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Hunger

Grant, Michael, 1954-


"Katherine Tegen books." Conditions worsen for the remaining young residents of a small California coastal town isolated by supernatural events when their food supplies dwindle and the Darkness underground awakens.
Date Published:2009

The brothers Hawthorne

Barnes, Jennifer Lynn,


Sequel to: The final gambit. When Grayson's half-sisters find themselves in trouble, he swoops in to do what he does best: take care of the problem--efficiently, effectively, mercilessly. And without getting bogged down in emotional entanglements. Jameson Hawthorne is a risk-taker, a sensation-seeker, a player of games. When his mysterious father appears and asks for a favor, Jameson can't resist the challenge. Now he must infiltrate London's most exclusive underground gambling club, which caters to the rich, the powerful, and the aristocratic, and win an impossible game of greatest stakes. Luckily, Jameson Hawthorne lives for impossible. Drawn into twisted games on opposite sides of the globe, Grayson and Jameson--with the help of their brothers and the girl who inherited their grandfather's fortune--must dig deep to decide who they want to be and what each of them will sacrifice to win.
Date Published:2023

Sequel to: The final gambit. When Grayson's half-sisters find themselves in trouble, he swoops in to do what he does best: take care of the problem--efficiently, effectively, mercilessly. And without getting bogged down in emotional entanglements. Jameson Hawthorne is a risk-taker, a sensation-seeker, a player of games. When his mysterious father appears and asks for a favor, Jameson can't resist the challenge. Now he must infiltrate London's most exclusive underground gambling club, which caters to the rich, the powerful, and the aristocratic, and win an impossible game of greatest stakes. Luckily, Jameson Hawthorne lives for impossible. Drawn into twisted games on opposite sides of the globe, Grayson and Jameson--with the help of their brothers and the girl who inherited their grandfather's fortune--must dig deep to decide who they want to be and what each of them will sacrifice to win.

Date Published:2023

Pond & river

Parker, Steve.


Includes index. A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.
Date Published:2000

Ocean

MacQuitty, Miranda.


Includes index.
Date Published:1995

Insect

Mound, Laurence.


Includes index.
Date Published:1990

Boat

Kentley, Eric.


Includes index. A history of the development and uses of boats, ships and rafts from birth-bark canoes to luxury liners.
Date Published:1992

Bird

Burnie, David.


Includes index.
Date Published:1988

Electricity

Parker, Steve.


Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
Date Published:1992

Eragon

Paolini, Christopher.


In Aagaesia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters.
Date Published:2003

Breaking dawn

Meyer, Stephenie, 1973-


"Megan Tingley books.". Although eighteen-year-old Bella joins the dark but seductive world of the immortals by marrying Edward the vampire, her connection to the powerful werewolf Jacob remains unsevered.
Date Published:2008

The fault in our stars

Green, John, 1977-


Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten. From the jacket.
Date Published:2012

The prophet of Yonwood

DuPrau, Jeanne.


While visiting the small town of Yonwood, North Carolina, eleven-year-old Nickie makes some decisions about how to identify both good and evil when she witnesses the townspeople's reactions to the apocalyptic visions of one of their neighbors.
Date Published:2006

Catching fire

Collins, Suzanne.


By winning the annual Hunger Games, District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have secured a life of safety and plenty for themselves and their families, but because they won by defying the rules, they unwittingly become the faces of an impending rebellion.
Date Published:2014

Villain

Grant, Michael, 1954-


"It's been four years since the events of GONE. The Perdido Beach dome is down, but the horrors within have spread. The alien virus-infested rock that created the FAYZ is creating monsters--monsters that walk the cities and countryside, terrorizing all. There are tanks in the street and predator drones in the sky, doomed efforts to stop the disintegration of civilization. Into this chaos comes a villain with the power to control anyone with just the sound of his voice. Dillon Poe wanted to be a comedian once--but everyone made fun of him ... Now he's sending thousands to their death. Who's laughing now?"--Publisher marketing.
Date Published:2018

"It's been four years since the events of GONE. The Perdido Beach dome is down, but the horrors within have spread. The alien virus-infested rock that created the FAYZ is creating monsters--monsters that walk the cities and countryside, terrorizing all. There are tanks in the street and predator drones in the sky, doomed efforts to stop the disintegration of civilization. Into this chaos comes a villain with the power to control anyone with just the sound of his voice. Dillon Poe wanted to be a comedian once--but everyone made fun of him ... Now he's sending thousands to their death. Who's laughing now?"--Publisher marketing.

