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Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his family's farm, until another "third" convinces him that the government is wrong.
Science Fiction
Nory Ryan's Song by Patricia Reilly Giff When a terrible blight attacks Ireland's potato crop in 1845, twelve-year-old Nory Ryan's courage and ingenuity help her family and neighbors survive.
Historical Fiction
Gary Paulsen : Author and Wilderness Adventurer by Edith Hope Fine The life story of the outdoor adventurer and author, whose writing includes adventure stories, historical novels, sports books, and nature stories.
Biography
The Quest Begins by Erin Hunter Three young bears of different species--one black, one polar, and one grizzly--travel on a perilous quest to the Northern Lights, escorting a shape-shifting grizzly cub whose destiny will affect them all.
Fantasy
Meg Cabot by Camille-Yvette Welsch This book tells about the life and career of American author Meg Cabot.
Biography
Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman Although housebound following an eerie accident, teenaged Ryan continues to investigate the strange occurrences in his hometown of Skeleton Creek, recording his findings in a journal and viewing email video clips sent by fellow detective Sarah. The reader may view Sarah's videos on a website by using links and passwords found in the text.
Mystery
The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot Fourteen-year-old Mia, who is trying to lead a normal life as a teenage girl in New York City, is shocked to learn that her father is the Prince of Genovia, a small European principality, and that she is a princess and the heir to the throne.
Realistic Fiction
Caught by the Sea : My Life on Boats by Gary Paulsen. The author describes his passion for sailing on the wide open seas and recalls his many adventures.
memoir
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie learns how to be brave and courageous when she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis.
Historical fiction
Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz While working with the Australian Secret Service on a dangerous mission, teenaged spy Alex Rider uncovers information about his parents.
Adventure
Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash by Wendelin Van Draanen Thirteen-year-old Sammy meets a mysterious man who dies of a heart attack after telling her to get rid of the large amount of money he is carrying, leading her to investigate who the man was and how he came to be carrying so much cash.
Mystery
The Chronicles of Vladimir Todd : Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer For thirteen years Vlad has kept secret that he is half-vampire, but when his missing teacher is replaced by a sinister substitute, he learns that there is more to being a vampire than he could have guessed.
Fantasy
The Shark Handbook: The Essential Guide for Understanding the Sharks of the World by Dr. Greg Skomal So if you’re dreaming of swimming with sharks, there’s no one better to take you—and that’s exactly what he does in this comprehensive, stunning field guide. In addition to an awesome gatefold poster of a Great White (with all its distinguishing features shown in detail), plus amazing original images from Skomal and award-winning National Geographic photographer Nick Caloyianis, it contains a complete listing of every known shark in existence as well as some extinct species.
informational
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