Fiction

Half Brother by Kenneth Oppel We are the weirdest family in the world. For his 13th birthday, Ben gets an unusual present. A baby chimpanzee called Zan. Ben's dad is a hot-shot behavioural scientist, and Zan is part of a new experiment to find out if chimps can learn language. But "Project Zan" turns their family life upside-down. This is a story of tremendous excitement which asks big questions about family, humanity and love- and describes one of the most unforgettable friendships in fiction.
Quarry  by Ally Kennen   by Ally Kennen I dare you to kill something!! Who is texting Scrappy freaky dares? The anonymous sender is untraceable. At first they're weird but fun. Then they become dangerous. Then deadly. By the time the unknown stalker wants Scrappy to jump off a cliff into a bottomless quarry, it's to late for him to stop....	Dirt Bomb by Fleur Beale Jake's life is sweet. He's got no money and doesn't have a mobile, but he's got two best mates - Buzz and Robbie.  Buzz is generous and doesn't mind buying stuff for his mates. Jake wouldn't change a thing. But then Robbie has the idea of the century : rescue the old wrecked car from the ditch, fix it up a bit and thrash it round the paddocks. Trouble is it's going to need cash and Jake's not prepared to get a job. It's just not his style to work for a boss.  He needs a game plan.
The Project   by Brian Falkner  NZ Author His life could change the world- his death could save it. It started with a book. The most boring book in the world! So boring that nobody would ever read it. The perfect place to hide a terrible secret. But now the book has emerged from it's hiding place and the world may never be the same. From the author of the award winning book BrainJack.	Trash   by Andy Mulligan   You never know what you'll find.  My name is Raphael Fernandez and I am a dumpsite boy. Three friends. Raphael, Gardo and Rat.  Living on a heap of trash, a lifetime of sifting rubbish.  One day they find something extraordinary - a deadly secret.  From that moment they are hunted without mercy.  With danger snatching at their heels, the boys are chased from the city's dirty gutters to its wealthy avenues.  But they can't run for ever.  They need a miracle.
Shadow Bringer by David Calcutt Nathan knows something is watching him - something menacing and dangerous.  Something without a shape, that he can't get out of his head.  The Creature.  Then there are the noises he starts hearing in the attic.  Shuffling.  Scratching.  Even a voice.  The Bogeyman.  Nathan's sure that the Creature and the Bogeyman are the same thing.  Whatever it is, it's after him.  As soon as it's strong enough, it will show Nathan what it          really wants.  And it's growing stronger all the time.	Just Henry     by Michelle Magorian From the award-winning author of "Goodnight Mister Tom" comes "Just Henry": A gripping mystery-thriller and an insightful snapshot of post-war Britain. It's 1949 and life is bleak for Henry. He misses his father who died a war hero, and he escapes from his annoying stepfather and stepsister whenever he can and goes to the cinema - his passion. One day in the cinema queue he meets Mrs Beaumont who also loves films, and lends Henry a camera for his school project. Henry is disgusted that he's been put in a group with Jeffries, the son of a man who went AWOL, and Pip, who was born illegitimate; but he's about to learn that tolerance and friendship are more important than social stigmas. Henry will need his new friends when he processes the film and makes an alarming discovery. Like a bomb waiting to explode, Henry's world is about to unravel...
The Other Countess  by Eve Edwards Love brings greater fortune than gold  England 1582 Ellie - Lady Eleanor Rodriguez of San Jaime - is in possession of a worthless title and a feisty spirit that captivates the elite of the Queen's court, and none more so than the handsome new Earl of Dorset. William Lacey - has inherited his father's title and his financial ruin. Now the earl must seek a wealthy heiress and restore his family's fortune.  Will's head has been turned by the gorgeous Ellie, yet their union can never be.  Will is destined to marry a lady worthy of his status, so the only question is - which one?	Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick   Razor-sharp, psychological thriller set in a snowy Arctic wilderness.  It's 1910.  In a cabin north of the Arctic Circle, in a place murderously cold and desolate, Sig Anderson is alone - alone except for the corpse of his father, frozen to death that morning when he fell through the ice on the lake.  The cabin is silent -until there's a knock at the door.  It's a stranger, and as his extraordinary story of gold dust and gold lust             unwinds, Sig's thoughts turn more and more to his father's prized possession, a Colt revolver, hidden in the storeroom. A revolver just waiting to be used.
The Witching Hour by Elizabeth Laird  In 17th century Scotland everyone knows the Devil is real.  Everyone knows that witches exist.  Everyone knows that saying the wrong thing can get you hanged.  When her grandmother is accused of witchcraft, 14-year-old Maggie has to run for her life.  But the land is in the grip of terror and Maggie runs straight into danger, falling into the hands of the English.  Defying the king can be deadly, but falling into line is unthinkable.  Maggie must learn to stand up for herself if she is to survive.	Shark Girl by Kelly Bingham,          On a sunny day at the beach with her mom and brother, fifteen year old           Jane Arrowood went for a swim.  And then everything - absolutely everything changed.  Now she's counting down the days until she returns to school with her fake arm and kids will whisper.  "That's her.  That's Shark Girl," when she passes.  But right now there are only questions.  Why did this happen?  Why her?  What about her art?  What about her life?
