Have you stopped in our Teen Library lately to see some of the newest books on the shelves?
This month we’ve added Brooklyn House Magician’s Manual: Your Guide to Egyptian Gods & Creatures, Glyphs & Spells, and More by Rick Riordan, The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever by James Patterson, Fugitive Six by Pittacus Lore, and many more.
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Fat Girl on a Plane by Kelly Devos
Told in alternating Fat and Skinny perspectives designed to show heroine Cookie Vonn learning to love herself at any weight and taking charge of her life, Devos’ unforgettable debut novel is ideal for fans of Dumplin, The DUFF, and Project Runway.
How We Roll by Natasha Friend
An unexpected love story between a teen with alopecia areata and a football star who loses his legs after a freak accident.
My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand
You may think you know the story. Penniless orphan Jane Eyre begins a new life as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she meets one dark, brooding Mr. Rochester—and, Reader, she marries him. Or does she? Prepare for an adventure of Gothic proportions, in which all is not as it seems, a certain gentleman is hiding more than skeletons in his closets, and one orphan Jane Eyre, aspiring author Charlotte Bronte, and supernatural investigator Alexander Blackwood are about to be drawn together on the most epic ghost hunt this side of Wuthering Heights.
The Exile’s Journey (Survivors: The Gathering Darkness #5) by Erin Hunter
Exiled from her pack, Storm, who feels more lost than ever, searches for the two dogs that will never give up on her, Arrow and his mate Bella.
Dear Rachel Maddow by Adrienne Kisner
A high-school girl deals with school politics and life after her brother’s death by drafting emails to her hero, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, in this funny and heartfelt debut.
Fugitive Six (Lorien Legacies Reborn #2) by Pittacus Lore
The Human Garde Academy was created in the aftermath of an alien invasion of Earth. It was meant to provide a safe haven for teens across the globe who were suddenly developing incredible powers known as Legacies. Taylor Cook was one of the newest students and had no idea if she’d ever fit in. But when she was mysteriously abducted, her friends broke every rule in the book to save her. In the process, they uncovered a secret organization that was not only behind Taylor’s kidnapping but also the disappearance of numerous teens with abilities. An organization that has dark roots in the Loric’s past, untold resources, and potentially even a mole at their own school.
The Emerald Sea (Glittering Court #3) by Richelle Mead
Meet Tamsin, the Glittering Court’s hard-angled emerald. Her outsized aspirations make her a fierce competitor, rising to the top of the ranks. But when the ship she boards for the New World is tragically lost at sea, she is quite literally thrown off-course.
The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever (I Funny #6) by James Patterson
Comedian Jamie Grimm feels like he’s reached the top with his own smash hit TV show and winning a national funny-kid competition. But now he’s taking his fame to international levels by competing in the upcoming world kid comic contest! Will Jamie prove that he’s the funniest kid on Earth–or does he stand (or sit!) to lose his crown?
Neverworld Wake by Marisha Pessl
An absorbing thriller with a twist, from the “New York Times”-bestselling author of “Night Film.” A group of teens who all attended the same elite prep school reunite a year after graduation. After a night on the town, the teens are faced with an impossible choice–only one of them can liveEand the decision must be unanimous.
Brooklyn House Magician’s Manual: Your Guide to Egyptian Gods & Creatures, Glyphs & Spells, and More by Rick Riordan
Greetings, initiate! Carter Kane, here. Congratulations on reaching Brooklyn House in one piece. This accomplishment signals that you’re descended from Ancient Egyptian royalty, and you have magic powers. But what good is power without knowing how to use it? That’s where this training manual comes in. Packed with quizzes, stories, and insights about Ancient Egyptian deities, creatures (the friendly and the deadly), the mysterious Duat, and more, this primer will prime those with the blood of the pharaohs to take their first steps down the path of the gods. You’ll hear from me, other magicians (including my sister, Sadie), and even a few of the gods themselves. But beware of tricks and surprises: anything can happen in the world of Egyptian magic.
The Evolution of Claire by Tess Sharpe
Freshman year in college is full of obstacles–there are messy roommates, cranky professors, and disgusting dining halls. But for Claire Dearing, add “How to properly avoid being eaten by a dinosaur” to that list. The year is 2004, and Claire has been given the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to intern at the Jurassic World theme park less than a year before it opens to the public. She is laser-focused, with her sights set on bettering the lives of all animals worldwide. But life at the park isn’t all test-driving gyrospheres and falling head over heels for a fellow student named Justin… though she does that too. Rumors and suspicions flood the island, and Claire is determined to unravel the truth. As Claire searches for answers, she and Justin find themselves thrust into a sinister plot that will leave Claire forever changed, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew and bringing her one step closer to the Claire viewers met in Jurassic World and who they’ll return to in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
Bright We Burn (The Conqueror’s Saga #3) by Kiersten White
To build the country she wants, Lada, the brutal ruler of Wallachia, must destroy everything that came before, including her relationships with brother Radu and former love Mehmed, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
The Fourth Closet (Five Nights at Freddy’s #3) by Scott Cawthon
What really happened to Charlie? It’s the question that John can’t seem to shake, along with the nightmares of Charlie’s seeming death and miraculous reappearance. John just wants to forget the whole terrifying saga of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, but the past isn’t so easily buried.Meanwhile, there’s a new animatronic pizzeria opening in Hurricane, along with a new rash of kidnappings that feel all too familiar. Bound together by their childhood loss, John reluctantly teams up with Jessica, Marla, and Carlton to solve the case and find the missing children. Along the way, they’ll unravel the twisted mystery of what really happened to Charlie, and the haunting legacy of her father’s creations.
Nyxia (Nyxia Triad #1) by Scott Reintgen
What would you be willing to risk for a lifetime of fortune? Emmett Atwater isn’t just leaving Detroit; he’s leaving Earth. Why the Babel Corporation recruited him is a mystery, but the number of zeroes on their contract has him boarding their lightship and hoping to return to Earth with enough money to take care of his family. Forever.
Edge of Everything (Edge of Everything #1) by Jeff Giles
Holded up in their missing neighbors’ cabin in a Montana blizzard, seventeen-year-old Zoe and her little brother are rescued from an intruder by X, a bounty hunter sent from the Lowlands to claim the souls of evil men.
Published on July 13, 2018.
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