Date Published:2018

Cool. Awkward. Black


Featuring exclusively Black characters, this multi-genre story collection--drawing from contemporary, historical, fantasy, sci-fi, magical and realistic--celebrates and redefines the many facets of Blackness and geekiness, both in the real world and those imagined.
Date Published:2023

The magician

Scott, Michael, 1959-


Fifteen-year-old twins Sophie and Josh Newman continue their magical training in Paris with Nicholas Flamel, Scatty, and the Comte de Sant Germaine, pursued by Doctor Dee and the immortal Niccolo Machiavelli.
Date Published:2008

Sunrise on the reaping

Collins, Suzanne,


As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight... and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena. (Companion novel)
Date Published:2025

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight... and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena. (Companion novel)

Date Published:2025

Heartstopper. Volume 3

Oseman, Alice.


"Heartstopper: Volume 3 was originally published in England by Hachette Children's Group in 2020."--page opposite title page. Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick has even found the courage to come out to his mom. But coming out isn't something that happens just once, and Nick and Charlie try to figure out when to tell their friends that they're dating. Not being out to their classmates gets even harder during a school trip to Paris. As Nick and Charlie's feelings get more serious, they'll need each other more than ever.
Date Published:2021

"Heartstopper: Volume 3 was originally published in England by Hachette Children's Group in 2020."--page opposite title page. Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick has even found the courage to come out to his mom. But coming out isn't something that happens just once, and Nick and Charlie try to figure out when to tell their friends that they're dating. Not being out to their classmates gets even harder during a school trip to Paris. As Nick and Charlie's feelings get more serious, they'll need each other more than ever.

Date Published:2021

The Bad Beginning

Snicket, Lemony


<p>NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES</p><p>In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy. </p><p>Are you made fainthearted by death? Does fire unnerve you? Is a villain something that might crop up in future nightmares of yours? Are you thrilled by nefarious plots? Is cold porridge upsetting to you? Vicious threats? Hooks? Uncomfortable clothing?</p><p>It is likely that your answers will reveal A Series of Unfortunate Events to be ill-suited for your personal use. A librarian, bookseller, or acquaintance should be able to suggest books more appropriate for your fragile temperament. But to the rarest of readers we say, "Proceed, but cautiously."</p><p><Br></p><li><b>A Nefarious Villain:</b> Meet Count Olaf, a greedy and repulsive guardian with one scraggly eyebrow, a mysterious eye tattoo, and a terrible plan to steal the Baudelaire fortune.</li><li><b>Gothic Fiction for Kids:</b> A story of mysterious fires, a dilapidated mansion, uncomfortable clothing, and the pervasive feeling that something terrible is always about to happen.</li><li><b>An Unbreakable Sibling Story:</b> Follow Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire—three intelligent and resourceful children who must rely on their unique talents to survive in a world of incompetent adults.</li><li><b>A Witty, Irreverent Voice:</b> Discover a literary and hilarious tale that speaks directly to the reader, defining vocabulary and delighting in its own miserable telling.</li>
Date Published:2009

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESIn the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy. Are you made fainthearted by death? Does fire unnerve you? Is a villain something that might crop up in future nightmares of yours? Are you thrilled by nefarious plots? Is cold porridge upsetting to you? Vicious threats? Hooks? Uncomfortable clothing?It is likely that your answers will reveal A Series of Unfortunate Events to be ill-suited for your personal use. A librarian, bookseller, or acquaintance should be able to suggest books more appropriate for your fragile temperament. But to the rarest of readers we say, "Proceed, but cautiously." <li>A Nefarious Villain: Meet Count Olaf, a greedy and repulsive guardian with one scraggly eyebrow, a mysterious eye tattoo, and a terrible plan to steal the Baudelaire fortune.</li><li>Gothic Fiction for Kids: A story of mysterious fires, a dilapidated mansion, uncomfortable clothing, and the pervasive feeling that something terrible is always about to happen.</li><li>An Unbreakable Sibling Story: Follow Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire—three intelligent and resourceful children who must rely on their unique talents to survive in a world of incompetent adults.</li><li>A Witty, Irreverent Voice: Discover a literary and hilarious tale that speaks directly to the reader, defining vocabulary and delighting in its own miserable telling.</li>

Date Published:2009

Money

Cribb, Joe.


Includes index. Discover the fascinating story of money - from silver ingots to modern credit cards. - cover.
Date Published:1990