New Books

The titles below are just a sampling of items, fiction and nonfiction, that have recently been added to the Teen Collection.  Check back regularly to see the newest additions.

November 2008

 

Bonechiller by Graham McNameeBonechiller
McNamee, Graham
ISBN: 9780385746588
2008
Four high school students face off against a soul-stealing beast that has been making young people disappear in their small Ontario, Canada, town for centuries.
Steinbeck's Ghost by Lewis BuzbeeSteinbeck's Ghost
Buzbee, Lewis
ISBN: 9780312373283
2008
Unhappy after his parents move to a weird subdivision and become workaholics, thirteen-year-old Travis returns to his old Salinas neighborhood and becomes actively involved in saving the John Steinbeck Library and, at the same time, begins seeing characters from Steinbeck's books who seem to have a message for him.
The Rule of Won by Stefan PetruchaThe Rule of Won
Petrucha, Stefan
ISBN: 9780802796516
2008
Slacker Caleb Dunne is pressured by his girlfriend to join a high school club based on The Rule of Won, which promises to fulfill members' every "crave," but when nonbelievers start being ostracized and even hurt, Caleb must act.
Bog Child by Siobhan DowdBog Child
Dowd, Siobhan
ISBN: 9780385751698
2008
After coming across the body of a young child who appears to have been murdered out in the bog, 18-year-old Fergus is compelled to put his own family dramas and personal difficulties aside in order to solve the mystery of a victim he doesn't even know in order to grant both of them the peace they are due. 
Nathan Fox: Dangerous Times by L. BrittneyNathan Fox: Dangerous Times
Brittney, L.
ISBN: 9780312369620
2008
Serving as the spymaster general on behalf of Queen Elizabeth, Sir Francis Walsingham employs the services of young Nathan Fox whose training in Shakespeare's theater gives him the edge he will need to be a master of disguise in treacherous situations. 
The Stowaway (Stone of Tymora Volume 1) by R. A. SalvatoreThe Stowaway (Stone of Tymora Volume 1)
Salvatore, R. A.
ISBN: 9780786950942
2008
A twelve-year-old orphan, Maimun who possesses a stone that brings good luck to its owner runs afoul of a terrifying half-demon, Asbeel but finds an ally in the elf Drizzt Do'Urden.
Torn to Pieces by Margot McDonnellTorn to Pieces
McDonnell, Margot
ISBN: 9780385735599
2008
When her mother disappears during a business trip, seventeen-year-old Anne discovers that her family harbors many dark secrets.
Fashion 101: A crash course in clothing by Erika StalderFashion 101: A crash course in clothing
Stalder, Erika
ISBN: 9780979017346
2008
My Fellow Citizens: The inaugural addresses of the Presidents of the United States 1789-2005 by Arthur Schlesinger Jr.My Fellow Citizens: The inaugural addresses of the Presidents of the United States 1789-2005
Schlesinger Jr., Arthur
ISBN: 9780791097250
2008
Punk Rock Etiquette: The ultimate how-to guide for DIY, punk, indie, and underground bands by Travis NicholsPunk Rock Etiquette: The ultimate how-to guide for DIY, punk, indie, and underground bands
Nichols, Travis
ISBN: 9781596434158
2008
The Success Principles for Teens: How to get from where you are to where you want to be by Jack CanfieldThe Success Principles for Teens: How to get from where you are to where you want to be
Canfield, Jack
ISBN: 9780757307270
2008

 

October 2008

In Mozart's Shadow: His Sister's Story by Carolyn MeyerIn Mozart's Shadow: His Sister's Story
Meyer, Carolyn
ISBN: 9780152055943
2008
In eighteenth-century Europe, Anna "Nannerl" Mozart, a musician whose talent and dedication is overshadowed by that of her gifted younger brother, Wolfgang, struggles to win the notice of her father and patrons who might further her career, despite her gender.
Prama by Jamie PontiPrama
Ponti, Jamie
ISBN: 9781416961000
2008
Six high school seniors deal with the drama that goes along with attending the senior prom, including Allison, who plans to make a move on her crush, despite the presence of his girlfriend. 
Cathy's Key: If Found Call (650)-266-8202 by Stewarat SeanCathy's Key: If Found Call (650)-266-8202
Sean, Stewarat
ISBN: 9780762430857
2008
Cathy was your average high school student-doodling in the margins of her journal, crushing on a cute boy, and hanging out with her best friend Emma. As this story begins, she's trying to keep a job, her journal is stolen, the cute boy is not who he seems to be, and even Emma's side project/start-up company, Doubletalk Wireless, is about to get caught up in the mystery surrounding Cathy and her search for the truth about her presumed-dead father. It's just a simple story really: girl loves boy, boy disappears, girl discovers secret that will alter the course of humanity.
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X by James PattersonThe Dangerous Days of Daniel X
Patterson, James
ISBN: 9780316002929
2008
Fifteen-year-old Daniel has followed in his parents' footsteps as the Alien Hunter, exterminating beings on The List of Alien Outlaws on Terra Firma, but when he faces his first of the top ten outlaws, the very existence of Earth and another planet are at stake.
Declare Yourself: Speak. Connect. Act. Vote.: More than 50 Celebrated Americans Tell You Why by  Declare Yourself: Speak. Connect. Act. Vote.: More than 50 Celebrated Americans Tell You Why
ISBN: 9780061473166
2008
Contributors discuss why voting matters, why does your vote count, why you should get involed with politics at school and your community and encourages teens to think about what democracy means.
Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss by Danica McKellarKiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss
McKellar, Danica
ISBN: 9781594630491
2008
The television actress and mathematics guru author of Math Doesn't Suck presents a pre-algebra primer for seventh- to ninth-graders, in an accessible reference that shares time-saving tricks, real-world examples, and detailed practice problems.
Coping With Cliques: A workbook to help girls deal with gossip, put-downs, bullying and other mean behavior by Susan SpragueCoping With Cliques: A workbook to help girls deal with gossip, put-downs, bullying and other mean behavior
Sprague, Susan
ISBN: 9781572246133
2008
Section titles include: Sticks and Stones Can Break My Bones..., Skank or Little Miss Perfect?, To Clique or Not to Clique, and Cyber Stalker 101.