Showing 51–64 of 64 books
-
Sleeping in My Jeans
Sixteen-year-old Mattie is homeless, living with her mom and her little sister in the family's old station wagon. When their mother disappears, leaving them stranded on the streets overnight, it's up to Mattie to keep their family together. Can she trust the police, or her new friend, Jack, to help her?- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9781947845008
-
Smooth Criminals, Vol.1
When a computer hacker accidentally brings back a cat burglar from the 1960s, suddenly computer hacking is cool.- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9781684153859
-
Spooked! How a Radio Broadcast and The War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America
The 1938 radio broadcast of War of the Worlds sent people into a panic, causing some people to flee their homes to save themselves from the perceived Martian invasion. When it was discovered that the broadcast was fiction, it called into question fake news and propaganda.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9781629797762
-
The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets
Explore the history of Stonewall through 50 “objects,” including protest signs, artifacts from the riots, photographs of participants, and newspaper articles describing the events of June 1969. An overview of LGBTQ+ activism prior to Stonewall culminates in a detailed account of the riots and their aftermath.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9781419737206
-
Swing
Noah, Sam, and Walt have been best friends forever. Walt wants to get Noah to tell Sam he loves her, however, Sam already has a boyfriend. Walt meets a girl who shares his fascination with jazz. Touching on topics including police violence and PTSD, Swing is a sweet romance from a boy's POV.- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780310761914
-
Teen Titans: Raven
This graphic novel origin story opens on a scene between Raven and her mother discussing a recent shocking revelation when their car is hit. The mother dies and Raven is left with amnesia. Taken in by her mother's estranged sister, Raven has to relearn who she is while navigating high school. -
This Book is Not Yet Rated
Ethan has a passion for movies and a nostalgic love of the theater he and his late Dad spent so much time in. Now the university that owns the decrepit theater has plans to shut it down. Can Ethan and his “lost boys” band of employees save the art house?- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780735228078
-
Two Can Keep a Secret
When Ellery and Ezra are forced to travel to their mother's remote Vermont hometown, they don't expect that their classmates will start going missing. When Ellery tries to solve the mystery, she's drawn into the secrets of the town.- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9781524714727
-
The Unfortunates
Grant Franklin Tavish IV, son of a wealthy senator, caused an accident that killed four teenagers. Racked with guilt, he is sent on the family traditional solo caving trip with the plan to kill himself. Instead, he and a group of stranded cavers, need to work together to escape the cave alive.- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780765381002
-
UNpregnant
Veronica discovers she's pregnant after her boyfriend poked holes in a condom. She decides to have an abortion but must travel 1000 miles for the procedure. With her besties away, and her boyfriend now an unreliable option, Veronica asks former friend Bailey to drive her and nothing goes as planned.- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780062876249
-
Warrior of the Wild
Rasmira, daughter of the village leader, was betrayed and exiled during her warrior trial. She has to complete an undoable task to be able to go back to her village and family. If she completes her task, will her people respect her?- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9781250189943
-
We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories From Refugee Girls Around the World
This title features Malala's and others' experiences as young people displaced by war and violence. Their tales remind readers that many people around the world have been uprooted from the lives they knew and are struggling to be heard.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780316523646
-
Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?: Big Questions from Tiny Mortals about Death
Written by a mortician in question and answer chapters, this book explores some of the more icky and intriguing questions about human corpses. With a perfect amount of snark and lighthearted illustrations, this book is a fun (if morbid) read for anyone.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780393652703
-
With the Fire on High
Emoni Santiago is a senior in high school and has a fiery passion for cooking and her family. With a young daughter and a grandma to take care of, Emoni is struggling to choose whether to follow her dreams of becoming a chef or stay with her family.
- « Previous
- 1
- 2