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Fortunately, the milk
By Neil Gaiman. 2013
While picking up milk for his children's cereal at the local corner store, a father is abducted by aliens and…
finds himself on a wild adventure through time and space. For grades 3-6. 2013
Geeks, girls, and secret identities
By Mike Jung. 2012
Twelve-year-old Vincent and his fellow members of the Captain Stupendous Fan Club help a new superhero learn how to use…
his--or should that be her?--powers. Meanwhile, evil Professor Mayhem arrives in town, ready to take over the world. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2012
Son (Giver Quartet #4)
By Lois Lowry. 2012
After a difficult labor, fourteen-year-old birthmother Claire has a baby boy who is immediately rescued by Jonas, from The Giver…
(DB 37689). Claire knows she shouldn't search for her "product" but, overwhelmed by a sense of loss, she does anyway. For senior high and older readers. 2012
Life as we knew it
By Tony Johnston, Susan Beth Pfeffer, Barry Moser. 2006
Sixteen-year-old Miranda keeps a journal describing her family's struggle to survive after an asteroid hits the Moon and causes disastrous…
climate change on Earth. She records her feelings about losing contact with friends and the outside world, locating food, and keeping hope alive. For junior and senior high readers. 2006
The things we leave behind
By Clare Furniss. 2024
How I Live Now meets Exodus - a startling YA dystopia that imagines London as the epicentre of the refugee…
crisis, from critically acclaimed author Clare Furniss. 'Compulsive, poignant YA dystopia' The Guardian 'An exquisite, devastating read' The Irish Times 'Genuinely moving' Daily Mail 'Reminiscent of Meg Rosoff's How I Live Now and Paul Lynch's Book Prize-winning dystopia Prophet Song, this is a devastating novel which speaks to the present political moment' Just Imagine Civil unrest in London has reached an all-time high after years of a growing authoritarian regime, and it's no longer safe for Clem and her half-sister Billie in the city. Clem tells of their treacherous journey to Scotland, by road and then by sea, fleeing with nothing but a notebook filled with stories and memories of home. But is there something Clem's not saying? And how will this journey - and the sisters' story - end? With the start of a new life? Or a mirror held up to the past? PRAISE FOR THE THINGS WE LEAVE BEHIND: 'Remarkable. A frighteningly relevant and moving novel, told with impeccable style. Clare Furniss is one of the very best writers for young people and this new novel is her finest yet. I loved it.' Sarah Crossan, author of Where The Heart Should Be 'Beautifully written, page-turning in the extreme, and deep and person and global' A.F. Harrold, author of T he Imaginary and The Worlds We Leave Behind 'I couldn't stop reading The Things We Leave Behind... Devastating and unsparing but full of hope and love too. It was a privilege to read it.' Candy Gourlay, author of Wild Song 'This book is exceptional... Years and Years meets The End We Start From for teenagers. Should be on every secondary set text list.' Joanna Nadin, author of A Calamity of Mannerings 'Gripping, moving, tense, twisty and very, very necessary... It all felt so utterly real and terrifyingly possible.' Lisa Williamson, author of Th e Art of Being Normal 'Such moving, thought-provoking, compelling story-telling. Wonderful characters. Utterly convincing. I loved it.' Julia Green, author of Ettie and the Midnight Pool 'Reminiscent of Meg Rosoff's How I Live Now and Paul Lynch's Book Prize-winning dystopia Prophet Song, this is a devastating novel which speaks to the present political moment' Just Imagine PRAISE FOR CLARE FURNISS: 'Lingers in the mind long after the final word has been read' Malorie Blackman , author of Noughts & Crosses 'Absolutely gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly enjoyable' Robin Stevens , author of the Murder Most Unladylike series 'Funny, sharply observed, shocking and wonderful' Sunday Times 'A beautifully executed story . . . gloriously funny, deeply emotional and a triumph' Daily Mail 'Beautifully written' Stylist PRAISE FOR CLARE FURNISS: 'Lingers in the mind long after the final word has been read' Malorie Blackman , author of Noughts & Crosses 'Absolutely gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly enjoyable' Robin Stevens , author of the Murder Most Unladylike series 'Funny, sharply observed, shocking and wonderful' Sunday Times 'A beautifully executed story . . . gloriously funny, deeply emotional and a triumph' Daily Mail 'Beautifully written' Stylist
The Elite
By Kiera Cass. 2014
The competition of the Selection continues, but in order to win over Prince Maxon and the crown, candidate America needs…
to decide where her heart truly lies. Sequel to The Selection (BR 20908). Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2013
Walking Through Fire: A Misbegotten Novel
By Sherri Cook Woosley. 2018
For fans of American Gods, a dark, humorous, and richly written, dystopian fantasy about the unbreakable bonds of family and…
the undying strength of a mother's love.The end of the world begins as fire rains down from the heavens. Ancient gods are released from their prison, eager to reestablish their long-lost power. But Rachel Deneuve has bigger, more contemporary concerns than a divine war.Her son Adam is in the middle of a fight against leukemia, and Rachel is determined to keep focused on that battle. But when humans begin picking sides and the fighting escalates, their home in Baltimore becomes a war zone, one she can’t ignore.Desperate to stay away from the carnage—as well as the germ-ridden refugee center—Rachel and Adam flee to their remote mountain cottage, only to find their refuge marred by mutated, grotesque plants and animals. Eventually, the cancerous cells in Adam's body begin evolving as well, threatening his life and forcing Rachel to venture back into the eye of the storm. Left with no other choice but to sacrifice her own freedom for her son's safety, she must become an unwilling warrior in a battle unlike anything seen in millennia, or lose everything she holds dear.
