Sunday, November 01, 2015

New in November


One
by Sarah Crossan

Despite problems at home, sixteen-year-old conjoined twins Tippi and Grace are loving going to school for the first time and making real friends. But when a cardiac problem surfaces, the girls are forced to have separation surgery, which they never before considered.





The Rig
by Joe Ducie

Fifteen-year-old Will Drake has made a career of breaking out from high-security prisons. His talents have landed him at the Rig, a specialist juvenile holding facility in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. No one can escape from the Rig . . . no one, except for Drake.

The Distance from Me to You
by Marina Gessner

McKenna and her best friend planned to defer their freshman year of college to hike the Appalachian Trail all the way from Maine to Georgia. So when her friend backs out, McKenna embarks alone on a physical and emotional journey that will change her life forever.





Pretending to be Erica
by Michelle Painchaud

Violet has been preparing her entire life to step into the shoes of the missing heiress Erica Silverman, in order to pull of the biggest inside job in Las Vegas History. She doesn't count on having a conscience.






Faking Perfect
by Rebecca Phillips

In her senior year, Lexi realizes she can't keep her secrets about her parents and her visits from Tyler Flynn hidden from her friends anymore.







My Brother's Secret
by Dan Smith

In 1941, Karl is proud to be a member of the Hitler Youth. But when his father is killed on the Eastern Front, everything changes--his family moves to the country to live with his grandparents; he encounters a brutal Gestapo officer; and he begins to realize to that his elder brother has joined a group who opposes the Nazis.




Icebreaker
by Lian Tanner

Living on an ancient icebreaker in a war-stricken world ruled by anti-machinists, Petrel hides a stowaway only to discover that her new friend has been sent to destroy a secret object.






Six Impossible Things
by Fiona Wood

Fourteen-year-old Dan's life is turned upside-down when his father announces he's gay and leaves Dan and his mother with nothing. Forced to move to an aunt's house, Dan's enrolled in public school, while his mother tries to start a business. But the top thing on Dan's to-do list is kidding Estelle, the girl next door.




Modern Monsters
by Kelly York

After reluctantly going to a party because of his best friend, Vic finds himself on trial when he is wrongly accused of raping a popular girl.







Harry Potter: The Character Vault
by Jody Revenson

A comprehensive, full-color compendium of the key characters in all eight of the Harry Potter films, filled with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations, covering the costumes, makeup, weaponry, and behind-the-scenes story that brought each film to life on the big screen.





Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx
by Sonia Manzano

Set in the 1950s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that's loving--and troubled. It's Sonia's dream of becoming an actress that keeps her afloat among the turbulence of her life. Spiced with culture, heartache, and humor, this memoir paints a lasting portrait of a girl's resilience as she grows up to become an inspiration to millions.


Sherlock Chronicles
by Steve Tribe

A visually-stunning guide to the hit BBC series, Sherlock: Chronicles tells the full story of the show as you've never seen it before. Packed with exclusive material, including interviews with the cast and crew, this is Sherlock from the ground up. Featuring over 500 images of concept artwork, costume and set designs, Sherlock: Chronicles is the ultimate celebration for Sherlock fans everywhere.