads right to the doorsteps of Elitus, one of the most exclusive social clubs in the city. In order to catch the thief, Ang must pretend to be a foreign princess and infiltrate Elitus. But Ang is far from royal material, so Willinghouse enlists help from the exacting Madam Nahreem. Yet Ang has other things on her mind. Refugees are trickling into the city, fleeing Grappoli-fueled conflicts in the north. A demagogue in Parliament is proposing extreme measures to get rid of them, and she soon discovers that one theft could spark a conflagration of conspiracy that threatens the most vulnerable of Bar-Selehm. Unless she can stop it."Richly-drawn with a diverse cast of characters and an unstoppable plot!" - Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author, on Steeplejack
Tor Teen
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9780765388131
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Hardcover
Otherworld
By Segel, Jason
"Full of high stakes, thrillers, and fantastic twists and turns, fans of Ready Player One are sure to love this addictive read." - Buzzfeed"A potent commentary on how much we're willing to give up to the lure of technology." - EW "A fantastic journey from start to finish." - Hypable New York Times bestselling authors Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller imagine a world in which you can leave your body behind and give into your greatest desires in the first book in a fast-paced trilogy perfect for fans of the hit HBO show Westworld and anyone interested in the terrifying possibilities of the future of technology.That's how Otherworld traps you. It introduces you to sensations you'd never be able to feel in real life. You discover what's been missing - because it's taboo or illegal or because you lack the guts to do it for real. And when you find out what's missing it's almost impossible to let it go again.There are no screens. There are no controls. You don't just see and hear it - you taste, smell, and touch it too. In this new reality, there are no laws to break or rules to obey. You can live your best life. Indulge every desire.This is Otherworld - a virtual reality game so addictive you'll never want it to end. And Simon has just discovered that for some, it might not.The frightening future that Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller have imagined is not far away. Otherworld asks the question we'll all soon be asking: if technology can deliver everything we want, how much are we willing to pay?"An engaging VR cautionary tale." - The A.V. Club"[A] fast-paced adventure." - Publishers Weekly"Authors Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller keep the action nonstop." - Shelf Awareness
Delacorte Press
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9781101939321
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Hardcover
The Amateurs Book 1 The Amateurs
By Shepard, Sara
As soon as Seneca Frazier sees the post on the Case Not Closed website about Helena Kelly, she's hooked. Helena's high-profile disappearance five years earlier is the one that originally got Seneca addicted to true crime. It's the reason she's a member of the site in the first place. So when Maddy Wright, her best friend from the CNC site, invites Seneca to spend spring break in Connecticut looking into the cold case, she immediately packs her bag. But the moment she steps off the train in trendy, glamorous Dexby, things begin to go wrong. Maddy is nothing like she expected, and Helena's sister, Aerin Kelly, seems completely hostile and totally uninterested in helping with their murder investigation. But when Brett, another super user from the site, joins Seneca and Maddy in Dexby, Aerin starts to come around. The police must have missed something, and someone in Dexby definitely has information they've been keeping quiet. As Seneca, Brett, Maddy, and Aerin begin to unravel dark secrets and shocking betrayals about the people closest to them, they seem to be on the murderer's trail at last. But somewhere nearby the killer is watching . . . ready to do whatever it takes to make sure the truth stays buried. First in a new series by the #1 "New York Times" best-selling author of the Pretty Little Liars series, Sara Shepard, "The Amateurs "is packed with the twists and turns, steamy romance, and stunning revelations that her fans have been waiting for.
Freeform Books
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9781484742273
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Print book
This Land Is Our Land
By Osborne, Linda Barrett
A 2017 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction finalist! American attitudes toward immigrants are paradoxical. On the one hand, we see our country as a haven for the poor and oppressed; anyone, no matter his or her background, can find freedom here and achieve the "American Dream." On the other hand, depending on prevailing economic conditions, fluctuating feelings about race and ethnicity, and fear of foreign political and labor agitation, we set boundaries and restrictions on who may come to this country and whether they may stay as citizens. This book explores the way government policy and popular responses to immigrant groups evolved throughout U.S. history, particularly between 1800 and 1965. The book concludes with a summary of events up to contemporary times, as immigration again becomes a hot-button issue. Includes an author's note, bibliography, and index.
Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2016.
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9781419716607
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Hardcover
There Will Be Lies
By Lake, Nick
In four hours, Shelby Jane Cooper will be struck by a car.Shortly after, she and her mother will leave the hospital and set out on a winding journey toward the Grand Canyon.All Shelby knows is that they're running from dangers only her mother understands. And the further they travel, the more Shelby questions everything about her past-and her current reality. Forced to take advantage of the kindness of unsuspecting travelers, Shelby grapples with what's real, what isn't, and who she can trust . . . if anybody.Award-winning author Nick Lake proves his skills as a master storyteller in this heart-pounding new novel. This emotionally charged thrill ride leads to a shocking ending that will have readers flipping back to the beginning.
