Young Adults

Nonfiction

Bush v. Gore: Controversial Presidential Election Case BR 15216
by Diana K. Sergis
1 volume
Discusses the landmark Supreme Court decision in 2000 that resulted in Texas governor George
W. Bush becoming the forty-third U.S. president. Describes the contested ballot recounts in
Florida, battles in state and federal courts, and constitutional arguments presented to the nation's
highest court by Bush and his challenger, Vice President Albert Gore. For senior high and older
readers. 2003.

Daughters of the Desert: Stories of Remarkable Women from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim
Traditions BR 15736
by Claire Rudolf Murphy,
1 volume
Tales of mothers, daughters, believers, and seekers, based on verses from the Bible and Koran. In
"Return to Hadassah," Esther draws courage from her Jewish faith to reveal her true identity and
ask her husband the king to save her people. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Essential Camping for Teens BR 15350
by Kristine Hooks
1 volume
Beginners' guide to selecting and setting up a camp site, keeping warm and dry, preparing food,
handling emergencies, and having fun. Discusses where to learn the necessary outdoor skills and
what gear to purchase. Grade 1 braille. For junior and senior  high readers. 2000.

Everything You Need to Know about Going to the Gynecologist BR 15169
by Shifra N. Diamond
1 volume
Explains to teens and older readers why gynecological exams are important, when to seek them,
and what to expect during one. Also discusses reproductive health including diseases,
contraception, and common problems. For senior high and older readers. 1999.

Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna BR 15221
by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton
1 volume
Virginia teacher recounts his childhood as a nomadic tribe member in northern Kenya. Describes
running from lions, tending cattle, being circumcised at thirteen to become a "warrior," attending
boarding school, searching for his wandering village during vacations, and leaving home to study
in the United States. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Fire in the Heart: A Spiritual Guide for Teens BR 15627
by Deepak Chopra
1 volume
Noted Hindu author and physician uses his own youthful experiences to provide a plan for teens
who are seeking their own spiritual paths. Answers universal philosophical questions and offers
suggestions for improving relationships. For senior high readers. 2004.

Fiske New SAT Insider's Guide BR 15574
by Edward B. Fiske and Bruce G. Hammond
3 volumes
Preparation and test-taking strategies for high school students taking the revised version of the
SAT college entrance exam. Provides practice problems for each section of the standardized
testcritical reading, math, and writing. Discusses coaching courses, the new PSAT, and tactics
used by top-scoring students. For senior high readers. 2004.

In Defense of Liberty: The Story of America's Bill of Rights BR 15386
by Russell Freedman
2 volumes
Describes the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution and explains how they are applied as
well as tested. Examples of challenges include a suit brought on behalf of schoolchildren who
were required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and rap musicians sued for obscenity. For junior
and senior high readers. 2003.

In My Grandmother's House: Award-winning Authors Tell Stories about Their Grandmothers
BR 15256
compiled by Bonnie Christensen
2 volumes
Twelve authors describe their fascination with their grandmothers. In "Rhizomes," Minfong Ho
wonders how hers coped with leaving China for an arranged marriage in Singapore. In "Grandma
and Her Needle," Beverly Cleary reminisces about her hat-making grandmother. For junior and
senior high readers. 2003.

One Hundred Words Every High School Freshman Should Know BR 15947
by American Heritage Dictionaries
1 volume
Selected vocabulary organized from A to Z includes straightforward terms and typical items from
textbooks for grades 7 and 8. Definitions are accompanied by example sentences from familiar
authors. Includes a few exercises to build vocabulary. For junior and senior high readers. 2004.

One Hundred Words Every High School Graduate Should Know BR 15198
by American Heritage Dictionaries
1 volume
The American Heritage College Dictionary web site list of vocabulary words evolved into a
published book by popular demand. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 2003.

The Power of a Positive Teen BR 16195
by Karol Ladd,
2 volumes
A Christian mother and her two daughters turn to the Scriptures for guidance on growing up.
Focusing on principles of confidence, responsibility, relationships, faith, attitude, courage, and
integrity they demonstrate ways teens can make positive choices in their lives. Includes Bible
passages. For senior high and older readers. 2005.

