From the front flap: In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, three runaways fight the system that would “unwind” them. Connor's parents want to be rid of him because he's a troublemaker. Risa has no parents and is being unwound to cut orphanage costs. Lev's unwinding has been planned since his birth, as pat of his family's strict religion. … [Read more...] about Unwind by Neal Shusterman
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A Spy in the House by Y. S. Lee
From the back cover: Mary Quinn leads a remarkable life. At twelve, an orphan and convicted thief, she was miraculously rescued from the gallows. Now, at seventeen, she has a new and astonishing chance to work undercover for the Agency. It is May 1858, and a foul-smelling heat wave paralyzed London. Mary enters a rich merchant's household to solve the mystery of his lost … [Read more...] about A Spy in the House by Y. S. Lee
Take My Word for It by John Marsden
From the back cover: Lisa Morris could be the girl next door. She could be your cousin. She could be sitting behind you in class. She could be you. But Lisa, cool and beautiful Lisa, remote and private Lisa, has more going on in her life than anyone imagines. Only her journal knows the truth about her life. Only her journal—and you. Review: This short little book functions … [Read more...] about Take My Word for It by John Marsden
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
From the back cover: "From now on I'm Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I'll be a knight." And so young Alanna of Trebond begins the journey to knighthood. Though a girl, Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn the art of magic. So one day they decide to switch places: disguised as a girl, Thom heads for … [Read more...] about Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
So Much to Tell You by John Marsden
From the back cover: Fourteen-year-old Marina didn't know why she was sent away to school. Actually, that wasn't completely true. She knew it had something to do with the progress she hadn't made in the hospital. After all, she still didn't talk. And Marina knew her mother didn't want her at home. Then Marina started writing in a journal for English class. Bit by bit the … [Read more...] about So Much to Tell You by John Marsden