The Other Way Around
By Kaufman, Sashi
Andrew has seen a flash of his future Dad unfinished PhD Mom unfulfilling career Their marriage unsuccessful Based on what hes seen hes uninspired to put a foot on the well-worn path to the adulthood everyone expects of him There must be another way around After a particularly disastrous Thanksgiving his cousin wets Andrews bed his parents were too chicken to tell him his grandmother died Andrew accidentally on purpose runs away and joins the circus Kind of A guy can meet the most interesting people at the Greyhound station at dinnertime on Thanksgiving day The Freegans are exactly the kinds of friends living out of an ancient VW camper van dumpster diving dressing like clowns and busking for changenbspwho would have Andrews mom reaching for a third glass of Chardonnay To Andrew five teenagers who seem like theyve found another way to grow up are a dream come true But as the VW winds its way across the USA the future is anything but certain The path of least resistance is a long strange trip.
Rally Car Racing
By Howell, Brian
Have you seen a rally car race before The vehicles may look like cars you see on the street but rally cars have been modified for incredible endurance strength and speed They race on courses made of dirt sand and even ice Rallying brings together the best car manufacturers drivers and mechanics to put their cars to the test Enter the Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone to learn about the history courses competition rules and the celebrity drivers connected to rally car racing Youll learn bull Who the most successful rally car racer in history is bull How a rally car is built to last through a tough -mile -kilometer race bull What equipment and rules ensure the safety of the racers and fans bull Why rally car races are the ultimate test of a drivers skill and stamina Are you into sports Then get in the zone.
The Monster War
By Gratz, Alan
The Monster War is the third book in the action-packed, steampunk League of Seven series by acclaimed author Alan Gratz. Having discovered the monstrous secret of his origins, Archie Dent is no longer certain that he is worthy to be a member of the League of Seven. But with new enemies to face, he realizes that he may not have the luxury of questioning his destiny.Wielding the Dragon Lantern, the maniacal Philomena Moffett has turned her back on the Septemberist Society, creating her own Shadow League and unleashing a monster army on the American continent. Archie and his friends must race to find the last two members of their league in time to thwart Moffett's plan and rescue humanity once more.
The Arsonist
By Oakes, Stephanie
Code Name Verity meets I Am the Messenger in this riveting YA novel from Morris Award finalist Stephanie Oakes, in which three points of view are woven together in a story that's part Cold War mystery, part contemporary coming-of-age, and completely unputdownable. Molly Mavity is not a normal teenage girl. For one thing, her father is a convicted murderer, and his execution date is fast approaching. For another, Molly refuses to believe that her mother is dead, and she waits for the day when they'll be reunited . . . despite all evidence that this will never happen. Pepper Al-Yusef is not your average teenage boy. A Kuwaiti immigrant with epilepsy, serious girl problems, and the most useless seizure dog in existence, he has to write a series of essays over the summer . . . or fail out of school. And Ava Dreyman - the brave and beautiful East German resistance fighter whose murder at seventeen led to the destruction of the Berlin Wall - is unlike anyone you've met before. When Molly gets a package leading her to Pepper, they're tasked with solving a decades-old mystery: find out who killed Ava, back in 1989. Using Ava's diary for clues, Molly and Pepper realize there's more to her life - and death - than meets the eye. Someone is lying to them. And someone out there is guiding them along, desperate for answers. At turns heart-racing, hilarious, and heartbreaking, The Arsonist is an intricate tapestry - of love, loss, and the mysterious connections between us all.