Real U Guide to Bank Accounts and Credit Cards BR 15941
by Ilyce R. Glink
1 volume
Information on opening checking and savings accounts, using a bank's services, obtaining a
credit card, and managing credit. Explains debt, interest rates, and online banking. For senior
high and older readers. 2004. 

Real U Guide to Buying Your First Car BR 15940
by Johanna Bodnyk
1 volume
Advice for the first-time automobile purchaser on making a decision to buy. Discusses price
considerations, negotiation at the dealership, tips for looking at used vehicles, finances, and
insurance. Also describes the pros and cons of leasing. For senior high and older readers. 2004. 

Real U Guide to Living on Your Own BR 15942
by Liesa Abrams
1 volume
Advice on setting up a household, including cooking, doing laundry, cleaning, making simple
repairs, and budgeting. For senior high and older readers. 2004. 

Real U Guide to Planning for College BR 15874
by Max Overly
1 volume
Step-by-step guide to planning for higher education, including a timeline for high school
students. Provides advice on test-taking, selecting extracurricular activities, visiting schools, and
seeking financial aid. For senior high and older readers. 2004. 

Real U Guide to Saving and Investing BR 15939
by Mike Kavanagh
1 volume
Advice for young people on beginning to invest and save money for a sound retirement. Explains
the stock market and other investment options. For senior high and older readers. 2004. 

Real U Guide to Your First Apartment BR 15938
by Megan Stine
1 volume
Information about moving out of the family home and renting an apartment on one's own. Gives
practical advice on finding a roommate, dealing with landlords, saving money on college
housing, and furnishing the new place. For senior high and older readers. 2004.

Real U Guide to Your First Job BR 15937
by Meagan Hassell
1 volume
Advice for the recent graduate on finding a job. Covers writing resumes, interviewing,
networking, and keeping a position. For senior high and older readers. 2004. 

Smoke and Ashes: The Story of the Holocaust BR 15152
by Barbara Rogasky
2 volumes
Explains how the Holocaust (19331945) occurred by examining the roots of anti-Semitism,
Nazi plans for extermination of Jews, and the step-by-step execution of that scheme through
ghettos, concentration camps, and death camps. Reviews criminal trials after WWII to seek
justice. Revised and expanded from 1988 edition. Violence. For junior and senior high readers.
2002.

Teen Angst? Naaah . . . : A Quasi-Autobiography BR 15272
by Ned Vizzini
2 volumes
The self-described "geeky" author reminisces about growing up in New York City, navigating
junior and senior high school, living for Nintendo games, taking family vacations, and dating and
other embarrassing moments. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2000.

Teen Knitting Club: Chill Out and Knit BR 15670
by Jennifer Wenger and Carol Abrams
1 volume
Three avid longtime knitters offer learners information on materials, stitches, and common
problems. Includes instructions for scarves, hats, bags, sweaters, one-day projects, and blankets.
Also offers suggestions on starting a teen knitting club and on knitting for charity. For junior and
senior high readers. 2004.

Teens Cook: How to Cook What You Want to Eat BR 16086
by Megan Carle and Jill Carle
1 volume
Recipes for breakfast, snacks, soups and salads, dinner for one, family meals, and desserts.
Follows the principle of preparing food "in the easiest possible way." Dishes reflect the
sister-authors' preferences for vegetarian ethnic and all-American comfort foods. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 2004. 

A Time to Love: Stories from the Old Testament BR 15142
by Walter Dean Myers
1 volume
A retelling from the perspective of teenage characters of six Bible episodes exploring the
complexities of love. Includes the stories of Delilah, Reuben, Naomi, Isaac, Zillah, and Aser. For
junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Wrestling Strength: Dare to Excel BR 16212
by Matt Brzycki
1 volume
Professional athletic trainer explains basic training for wrestlers including the order of exercise,
free weights, weight machines, the number of sets, and recovery time. Discusses nutrition, diets,
and fads. Includes resources. For senior high and older readers. 2004.

Young Person's Occupational Outlook Handbook BR 14794
by Susan Pines
3 volumes
Describes over 260 careers based on the U.S. Department of Labor's research. Explains the
education needed, the duties and skills of the employee, subjects to study, earning potential, and
future outlook for each given profession. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Fiction

The Afterlife BR 15796
by Gary Soto
1 volume
Chuy, a high school senior, is brutally murdered in a dance club's restroom. Haunting the halls of
his alma mater, he learns new things about his friends and relativesand falls in love. Some
violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. Americas Award
commendation. 2003. 

