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After months of hiding from the evil Siren, Blaize Trales returns to Sanctuary Preparatory Academy for answers.Some things at Sanctuary haven't changed. It's still a secret high school for gay teens. Healing Hamburgers still taste like overcooked charcoal. And it's still Blaize's favorite place in the world.Other things on campus will never be the same. The loss of a friend at the hands of the Siren haunts Sanctuary. The struggle to hide a newfound power sucks. And fumbling through a crush makes Blaize's life even crazier.The line between relationship and duty is wrecked when government agents, under the Siren's control, invade Sanctuary. Blaize will have to choose between protecting himself and rescuing those he cares about.Lucky for Blaize, he wields the ultimate weapon-being gay. And he's still pretty good at it.

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In the tradition of heartwrenching and hopeful middle grade novels such as Bridge to Terabithia comes Jess Redman's stunning debut about a young boy who must regain his faith in miracles after a tragedy changes his world.Eleven-year-old Wunder Ellis is a miracologist. In a journal he calls The Miraculous, he records stories of the inexplicable and the extraordinary. And he believes every single one. But then his newborn sister dies, at only eight days old. If that can happen, then miracles can't exist. So Wunder gets rid of The Miraculous. He stops believing.Then he meets Faye-a cape-wearing, outspoken girl with losses of her own. Together, they find an abandoned house by the cemetery and a mysterious old woman who just might be a witch. The old woman asks them for their help. She asks them to believe. And they go on a journey that leads to friendship, to adventure, to healing-and to miracles.The Miraculous is Jess Redman's sparkling debut novel about facing grief, trusting the unknown, and finding brightness in the darkest moments."A stunning story expressing the complexities and mysteries of love and death in all of its light and darkness. A beautifully rendered and meaningful read for young readers asking deep questions." -Veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Night Diary"Exquisitely crafted, serious, yet woven through with wry humor, this story's miracles are its fierce and tender characters. I loved this extraordinary debut." -Leslie Connor, National Book Award Finalist author of The Truth as Told by Mason ButtleThis title has common core connections

Warcross meets Final Fantasy in this companion novel to Rebel Seoul, in which a young telepath joins a rebel group on a secret mission to end a decades-long world war.

"Dashiell Thane wasn't a nice guy. He was an abrasive, demanding, conniving, intolerable brat. Yet somehow, we'd been best friends our whole lives. Until our senior year when I finally decided to dip my toes into the dating pool. All it took was one kiss for jealousy, lies, and betrayal to sweep in and propel us heart first into dizzying, hostile depths. You're not supposed to kiss your best friend. You're definitely not supposed to kiss your best friend while you're dating someone else. And the absolute worst thing you could do is fall for your best friend. Unless, of course, you want to ruin everything."--

At seventeen years old, Karissa has never been lucky enough to find love - but hopefully her luck is about to change. At a school function, she runs into a rebellious teen named Jasper, who sparks a fire in her that she didn't expect. While exploring the potential of a relationship, Jasper introduces her to a group of friends in his development - The Hemlock boys. With news traveling fast of a new girl's arrival into the crew, each guy is curious and intrigued. Following her head instead of her heart, and allowing fear to take over, Karissa throws a possible relationship with Jasper on the back burner to explore a few other relationships which causes a mess she might not be able to clean up. Luckily, Karissa is able to discuss her dating woes with one of the Hemlock boy's sister, Dakota. Wise beyond her years, Dakota offers some inspiring advice over and over again and becomes Karissa's go-to dating guru. Thrown out of her comfort zone by Jasper over and over again, Karissa can't seem to get him off her mind. Standing around bonfires by the lake, at parties with good looking people, and silent talks on the cool-night sand under the stars, she realizes that she needs to give love a chance. Just when Karissa thinks life is going as planned, disaster strikes one of the guys and everyone's lives will be changed forever. Karissa will now have to decide if she follows her heart and holds on to something that might never work out, or let it go and regret it forever.

Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings is a heartwarming and deeply moving coming-of-age story that follows the unforgettable journey into the heart of Jesse, a precocious 10-year-old, African American boy. Jesse is a 5th grade loner, but his intelligence and boundless imagination set him apart. He forms an unlikely friendship with the beautiful and popular Khalilah, a bond that even grief and tragedy can't tear apart. Dive into a transformative tale that weaves the shape-shifting metamorphosis of caterpillars into profound life lessons. From their humble beginnings as craving, crawling creatures, to their emergence as graceful winged beauties, Jesse's story mirrors this awe-inspiring life cycle. It's a powerful narrative that rises from the ashes, inspires hope, grows emotionally richer with each turning page, and reveals life's possibilities. Bold, raw, and transcendent, this powerful work explores the depths of an insightful, deep-thinking Black boy's subconscious mind. Jesse's inner dialogue, his innate understanding of accepting others for who they are, and his search for identity, will resonate deeply with readers. Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings is a story that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions-laughter, tears, nostalgia, and introspection. With ever-changing moods, Jesse is a "everyman," hero for all ages, making this beautiful book about Black boyhood, is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt different, misunderstood, or alone. Embark on this unforgettable journey! Special Note: Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings is not just a captivating read, but is also aligned with Core Standards and Academic Language; making it an educational treasure.

