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Furious thing2020
Summary: Lexi's angry. And it's getting worse. If only she could stop losing her temper and behave herself, her stepfather would accept her, her mom would love her like she used to, and her stepbrother would... more »- place hold (0)
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The King of Crows : a Diviners novel2020
Summary: Led by a vision, the Diviners travel to Bountiful, Nebraska, where they must confront their greatest fears and learn to rely on one another in order to save the world from catastrophe.- place hold (0)
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A constellation of roses2019
Summary: When she discovers long-lost relatives that have abilities like her own, Trix McCabe might have finally found somewhere she belongs. When her past resurfaces, she'll have to decide whether to take a chance on this new life or keep running.- place hold (0)
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Little white lies2019
Summary: Eighteen-year-old Sawyer accepts her estranged grandmother's bribe to live with her for a year, participate in the ďbutante season and ball, and possibly meet the father she has never known.- place hold (0)
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Frankly in love2019
Summary: High school senior Frank Li is caught between his parents' traditional expectations and his own Southern California upbringing. His parents have one rule when it comes to romance: 'Date Korean. But... more »- place hold (0)
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Butterfly yellow2019
Summary: In the final days of the Viet Nam War, Hlng takes her little brother, Linh, to the airport, determined to find a way to safety in America. When Linh is ripped from her arms, Hlng is left behind in... more »- place hold (0)
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The liars of Mariposa Island2019
Summary: "Every year, summer begins when the Callahans arrive on Mariposa Island. That's when Elena Finney gets to escape her unstable, controlling mother by babysitting for their two children. And the summer... more »- place hold (0)
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10 blind dates2019
Summary: "Sophie wants one thing for Christmas--a little freedom from her overprotective parents. So when they decide to spend Christmas in South Louisiana with her very pregnant older sister, Sophie is... more »- place hold (0)
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Some places more than others2019
Summary: Amara visits her father's family in Harlem for her twelfth birthday, hoping to better understand her family and herself, but New York City is not what she expected. --- place hold (0)
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No place like here2019
Summary: Coming home from boarding school, Ashlyn has big plans for the summer until her wealthy father is arrested for tax evasion, her mother enters a rehab facility for "exhaustion," and Ashlyn, not a fan... more »- place hold (0)
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The revolution of Birdie Randolph2019
Summary: Sixteen-year-old Dove "Birdie" Randolph's close bond with her parents is threatened by a family secret, and by hiding her relationship with Booker, who has been in juvenile detention.- place hold (0)
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Comics will break your heart : a novel2019
Summary: "Miriam's family should be rich. After all, her grandfather was the co-creator of smash-hit comics series The TomorrowMen. But he sold his rights to the series to his co-creator in the 1960s for... more »- place hold (0)
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Where the heart is2019
Summary: "For thirteen-year-old Rachel, summer is meant to be a time of long days of swimming at the lake and hanging out with her best friend, Micah. And this year she has a summer job, taking care of the... more »- place hold (0)
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How to make friends with the dark2019
Summary: Tiger, sixteen, has been pushing away from her overprotective mother, but when her mother dies suddenly Tiger must learn to live when it feels she is surrounded by darkness.- place hold (0)
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All for one2019
Summary: "1785. New York, New York. As a young nation begins to take shape, Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler are on top of the world. They're the toast of the town, keeping New York City buzzing with... more »- place hold (0)
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Dig2019
Summary: Five white teenage cousins who are struggling with the failures and racial ignorance of their dysfunctional parents and their wealthy grandparents, reunite for Easter.- place hold (0)
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Game changer2018
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Teddy Youngblood is in a coma fighting for his life after an unspecified football injury at training camp. His family and friends flock to his bedside to support his recovery--and... more »- place hold (0)
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Amal unbound2018
Summary: "Twelve-year-old Amal's dream of becoming a teacher one day is dashed in an instant when she accidentally insults a member of her Pakistani village's ruling family. As punishment for her behavior,... more »- place hold (0)
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Drum roll, please2018
Summary: Find the confidence to rock out to your own beat in this big-hearted middle grade novel. Not to be missed by fans of Raina Telgemeier's Drama and Tim Federle's Better Nate Than Ever! Melly only... more »- place hold (0)
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Summer bird blue2018
Summary: Rumi Seto plans to spend her life writing music with her younger sister, Lea. When Lea dies in a car accident, her mother sends Rumi to live with her aunt in Hawaii while she deals with her own... more »- place hold (0)
