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Book cover of QUEEN IN THE CAVE
QUEEN IN THE CAVE
By: julia sarda | Published: May 2022

In her debut as author-illustrator, Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale, rich with layers of meaning to be discovered....

In her debut as author-illustrator, Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale, rich with layers of meaning to be discovered. One night, Franca has a dream about a marvelous queen who lives in a dark cave, deep in the forest. She cannot sit still until she knows if her dream is true. So with her younger sisters, Carmela and Tomasina, Franca ventures into the forest at the end of their garden. As they travel deeper through nettles and thickets, drawing closer and closer to the cave, the world shifts, and everything shrinks and expands at the same time. Here, they meet beasts and creatures that shock and delight them, and they escape horrible things that frighten them. They learn to be brave, to be bold, to face their darkest fears. And what of the queen? Well, what they find in the cave is perhaps the most unexpected thing of all . . . In Júlia Sardà's irresistible, mysterious modern fairy tale, each spread is a stunning and wildly imaginative set piece brought to life in sumptuous color and detail.

Theme: Coming of Age

  • ISBN
    9781536220544
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Picture Book - Advanced
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REALM BREAKER 02 BLADE BREAKER
By: victoria aveyard | Published: August 2023

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! "A true fantasy masterpiece." --Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author Since Victoria Aveyard...

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! "A true fantasy masterpiece." --Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author Since Victoria Aveyard launched the instant #1 New York Times bestselling Realm Breaker, the series has taken readers by storm. Now the sequel is here to continue this epic fantasy series. The fate of the world rests on a blade's edge. With her Companions at her side, Corayne has mastered the ancient magic in her blood, closing one spindle and pushing back the evil that threatens their world. But the fight is far from over. Queen Erida and her consort, Taristan, continue their march through Allward, crumbling castles and conquering kingdoms with an unstoppable army and unthinkable forces of darkness. With no choice but to raise an army of their own, Corayne and her Companions face perilous lands, dangerous mercenaries, and seething monsters, as they rally a divided world behind them. But will they be strong enough to confront the latest evil that Queen Erida and Taristan have unlocked? Or will it consume their world in flames, dashing all hope for victory completely. From the New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series, comes another sweeping and epic fantasy adventure featuring multiple-POVs, incredible action, and unforgettable twists, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tolkien himself. Praise for Realm Breaker: "A fantasy fan's dream." --Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin "A new classic." --Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Skyhunter "A true fantasy masterpiece." --Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes series

Theme: Coming of Age

  • ISBN
    9780062872678
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Young Adult Fiction
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$21.00
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REBOUND
By: kwame alexander | Published: May 2021

From the New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, the dynamic prequel to his Newbery Award-winning novel in verse, The...

From the New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, the dynamic prequel to his Newbery Award-winning novel in verse, The Crossover, now in paperback.

Theme: Written in Verse, Sports - Basketball, BIPOC , Coming of Age

  • ISBN
    9780358494836
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Intermediate Fiction
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$13.50
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RECKLESS GLORIOUS GIRL
By: ellen hagan | Published: February 2021

Theme: Coming of Age

  • ISBN
    9781547604609
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Intermediate Fiction
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$22.99
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RIMA'S REBELLION - COURAGE IN A TIME OF
By: margarita engle | Published: February 2022

In 1920s Cuba, Rima is bullied and shunned for her illegitimacy, but finds solace in riding her horse and forges unexpected friendships with others...

In 1920s Cuba, Rima is bullied and shunned for her illegitimacy, but finds solace in riding her horse and forges unexpected friendships with others who share her dreams of freedom and suffrage. Includes historical note.

Theme: BIPOC , Coming of Age

  • ISBN
    9781534486935
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Young Adult Fiction
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SECRET DIARY OF MONA HASAN
By: salma hussain | Published: May 2023

Mona learns to find her voice over the course of a year that sees her immigrating from Dubai to Canada in this novel for fans of Front Desk by Kelly...

Mona learns to find her voice over the course of a year that sees her immigrating from Dubai to Canada in this novel for fans of Front Desk by Kelly Yang. Now in paperback! Mona Hasan is a young Muslim girl growing up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, when the first Gulf War breaks out in 1991. The war isn't what she expects — "We didn’t even get any days off school! Just my luck" — especially when the ground offensive is over so quickly and her family peels the masking tape off their windows. Her parents, however, fear there is no peace in the region, and it sparks a major change in their lives. Over the course of one year, Mona falls in love, speaks up to protect her younger sister, loses her best friend to the new girl at school, has summer adventures with her cousins in Pakistan, immigrates to Canada, and pursues her ambition to be a feminist and a poet.

