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A good girl's guide to murder
Jackson, Holly
As her senior capstone project, Pippa Fitz-Amobi is determined to find the real killer in a closed, local murder case, but not everyone wants her meddling in the past....
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A long walk to water
Park, Linda Sue
When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of a safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan....
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Almost American girl : an illustrated memoir
Ha, Robin
"A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life--perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo. For as long as she can remember, it's been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in Seoul, Korea, wasn't always easy, but it has bonded them fiercely together. So when a vacation to visit friends in Huntsville, Alabama, unexpectedly becomes a permanent relocation--following her mot...
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Blood sport
McAdam, Tash
"In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Jason is determined to find out the truth about his sisters death."-- Provided by publisher....
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Coping with gender dysphoria
McGrody, Ellen
For transgender youth, the process of exploring gender can be exciting, but also difficult and painful. This book discusses the challenges of living with gender dysphoria, offering young adult readers resources and strategies for coping in different contexts: at home, at school, out in public, and in seeking medical care. Each chapter defines relevant terms, shares relatable anecdotes, and features easy-to-read informational sidebars, addressing the experiences and needs of youth with a variety ...
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Deathless divide
Ireland, Justina
After the fall of Summerland, Jane McKeene hoped her life would get simpler: Get out of town, stay alive, and head west to California to find her mother. But nothing is easy when you're a girl trained in putting down the restless dead, and a devastating loss on the road to a protected village called Nicodemus has Jane questioning everything she thought she knew about surviving in 1880s America. What's more, this safe haven is not what it appears--as Jane discovers when she sees familiar faces fr...
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Gal Gadot : Israeli actor and model
Furgang, Kathy
"This engaging, easy-to-read biography explores the life and accomplishments of a recognizable and influential person from entertainment and the arts. Teeming with full-color images, fascinating personal facts, and inspiring quotations directly from Gadot, this book will appeal to researchers looking for age-appropriate sources as well as casual readers in grades 7 and up"-- Provided by publisher....
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Harry Potter and the goblet of fire
Rowling, J. K.
Harry Potter, a fourth-year student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, longs to escape his hateful relatives, the Dursleys, and live as a normal fourteen-year-old wizard, but what Harry does not yet realize is that he is not a normal wizard, and in his case, different can be deadly....
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How to build a heart
Padian, Maria
Izzy Crawford's family has been selected for a new home by Habitat for Humanity, near where the very attractive Sam lives, but just when her neighbor and best friend needs her most....
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Jeff Bezos : tech entrepreneur and businessman
Furgang, Adam
"This engaging, easy-to-read biography explores the life and accomplishment of a recognizable and influential person from the business world. Teeming with full-color images, fascinating personal facts, and inspiring quotations directly from Jeff Bezos, this books will appeal to researchers looking for age-appropriate sources as well as casual readers in grades 7 and up"-- Provided by publisher....
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Kevin Hart
Mooney, Carla
"Starting small (no pun intended), Kevin Hart's rise into comedy's upper echelon has been nothing short of meteoric. Following in the footsteps of other African American comic giants, such as Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappelle, Hart brings an over-the-top energy and undeniable sense of comedic timing to his record-breaking stand-up performances. In this entertaining biography, readers will learn more about how he has also broken into the big screen, taking on roles with big-name movie stars to ...
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King and the dragonflies
Callender, Kacen
"In a small but turbulent Louisiana town, one boy's grief takes him beyond the bayous of his backyard, to learn that there is no right way to be yourself"-- Provided by publisher....
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Miss you love you hate you bye
Sher, Abby
Best friends almost since birth, Zoe and Hank navigate the shifting boundaries of their relationships during high school as one of them struggles with an eating disorder....
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Misty Copeland : principal ballerina
Staley, Erin
Misty Copeland is probably the most famous ballerina in the world. She didn't begin dancing until age thirteen, but she quickly surpassed all her peers to be declared a prodigy. Her hard work and talent have landed her the career of a lifetime. Through engaging text and quotes from the dancer, readers will learn about Copeland's life, hardships, and accomplishments. Full-color photos from throughout Copeland's life will give readers insight into the dancer's personal life and career. The glossar...
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Not so pure and simple
Giles, L. R. (Lamar R.)
High school junior Del Rainey unwittingly joins a Purity Pledge class at church, hoping to get closer to his long-term crush, Kiera....