Terrible Typhoid Mary
By Bartoletti, Susan Campbell
"What happens when a person's reputation has been forever damaged? With archival photographs and text among other primary sources, this riveting biography of Mary Mallon by the Sibert medalist and Newbery Honor winner Susan Bartoletti looks beyond the tabloid scandal of Mary's controversial life. How she was treated by medical and legal officials reveals a lesser-known story of human and constitutional rights, entangled with the science of pathology and enduring questions about who Mary Mallon really was. How did her name become synonymous with deadly disease? And who is really responsible for the lasting legacy of Typhoid Mary? This thorough exploration includes an author's note, timeline, annotated source notes, and bibliography" --
Firebrand
By Hartley, A J
New York Times bestselling author A. J. Hartley returns to his intriguing, 19th-century South African-inspired fantasy world in Firebrand, another adrenaline-pounding adventure.Once a steeplejack, Anglet Sutonga is used to scaling the heights of Bar-Selehm. Nowadays she assists politician Josiah Willinghouse behind the scenes of Parliament. The latest threat to the city-state: Government plans for a secret weapon are stolen and feared to be sold to the rival nation of Grappoli. The investigation leads right to the doorsteps of Elitus, one of the most exclusive social clubs in the city. In order to catch the thief, Ang must pretend to be a foreign princess and infiltrate Elitus. But Ang is far from royal material, so Willinghouse enlists help from the exacting Madam Nahreem. Yet Ang has other things on her mind. Refugees are trickling into the city, fleeing Grappoli-fueled conflicts in the north. A demagogue in Parliament is proposing extreme measures to get rid of them, and she soon discovers that one theft could spark a conflagration of conspiracy that threatens the most vulnerable of Bar-Selehm. Unless she can stop it."Richly-drawn with a diverse cast of characters and an unstoppable plot!" - Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author, on Steeplejack
Otherworld
By Segel, Jason
"Full of high stakes, thrillers, and fantastic twists and turns, fans of Ready Player One are sure to love this addictive read." - Buzzfeed"A potent commentary on how much we're willing to give up to the lure of technology." - EW "A fantastic journey from start to finish." - Hypable New York Times bestselling authors Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller imagine a world in which you can leave your body behind and give into your greatest desires in the first book in a fast-paced trilogy perfect for fans of the hit HBO show Westworld and anyone interested in the terrifying possibilities of the future of technology.That's how Otherworld traps you. It introduces you to sensations you'd never be able to feel in real life. You discover what's been missing - because it's taboo or illegal or because you lack the guts to do it for real. And when you find out what's missing it's almost impossible to let it go again.There are no screens. There are no controls. You don't just see and hear it - you taste, smell, and touch it too. In this new reality, there are no laws to break or rules to obey. You can live your best life. Indulge every desire.This is Otherworld - a virtual reality game so addictive you'll never want it to end. And Simon has just discovered that for some, it might not.The frightening future that Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller have imagined is not far away. Otherworld asks the question we'll all soon be asking: if technology can deliver everything we want, how much are we willing to pay?"An engaging VR cautionary tale." - The A.V. Club"[A] fast-paced adventure." - Publishers Weekly"Authors Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller keep the action nonstop." - Shelf Awareness
The Amateurs Book 1 The Amateurs
By Shepard, Sara
As soon as Seneca Frazier sees the post on the Case Not Closed website about Helena Kelly, she's hooked. Helena's high-profile disappearance five years earlier is the one that originally got Seneca addicted to true crime. It's the reason she's a member of the site in the first place. So when Maddy Wright, her best friend from the CNC site, invites Seneca to spend spring break in Connecticut looking into the cold case, she immediately packs her bag. But the moment she steps off the train in trendy, glamorous Dexby, things begin to go wrong. Maddy is nothing like she expected, and Helena's sister, Aerin Kelly, seems completely hostile and totally uninterested in helping with their murder investigation. But when Brett, another super user from the site, joins Seneca and Maddy in Dexby, Aerin starts to come around. The police must have missed something, and someone in Dexby definitely has information they've been keeping quiet. As Seneca, Brett, Maddy, and Aerin begin to unravel dark secrets and shocking betrayals about the people closest to them, they seem to be on the murderer's trail at last. But somewhere nearby the killer is watching . . . ready to do whatever it takes to make sure the truth stays buried. First in a new series by the #1 "New York Times" best-selling author of the Pretty Little Liars series, Sara Shepard, "The Amateurs "is packed with the twists and turns, steamy romance, and stunning revelations that her fans have been waiting for.
This Land Is Our Land
By Osborne, Linda Barrett
A 2017 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction finalist! American attitudes toward immigrants are paradoxical. On the one hand, we see our country as a haven for the poor and oppressed; anyone, no matter his or her background, can find freedom here and achieve the "American Dream." On the other hand, depending on prevailing economic conditions, fluctuating feelings about race and ethnicity, and fear of foreign political and labor agitation, we set boundaries and restrictions on who may come to this country and whether they may stay as citizens. This book explores the way government policy and popular responses to immigrant groups evolved throughout U.S. history, particularly between 1800 and 1965. The book concludes with a summary of events up to contemporary times, as immigration again becomes a hot-button issue. Includes an author's note, bibliography, and index.
There Will Be Lies
By Lake, Nick
In four hours, Shelby Jane Cooper will be struck by a car.Shortly after, she and her mother will leave the hospital and set out on a winding journey toward the Grand Canyon.All Shelby knows is that they're running from dangers only her mother understands. And the further they travel, the more Shelby questions everything about her past-and her current reality. Forced to take advantage of the kindness of unsuspecting travelers, Shelby grapples with what's real, what isn't, and who she can trust . . . if anybody.Award-winning author Nick Lake proves his skills as a master storyteller in this heart-pounding new novel. This emotionally charged thrill ride leads to a shocking ending that will have readers flipping back to the beginning.