Theme: Music, Coming of Age, Prejudice & Racism

  • ISBN
    9780735271517
  • Binding
    Paperback Canadian
  • Category
    Intermediate Fiction
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SECRET SISTERS
By: avi | Published: August 2023

In the fall of 1925, fourteen-year-old Ida enters a small-town high school after years of attending a rural one-room schoolhouse, but the enthusiasm...

In the fall of 1925, fourteen-year-old Ida enters a small-town high school after years of attending a rural one-room schoolhouse, but the enthusiasm she and her new friends have for the modern world and modern ways pits them against the school's old-fashioned principal.

Theme: Coming of Age

  • ISBN
    9780358248088
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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$23.99
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SERENA SAYS
By: tanita davis | Published: August 2021

JC shines like a 4th of July sparkler. She has the best ideas, the biggest, funniest laugh, and the party starts when she arrives. Serena St. John is...

JC shines like a 4th of July sparkler. She has the best ideas, the biggest, funniest laugh, and the party starts when she arrives. Serena St. John is proud to be known as her best friend. Everything changes when JC returns from the hospital with a new kidney--and a new best friend. Out of the spotlight of JC's friendship, suddenly things aren't quite so sparkly in Serena's world. Lonely Serena works on perfecting her vlogs, hoping to earn a shot at becoming a classroom reporter. If she can be smart and funny on video, why can't she manage that in real life? If only she could always pause, edit, or delete conversations. It would be so much easier to say the right thing at the right time . . . instead of not saying what she should, or, even worse, blurting out a secret that wasn't hers to share. Life doesn't have a pause button--but as Serena discovers her voice through vlogging, she learns that she's not just there to reflect JC's light--she's fully capable of shining on her own.

Theme: #OwnVoices, Coming of Age

  • ISBN
    9780062936981
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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$9.99
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SHE HOLDS UP THE STARS
By: sandra laronde | Published: May 2022

Willow wants to go back to the city, but one thing keeps her on the rez. Aunt Pauline promises Willow that moving back to the rez and living with her...

Willow wants to go back to the city, but one thing keeps her on the rez. Aunt Pauline promises Willow that moving back to the rez and living with her grandmother is only temporary. As days and weeks pass, however, the twelve-year-old girl realizes that her aunt is not coming back and that her grandmother's house is now home. What is Willow supposed to do? Her elderly grandmother barely speaks; all her friends are back in the city, and Thomas, the boy next door, is hostile to her and cruel to his animals. But there is one thing that makes life bearable: Mistatim, Thomas's horse, with whom Willow established a connection as soon as she arrived. Finding herself more and more drawn to her new home, Willow explores the land around her seeking clues to her family's past--including the mysterious disappearance of her mother, years before. Meanwhile, her determination to protect Mistatim from the brutal treatment meted out by Thomas and his father grows, leading her to an unexpected friendship.

Theme: Coming of Age, Residential Schools, Indigenous, Horses

  • ISBN
    9781773210650
  • Binding
    Paperback Canadian
  • Category
    Intermediate Fiction
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SHE HOLDS UP THE STARS
By: sandra laronde | Published: May 2022

Willow wants to go back to the city, but one thing keeps her on the rez. Aunt Pauline promises Willow that moving back to the rez and living with her...

Willow wants to go back to the city, but one thing keeps her on the rez. Aunt Pauline promises Willow that moving back to the rez and living with her grandmother is only temporary. As days and weeks pass, however, the twelve-year-old girl realizes that her aunt is not coming back and that her grandmother's house is now home. What is Willow supposed to do? Her elderly grandmother barely speaks; all her friends are back in the city, and Thomas, the boy next door, is hostile to her and cruel to his animals. But there is one thing that makes life bearable: Mistatim, Thomas's horse, with whom Willow established a connection as soon as she arrived. Finding herself more and more drawn to her new home, Willow explores the land around her seeking clues to her family's past--including the mysterious disappearance of her mother, years before. Meanwhile, her determination to protect Mistatim from the brutal treatment meted out by Thomas and his father grows, leading her to an unexpected friendship.

