Fiction
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| Title: |
Al Capone Does my Shirts
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| Author: |
Gennifer Choldenko |
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In 1935, Moose's family moves to Alcatraz for his dad's new job and his sister's special school, but with neighbors like Al Capone and the warden's bossy daughter, life for Moose is nothing like he expected.
Accelerated Reading Level: 3.5 Interest Level: Middle School |
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| Title: |
Among the Hidden
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| Author: |
Margaret Peterson Haddix |
| Summary: |
In a world where it's illegal for a family to have more than two children, Luke is number three.
Reading Level: 4.1
Interest Level: Grades 6-10 |
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| Title: |
Boy Who Couldn't Die
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| Author: |
William Sleator |
| Summary: |
Seventeen-year-old Ken discovers that being protected from all harm can actually hurt you.
Reading Level: 3.4
Interest Level: Grades 7 and up |
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| Title: |
Cirque du Freak
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| Author: |
Darren Shan |
| Summary: |
Darren Shan runs away to join a freak show circus full of vampires, snakeboys, and other creatures of the night.
Reading Level: 5.2
Interest Level: Grades 5-9 |
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| Title: |
Cut
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| Author: |
Patricia McCormick |
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Fifteen-year-old Callie is in a mental hospital trying to figure out why she feels the need to cut herself with sharp objects.
Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Grades 7 and up |
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| Title: |
Emako Blue
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| Author: |
Brenda Woods |
| Summary: |
Emako Blue's friends take turns sharing the effect her life and death have on each of them.
Reading Level: 3.5
Interest Level: Grades 7 and up |
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| Title: |
Fakie
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| Author: |
Tony Varrato |
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Alex has spent the last four years in a witness protection program after witnessing a murder. Now, the murderer has caught up with him and he and his mother need to outrun and outsmart the murderer.
Reading Level: 4.7 Interest Level: Middle and High school |
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| Title: |
First Part Last
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| Author: |
Angela Johnson |
| Summary: |
Sixteen-year-old Bobby struggles to balance school, work, and the challenges of single parenthood as he raises his newborn daughter, Feather.
Reading Level: 5.9
Interest Level: Grades 8 and up |
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| Title: |
Grind
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| Author: |
Eric Walters |
| Summary: |
After meeting a famous skater, two friends make a pact to take their skateboarding pro.
Reading Level: 3.2
Interest Level: Grades 7 and up |
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| Title: |
Houdini the Handcuff King
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| Author: |
Jason Lutes and Nick Bertozzi |
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A graphic novel reveals the life of the great escape artist Harry Houdini, beginning with his death-defying jump into a freezing river while handcuffed, and depicting how he became the greatest showman of his time.
Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Middle School |
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| Title: |
Hurricane Song
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| Author: |
Paul Volponi |
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Miles has just recently come to live with his father in New Orleans when Katrina hits and he, his father, and his uncle must endure the dirty, crowded, tense conditions of the Superdome. Reading Level: 5.4 Interest Level: Middle School |
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| Title: |
Juice
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| Author: |
Eric Walters |
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Is it really cheating if everyone else is doing it, too? Football player Michael decides just how far he is willing to go to win.
Reading Level: 2.9
Interest Level: Grades 8 and up |
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| Title: |
Keesha's House
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| Author: |
Helen Frost |
| Summary: |
Six teens in trouble find friendship and shelter at Keesha's House.
Reading Level: 5.0
Interest Level: Grades 7 and up |
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| Title: |
Lay-ups and Long Shots: An Anthology of Short Stories
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| Author: |
Joseph Bruchac |
| Summary: |
Do you like to play or watch sports? Here are 9 short stories about basketball, dirt biking, surfing, ping-pong and even H-O-R-S-E!
Reading Level: 4.7 Interest Level: Middle School |
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| Title: |
Pain and Wastings (Orca Soundings)
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| Author: |
Carrie Mac |
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After getting caught trespassing Ethan expects punishment, but when offered the choice of riding along with an EMT team, Ethan finds himself returning to his rough childhood neighborhood and confronting memories of his mother's death.
Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: High School |
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| Title: |
Rapunzel's Revenge
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| Author: |
Shannon Hale |
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Rapunzel discovers her stepmothers evil powers after sneaking over the villages walls. As punishment, she is imprisoned in a tree tower, and must use her long locks to escape. Told in graphic novel fashion, this rebellious cowgirl is ready to take on the Wild West.
Reading Level: 3.2 Interest Level: Middle School |
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| Title: |
Skud
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| Author: |
Dennis Foon |
| Summary: |
Will Shane, who is a gangsta, help Andy "act tough" when Andy gets a part in a gangster film?
Reading Level: 3.5
Interest Level: Grades 9 and up |
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| Title: |
Son of the Mob
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| Author: |
Gordon Korman |
| Summary: |
Vince Luca's family is part of the mob and his girlfriend's federal agent father is hot on their trail.
Reading Level: 4.5
Interest Level: Grade 7 and up |
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| Title: |
Sticks and Stones
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| Author: |
Beth Goobie |
| Summary: |
Someone has lied about Jujube, and now everyone's talking, calling her a slut and worse.
Reading Level: 2.6
Interest Level: Grades 8 and up |
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| Title: |
Stormbreaker (Alex Rider Series #1)
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| Author: |
Anthony Horowitz |
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When his uncle dies under mysterious circumstances, fourteen-year-old Alex Rider decides to investigate his death, never dreaming that his decision would bring him to the attention of MI6, Britains elite espionage organization.
Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Middle School |
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| Title: |
The Clique (Clique Series #1)
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| Author: |
Lisi Harrison |
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When Claire's family moves into the guest house on her cousin Massie's estate, Claire is forced to go to school with Massie who refuses to welcome Claire into her clique. Claire faces humiliation and loneliness, but she doesn't take it lying down.
Accelerated Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Middle School |
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| Title: |
The Compound
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| Author: |
S.A. Bodeen |
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Under threat of nuclear attack, Elis billionaire father moves the family underground into the Compound. After six years of safety, Eli suspects his father may have lied and he tries to rescue his family.
Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Middle School |
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| Title: |
Trigger
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| Author: |
Susan Vaught |
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One year after he attempted suicide, Jersey attempts to piece together why he tried to kill himself.
Reading Level: 3.2 Interest Level: High School |
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| Title: |
Vampire High
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| Author: |
Douglas Rees |
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Cody is forced to enroll at Vlad Dracul Magnet School after flunking out of public high school. Hes recruited for the water polo team, since water will kill his vampire classmates. Creepy students with supernatural powers make his high school years difficult to forget.
Reading Level: 4 Interest Level: High School |
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Non-Fiction
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| Title: |
Blankets: An Illustrated Novel
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| Author: |
Craig Thompson |
| Summary: |
Funny, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful, this beautifully drawn graphic novel depicts Craig's journey from adolescence to adulthood.
Reading Level: 3.5
Interest Level: Grades 9-12 |
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| Title: |
Falling Hard: 100 Love Poems by Teenagers
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| Author: |
Ed. by Betsy Franco |
| Summary: |
Dont call it puppy love; teen poets of varied gender preferences reflect on the desperate highs and lows of romance and passion.
Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: High School |
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Tears for Water: Songbook of Poems and Lyrics
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| Author: |
Alicia Keys |
| Summary: |
A glimpse into Alicia Keys' private world is shown through her poetry, song lyrics, and the thoughts and feelings behind those words.
Reading Level: 3.8
Interest Level: Grades 8 and up |
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