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London Calling
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Edward Bloor
Hardcover: Sep 2006
Paperback: 12 Feb 2008
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In the summer after 7th grade Martin meets a boy in a dream who will change his life forever. Where did this boy come from? Is he a dream? But how can his dreams be set in London during the Blitz? How can he wake up with a head full of people and facts and events that he certainly didn't know when he went to sleep--but which turn out to be verifiably real? Recommended for ages 11-15. |
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Just In Case
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Meg Rosoff
Hardcover: Aug 2006
Paperback: 29 Jan 2008
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After his younger brother narrowly avoids a serious fall, fifteen-year-old David Case realizes the fragility of life and senses impending doom. He changes his name, assumes a new identity, new clothing and new friends, and dares to fall in love. |
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Small Steps
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Louis Sachar
Hardcover: Jan 2006
Paperback: 8 Jan 2008
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Two years after being released from Camp Green Lake, Armpit is home in Austin, Texas, trying to turn his life around. But its hard when you have a record, and everyone expects the worst from you. The only person who believes in him is Ginny, his 10-year old disabled neighbor. Together, they are learning to take small steps. And he seems to be on the right path, until X-Ray, a buddy from Camp Green Lake, comes up with a get-rich-quick scheme. |
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The Dead Fathers Club
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Matt Haig
Hardcover: Feb 2007
Paperback: 18 Dec 2007
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A ghost story with a twista suspenseful and poignantly funny update of the Hamlet story. |
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
: A Fable
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John Boyne
Hardcover: Sep 2006
Paperback: 23 Oct 2007
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Germany 1942: Bruno's family moves to a new house, where he he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different to his own. Their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences. |
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The Book Thief
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Markus Zusak
Hardcover: Mar 2006
Paperback: 11 Sep 2007
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A story about, among other things: A girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul. Winner of the 2007 BookBrowse Ruby Award. |
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