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Our dreams at dusk. Shimanami Tasogare
Kamatani, Yuhki
"Not only is high schooler Tasuku Kaname the new kid in town, he is also terrified that he had been outed as gay. Just as he's contemplating doing the unthinkable, Tasuku meets a mysterious woman who leads him to a group of people dealing with problems not so different from his own. In this realistic, heartfelt depiction of LGBT+ characters from different backgrounds finding their place in the world, a search for inner peace proves to be the most universal experience of all."-- Provide...
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Shadow of the Batgirl
Kuhn, Sarah (Author)
Cassandra Cain is the daughter of super-villains and a living weapon trained to be the ultimate assassin, but when her father threatens the world she has grown to love, she will have to overcome that voice inside her head telling her she can never be a hero....
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The Avant-Guards. Volume two
Usdin, Carly
"The Avant-Guards have been on a roll when it comes to their newly-formed basketball league, and Charlie has been getting more comfortable with her new teammates, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As the Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they'll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team--on the court and, most importantly, off the court, too."--Back cover...
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The convert : a novel
Hertmans, Stefan
"The Middle Ages have just begun when Vigdis Adelaïs, a young woman from a prosperous French family, falls in love with David Todros, a student at the city's yeshiva, and the son of a rabbi. To be together, they must flee their city, Vigdis renouncing a life of privilege and comfort. Pursued by her father's knights and in constant danger of betrayal, the lovers embark on a dangerous journey to the south of France, only to find their brief happiness destroyed by the vicious wave of anti-Semit...
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The feminist agenda of Jemima Kincaid
Hattemer, Kate
"Jemima Kincaid is a feminist, and she thinks you should be one, too. Her private school is laden with problematic traditions, but the worst of all is prom. The guys have all the agency; the girls have to wait around for "promposals" (she's speaking heteronormatively because only the hetero kids even go). In Jemima's (very opinionated) opinion, it's positively medieval. Then Jemima is named to Senior Triumvirate, alongside superstar athlete Andy and popular, manicured Gennifer, a...
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The gravity of us
Stamper, Phil
When his volatile father is picked to become an astronaut for NASA's mission to Mars, seventeen-year-old Cal, an aspiring journalist, reluctantly moves from Brooklyn to Houston, Texas, and looks for a story to report, finding an ally (and crush) in Leon, the son of another astronaut....
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The hand on the wall
Johnson, Maureen
After another death, Stevie must navigate mysterious riddles and track down a missing David at the same time a massive storm forces her to confront a killer....
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The new David Espinoza
Aceves, Fred
Obsessed with the idea that he is not muscular enough and tired of being bullied, David, age seventeen, begins using steroids, endangering his relationships with family and friends....
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The rise and fall of Charles Lindbergh
Fleming, Candace
"First human to cross the Atlantic via airplane; one of the first American media sensations; Nazi sympathizer and anti-Semite; loner whose baby was kidnapped and murdered; champion of Eugenics, the science of improving a human population by controlled breeding; tireless environmentalist. Charles Lindbergh was all of the above and more. Here is a rich, multi-faceted, utterly spellbinding biography about an American hero who was also a deeply flawed man. "-- Provided by...
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The storm of life
Capetta, Amy Rose
"By turns thrilling, witty, and heartbreaking, this dramatic conclusion to the Brilliant Death duet transports us to a Vinalia on the verge of transformation and radiates with the electric power of love. With her power over magic finally in hand, and her love for Cielo at last confessed, Teodora di Sangro should be on top of the world. But the country of Vinalia is in chaos as the dictator like Capo threatens to plunge them all into war and capture every strega in the land--including Teo and...
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Trevor Noah
Hurt, Avery Elizabeth
"Trevor Noah is an acclaimed comedian, writer, and television host. Readers will learn about his life in South Africa, his career once he moved to the US, and how his thoughts on politics and culture changed over time"-- Provided by publisher....
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What I want you to see
Linka, Catherine
"Sabine's scholarship to a prestigious art school was a dream come true, but one desperate decision might bring her new life crashing down"-- Provided by publisher....
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Yes no maybe so
Albertalli, Becky
Jamie Goldberg, who chokes when speaking to strangers, and Maya Rehrman, who is having the worst Ramadan ever, are paired to knock on doors and ask for votes for the local state senate candidate....
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