Alice MacLeod, Realist at Last BR 16178
by Susan Juby
2 volumes
In this sequel to Miss Smithers (BR 15805), sixteen-year-old aspiring screenwriter Alice
continues a journal describing her latest challenges: her boyfriend leaves for Scotland, her
environmental activist mom goes on trial, and her depressed dad is out of work. Some strong
language. For senior high readers. 2005.

Autobiography of My Dead Brother BR 16294
by Walter Dean Myers
1 volume
Childhood friends Jesse and Rise are growing apart. While fifteen-year-old Jesse develops his
interest in art, Rise turns to the Harlem streets under pressure to be cool. When their
long-established neighborhood social group becomes a gang, more violence enters their
community. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2005.

Away Laughing on a Fast Camel: Even More Confessions of Georgia Nicolson BR 15567
by Louise Rennison
2 volumes
Following Dancing in My Nuddy-pants (BR 14686) English schoolgirl Georgia Nicolson
continues her journal. She describes her trying existence at school and home and falling in love
with a local Italian American singer. For senior high readers. 2004.

B for Buster BR 15706
by Iain Lawrence
2 volumes
Sixteen-year-old Canadian "Kak" lies about his age to join the air force in 1943. He becomes part
of a crew flying deadly bombing raids over Germany and fears for his life. Bert, an ex-pilot who
trains homing pigeons to accompany the planes, comforts Kak. For senior high readers.
Bestseller. 2004.

Be More Chill BR 15968
by Ned Vizzini
2 volumes
To become popular and attract the beautiful Christine, New Jersey high school nerd Jeremy
swallows an illegal "squip" microchip. The device tells him how to act cool, but eventually
Jeremy wants to be back in control. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For
senior high readers. 2004.

The Beast BR 15204
by Walter Dean Myers
1 volume
When sixteen-year-old "Spoon" receives a scholarship to a New England prep school, he leaves
Harlem and his girlfriend Gabi behind. Returning home at Christmastime, he discovers Gabi is a
drug addict and he no longer is in step with street life. Some strong language. For senior high
readers. 2003.

Blue Avenger and the Theory of Everything BR 15413
by Norma Howe
2 volumes
Sixteen-year-old David Schumacher, the "Blue Avenger," returns from Italy in this sequel to
Blue Avenger Cracks the Code (BR 13445). To help his true love, Omaha, avoid eviction, he
takes a job that offends his morals but will pay the rent. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Boy Proof BR 16098
by Cecil Castellucci
1 volume
Hollywood. Nerdy high school senior Victoria Jurgen, called Egg after her favorite science
fiction movie character, is a loner. But when Max Carter, a gifted new student, invades her space,
she is not as boy-proof as she thought. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2005.

Breakout BR 15286
by Paul Fleischman
1 volume
Twenty-five-year-old Del writes a play describing her time as a runaway teenage foster child who
finds herself in a massive traffic jam on a Los Angeles freeway. Some strong language. For
senior high readers. 2003.

Bucking the Sarge BR 15809
by Christopher Paul Curtis
2 volumes
Involuntarily involved by his cold, manipulative mother (the "Sarge") in her shady business
dealings, fourteen-year-old African American Luther keeps a sense of humor. He runs the Happy
Neighbor Group Home for Men for Sarge while dreaming of going to college and becoming a
philosopher. For senior high readers. 2004. 

Bull Rider BR 15411
by Marilyn Halvorson
1 volume
Sixteen-year-old Layne McQueen wants to follow in his late father's footsteps and enters a rodeo
against his mother's wishes. Although his dad was killed bull riding, Layne secretly practices on
a ranch nearby. Uncontracted braille. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2003.

Cruise Control BR 15839
by Terry Trueman
1 volume
Basketball star Paul's senior year seems perfect but his misdirected anger could ruin everything.
He's upset with his father for abandoning the family and struggles to accept brother Shawn's
severe cerebral palsy. Companion to Stuck in Neutral (BR 14082). Some strong language. For
junior and senior high readers. 2004.

