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Tag Archives: high school
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher (Audiobook CD)
Thirteen Reasons Why focuses on the subject of teen suicide. Hannah Baker, a freshman, has committed suicide. But, why? It is a question that is always asked but many times has no answer. This time, however, Hannah wants a chosen … Continue reading
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Tagged guilt, high school, suicide, teen suicide, young adult fiction
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Team Human by Justine Larbalestier
Can’t decide between team Edward and Team Jacob? Try Team Human by Justine Larbalestier and Sarah Rees Brennan. The town of New Whitby was founded by vampires. While there’s not a lot of mingling between vampires and humans, they have … Continue reading
Dare Me by Megan Abbott
In Dare Me, Megan Abbot delivers a dark insider’s peek into high school cheerleading. But more than cheers and stunts, the real story is in the relationships developed, manipulated, and reconciled as the characters vie for control. For the most … Continue reading
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan; narrated by MacLeod Andrews and Nick Podehl (Audio CD)
Will Grayson is your average high school student—just trying to get through school while not attracting too much attention. This plan doesn’t always work very well because his best friend, Tiny Cooper (who is not tiny, by the way), is … Continue reading
The Demon Trapper’s Daughter by Jana Oliver
The year is 2018 and demons have taken over Atlanta, GA as well as the rest of the world. Demon Trappers are hard at work in cities all over the world keeping demons from causing any more disruption than necessary … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, demons, family responsibility, high school, paranormal, romance, young adult
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I’d Tell You I Love You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You by: Ally Carter
This is Ally Carter’s first book in her YA series, “The Gallagher Girls”, about a prestigious school for exceptional girls who are becoming spies. It is told from the perspective of 15 year old Cameron Morgan, a.k.a “the Chameleon”, and daughter of … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, fiction, friendship, high school, humor, romance, teens, young adult
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Unlocked By Karen Kingsbury
Holden Harris has autism and is a great high school student. Holden is 18 years old and being bullied by the high school football team. Holden is happy, healthy, and loves music. The childhood friend of Ella Reynolds is a … Continue reading
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Tagged autism, high school, inspirational fiction, relationships, teens
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Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King
young adult, friends, best friends, secrecy, alcoholism, teen drinking, high school, abuse Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, alcoholism, best friends, friendship, grief, high school, secrets, teen drinking, young adult fiction
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Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
Before I Fall could be titled “A day in the life of Sam”. Sam (Samantha) Kingston is just your ordinary popular, somewhat mean and snobbish high school senior. She has three best friends and a boyfriend who is also popular (and who Sam … Continue reading
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Tagged death, high school, popularity, relationships, teens, young adult
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The Clearing by Heather Davis
The Clearing by Heather Davis is a kind of time travel romance. Amy, a senior in high school, has moved to a small town to live with her great aunt after her suffering physical and mental abuse at the hands … Continue reading
