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1) Messenger
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Giver quartet ; 03
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English
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In this novel that unites characters from "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue, " Matty, a young member of a utopian community that values honesty, conceals an emerging healing power that he cannot explain or understand.
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"I promised my mother I would never come to Bato-Ko...and yet here I am. Narra Jal is one of the cursed, cast aside her whole life, considered unlucky. But with her mother's life on the line, she will return to the city where she was born to face the trials: a grueling, bloodthirsty series of challenges designed to weed out the weak, the greedy, and the foolish. Trials to select the next ruler of Tigang. Narra has nothing. No weapons. No training....
3) Big bad me
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Little Island Books
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Evie Wilder is living a normal life. Except for the fact her mom's gone missing, she just found out she's a werewolf, she and her sister have to go into hiding, and there's not a single helpful vampire slayer to be found. With the help of Kevin, the dorky-hot manager of the guesthouse where Evie and Kate go to lie low, Evie starts learning to harness her wolfish side. But there's something a bit odd about Kevin ... Meanwhile, reports of animal attacks...
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"A vibrant and emotional novel from debut author Dan Clay about a boy who turns toward love, self-expression, and drag when the unthinkable happens, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Julie Murphy. If only Mark Davis hadn{u2019}t put on a dress for the talent show. It was a joke{u2015}other guys did it too{u2015}but when his boyfriend saw Mark in that dress, everything changed. And now, fresh on the heels of high school heartbreak, Mark has given...
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"Beauty's life is the stuff of fairy tales. The youngest in her family, Beauty isn't trying to catch Stephan's eye. He is the lord baron's heir, well above her family's modest station, but when he kisses her hand at a party, Beauty is swept away by his charm, his wit, and his passionate declarations of love. Hearts can be untamable creatures, especially when touched by the fires of first love, and Beauty doesn't see the truth of Stephan's intentions...
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Innocent blood has been spilled on the steps of the Council Hall, the sacred stronghold of the Shadowhunters. In the wake of the tragic death of Livia Blackthorn, the Clave teeters on the brink of civil war. One fragment of the Blackthorn family flees to Los Angeles, seeking to discover the source of the disease that is destroying the race of warlocks. Meanwhile, Julian and Emma take desperate measures to put their forbidden love aside and undertake...
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Awakening to find herself trapped in a strange tower, Izaveta knows she must find her way back to the Tóurensi palace and claim the throne. But even with an unexpected ally's help, she worries she might not be able to get news of her survival to her sister and escape this frozen land. Back at home, Asya enlists Nikov's help to prove Izaveta is still alive, even as she finds herself forced to navigate the political world she always sought to avoid...
10) Curse of shadows
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2022.
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Curse of Shadows reveals a world of unique magic, breathtaking action, and unforgettable love. "Amassia teeters on the brink of the next Great Dying. The second sun has returned as our Bone Throwers foresaw--casting the nine realms into war. My name is Ash, and I fell in the battle for Baiseen. But I'm awake now, slowly putting the pieces back together. My Heir has lost his throne. My sailor is gone. And there is an emptiness inside me I can't explain....
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"Liz Buxbaum's crush Michael never really saw her before he moved away. Now he is back in town, and Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar, and maybe snag him as a prom date. Attractive next-door neighbor Wes Bennet might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but he has only been a pain in Liz's butt since they were kids. Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz's in." --
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"A collection of thirteen dark, feminist retellings of traditional fairytales from one of Ireland's leading writers for young people. In the tradition of Angela Carter, stories such as Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin are given a witchy makeover, not for the faint-hearted. Intricately illustrated with black and white line drawings, in the style of Aubrey Beardsley, by a new Irish illustrator."--Provided by publisher
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Queen's thief ; 5
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English
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"Kamet, a secretary and slave to his Mede master, has the ambition and the means to become one of the most powerful people in the Empire. But with a whispered warning the future he envisioned is wrenched away, and he is forced onto a very different path"--Provided by publisher.
15) Wolf
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Wolves are from the same family as dogs. A wolf can eat almost 20 percent of its body weight in one meal. Find out more in Wolf, one of the titles in the Backyard Animals series. This exciting series will teach you about some of the most interesting animals you might encounter in your own back yard. Readers will explore the physical features, diets, natural habitats, life cycles, myths and legends, and history of these fascinating creatures.
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2022.
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"Gloriously rich and utterly delightful, Miss Peregrine's Museum of Wonders is an indispensable guide to the peculiar world, perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike. Covering everything from how to blend in with suspicious normals to the most popular time loops to visit as a temporal tourist, this essential volume is ideal for anyone curious about the world of Miss Peregrine: its strange history, curious practices, fascinating places, most...
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Madeleine Verchere's story is based on a true account of colonial French Canada of the 1690's. 14-year-old Madeleine is left alone with two younger brothers at the Verchere family's fort and few others when the Iroquois Indians attack. We follow the brave and determined stratagems of Madeleine and her small circle.
18) Like no other
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Though their relationship is strictly forbidden, Devorah and Jax arrange secret meetings and risk everything to be together. But how far can they possibly go? Just how much are they willing to give up?
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It's the summer after high school ends and everyone is moving on. Winning scholarships. Heading to uni. Travelling the world. Everyone except Milo Dark. Milo feels his life is stuck on pause. His girlfriend is 200km away, his mates have bailed for bigger things and he is convinced he's missed the memo reminding him to plan out the rest of his life. Then Layla Montgomery barrels back into his world after four years without so much as a text message....
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"Mild-mannered Mob has never realized that his younger brother Ritsu, who enjoys all the social success that Mob lacks, nurtures a hidden, desperate envy for the thing Mob possesses that he doesn't-- Mob's psychic superpowers. But when Ritsu's own powers awaken at long last, the story turns towards a shocking new direction!"--Provided by publisher
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