Theordore Boone - Young Lawyer by John Grisham In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he's only thirteen years old, Theo Boone thinks he's one of them. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the court room. But Theo finds himself in court much sooner than expected when he is dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold -blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth. The stakes are high, but Theo won't stop until justice is served.	They Told Me I Had To Write This by Kim Miller Clem is a boy in strife. Blamed for the death of his mother, carrying a terrible secret from the past and in trouble with the police, he's now in a school for toxic teenagers. And that rev-head school counsellor wants him to write letters. Through his writing Clem goes deep into the trauma that has defined his life. His story is mixed with bush bike racing, the death of a student, an unexpected first girlfriend and some surprising friendships.
Pretty Bad Things by C J Skuse Sixteen year olds Paisley and her brother, Beau, are the sort of teenagers we would all like to be, but would never dare! They're wild and dangerous, cool, angry and restless but they really love the people who matter most.	Guilt Trip by Anne Cassidy Everybody knows that Daniel Feeny was suicidal. Now he's missing. No note. No sign of self harm. No trace of him at all. Ali and her friends know something, but they've vowed to keep quiet.
Inside by J A Jarman Aged seventeen, Lee is inside for a crime he has committed. And he soon finds out that prison is not the holiday camp he's heard about. Life in a Young Offenders Institution is about survival. But the real struggle is inside Lee himself. Is he destined to be a career con or can he choose to change his life.	Switch by Carol Snow Ever since Claire hit her teens, electrical storms have been making her switch bodies. Usually she's back to her old self in no time. But when something goes terribly wrong, she finds herself stuck in the fabulous body- and - life of somebody else. Will she ever figure out how to get her old life back?? Or will she ever want to ?? Supernatural chick lit.
I am The Great Horse by Katherin Roberts I am Bucephalas..... I am a stallion trained for war. This is my story. From the moment the battle-scarred horse Bucephalas allows a prince and a runaway girl to sit on his back, he is bound to them forever. The prince is the young Alexander the Great, who he proudly carries into battle, blazing a trail to the very edge of the world in his master's search for glory and adventure.	Go Big Or Go Home by Will Hobbs Brady Steele's love for all things extreme is given a boost when a fireball crashes through the roof of his house. It turns out to be one of the rarest meteorites ever found. During a wild week of extreme sports, Brady discovers he's able to do strange and wonderful feats that shouldn't be possible.    Could he be infected with long-dormant microbes from space?? Fast paced outdoor thrills.
Sam knows that he and his friend Lloyd made a colossal mistake when they accepted the ride home.  They have ended up in a dark mansion in the middle of nowhere with a man who means to harm them. They were trapped then separated. Now they are alone. Will either of them get out alive? A gripping and hypnotic thriller!!	The Eternal Kiss: Vampire tales of blood and desire by Trisha Telep Full of dark seduction and modern romance, this collection presents a variety of talented voices sure to satisfy every vampire lover's thirsts and dark desire.  The allure and mystique of vampire tales have seduced readers through the ages. For fresh-blooded fans of paranormal romance or those whose hunger never dies, these delicious morsels - including bites from bestselling authors Cassandra Clare and Holly Black - will make everyone a sucker for eternal kisses.
My Love Lies Bleeding by Alyxandra Harvey Solange has always known she is a vampire.  And as the only female vampire ever born, not initiated, she is surrounded by danger on all sides - from other vampire tribes who want to take her blood into their lineage, and from the bounty hunters who are set on destroying her and her family.  When she is kidnapped it is up to her elder brother, Nicholas, and best friend, Lucy, to save her stop.  But can Lucy save herself from Nicholas, who tempts her with every look - what will be her own fate if she surrenders her heart to a vampire?	Fang - A Maximum Ride Adventure by James Patterson Maximum Ride is used to surviving - living constantly under threat from evil forces sabotaging her quest to save the world - but nothing has ever come close to destroying her as this horrifying prophecy. Fang is Max's best friend, her soul mate. A life without Fang is a life unimaginable
Timewalker by Justin Stranchfield Sean thinks he's going crazy when a girl from his nightmares appears to him on a lonely road. But the deadly enemies that are chasing her across time and space are no dream - and they will stop at nothing to destroy the future of the human race. Sean agrees to help her, but there's something she's still hiding from him....	The Diary of Laura's Twin by Kathy Kacer (Historical Fiction) Three weeks before her Bar Mitzvah, Laura is given a mysterious dairy, written more than sixty years ago in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Soonshe is swept up in Sara's story- the story of a girl just like herself, whose experience and courage can now help Laura to confront prejudice in her own time. A moving story that exemplifies the power of fiction to reveal the truths of history.
