An
Abundance of Katherines by John Green
In this new novel from the acclaimed author of
"Looking for Alaska," Colin Singleton always
falls for girls named Katherine--and he's been dumped
19 times, to be exact. Letting expectations go and allowing
love are in the heart of his hilarious quest to find his
missing piece and avenge dumpees everywhere.
Bucking
the Sarge by Christopher Paul Curtis
Luther T. Farrell has got to get out of Flint, Michigan.
His mother, aka the Sarge, milked the system to build
an empire of slum housing. Luther's just one of the people
trapped in the Sarge's Evil Empire - but he's about to
bust out.
Funny
Little Monkey by Andrew Auseon
Arty may be shorter--much shorter--than the average teen,
but that doesn't mean his problems are small. This acclaimed
debut novel is hilarious, offbeat, and surprisingly moving.
Girls
for Breakfast by David Yoo
As he reflects back on his life in upscale Renfield, Connecticut,
on his high school graduation day, Nick Park wonders how
much being the only Asian American in school affected
his thwarted quest for popularity and a girlfriend.
Godless
by Pete Hautman
The award-winning author of "The Contender"
delivers an absorbing, eye-opening glimpse into the increasingly
high-stakes world of high school football, where everyone--coaches,
parents, and players--knows that winning really is the
only option, no matter the cost.
Inexcusable
by Chris Lynch
Told in flashbacks and present-day narrative, this novel
from Printz Honor winner Lynch is a riveting tale of guilt,
innocence, and responsibility. When his childhood friend--and
love of his life--accuses him of rape, a young man is
convinced he's innocent.
King
Dork by Frank Portman
Tom Henderson is a typical American high school loser
until he discovers the book, The Catcher in the Rye, that
will change the world as he knows it. When Tom discovers
his deceased father's copy of the Salinger classic, he
finds himself in the middle of several interlocking conspiracies
and at least half a dozen mysteries involving dead people,
naked people, fake people, ESP, blood, a secret code,
guitars, monks, witchcraft, the Bible, girls, the Crusades,
a devil head, and rock and roll. And it all looks like
it's just the tip of a very odd iceberg of clues that
may very well unravel the puzzle of his father's death
and-oddly-reveal the secret to attracting semihot girls.
Raider’s
Night by Robert Lipsyte
The award-winning author of "The Contender"
delivers an absorbing, eye-opening glimpse into the increasingly
high-stakes world of high school football, where everyone--coaches,
parents, and players--knows that winning really is the
only option, no matter the cost.
Saint
Iggy by K.L Going
In this third novel from a Printz Honor winner, Iggy leaves
public housing behind to make something of his life. It's
not easy when you're 16, have no skills, and your only
friend is mixed up with the dealer who got your mom hooked.
Whale
Talk by Chris Crutcher
The Cutter All Night Mermen, a group of seven misfits
who are members of a makeshift swim team, come together
to challenge their high school's sports culture and fight
for dignity in a world where a moment's inattention can
bring lifelong heartache.
