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$9.99
ISBN-13: 9780763645762
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Published: Candlewick, 7/2009
In a world where all men’s and animals thoughts can be heard there is a constant bombardment of Noise, and Todd has never known anything different. But when forced to flee from his home he encounters a mysterious, unknown silence that shatters his provincial world. This beautifully constructed coming of age story features an unforgettable cast of characters including the most terrifyingly relentless villain, and a superb talking dog. A riveting thriller that will keep you turning pages until the very end.
$7.99
ISBN-13: 9780439530637
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Published: Scholastic Paperbacks, 3/2004
When a mysterious boy appears in Caitlin’s town she finds herself instantly drawn to him. But the town’s fear of the unknown poses a threat, and when he’s accused of a crime he didn’t commit Caitlin is forced to take sides. Written with a superb teen voice, this book is honest and urgent and will stay with you long after you put it down.
$10.99
ISBN-13: 9780765323118
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Published: Tor Teen, 4/2010
Smart, funny and fast-paced this is a book about a very scary possibility… Seventeen-year-old Marcus and his friends, caught in the wrong place at the wrong time after a terrorist attack, are arrested by the Department of Homeland Security, taken away to a secret prison and interrogated. Once released Marcus is compelled to rebel against the DHS. A wonderful discussion on civil liberty vs. national security.
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780385721790
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Published: Anchor, 2/2003
Masterfully crafted, this emotionally charged novel illuminates how, with a single accusation, a thirteen-year-old girl with an overactive imagination can change the lives of everyone around her. Full of passion and tragedy McEwan ’s haunting prose keeps the reader guessing as he slowly reveals the truth of what happened.
$5.99
ISBN-13: 9780312371326
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Published: Square Fish, 8/2007
This quirky little book has it all: an intelligent, strong female character, an engrossing story, a cute boy AND a historical mystery that has baffled scholars for ages. I couldn’t put it down!
$8.99
ISBN-13: 9780060890377
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Published: HarperTeen, 1/2009
At fourteen Symone isn't like most girls her age. She's shy and introverted and completely obsessed with Antarctica, in particular Captain Titus Oates and Scott's doomed expedition to the South Pole. So when her "Uncle" Victor whisks her away on an unannounced vacation-of-a-lifetime to Antarctica, she's thrilled. But as the adventure unfolds, Sym discovers that things are not as they seem. And what began as a dream quickly turns into a struggle for survival; where fantasy and obsession clash against truth and reality. Evocative, unpredictable, and completely original.
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780156007757
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Published: Mariner Books, 10/1999
When an epidemic of "white blindness" strikes, fear and irrationality take over. Told from the perspective of multiple characters, this allegorical novel shows the worst (and best) of human nature when faced with loss and desperation. The writing is intricate and poetic, sweeping the reader along to the novel's cathartic and ultimately satisfying ending.
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780312613426
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Published: Feiwel & Friends, 11/2010
This one doesn't pull any punches. A gritty psychological thriller with layered plotting that pulls you back and forth between two desperate realities, and explores the impact of trauma, obsession and addiction. With its vivid imagery and provocative storytelling, this novel will bore its way into your mind just like the Marbury Lens.
Not for the faint of heart.
$6.99
ISBN-13: 9780060535452
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Published: Greenwillow Books, 5/2005
Adolescence is complicated, and for twelve-year-old Martha Boyle there's no exception. Set during a summer vacation on Cape Cod just after the accidental death of a classmate, Kevin Henkes 's lyrical writing reveals the emotional life of a young girl on the brink of self-discovery. A more beautifully written book I haven't read in years.
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