Cupidity BR 16199
by Caroline Goode
2 volumes
Senior Laura Sweeney, a mythology buff, prays to Jupiter for a boyfriend. The Roman gods at the
Mount Olympus retirement home heed Laura's call and send Cupid disguised as a beautiful girl
(Cupidity) to help Laura. Cupidity, however, causes more havoc than Laura can handle. For
senior high readers. 2005.

The Dragon's Son BR 15254
by Sarah L. Thomson
2 volumes
Four short stories about King Arthur as seen through the eyes of family members and friends. In
the first, Nimue marries a bard who supports the king in uniting England against the invading
Saxons. In the last, Arthur's son arrives to overthrow his father. Some violence. For junior and
senior high readers. 2001.

Emako Blue BR 16211
by Brenda Woods
1 volume
Los Angeles. African American classmates Monterey, Jamal, and Eddie remember their friend
Emako who was accidentally shot and killed. Having bonded with her through a mutual interest
in singing, they reminisce about the talented vocalist. Some violence. For senior high readers.
2004.

The Farther You Run BR 15203
by Davida Wills Hurwin
2 volumes
Eighteen-year-old Samantha has a hard time adjusting to life without her friend, Juliana, who
died of cancer in A Time for Dancing (BR 10714). But Samantha meets Mona in summer school.
They graduate, get jobs, boyfriends, and an apartment, and Samantha learns to cope. Strong
language. For senior high readers. 2003.

Fat Boy Swim BR 15876
by Catherine Forde
2 volumes
Scottish teen Jimmy is teased mercilessly for being overweight. When the swimming coach
discovers Jimmy's secret cooking skills, he trades swim lessons for Jimmy's help with a
fundraiser. Jimmy unexpectedly excels at the sport and also develops an interest in visually
impaired Ellie. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Finding Grace BR 15866
by Alyssa Brugman
2 volumes
Australia. Quirky eighteen-year-old Rachel is hired as a live-in caregiver for Grace, recently
brain-injured. Rachel starts university, makes friends, and learns never to leave Grace alone.
While trying to piece together Grace's former life, Rachel gains insights about herself too. Some
strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2001. 

Friction BR 15240
by E.R. Frank
1 volume
When Stacy, a new eighth-grade girl, starts spreading nasty rumors about classmate Alexandra
and her favorite teacher, Simon, the class doesn't know what to think. But when Stacy accuses
Simon of molesting her, Alex visits her house and discovers the truth. Some strong language. For
junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Girl, 15, Charming but Insane BR 16173
by Sue Limb
2 volumes
British fifteen-year-old Jess Jordan deals with having an imperfect body, a beautiful best friend,
and a crush on an unattainable boy. Jess aspires to be a comedian and ends up appreciating a
nerdy guy whom she has taken for granted. For senior high readers. 2004.

Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood BR 15872
by Ann Brashares
2 volumes
Following Second Summer of the Sisterhood (BR 14736) lifelong friends Carmen, Lena, Bridget,
and Tibby graduate from high school and look forward to attending four different colleges. Over
the summer amid family and boyfriend problems they treasure their friendship. For senior high
readers. 2005.

The Glass Caf; or, The Stripper and the State: How My Mother Started a War with the System
That Made Us Kind of Rich and a Little Bit Famous BR 15303
by Gary Paulsen
1 volume
Twelve-year-old Tony is almost taken away from his mother when Social Services discovers that
she is an exotic dancer. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Goodbye, Mr. Chips BR 15211
by James Hilton
1 volume
Chronicles sixty years in the life of Mr. Chipping, an English schoolmaster who arrives at
exclusive Brookfield in 1870 with much enthusiasm but little experience. At first unpopular, Mr.
Chips eventually develops a more personal relationship with his students and becomes a legend
by the time they must say goodbye. For senior high and older readers. 1933.

Hollywood Hustle: Son of the Mob, Book 2 BR 15843
by Gordon Korman
2 volumes
Following Son of the Mob (BR 14671), Vince Luca, son of a mobster, and girlfriend Kendra
Bightly, daughter of an FBI agent, move to Los Angeles for college. Vince enjoys his film classes
until his older brother arrives on business. Some strong language. For junior and senior high
readers. 2004.

