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61) Brighton Funk
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The teen novel kicks off in Brighton 1962. Cool records and sharp fashions form the backdrop sounds and sights to this story of 15-year-old Naseem Al Yawar ('Naz'), a young man on the verge of adulthood and heading for his first experience of love.
Naz is a typical foul-mouthed, disaffected teenage boy, bright but with no interest in school apart from a love of literature instilled in him by an inspirational teacher, Mr Easton - nicknamed 'Easy Easton'....
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Set in suburban To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong, in the summer of the political riots, John, Paul, George, and Richard – the four Beatles, as they are known – find themselves caught up in the murder of a family member of a friend, plus a suicide and domestic violence. They begin to learn that schoolyard practical jokes have unforeseen and unpleasant consequences in the adult world outside of the classroom. They also encounter an unlikely middle-aged...
64) Weird Space
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Ever wonder what else is out there? So does twelve-year-old Drew Shipley, a daydreamer whose only fear is growing up. To escape his present and avoid his future, Drew and his friends roam their small town playing night tag, fantasizing about aliens and spaceships, and exploring the haunted Gladhill barn. But Drew's fantasies become reality when a starfighter from another dimension crashes in the cornfield behind his house: Sheela Vestril, commander...
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All Sophie wants is to forget what happened last summer. But that's not easy when people keep asking if she's okay, and her mother locks herself behind closed doors for hours at a time. And now her best friend, Abigail, cares more about parties and boys than about hanging out with Sophie.
Lost in memories of the life she had before that terrible day, Sophie retreats into herself. But it's only so long before she must confront the tragedy of her past...
66) The Fifth Rule
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Reef is back in Halifax for the funeral of Frank Colville, his former mentor. Memories of Frank compete with memories of Leeza and the terrible way their relationship ended. Mindful that the restraining order against him has been renewed by Leeza's mother, Reef has no intention of staying in Halifax for long. Leeza, in the meantime, is feeling stifled by her mother's "concern." A first-year student at Dalhousie, she is kicking herself for not attending...
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Kim and Tallia are normal girls who just want to go to summer camp. Tallia gets Kim hooked by telling her that the camp has a rumor about seven kids who suddenly went missing. Are they really missing though, or is there something hiding behind the rumor?
Follow them in this adventure as they seek out what is behind the camp. Just some irresponsible counselors, or something worse?
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Natasha's summer started off on a high note when she met Beaver, the new girl in town. Unfortunately, making a new friend earned her a spiteful enemy. When Allison starts spilling Natasha's secret daydreams about her long-time crush, she wonders if any chance she has with super-cute athlete is gone for good.
As if that weren't good enough to worry about, the one constant in her life seems to be changing- and she's not sure it's for the better. Since...
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Book One in THE LIGHT FINDER LEGENDS Series
A SPIRITUAL FANTASY THAT WILL TRANSPORT YOU INTO YOUR OWN INNER WORLD
A LOVE STORY FOR NATURE AND LIFE ITSELF
A TALE THAT ECHOES THROUGH ALL TIMES AND PLACES
Finding the Light that Defeats Darkness
When 21-year-old Ravi's twin brother Vik is captured by the Mine Master's men and taken to work in the coal mines which are also polluting the air in his town, he seeks help from the old legends of Raam....
70) Letters from Him
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When mysterious letters arrive the summer before her senior year, Kenna, the daughter of an alcoholic single mother, follows the riddles within that hint at her absent father's existence. Kenna with the help of her best friend, Jake, head to New York City using each letter as their tour guide. The rabbit hole leads them to a family she didn't know she had, as well as a secret government medical testing facility. Kenna becomes an unwilling test subject...
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The second book of THE STARTRAIL fantasy series, THE STARTRAIL: PAINTER'S KEEP, is a continuation of the adventure through fantastical realms; an imaginative quest for truth and freedom.
Book 1 - THE STARTRAIL: PORTAL PAINTER
Book 2 - THE STARTRAIL: PAINTER'S KEEP
Sarah Carlson's memories are restored in a realm that she paints herself into, revealing much of her past that was hidden...
72) Invisible
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The Twixt volume 2
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Some things lie beneath the surface. Invisible. With the power to change everything. Joy Malone wants it all power, freedom and the boyfriend who loves her. Yet when an unstoppable assassin is hired to kill her, Joy learns that being the girl with the Sight comes with a price that might be too high to pay. Love will be tested, lives will be threatened, and everyone Joy knows and cares about will be affected by her decision to stand by Ink or to leave...
73) Hidden
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A seemingly normal field trip ends with Marya and her friends gaining wings and fantastical powers. A 500-year old book tells the tale of people just like them, but there's more to the story. Red eyes haunt Marya's past and might determine her future. How far will she go for answers?
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Just dumped by his girlfriend, Jace Antonakos has recorded a proclamation in a notebook his English teacher made him take on his winter vacation to the Mayan Riviera: I'm going to Mexico to get laid. The fact that he's only days away from turning 18 and still a virgin has Jace spooked, and he figures that Playa del Carmen's golden beaches draped with equally golden girls should increase his odds of success. On the other hand, the fact that he's travelling...
75) The Sand Castle
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The Sand Castle is a story of a young boy in an underground world through the making of his sandcastle. He was hoping for treasure and an escape for his mother and his younger brother from their way of life at the time.
Tragedy and compassion filled this new world of mystery and challenge. A world of time and another dimension coexisting in the moment. A world harboring all the emotions of mankind.
In the end, Bobby did find his treasure.
May you...
76) Falling Fast
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She did it. She finally, met them. One of the most famous bands in the world was standing right in front of her. This is what Bri's been dreaming of for the past year and a half. However, she never saw herself dating one of the members! Nothing seems to go right! Bri starts rethinking everything. Was this the right choice? Is true love worth it all?
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Peter walked and walked at a slow, meditative pace, admiring the surroundings of the area and savoring the fresh air. He saw a few individuals sparsely spread in the distance. He also saw a deer grazing in the meadows, succumbing to the interference of people visiting its territory. An hour later, he sat on a bench in a very quiet area and pulled out a small notebook and a pen from his pocket. He was inspired to go within and listen to his inner voice....
78) Running Lean
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Equilibrium. That's what Stacey and Calvin found in each other. He is as solid as his beloved vintage motorcycle and helps quiet the constant clamor in Stacey's mind. She is a passionate, creative spirit-and a lifeline after Calvin's soldier brother dies. But lately the balance is off. Calvin's grief is taking new forms. Voices of self-loathing are dominating Stacey's life. When struggles with body image threaten her health, Calvin can't bear to lose...
79) Storm: A Novel
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It took real faith and courage to get Bethany back on a surfboard after losing her arm to a shark. In this new four-book fiction series based on the life of surfer star Bethany Hamilton, Bethany and her friends discover God's love and guidance as they tackle the waves that life hands them. Also available: Soul Surfer™ Bible, Ask Bethany, and Rise Above. In Clash, it's a challenge to their tight-knit group when a new girl with a secret crowds Bethany...
80) Hetty on Hold
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The conniving beauty queen Katrinka, Morgan's former fiancée, is torn between the desire to destroy Hetty and the need for her friendship. The night before they were to wed, Morgan spurned Katrinka in favor of the tall, skinny Hetty. The humiliated Katrinka still seeks revenge. This she does by scheming to manipulate the rich, handsome Morgan and his business empire. Hetty struggles to befriend Katrinka and to overcome her resentment with kindness.
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