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In Darkness In Darkness
by Nick Lake
Hardcover: 17 Jan 2012
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Raw, harrowing, and peopled with vibrant characters, In Darkness is an extraordinary book about the cruelties of man and nature, and the valiant, ongoing struggle for a country's very survival.
Why We Broke Up Why We Broke Up
by Daniel Handler, Maira Kalman
Hardcover: 27 Dec 2011
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Min Green and Ed Slaterton are breaking up, so Min is writing Ed a letter and giving him a box. Inside the box is why they broke up.
Dark Water Dark Water
by Laura McNeal
Hardcover: Sep 2010
Paperback: 11 Oct 2011
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The catastrophic wildfires that struck Southern California in 2007 act as the backdrop for this compelling story full of peril, desperation, and love.
A Little Wanting Song A Little Wanting Song
by Cath Crowley
Hardcover: Jun 2010
Paperback: 11 Oct 2011
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Told in alternating voices and filled with music, friendship, and romance, A Little Wanting Song is about the kind of longing that begins as a heavy ache but ultimately makes us feel hopeful and wonderfully alive.
No Safe Place No Safe Place
by Deborah Ellis
Hardcover: Aug 2010
Paperback: 13 Sep 2011
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No Safe Place is a novel of high adventure and heart-stopping suspense by a writer at the height of her powers.
Raven Summer Raven Summer
by David Almond
Hardcover: Nov 2009
Paperback: 13 Sep 2011
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A captivating novel for teens from Printz Award-winner David Almond.
Long Story Short Long Story Short
by Siobhan Parkinson
Hardcover: 21 Jun 2011
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From Ireland's first laureate for children's literature comes a story of abuse and neglect told with sincerity, heart, and a healthy dose of humor.
The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin
by Josh Berk
Hardcover: Feb 2010
Paperback: 14 Jun 2011
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Those who prefer their heroes to be not-so-usual and with a side of wiseguy will gobble up this witty, geeks-rule debut.
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