I Am the Cheese BR 14796
by Robert Cormier
2 volumes
Chilling tale of fourteen-year-old Adam Farmer's desperate search for his father and for a
mysterious past that he must not remember if he is to remain alive. Some strong language. For
junior and senior high readers. 1977.

Inside Out BR 15762
by Terry Trueman
1 volume
Sixteen-year-old Zach suffers from schizophrenia and, unless he takes his medication, hears
voices that urge him to kill himself. When held hostage during a holdup, Zach resolves the crisis,
learns about himself, and helps others understand his disorder. Strong language and some
violence. For senior high readers. 2003.

Jacob Have I Loved BR 15613
by Katherine Paterson
2 volumes
Louise has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful twin sister on a tiny Chesapeake Bay
Island. Tomboy Louise grows up hating delicate Caroline, who robs her of her friends, her hopes
for schooling, and even the boy she loves. For junior and senior high readers. Newbery Medal.
1980.

Kicked Out BR 15410
by Beth Goobie
1 volume
Fifteen-year-old Dime is so unmanageable that her parents allow her to move in with her older
brother Darren, who is a quadriplegic. After Dime's boyfriend leaves her she reassesses her life
and begins to build self-esteem. Uncontracted braille. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Kissing Vanessa BR 15922
by Simon Cheshire
1 volume
In England, fifteen-year-old Kevin plans to improve at school, but when the next term begins he
is smitten with his new classmate Vanessa. Kevin's energy becomes focused on getting the girl's
attention. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. 

Leap Day BR 15493
by Wendy Mass
2 volumes
Chronicles one full day in the life of sixteen-year-old Josie as she takes her driving test, discovers
where her father works, participates in a scavenger hunt, and celebrates her fourth leap-year
birthday. In alternating chapters, family and friends shed different perspectives on the day's
events. For senior high readers. 2004.

Leaving Protection BR 15505
by Will Hobbs
1 volume
Port Protection, Alaska. Sixteen-year-old Robbie signs on with captain Tor Torsen to fish for
salmon. Robbie realizes he's in danger when he discovers Torsen secretly searching for valuable
metal plaques laid by early Russian explorers to claim Alaska. Then a storm hits, imperiling them
both. For senior high readers. 2004.

Letting Go of Bobby James; or, How I Found My Self of Steam BR 15769
by Valerie Hobbs
1 volume
After being abandoned by her husband at a gas station in Florida, sixteen-year-old Jody decides
to make a better life for herself. Along the way she acquires friends and patches together a new
family. For senior high readers. 2004.

Light Years BR 15895
by Tammar Stein
2 volumes
After a suicide bomber kills her boyfriend, Maya Laor leaves Israel to study astronomy at the
University of Virginia in the United States. Maya, who blames herself for the tragedy, reminisces
about her past while trying to start a new life. Some strong language. For senior high readers.
2005. 

Losing Is Not an Option: Stories BR 15880
by Rich Wallace
1 volume
Nine interwoven episodes relate athlete Ronny's coming of age in small-town Pennsylvania,
from sneaking into a football game in sixth grade to racing for the state track championship in
high school. In "Dawn," he struggles with the rules of mutual attraction. Some strong language.
For senior high readers. 2003. 

Lucas BR 15403
by Kevin Brooks
3 volumes
Fifteen-year-old Cait befriends sixteen-year-old Lucas, a drifter on her home island off the
English coast. Local bullies are suspicious of Lucas and eventually accuse him of rape, setting off
a tragic sequence of events. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high readers.
2003.

Mahalia BR 15232
by Joanne Horniman
2 volumes
Australian teens Matt and Emmy drop out of school and have a baby girl, Mahalia. After five
months, Emmy is overwhelmed and leaves Matt, a musician, to struggle as a single father. He
and Mahalia forge a life together. Then Emmy returns. Some strong language. For senior high
readers. 2001.

Maine Squeeze BR 15946
by Catherine Clark
2 volumes
The summer before Colleen goes to college, her parents travel to Europe while Colleen stays
with her friends at their Maine island home. Although they try to obey house rules, Colleen
breaks up with her boyfriend and rekindles a romance with Evan. For senior high readers. 2004. 

