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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

My Big Mouth - Peter Hannan

My Big Mouth (10 Songs I Wrote that Almost Got Me Killed) - Peter Hannan

Davis Delaware is the new kid in school. No, he's not from Delaware.

Immediately, Davis knows who the campus bully is and makes note to stay invisible. Unfortunately, Davis' existence is made known when he accidentally hits Gerald "the Butcher" Boggs in the face with a dodge ball.  Also unfortunate is that Davis has a crush on Molly. Molly likes to suck face with Gerald.

Davis, Molly, and Edwin start a band called The Amazing Dweebs and are on top of the school social ladder. Davis is king of the school and the Butcher isn't too happy about it.

Friday, March 2, 2012

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Dead to You - Lisa McMann

Dead to You  - Lisa McMann

Ethan was abducted when he was seven. At the age of sixteen, he's being reunited with his family. Everything can go back to normal. Right?

In just the short amount of time that Ethan has been back, he's fallen for Cami, the girl next door. His little sister, "the replacement child," and he have a special bond.

Ethan's brother Blake doesn't believe it's really Ethan. Ethan can't remember anything before the time he willingly got into a strangers van. Blake's studying genetics, and things aren't adding up for Ethan to belong to this family. 

Although the family attends counseling, nothing can prepare them for what happens.

Croak - Gina Damico

Croak - Gina Damico

Lexi Bartleby is sixteen seems to stay in trouble. Most recently, she punched a guy at school. After that, her parents send her off to live with her Uncle Mort in Croak.

Lexi immediately learns that Uncle Mort has an unusual job. He's a grim reaper. Lexi is there to learn the family business.

Lexi and the other juniors notice that there are strange deaths happening. People are dying with without a cause of death. The only thing they have in common is white eyes.

There's a mystery to be solved. The juniors are up for the task, but it doesn't come without a price.

Rock On - Denise Vega

Rock On - Denise Vega

Rock On A Story of Guitars, Gigs, Girls, and a Brother (Not Necessarily in that Order)

High school sophomore, Orion, Ori, Taylor is the lead guitarist/songwriter for a band (to be named at a later date). They are entered into a Battle of the Bands, but must find a bass player before then.

Ori just coming into his own, no longer living in the shadow of his older brother Del.

Enter Del. Back from college because he lost his lacrosse scholarship due to grades. Ori and Del unwillinging enter into a little brotherly competition. Sibling rivalry anyone?

Ori's got to keep it together for the band's sake.


Thursday, March 1, 2012

Born Wicked - Jessica Spotswood

Born Wicked - Jessica Spotswood

Cate and her sisters are witches. If the Brotherhood finds out, they will be sent away.

Within six months, Cate must decide what she will do with her life. Will she marry her childhood friend or Finn Barasta or join the Sisterhood?
Before she can make that decision, she must find her mother's diary. It should have all the answers that Cate is looking for.

Answers that lead Cate and her sisters into danger. Could they be the sisters in the prophesy? Are they the ones that can take over the Brotherhood?

Cracked - K.M. Walton

Cracked - K.M. Walton

Victor is living a lonely life. He has no friends. His parents ignore him. His only confidant is his dog. When she dies, Victor feels that he has nothing to live for. A bottle of pills is his answer.

Bull is abused by his grandfather and mother. He takes his anger out on Victor. One night while his drunken grandfather is beating him, Bull takes action with a gun and accidentally shoots himself.

The boys find themselves as roommates in a psych ward. Can they ever find a way to forget the past and move on?