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The girl with more than one heart2018
Summary: Briana, devastated by the sudden death of her dad, imagines she has a new heart growing deep inside her belly that gives advice in her father's voice, providing her with the support she needs to navigate through her grief.- place hold (0)
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Lu2018
Summary: "Lu knows he can lead Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and the team to victory at the championships, but it might not be as easy as it seems. Suddenly, there are hurdles in Lu's way--literally and... more »- place hold (0)
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Staff PickWhere the watermelons grow : a novel2018
Summary: Twelve-year-old Della Kelly of Maryville, North Carolina, tries to come to terms with her mother's mental illness while her father struggles to save the farm from a record-breaking drought.- place hold (0)
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Marcus Vega doesn't speak Spanish2018
Summary: After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mother takes him and his younger brother, who has Down syndrome, to Puerto Rico to visit relatives they do not remember or have never... more »- place hold (0)
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Staff PickDarius the Great is not okay2018
Summary: Clinically-depressed Darius Kellner, a high school sophomore, travels to Iran to meet his grandparents, but it is their next-door neighbor, Sohrab, who changes his life.- place hold (0)
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Dream country2018
Summary: 2008, Minneapolis. Kollie Flomo, at once too black and not black enough for his African American peers and worn down by the expectations of his own Liberian family and community, turns to violence.... more »- place hold (0)
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Bridge of Clay2018
Summary: Upon their father's return, the five Dunbar boys, who have raised themselves since their mother's death, begin to learn family secrets, including that of fourth brother Clay, who will build a bridge for complex reasons, including his own redemption.- place hold (0)
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Heretics Anonymous2018
Summary: When Michael walks through the doors of Catholic school, things can't get much worse. His dad has just made the family move again, and Michael needs a friend. When a girl challenges their teacher in... more »- place hold (0)
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Finding Yvonne2018
Summary: Yvonne's violin keeps her company, especially after her mother walked out on their family. With graduation just around the corner, she's beginning to question if she's good enough to attend a... more »- place hold (0)
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How we roll2018
Summary: After developing alopecia, Quinn lost her friends along with her hair. Former football player Jake lost his legs and confidence after an accident. The two help each other believe in themselves and the possibility of love.- place hold (0)
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Save the date2018
Summary: "Charlie's sister is getting married. Everyone is coming home--all her older siblings. It'll be just like it used to be. One last weekend together before her parents sell the house. Charlie doesn't... more »- place hold (0)
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Relative strangers2018
Summary: "Why is there a gap in Jules's baby album? A wry and poignant coming-of-age novel about finding the truth in lies, salvaging hope in heartbreak, and making peace with missing pieces.... more »- place hold (0)
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The last to let go2018
Summary: "When her mother is arrested for killing Brooke's abusive father, Brooke must confront the shadow of her family's violence and dysfunction." --- place hold (0)
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No filter2018
Summary: Emerald's seemingly perfect life is shattered and she is sent to spend a summer with her grandmother in an isolated beach town, where she connects with Liam, who has secrets of his own.- place hold (0)
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Love & luck2018
Summary: Addie hopes that the road trip of a lifetime through the rolling hills of Ireland will not only bring the romance and adventure she so desperately seeks but also help fix the shattered relationship... more »- place hold (0)
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After the shot drops2018
Summary: Told from alternating perspectives, Bunny takes a basketball scholarship to an elite private school to help his family, leaving behind Nasir, his best friend, in their tough Philadelphia neighborhood.- place hold (0)
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Verdigris deep2018
Summary: After taking bus fare from an old wishing well, Ryan, Chelle, and Josh, ages eleven to thirteen, are confronted by the well witch, who forces them to serve her as wish granters.- place hold (0)
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Starry eyes2018
Summary: When teens Zorie and Lennon, a former couple, are stranded in the California wilderness together, they must put aside their differences, and come to terms with lingering romantic feelings, in order to survive.- place hold (0)
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American panda2018
Summary: A freshman at MIT, seventeen-year-old Mei Lu tries to live up to her Taiwanese parents' expectations, but no amount of tradition, obligation, or guilt prevent her from hiding several truths-- that... more »- place hold (0)
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More than we can tell2018
Summary: With loving adoptive parents, Rev Fletcher has managed to keep the demons of his past at bay ... until he gets a letter from his abusive father. Emma Blue spends her time perfecting the computer game... more »- place hold (0)
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