Miss Smithers BR 15805
by Susan Juby
2 volumes
In this sequel to Alice, I Think (BR 14898) former home-schooled misfit Alice, sixteen,
continues her journal describing her latest experiences. She makes new friends, joins clubs, and
competes in the local beauty pageant that gives competitors a much-needed clothing allowance.
Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2004.

Necessary Noise: Stories about Our Families as They Really Are BR 15367
edited by Michael Cart
2 volumes
Ten short stories portraying different kinds of family scenes. "Visit" by Walter Dean Myers
describes a father's awkward meeting with his long-abandoned son, a death row convict. In
"Snowbound" by Lois Lowry, a college girl returns home to introduce her unwashed, obnoxious
boyfriend. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

No Shame, No Fear BR 16263
by Ann Turnbull
2 volumes
England, 1662. After her father is jailed for his religious beliefs, fifteen-year-old Susanna Thorn,
a poor Quaker girl, becomes an apprentice printer in order to provide for her family. Susanna
meets and falls in love with William Heywood, an Anglican, despite his father's objections. For
senior high readers. 2003.

Norman Tuttle on the Last Frontier: A Novel in Stories BR 16273
by Tom Bodett
1 volume
Fifteen short episodes follow Alaskan teen Norman Tuttle from age thirteen to almost sixteen.
Living in a small town Norman has adventures fishing, falling in love, and being grounded by his
parents. For junior and senior high readers. 2004.

One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies BR 15850
by Sonya Sones
2 volumes
After her mother's death, fifteen-year-old Ruby leaves Boston and reluctantly moves to
California, where her father is a famous actor. Ruby has trouble adapting but gradually accepts
the change while learning family secrets. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2004. 

Out of Bounds: Seven Stories of Conflict and Hope BR 15366
by Beverley Naidoo
1 volume
South Africa, 19482000. Seven stories show young South Africans of different eras, races, and
ethnic groups as they cope with apartheid. In "The Playground," Rosa is the first girl to integrate
the local school. Foreword by Desmond Tutu. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Out of Order BR 15295
by A.M. Jenkins
2 volumes
Sophomore "Colt" Trammel hides his learning disabilities until his brainy girlfriend leaves him
and his grades jeopardize his baseball-team eligibility. He turns to a new girl to tutor him while
trying to keep up appearances with the other jocks. Strong language. For senior high readers.
2003.

Pagan in Exile: The Pagan Chronicles, Book 2 BR 15985
by Catherine Jinks
2 volumes
Lord Roland and his squire, Pagan, travel from Jerusalem to Roland's castle in France. Since
Roland is a devout Christian, the de Bram family's violent feuds surprise Pagan. He fears losing
his lord. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Pagan's Crusade: The Pagan Chronicles, Book 1 BR 15990
by Catherine Jinks
2 volumes
Jerusalem, 1187. Sixteen-year-old Pagan Kidrouk enlists as squire to Templar knight Lord
Roland Roucy de Bram. Quick-witted Pagan and the devout Lord Roland form an odd pair but
slowly bond as Saladin's armies close in on the Holy City. For junior and senior high readers.
1992.

Pagan's Scribe: The Pagan Chronicles, Book 4 BR 16155
by Catherine Jinks
2 volumes
France, 1209. Pagan Kidrouk, now archdeacon, hires Isidore, a fifteen-year-old orphan with
epilepsy, to be his scribe. Together they try to survive the siege of Carcassonne. Concluding book
of the Pagan Chronicles. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

Pagan's Vows: The Pagan Chronicles, Book 3 BR 16154
by Catherine Jinks
2 volumes
France, 11881189. Pagan accompanies Lord Roland, now determined to be a monk, to the
Abbey of Saint Martin. Pagan chafes at being a novice in a monastery and uncovers a dangerous
blackmail plot. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Paradise: Based on a True Story of Survival BR 15312
by Joan Elizabeth Goodman
2 volumes
In 1542, sixteen-year-old French Huguenot Marguerite de La Rocque sails to America with her
uncle. When he discovers Marguerite in the arms of her Catholic lover, he abandons them both
on a Canadian island, where they struggle to survive. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high
readers. 2002.

