Young Adult

Georgina buys a beautiful figurine at an action and discovers that it is much older than she thought. Her mother uses her contacts and finds that the figurine of a beautiful Irish Colleen is called The Fenian Messenger.Learn about the attempt of Irish rebels and veterans of the American Civil War as they plan to invade and conquer Canada and hold it for use as a bargaining chip to force Britain to give Ireland its freedom. But Georgina discovered that the Fenian Messenger holds a secret and that... more info>>

The sudden theft of the museum's prized fossil begins the disappearance of children in the small rural community of Spoonerville. It is only through the ingenuity of Andrew and Michael that the truth of why these terrible events are happening and what the fossil actual is. But without a way of stopping the fossil and his guarding creatures the world might find itself under the command of these fierce creatures from another world. Volume 1 of 32.

The story of the fountain follows Semta Youngder from the age of three through her marriage. Her brother Mondo is four years older. When they move to Laniston, with their father Kevlin--an aspiring artist--the first thing they notice is a large fountain in the center of town, terminating in a wide seat all around it. Semta becomes seriously ill, with a rare disease. She misses third grade and does the work at home. She is hardly better when a touring acting company comes to town, which she co... more info>>

After a second civil war divides the country in half, taking away all rights of minors on the West, Jeremy Williams is forced to move from New York to Washington after getting into one too many fights. Getting sick of the words, Jeremy starts a rebellion group called The Freedom Gang. Little does he know, the Western government is willing to do anything to keep order in society.

If you like Anne of Green Gables and the Little House books you'll love the Ociee Nash series. Destined to become a classic in children's literature; the series has already inspired a family film, The Adventures of Ociee Nash, starring Skylar Day, Lucas Till, Ty Pennington, Keith Carradine and Mare Winningham. In the newest book, The Further Adventures of Ociee Nash, eleven year old Ociee Nash moves to the exciting city of Memphis, Tennessee, where she makes new friends, including a frightening ... more info>>

Ever since Gus Grissom High was built on top of an ancient cemetery, more than ten years ago, people have said the school was haunted. All the kids refer to the school as Gruesome High. On a lark, Patsy, Jennifer, Jason, Alan, and Wesley climb to the school at midnight, not really knowing if there's a ghost or not. They see a dark shape with two glowing red eyes and hear a strange scraping sound! The next day, when one of Patsy's teachers makes fun of her and the whole idea of a ghost, Patsy bec... more info>>

14-year-old Stevie Reese and her policeman father have been on their own since her mother's death, with Stevie mostly looking after her dad. They've just moved to Little Bay, New Jersey. Stevie doesn't quite fit in at school, considers herself artist enough to tackle painting a mural on one wall of her room, and has made an interesting discovery-she and her father aren't the only inhabitants in their new home! There's also a mischievous ghost-cat named Chattanooga, and Casino-the ghost of a home... more info>>

Raised by thieves in the streets of ancient Egypt, seventeen-year-old Hamet has successfully made a respectable life and name for himself in the palace of Pharaoh Seti I, who rescued the young man from the clutches of vicious Libyans during a time of war. Hamet daily performs the duty of wash boy, bathing and grooming the aging Seti. He lives in the servants' quarters with Keati, his beloved wife, and under the control of Throut, the Pharaoh's gruff vizier and highest governing official. When Ke... more info>>

"Things happen that we wouldn't in a million years dream could happen to us. People become what they never thought they would be. The truth of the matter is that we're all thrust into situations that were couldn't see ourselves in at some point. The choices that we make in these situations determine our fate. We can either come out better than we were to begin with, or we can be disadvantaged. Sydney Harrison is thrust into such a situation, but in a way entirely different than we are. She ... more info>>

Antoni Battista has spent his life in Chicago, shuffled from one foster home to another, and getting into more and more trouble as he grew older. However, after surviving a drive-by shooting--in which he is an innocent victim--Tony unexpectedly is given a chance at a new start. There's just one catch; he's sent to a very strict foster home in a small town. Tony is determined to stay out of trouble for the next few months when he will graduate and turn eighteen. However, a series of robberies beg... more info>>

In this first installment of the Shelby Sweet diaries, the troubled Shelby has a terrible secret that could blow her whole life to smithereens. Her most important job is to never tell a soul. Ever. Shelby meets Scott, who leads the tween youth group at the family church. Shelby is sure she could never be worthy of someone like Scott, but she keeps bumping into him. Then there is C.W., her mysterious and totally gorgeous next door neighbor, who keeps sending out mixed signals. Her sister refuses ... more info>>

Emily Snow is twelve years old, supporting herself and her younger brother on the streets of Victorian England by selling watercress. One early winter morning on her way to buy supplies, she encounters a piskie--a small but very sarcastic fey creature that has been cornered by a group of the Black Sidhe, piskies from an opposing clan. She rescues him and unknowingly becomes involved in a war between the Seelie and the Unseelie, two opposing factions of fairies that have been battling each other ... more info>>

My name is Meghan Chase.I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it.This time, there will be no turning back.