Most folks in the town of Evergreen believe that the Landing's sole function is as a homeless shelter, and although the homeless-who are lovingly called guests-see strange happenings around the Landing, they still have no idea that it is actually the home and training grounds of an elite group called the 'League of Ascenders.' This group of six women and six men-each with unique supernatural powers-make up just one division of a worldwide alliance in which the members are called to protect humanity from evil harm. It's time for new members to take the place of old, but the new members must first make the same long and perilous journey as the Ascenders before them. And even though they only expect to discover who they are, they are surprised to also discover who they were meant to love. As the fledglings grow in skill into full-fledged Ascenders, they learn that the things you can't see are often more real than the things you can; that love comes even when you try to fight it; and that God really does work in mysterious ways. Friends become enemies and enemies become friends in this supernatural adventure of battle between good and evil, and the promise of love.

Welcome to the wonderful story of Mary and Alexander as they find their way through the turmoil that surrounded their lives after the massive explosion in Mobile Alabama in 1865 that leveled the down town area. Eight year old Mary and ten year old Alexander were orphans alone and afraid but together they form a bond that would last for a life time. Her dream was of becoming a fairy and Alexander's dream was Mary. Three wishes was given but never used. The following story tells you why.

La vérité vaut elle le risque de tout perdre?Une incartade de trop vaut un retour express, d'Angleterre aux États-Unis, à la jeune Eliza Carlisle, 19 ans, afin de passer son bac dans la riche petite ville de Lorien, New Jersey. La mauvaise nouvelle se transforme bientôt en un nouveau challenge pour la jeune écorchée quand elle rencontre Julia, une adolescente fragile, volontairement coupée du reste du monde. Déterminée à découvrir les secrets qui l'entourent, leur relation évolue en une amitié spéciale. Des sentiments inattendus surgissent... de nombreux dangers aussi.

This is the story of how I died...repeatedly.J has been cursed for all eternity. In her very first life on Earth, she made the mistake of falling in love with her sister's betrothed... and it was all downhill from there. In revolutionary France, J and the other members of Marie Antoinette's court are forced into hiding, desperate to escape a wild uprising out for their blood. From there, she is reincarnated in America in the late 1800s, where she disguises herself as a man in the Confederate army and is surrounded by carnage and blood. In Austria in the 1930s, she became the only hope for her Jewish friends' survival against the Nazi storm. Now, as a 21st century teenager, she faces mountains of extracurricular volunteer work and a ruthless bully all on her quest to get into a competitive college.Talk about a bummer.Beside her in each life, Sebastian finds himself on the wrong side of every battle. Always a soldier, he makes it his mission time and time again to rescue J with the hope that maybe someday they'll get the chance to be together, if only that were possible. They say that everything happens for a reason, but can J and Sebastian find a way to break their curse and finally make a life together?

True love doesn't always follow a script.... Tracy Vance's love life is a total flop. Sure, she has a cool job as a tour guide at a real Hollywood movie studio, but when it comes to her personal life, she can barely get her crush, Connor, to notice her. Then Tracy gets a brilliant idea: Why not win Connor's heart with some help from the big screen? Taking her cues from her favorite chick flicks, Tracy puts Operation Ro Com into action, and it actually seems to work! But Tracy soon realizes that getting the leading man isn't the same as keeping him. Maybe things never work out like they do in the movies--or do they?

A young adult novel about destruction, friendship, betrayal, and love.What happens when a major earthquake changes life as you know it and the boy you thought you hated ends up saving you? Three times!Courtland Reese is the guy everyone hates and makes fun of because ... well, he is weird. He communicates with animals. Strange or interesting, seventeen-year-old Adela Castielle can't quite figure out, but when he saves her from being trampled by her own horse, she begins to understand him a little better and wants to learn more about him.But, Max-her best friend/dream guy/someday-to-be-her-husband-only-he-doesn't-know-it-yet-hates Courtland with a passion. Adela wants to know why, except neither boy is talking.When Max leaves her stranded in his parents' wine cave with his worst enemy, Courtland, after what the experts are calling a "megathrust" earthquake, Adela starts to question her loyalty to Max as steamy kisses in a dark damp cellar only fuel her emotions with more conflict.But does she really have time to worry about that when fire, destruction and mayhem surround her?