New Books March 2010
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Almond, David Contemporary Fiction Raven Summer Led to an abandoned baby by a raven, Liam meets two foster children who have experienced the world's violence in very different ways as he struggles to understand war, family problems, and friends who grow apart. |
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Anhalt, Ariela Contemporary Fiction Freefall Luke prefers avoiding conflict and letting others make his decisions, but he is compelled to choose whether or not to stand by the best friend whose reckless behavior has endangered Luke and may have caused another student's death. |
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Bullen, Alexandra Fantasy Wish After her vivacious twin sister dies, Olivia moves with her parents to San Francisco, where she meets a magical seamstress who grants her one wish. |
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Cashore, Kristin Audio Book Fire [read by Xanthe Elbrick] Fire is the last human-shaped monster, with unimaginable beauty and the ability to control the minds of those around her, but even with these gifts she cannot escape the strife that overcomes her world. |
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Christiansen, Jeff Graphic Novel Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe [v. 11] Heroes, villains, supporting characters, countries, items and alternate realities from Sabreclaw to the Terrible Trio are included in this eleventh volume of the Marvel Sourcebook. |
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Dolamore, Jaclyn Fantasy Magic Under Glass A wealthy sorcerer's invitation to sing with his automaton leads Nimira into political intrigue, enchantments, and a friendship with a fairy prince who needs her help |
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Flanagan, John Fantasy Erak’s Ransom [Ranger’s Apprentice 7] On a mission to pay the ransom of a new ally, apprentice Will and his friends find themselves in a desert wasteland awash with enemies. |
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Han, Jenny Contemporary Fiction Summer I Turned Pretty Belly spends the summer she turns sixteen at the beach just as she does every summer, but this time things are very different. |
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Harvey, Alyxandra Fantasy Hearts at Stake As her momentous sixteenth birthday approaches, Solange Drake, the only born female vampire in 900 years, is protected by her large family of brothers and her human best friend Lucy from increasingly persistent attempts on her life by the powerful vampire queen and her followers. |
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Lupica, Mike Sports Fiction Million Dollar Throw Nate's family is feeling the stress of the troubled economy and his best friend is going blind, so when he gets a chance to win a million dollars if he can complete a pass during the halftime of a New England Patriot's game, he is nearly overwhelmed by the pressure to succeed. |
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Mahy, Margaret Fantasy Magician of Hoad A young farm boy who possesses mysterious powers is chosen to be the court's royal magician but because of the intertwined ambitions, he may not live long enough to discover his destiny. |
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Manning, Matthew Graphic Novel Wolverine: Inside the World of the Living Weapon Everything everyone ever needs to know about Wolverine's history, Logan's rather extensive past, and his alternate futures is contained in this illustrated encyclopedia. |
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Noel, Alyson Fantasy Shadowland [Immortals 3] Ever and Damen have traveled through countless past lives and fought off the world's darkest enemies to be together, but just as their long-awaited destiny is within reach, a powerful curse threatens them. |
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Patterson, James Fantasy Witch & Wizard Removed from their home and put into prison, a brother and sister must rediscover their supernatural powers in order to save themselves, their parents and the world. |
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Preble, Joy Fantasy Dreaming Anastasia Modern day Anne may have the power to rescue Grand Duchess Anastasia from imprisonment. Fortunately she has Ethan, who’s waited nearly a century to find her, to help. |
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Shepard, Sara Contemporary Mystery Heartless [Pretty Little Liars 7] After Spencer, Emily, Hanna, and Aria think they have seen Ali, their missing and presumed dead friend, they pursue clues from a mysterious stalker, trying to find out if she is still alive. |
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Takaya, Natsuki Graphic Novel Phantom Dream [v.4] Asahi struggles with her new powers and guilt over what happened in the past, while Tamaki strives to control the continuing outbreak of chaos in the present. |
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Taylor, Laini Fantasy Lips Touch Three Times These three tales of supernatural love pivot on a kiss that is no mere kiss, but an action with profound consequences for the kissers' souls. |
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Zarr, Sara Audio Book: Contemporary Fiction Once was Lost [Read by Sara Zarr] Samara, who feels emotionally abandoned by her parents, begins to question her faith as the tragedy of a missing girl enfolds in her small town. |