Theme: Indigenous, Coming of Age, Residential Schools

  • ISBN
    9781773210667
  • Binding
    Hardcover Canadian
  • Category
    Intermediate Fiction
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SMALL TOWN PRIDE
By: phil stamper | Published: May 2023

From acclaimed author Phil Stamper (The Gravity of Us and As Far as You'll Take Me) comes a poignant coming-of-age, contemporary middle grade debut...

From acclaimed author Phil Stamper (The Gravity of Us and As Far as You'll Take Me) comes a poignant coming-of-age, contemporary middle grade debut novel about finding your place, using your voice, and the true meaning of pride. Perfect for fans of Rick by Alex Gino and The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy. Jake is just starting to enjoy life as his school's first openly gay kid. While his family and friends are accepting and supportive, the same can't be said about everyone in their small town of Barton Springs, Ohio. When Jake's dad hangs a comically large pride flag in their front yard in an overblown show of love, the mayor begins to receive complaints. A few people are even concerned the flag will lead to something truly outlandish: a pride parade. Except Jake doesn't think that's a ridiculous idea. Why can't they hold a pride festival in Barton Springs? The problem is, Jake knows he'll have to get approval from the town council, and the mayor won't be on his side. And as Jake and his friends try to find a way to bring Pride to Barton Springs, it seems suspicious that the mayor's son, Brett, suddenly wants to spend time with Jake. But someone that cute couldn't possibly be in league with his mayoral mother, could he?

Theme: LGBTQ2S+, Coming of Age

  • ISBN
    9780063118799
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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SNITCHERS
By: stephane dunn | Published: June 2022

Theme: Community, Coming of Age, Urban

  • ISBN
    9781947627635
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Young Adult Fiction
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SOFT PLACE TO FALL
By: tanya christenson | Published: November 2021

When he was five years old, Creighton's mother left. He and his father know she has started a career as a singer but not much more than that. Dad's...

When he was five years old, Creighton's mother left. He and his father know she has started a career as a singer but not much more than that. Dad's work with a carnival means they have not set down roots anywhere for long and as a result Creighton does not have a formal education. When they finally settle in a small town, Creighton is 14 years old. When he starts school there he is placed in an alternate school -- which it turns out is a place for "losers" -- kids who struggle with learning. Gradually Creighton meets other kids in his new school -- like Schooner who can't read but has his own kind of wisdom and Carin who was a victim of sexual assault when she was thirteen. There is one teacher at the school who truly cares about the students and who encourages their hopes for the future. But when she announces she is leaving at the end of the year, the students feel abandoned. School becomes irrelevant and the students are left to fend for themselves. How will they manage to survive in spite of all the personal disasters that challenge them.

Theme: Coming of Age, Family Relationships, Friendship

  • ISBN
    9780889956384
  • Binding
    Paperback Canadian
  • Category
    Young Adult Fiction
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SOLITAIRE
By: alice oseman | Published: June 2022

My name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year - before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face the harsh...

My name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year - before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face the harsh realities of A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people - I had friends. Things were very different, I guess, but that's all over now. Now there's Solitaire. And Michael Holden. I don't know what Solitaire are trying to do, and I don't care about Michael Holden. I really don't.

Theme: Coming of Age

  • ISBN
    9780007559220
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Young Adult Fiction
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SPEED OF FALLING OBJECTS
By: nancy fischer | Published: October 2019

From the author of When Elephants Fly comes an exceptional new novel about falling down, risking everything and embracing what makes us unique. Don't...

From the author of When Elephants Fly comes an exceptional new novel about falling down, risking everything and embracing what makes us unique. Don't miss this compulsively readable novel about the most unlikely of heroes. Danger "Danny" Danielle Warren is no stranger to falling. After losing an eye in a childhood accident, she had to relearn her perception of movement and space. Now Danny keeps her head down, studies hard, and works to fulfill everyone else's needs. She's certain that her mom's bitterness and her TV star father's absence are her fault. If only she were more-more athletic, charismatic, attractive-life would be perfect. When her dad calls with an offer to join him to film the next episode of his popular survivalist show, Danny jumps at the chance to prove she's not the disappointment he left behind. Being on set with the hottest teen movie idol of the moment, Gus Price, should be the cherry on top. But when their small plane crashes in the Amazon, and a terrible secret is revealed, Danny must face the truth about the parent she worships and falling for Gus, and find her own inner strength and worth to light the way home.

Theme: Survival, Coming of Age

  • ISBN
    9781335928245
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Young Adult Fiction
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$24.99
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