Spiral: The Times thriller book of the month
By Cameron Ward. 2024
*THE TIMES THRILLER BOOK OF THE MONTH 2024*YOU’RE STUCK IN A LOOP. YOU’RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME. CAN YOU BEAT…
THE CLOCK – AND SAVE YOURSELF? READ THE HIGH CONCEPT, PULSE-POUNDING NEW THRILLERPerfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh’s Hostage and Gillian McAllister’s Wrong Place Wrong Time'A taut fusion of relativistic physics and physical violence, powered by the supreme love of a mother for her son' The Times‘I absolutely LOVED this. Groundhog Day meets Hostage. A great idea, brilliantly executed’ Mark Edwards, bestselling author of Here to Stay ---- You’re on a routine flight from London to LA. Hundreds of people are on board – including your estranged son, Theo. Ten hours into the flight, something goes terribly wrong. The engines fail. The plane enters a steep dive. Everything goes black. Then, you wake up. It’s one hour before the crash. You can’t believe it – you’re alive. You, your beloved son, and all the other passengers are safe. Until, terrifyingly, the same chain of events repeats itself. Again, and again, and again. You’re the only one who knows what’s about to happen. The lives of everyone on board depend on you. But how will you stop it, when you’re running out of time?---- Praise for Cameron Ward 'Fast-paced, tense, creepy and a high-octane ride' 5***** Reader Review 'Impossible to put down' 5***** Reader Review 'A gripping thriller that you will not want to put down' ***** Reader Review 'A tense and atmospheric read that will make you question everyone' ***** Reader Review
A spellbinding tale of love, strength and sacrifice from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Based on the gorgeous island of…
Malta in WWII, this is a story about the power of fate, and how sometimes, in order to find yourself - and to find love - you must first lose everything else. . .Fate has brought them together. Will time tear them apart?2025Named after a star, war correspondent Maia knows how to find the brightest stories - the tales of survival and strength - hidden amongst the dark realities of combat.Now, travelling to Malta to visit her estranged father, with one more chance to build a relationship with her last remaining relative, she's here to find her own story: never having found somewhere - or someone - she can call home, she's desperate for answers that might show her where she truly belongs.But when she arrives on the beautiful mediterranean island, she realises her long-lost family is full of more secrets than she could possibly have imagined. . .1942Maia wakes up to find herself on an island under siege, a city in ruins - and knows she must have been sent here for a reason.Who has she been sent to save? Or is it Maia herself that needs saving? And just when she's finally found what she's been seeking . . . will time separate them forever?Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Dinah Jefferies.YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE ROWAN COLEMAN:'An incredible story of love and hope' KATIE FFORDE'It's so lovely to find an author you love' MARIAN KEYES'Such a brilliant writer' JILL MANSELL'I've always loved Rowan's writing' LUCY DILLON'There is a lovely smooth glow to the writing' MATT HAIG'Life-affirming and joyful' SARA SHERIDAN'A time-travelling delight' EVE CHASE'Gloriously romantic and deeply moving' LUCY DIAMOND'A stunning book about what it takes to be truly alive' JULIE COHEN'Wonderful . . . both emotional and utterly captivating' JILL MANSELL'A book you will carry with you long after the last page' MILLY JOHNSON'Up there alongside The Time Traveller's Wife' CAROLE MATTHEWS'Captivating and completely unforgettable, Vita and Ben's love story made me believe the impossible might not be so far out of reach' JULIETTA HENDERSON
A spellbinding tale of love, strength and sacrifice from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Based on the gorgeous island of…
Malta in WWII, this is a story about the power of fate, and how sometimes, in order to find yourself - and to find love - you must first lose everything else. . .Fate has brought them together. Will time tear them apart?2025Named after a star, war correspondent Maia knows how to find the brightest stories - the tales of survival and strength - hidden amongst the dark realities of combat.Now, travelling to Malta to visit her estranged father, with one more chance to build a relationship with her last remaining relative, she's here to find her own story: never having found somewhere - or someone - she can call home, she's desperate for answers that might show her where she truly belongs.But when she arrives on the beautiful mediterranean island, she realises her long-lost family is full of more secrets than she could possibly have imagined. . .1942Maia wakes up to find herself on an island under siege, a city in ruins - and knows she must have been sent here for a reason.Who has she been sent to save? Or is it Maia herself that needs saving? And just when she's finally found what she's been seeking . . . will time separate them forever? Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Dinah Jefferies.YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE ROWAN COLEMAN:'An incredible story of love and hope' KATIE FFORDE'It's so lovely to find an author you love' MARIAN KEYES'Such a brilliant writer' JILL MANSELL'I've always loved Rowan's writing' LUCY DILLON'There is a lovely smooth glow to the writing' MATT HAIG'Life-affirming and joyful' SARA SHERIDAN'A time-travelling delight' EVE CHASE'Gloriously romantic and deeply moving' LUCY DIAMOND'A stunning book about what it takes to be truly alive' JULIE COHEN'Wonderful . . . both emotional and utterly captivating' JILL MANSELL'A book you will carry with you long after the last page' MILLY JOHNSON'Up there alongside The Time Traveller's Wife' CAROLE MATTHEWS'Captivating and completely unforgettable, Vita and Ben's love story made me believe the impossible might not be so far out of reach' JULIETTA HENDERSON