FICTION
Trash
Mulligan, Andy
Three young teens, trash-picker living in the city dump of an unnamed third-world country, discover a mysterious bag one morning, triggering a chain of events that will change their lives forever.
Revolver
Sedgwick, Marcus
Sig’s father dies of exposure after trying to rush home across a frozen lake. The reason for his carelessness becomes apparent to Sig when a hulking beast of a man arrives at their tiny shack with a Colt revolver, demanding his share of a stolen wealth of gold. But Sig has his own Colt hidden in the storeroom, and some very pressing questions.
Ship Breaker
Bacigalupi, Paolo
In a world in which society has stratified, fossil fuels have been consumed, and the seas have risen and drowned coastal cities, Nailer, 17, scavenges beached tankers for scrap metals on the Gulf Coast. Every day, he tries to “make quota” and avoid his violent, drug-addicted father. After he discovers a modern clipper ship washed up on the beach, Nailer thinks his fortune is made, but then he discovers a survivor trapped in the wreckage—the “swank” daughter of a shipping-company owner. Should he slit the girl’s throat and sell her for parts or take a chance and help her?
Hold Me Closer
McBride, Lish
Sam is a fast-food employee in Seattle who has grown up unaware of his ability to raise the dead. After a bizarre encounter with a customer, he gets a beating from a stranger, and his coworker shows up missing her body below the neck (a misfortune that does not affect her positive attitude). It seems that Douglas, an evil local necromancer, has become aware of Sam’s powers and views him as a threat. With the help of his friends—and a very attractive werewolf girl—Sam must try to tap into his necromancing abilities to beat Douglas at his own game.
The Things a Brother Knows
Reinhardt, Dana
Levi’s older brother, Boaz, has just returned from fighting in “some desert country half a world away.” The U.S. Marines say Boaz is “healthy,” but Levi thinks otherwise; Boaz doesn’t want to ride in a car, sleep in a bed, or even come out of his room, and he dives for cover at unpredictable moments. Levi misses Boaz as he remembers him, before he left two years earlier: a high-school hero; a happy, well-adjusted son and grandson; and a difficult but still-wonderful older brother. The book isn’t just about a traumatized soldier; it’s about how everyone he knows and cares about is impacted by his changes.
NON-FICTION
Freedom of Expression and the Internet
Dougherty, Terri
This book explores the parameters of freedom of speech and the responsibility that accompanies it, explaining as well the difference between the presentation of fact and opinion.
Five Thousands Years of Slavery
Gann, Marjorie
This book provides the suspense and emotional engagement of a great novel. It is an excellent resource with its comprehensive historical narrative, firsthand accounts, maps, archival photos, paintings and posters, an index, and suggestions for further reading. Much more than a reference work, it is a brilliant exploration of the worst – and the best – in human society.
Applying to College for Students with ADD or LD: A Guide to Keep You (and Your Parents) Sane, Satisfied, and Organized Through the Admission Process
While this book was written for, and specifically addresses, high school students with ADD or LD, it is sure to be useful for teens that are not sure what to expect when applying to college. This book is particularly helpful to first-generation college students who may need a little extra information about the whole process.
Fake Foods: Fried, Fast and Processed: The Incredibly Disgusting Story
This book is part of the series, “Incredibly Disgusting Food”, which includes titles such as “Mystery Meat: Hot Dogs, Sausages, and Lunch Meats”, “Salty and Sugary Snacks”, and “Carbonated Beverages.” For an eye opener about what teens are eating today, check it out, but be warned, you may not eat these incredibly disgusting foods again!
Popular Dance from Ballroom to Hip-Hop
Popular dance has captured a large following lately, and students who want a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the origins and present status of various styles will find this volume useful.
Social Scene
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