Series:  Alex Rider - Crocodile Tears by Anthony Horowitz It's just another day in the life of an average kid. If you're Alex Rider, that is. A con artist has realised there is big money in charity - the bigger the disaster, the greater the money flow! So that is what he will produce: the biggest disaster known to man, all thanks to genetically modified corn that can release a virus so potent it can knock out an entire country in one windy day. But Alex Rider will face whatever it takes - gunfire, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat with mercenaries - to bring down his most dangerous adversary yet.	Series:  Book One - Witch and Wizard by james Patterson This is the astonishing testimonial of Whit and Wisty Allgood, a brother and sister who were torn from their family in the middle of the night, slammed into prison, and accused of being a witch and wizard. They are not alone in their terrifying predicament. Thousands of young people have been kidnapped. Their fate is unknown, and the worst is feared - for the ruling regime will stop at nothing to suppress life and liberty. Most copies of this story have already been seized, shredded or burned. Read this rare surviving edition and pass it along with care- before it's too late.

Non-Fiction

Sometimes Life Sucks by Molly Carlile 155.937 Teenagers experience loss in all kinds of ways.  Full of great tips, stories and gentle advice to help teens navigate their personal experience of grief.	Max Your Marks    by Rowena Austin and Annie Hastwell.   371.3 Packed with practical and inventive suggestions to blitz Year 13. Each year about 40,000 students from around New Zealand complete year 13 assessment. This book offers study advice and lifestyle tips from the highest- achieving students in New Zealand and Australia.
Because I Am A Girl.    By Seven Authors, Seven Countries  82492 Seven Authors have visited seven countries and spoken to young women and girls about their lives, struggles and hopes. It's an extraordinary collection of writings about prejudice, abuse and neglect, but also about courage, resilience and changing attitudes.	Boy Soldier- (the journey of a child soldier)  by Cola Bilkuei   362.87092 This is the story of Cola's extraordinary journey. In 1987 he was a young boy from the Dinka tribe in the southern Sudan and was forcibly recruited into the Sudan People's Liberation Army. He and hundreds of other children were taught how to handle a rifle, how to fight and how to kill. But Cola knew there was a better life somewhere and two years later he escaped. Without money, passport or official papers he began a journey across the world that ended in Australia as a refugee.
Ghosts of War (the true story of a 19 year old GI)   by Ryan Smithson   956.7044 Ryan Smithson joined the Army Reserve when he was just out of high school. At age 19 he was deployed to Iraq. His year in combat changed his life.	Have I Started Yet?     By Ruth Thomson     612.662 Everything you wanted to know or ask about menstruation. Answered simply and openly, with plenty of practical advice.
Chicken Soup For The Soul-Extraordinary Teens by Canfield, Hanson and Healy 810.8 Reach your full potential. These personal stories from celebrity teens show you how to be your best. Find out how to use all your talents and strengths; find a mentor; believe in yourself; keep a positive outlook; overcome challenges; and have fun while pursuing your passion!!	The Manga Guide to Physics  By Hideo Nitta.      530 Megumi is an all-star athlete, but she's a failure when it comes to physics class.  Luckily for her, she befriends Ryota, a patient physics geek who uses real-world examples to help her understand classical mechanics-and improve her tennis game in the process!  In The Manga Guide to Physics, you'll follow alongside Megumi as she learns about the physics of everyday objects like roller skates, slingshots, braking cars, and tennis serves. In no time, you'll master tough concepts like momentum and impulse, parabolic motion, and the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.
Everything Sucks   By Hannah Friedman.   92FRI Losing my mind and finding myself in a high school quest for cool. Hannah details her teenage years in all of their cringe-worthy absurdity - from getting home schooled in a tour bus, to attending an elite private school, to developing a drug addiction and eating disorder, to nearly getting kicked out of Yale. She also explains how her determined spirit kept her afloat.	Robert Pattinson - Inside Out by Mel Williams Find out everything about the man behind the world's sexiest vampire. Get close to the real Robert with the essential facts on what makes him tick, what turns him on, and what's next for the hottest guy in Hollywood.  Y92 PAT
Zero Hour- The Anzacs on the Western Front   by Leon Davidson.  940.4 This is the third book by Leon Davidson, author of the bestselling and multi-award-winning Scarecrow Army: the Anzacs at Gallipoli. World War 1 was only meant to last six months. When the Australians and New Zealanders arrived at the Western Front in 1916, the fighting had been going on for a year and a half and there was no end in sight. The men took their place in a line of trenches dug through Belgium and France from the North Sea to the Swiss Alps. Beyond the trenches was no- man's -land, an eerie wasteland where rats lived in the rib cages of the dead and the wounded cried for help. Beyond that was the German Army.	Be Beauitful by Alice Hart-Davis and Molly Hindhaugh Get to grips with the basics of hair and skin care, deal with spots and discover how to look your Best in a way that isn't going to cost the earth. Great easy to follow, very visual guide.  Y646.7046.
Think Yourself Gorgeous by Anita Naik Experienced agony aunt Anika Naik provides an honest, down - to- earth and reassuring guide to help you negotiate your teenage years. This book will help you to address all the tricky areas that eat away at your confidence and help you to feel gorgeous inside and out!!     Y646.7046

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