Pocahontas BR 15679
by Joseph Bruchac
2 volumes
Jamestown colony, 1607. Alternating narratives of Pocahontas, a Powhatan chief's daughter, and
captain John Smith reveal the alliance between Smith and his fellow English settlers and the
native Indian population. Portrays the cultural misunderstandings that arose during their
encounters. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Pool Boy BR 14985
by Michael Simmons
1 volume
Spoiled California teen Brett must forego his wealthy lifestyle after his dad goes to prison for
insider trading and his family has to survive on reduced income. Brett takes a job cleaning pools
and learns to adjust to his new circumstances. Some strong language. For junior and senior high
readers. 2003.

The Presence BR 15701
by Eve Bunting
1 volume
On a trip to California to visit her grandmother, seventeen-year-old Catherine meets a mysterious
stranger at church. Noah claims he can help her contact a friend who died in a car crash for which
Catherine feels responsible. But Noah turns out to be a ghost. For senior high readers. 2003.

Private Peaceful BR 15787
by Michael Morpurgo
1 volume
When Thomas Peaceful's older brother Charlie is drafted into the British army in World War I
Thomas lies about his age and enlists. On guard duty years later Thomas reminisces about his
family, love for his mentally disabled brother, and neighbor Molly. Some strong language. For
senior high readers. 2003. 

Reflex BR 16172
by Steven Gould
4 volumes
A mysterious organization kidnaps National Security Agency operative Davy Rice to use his
teleportation powers. Davy's wife, Millie, searches frantically for him with her own newfound
teleporting skills. Sequel to Jumper (BR 9548). Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and
some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2004.

Rock Star Superstar BR 15846
by Blake Nelson
2 volumes
Pete, a talented bass player and the son of musicians, leaves the high school jazz band to join a
popular rock group. He finds the experience exhilarating even as his new fame jeopardizes his
relationships. For senior high readers. 2004.

Run if You Dare BR 15641
by Randy Powell
1 volume
Fifteen-year-old Gardner is shocked to discover that his beloved but recently unemployed father
considers himself a failure and may leave the family. Gardner seeks direction in his own life by
joining the track team and renewing his friendship with an old girlfriend. For junior and senior
high readers. 2001.

San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 BR 15565
by Kathleen Duey
2 volumes
San Francisco, 1906. Chambermaid Sierra O'Neille works in the hotel where rancher Joseph
Harlan and his family are staying. While rescuing others when disaster strikes, the two are
thrown together and fall in love. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.

See You down the Road BR 15875
by Kim Ablon Whitney
2 volumes
Sixteen-year-old Irish American Bridget Daugherty questions her family's nomadic and criminal
way of life. Her parents pressure her to quit school, marry, and help them in their shady business
enterprises while Bridget yearns for a different life. Strong language. For senior high readers.
2004.

Shooter BR 15506
by Walter Dean Myers
1 volume
A high school tragedy related from multiple viewpoints: interviews, reports, and journals.
Seventeen-year-old Len shoots a football player to death, injures several others, and commits
suicide. His troubled friends recall Len's problems. In the surrounding culture no one is
completely innocent nor completely guilty. For senior high readers. 2004.

Shooting Monarchs BR 15249
by John Halliday
1 volume
Macy, a sociopathic killer abused as a child, forces sixteen-year-old Leah Hoffman into his car
trunk but waits to murder her. Leah is saved by Danny Driscoll, a classmate with an untreated
spinal condition who secretly loves her. The rescue ends in tragedy for Danny. Some violence.
For senior high readers. 2003.

Shopaholic BR 16139
by Judy Waite
1 volume
Overwhelmed by her mother's depression, Taylor is easily manipulated by Kat, an older
classmate, to use a credit card to buy clothes she can't afford. Finally understanding Kat's true
nature and with help from her recovering mom, Taylor regains control of her life. For senior high
readers. 2001.

Sky: A Novel in Three Sets and an Encore BR 15989
by Roderick Townley
2 volumes
New York City, 1959. Fifteen-year-old Alec (Sky) Schuyler's passion is jazz. When his father
objects to his playing the piano, Sky leaves home. He finds a mentor in a blind African American
jazz musician and relies on support from friends. Some strong language. For junior and senior
high readers. 2004.

