New Fiction for Late October
Friend, Natasha. Lush. YA/ FRI
It's hard to be a 13-year-old; it's even harder when your father's a drunk. For Samantha, it's something that's been going on for so long that she's almost used to it. Only you never get used to it.
Hoffman, Alice. Incantation. YA/ HOF
During the Spanish Inquisition, sixteen-year-old Estrella, brought up a Catholic, discovers her family's true Jewish identity, and when their secret is betrayed by Estrella's best friend, the consequences are tragic.
Lockhart, E. The Boy Book. YA/ LOC
A high school junior continues her quest for relevant data on the male species, while enjoying her freedom as a newly licensed driver and examining her friendship with a clean-living vegetarian classmate.
Richardson, E. E. The Intruders. YA/ RIC
When soon-to-be stepbrothers, Joel and Tim, start having the same nightmare after moving into an old house, they decide to investigate its source and the many other strange occurrences in their new home.
Richardson, Nigel. The Wrong Hands. YA/ RIC
Fourteen-year-old Graham Sinclair, born with mysterious hands and a strange secret, finds his life further complicated when he saves a baby after a plane crash and meets a beautiful girl.
Van Draanen, Wendelin. Runaway. YA/ VAN
After running away from her fifth foster home, Holly, a twelve-year-old orphan, travels across the country, keeping a journal of her experiences and struggle to survive.
Bibliographic Information ©2006 BWI
It's hard to be a 13-year-old; it's even harder when your father's a drunk. For Samantha, it's something that's been going on for so long that she's almost used to it. Only you never get used to it.
Hoffman, Alice. Incantation. YA/ HOF
During the Spanish Inquisition, sixteen-year-old Estrella, brought up a Catholic, discovers her family's true Jewish identity, and when their secret is betrayed by Estrella's best friend, the consequences are tragic.
Lockhart, E. The Boy Book. YA/ LOC
A high school junior continues her quest for relevant data on the male species, while enjoying her freedom as a newly licensed driver and examining her friendship with a clean-living vegetarian classmate.
Richardson, E. E. The Intruders. YA/ RIC
When soon-to-be stepbrothers, Joel and Tim, start having the same nightmare after moving into an old house, they decide to investigate its source and the many other strange occurrences in their new home.
Richardson, Nigel. The Wrong Hands. YA/ RIC
Fourteen-year-old Graham Sinclair, born with mysterious hands and a strange secret, finds his life further complicated when he saves a baby after a plane crash and meets a beautiful girl.
Van Draanen, Wendelin. Runaway. YA/ VAN
After running away from her fifth foster home, Holly, a twelve-year-old orphan, travels across the country, keeping a journal of her experiences and struggle to survive.
Bibliographic Information ©2006 BWI
