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.

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

Is time travel possible? Not if you're 12-year-old Miranda living in New York City in the late 1970's. When she discovers the first of three notes left for her by a mysterious stranger, she has to decide whether to believe everything she sees or follow her intuition and protect those closest to her. Can she save her best friend's life before he is quickly taken from her or will he too leave before it's time?

The Season by Sarah MacLean

In early 19th century London, high society young ladies were presented to eligible bachelors at debutante balls known as the ton. Lady Alexandra Stafford should have been "a catch," but she was smart and not afraid to express her opinions in front of anyone. That kind of boldness scared off many of her suitors which was perfectly fine with her. Marriage was not something she was looking forward to. But when her childhood friend's father mysteriously dies, she finds herself uncovering secrets of espionage, treason, and murder and discovers love along the way.

Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink

With the death of their father, twins Lia and Alice are now orphans. Much to their surprise they are also now enemies. Left to figure out the meaning behind a centuries-old prophecy pitting twin against twin, can the sisters end the prophecy before someone ends up dead? For those of you interested in the supernatural, this one won't disappoint! The follow-up novel GUARDIAN OF THE GATE is set to be published in August, 2010.

Killer Pizza by Greg Taylor

Teenagers Toby, Annabel, and Strobe think they are going to work for the newest pizza joint in town, Killer Pizza. Little do they know the pizza shop is just a front for an organized monster-fighting gang. The three of them are recruited to join the ranks of the Killer Pizza Monster Combat Officers (MCOs) to help thwart the infestation of guttata in their hometown. This is the perfect book for all of you R.L. Stine fans!! 

Donut Days by Lara Zielin

16-year-old Emma wants nothing more than to come out from under her very conservative, very evangelical Christian parents shadow. She sees her chance with the opening of a donut shop in her small Minnesota town where she decides to write the most awe-inspiring newspaper article all about it. In the process of getting the story of her life, she makes a connection between a polluted land sale and the church where her parents are the pastors. Can she expose the corrupt deal without causing her parents to lose their jobs or will her journalism skills earn her the respect and praise she has been wanting?

Pop by Gordon Korman

High-school junior Marcus has moved to a new town (that has the defending state champion football team) in the middle of summer . He knows absolutely no one, but he really wants to make the football team. He goes to the town park and starts throwing the ball around and, in the process, meets a guy who really seems to know football. As the two of them  pass and tackle, Marcus gets better with each "pop". Who is this guy? And why is he helping Marcus when he has a son of his own at home? And why does he act so strange all the time? Even if you aren't a football fan, you'll enjoy a really good story!

Bull Rider by Suzanne Morgan Williams

15-year-old Cam O'Mara comes from a family of championship bull riders, but he has absolutely no interest in the family pasttime. Instead, he gets his adrenaline rush from skateboarding with his best friend, Mike. But when his big brother, Ben, is almost killed in Iraq and is left fighting for his life, Cam decides the only way to get Ben to start living again is to show him anything is possible. He starts riding bulls to get closer to his brother and eventually signs up to ride the ugliest, meanest bull in the state. With $15,000 at stake, not to mention the lives of two brothers, will this bull bring the family together again or will tragedy continue to strike the O'Mara family?

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