Holli is trapped in time, trapped in the evil Captain's house, and trapped in a strange world full of talking animals and walking skeletons.She wants to go home, and she's counting on her brother Noah to come back and save her. But before she can search for a way back she has to honor a promise made to a friend in need.

The super-sleuth: Bethany Graham: Beth lives with her mother, Bridget Graham, a single parent. A loner, precocious, "almost fourteen", as she keeps telling everyone, Beth is very sensitive about her height and size (she feels she's built like Fort Knox). A computer whiz and a word collector, she loves reading. Beth is very close to her mother, but there are times when she wishes Bridget would remember that they live in a democracy. How could Mama arrange an after school Math tutor for Beth, with... more info>>

Alex lost his family when he was nine years old and has been searching for them ever since. His search leads him to America, where he is kidnapped and held for ranson. Only his wits and juggling talents help him to survive. When he meets Louisa, who resembles his younger sister, he finds himself involved in an international political mystery that could be the end of his juggling career.

Finding a key leads two brothers into finding a cave that holds a terrible secret. Within the hidden chambers lies a golden sarcophagus. In the coffin is an insane pharaoh suspended in sleep for centuries and who is waiting for his trusted follower to insert the special necklace that will awaken him. If he regains his powers then the world will be lost and it is up to Andrew and Michael and their friends to find a way to prevent it from happening.

Few people know that Canadians played a vital role in the American Civil War. Work with Michael and his friend Chris when they find a can of Double Eagle American gold coins hidden in an old stone bridge near their home. In the can is a short note that brings a part of history to light that few people today know about. The Knights of the Golden Circle were formed to finance the second rising of the South. Learn about the Civil War and discover how an actor on the stage changed the history of Ame... more info>>

Pulitzer nominee Daugharty (EARL IN THE YELLOW SHIRT, DARK OF THE MOON, WHISTLE) turns her impressive talents to Young Adult novels. Twelve-year-old Knot Crews, an African-American boy growing up in the segregated south Georgia town of Statenville, discovers a robber's lost bag of cash and is nearly overcome with the moral dilemma. Should he return it to the bank or ...-- Knot decides instead to help his needy neighbors, both black and white, and he begins mailing them hundred-dollar bills anony... more info>>

Ben is a dreamer, Charlie prefers facts, but they make a good team. The two friends go on holiday to Loch Ewe, where Ben's dad teaches them to sail. At first, all is well. They get to know the changing moods of the loch and Ben begins to feel the magic and power of the Scottish Highlands. But the peace and pleasure of their holiday is destroyed when the loch's mood changes and a squall forces them to seek shelter on Ewe Island. There, Ben's father has an accident and Ben has to sail back throu... more info>>

Peg's love of candy makes working at the Lollipop Tree - a factory that makes lollipops - the perfect place to work. Even Darcy, the stern receptionist can't dampen Peg's spirits. And Hiram - called Hi - keeps Peg laughing. Peg and Korky work two days a week at the factory. But Peg's curious nature has her asking questions: Why can't she smell the candy being made? Or do lollipops smell as they're made? And why aren't the lollipops sold in her hometown of Redmond? No one answers her questions. ... more info>>

James's father is missing. With no clue why his dad would run out on him and his mum, he hides out by an ancient stone circle to think. There, James discovers a dead stoat, crushed in an impossibly huge footprint. The mystery of what smashed the little animal leads James into finding Mendel, a wizard from another world called Denthan. Mendel has his own problems though. He's trapped in the body of a goldfish and Denthan's sun is about to die and destroy the planet. James is soon drawn into Mende... more info>>

Meghan and Georgina Small bring mystery into their family's life with a visit to a pen pal, Magdalene in Mexico. The family accepts an invitation to visit Mexico and soon the four children are involved in the mysteries of the Monarch butterfly and discover that Magdalene's family has a responsibility handed down to them since the time of Montezuma. We are taken back into time and the secrets of Montezuma and the destruction of his empire at the hands of Cortes and his conquistadors. We also beco... more info>>

Come ride through California and Oregon with two sixteen-year-olds, Maggie Malone and Julia Chandler, as they come-of-age on the open road. Maggie is struggling for independence from a father who insists she give up her dream of becoming an artist to work in his bank. Julia is struggling with an eating disorder. When they meet two older boys traveling cross-country in a vintage van, the adventure of a lifetime ensues. What will happen to these best friends on their odyssey for self-discovery an... more info>>

Disappointed about not getting into summer riding school Meghan finds herself shipped off to the Emerald Pioneer Camp. There she discovers that the equestrian instructor isn't what he appears to be 'a riding expert'. A sudden fire and its consequence force Meghan out into the darkness when she is found bending over the unconscious riding instructor who accused her of starting the fire. No one believes her and she has no where to go but into the darkness of the land that surrounds Baitfish Lake a... more info>>