Slumming BR 15258
by Kristen D. Randle
1 volume
High school seniors Alicia, Nikki, and Sam, who are Mormons, decide to find three "losers" to
take to the prom. Sam chooses a girl with a dark family secret; Alicia cozies up to the class geek;
and Nikki befriends a rebel. But problems arise. For senior high readers. 2003.

Spindle's End BR 15579
by Robin McKinley
3 volumes
Evil fairy Pernicia curses a princess on the infant's naming day, but Katriona, a young fairy,
whisks the baby away to raise as her own and evade Pernicia's vengeful powers. Based on the
fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty." For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000.

A Sterkarm Kiss BR 15867
by Susan Price
2 volumes
Andrea Mitchell, from The Sterkarm Handshake (BR 13376), returns to sixteenth-century Great
Britain in the Time Tube. Her lover Per marries into a rival clan, rekindling a civil war. Some
violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2003. 

This Vast Land: A Young Man's Journal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition BR 15180
by Stephen E. Ambrose
2 volumes
Fictionalized diary of eighteen-year-old George Shannon, the youngest member of the
exploration crew. During the journey to the Pacific Northwest Shannon records becoming lost for
two weeks and falling in love with a Native American woman. Some descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale BR 15101
by Holly Black
2 volumes
Sixteen-year-old Kaye, the daughter of a wannabe rock singer now living at the Jersey shore, has
been visited by faeries all her life. She discovers that she is a changeling with a special destiny
that includes a handsome knight and a war. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2002.

Tough Trails BR 15435
by Irene Morck
1 volume
Seventeen-year-old Ambrose takes tourists on trail rides while working for his uncle in Alberta's
Rocky Mountains. He buys an older mare out of compassion but faces disaster when the animal
can't make it up a pass. Uncontracted braille. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

The Truth about Forever BR 15577
by Sarah Dessen
3 volumes
Macy suppresses sorrow for a year and a half after her father's death, but finally learns to
grieveand to live a littleon her summer job at a zany catering business. There she connects
with Wes, whose mother has also died. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2004.

Vegan Virgin Valentine BR 15649
by Carolyn Mackler
2 volumes
Highschool senior Mara's life goes topsy-turvy when her delinquent sixteen-year-old niece "V"
arrives to live with the family. Mara loosens up when she falls for her boss at the coffee house
and when V enjoys her new, stable home. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For
senior high readers. 2004.

Vote for Larry BR 15616
by Janet Tashjian
2 volumes
After faking his death in The Gospel according to Larry (BR 13993), seventeen-year-old Josh
"Larry" Swensen runs for president as the Peace Party's candidate to advocate for youth issues
and to encourage voter turnout. He doesn't anticipate mudslinging and a love triangle. For senior
high readers. 2004.

Where I Want to Be BR 16189
by Adele Griffin
1 volume
Two teenage sisters, one alive and one deceased, reach out to each other, sharing their lives. Jane,
from the grave, relates what happened when she stopped taking her medication for mental illness.
Lily tells about finding happiness with her boyfriend, Caleb. For junior and senior high readers.
2005.

Who's Your Daddy? BR 15980
by Lynda Sandoval
2 volumes
Sixteen-year-old wallflowers Meryl, Caressa, and Lila blame their lack of romance on their dads:
a vice-principal, a police chief, and a famous musician. Dateless for homecoming, the girls play a
game to find true love and, by coincidence, meet three guys. Some strong language. For senior
high readers. 2004.

Zigzag BR 15235
by Ellen Wittlinger
2 volumes
When her boyfriend deserts her for the summer, seventeen-year-old Robin drives from Iowa to
California with her widowed aunt and two nasty younger cousins. The grieving family fights
along the way, but Robin helps console them and also begins to become more independent. Some
strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

Zipped BR 15374
by Laura McNeal and Tom McNeal
2 volumes
Fifteen-year-old Mick is upset to discover that his beloved stepmother is having an affair. He also
loves Lisa despite her crush on a missionary from her Mormon church. Lisa's friend Janice dates
her own low-life boss. Somehow things work out. Some strong language. For senior high
readers. 2003.