The Hunt for the Seventh by Christina Morton-Shaw

What do you get when you combine six dead children, a horrible rain storm, crazy wind, a creepy grandpa in a motorized wheelchair, and a giant English estate? One terribly frightening ghost story good read, that's what!! 12-year-old Jim and his sister Sally, move to Minerva Hall where their father has recently accepted the position of head gardener. Unfortunately for Jim, his presence conjures up the spirits of previous generations of Minervas who have all met an untimely death. Can Jim prevent another death before it's too late? 

North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley

17-year-old Terra was born with a large birthmark on the side of her face, also known as a port-wine stain. While enduring stares from strangers and deflecting cruel remarks from her father her entire life, she has become an accomplished artist. But it's a chance encounter with a goth boy that completely changes the course of her life, making her see herself for the first time as who she really is. This is a well-written book about the meaning of friendship, being true to yourself, and standing up for your beliefs.