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Science Fiction & Fantasy


Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce.

Ariel thinks he's the most beautiful thing she's ever seen...even though he's a blood-sucking monster who has chosen her friend over her to be his newest bride. Still she will go on a dangerous quest to save his soul.

The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause

Zoe feels all alone as her mother lies dying. Then she meets pale, beautiful Simon who understands her pain. Why? He's a vampire seeking revenge for the murder of his own mother hundreds of years ago.



Sports Stories


Iceman by Chris Lynch

14-year-old Eric believes he may be too violent for hockey, if such a thing is possible. But both his teammates and his father depend on him sticking with the sport.

The Moves Make the Man by Bruce Brooks

13-year-old Jerome sees a lot of his own dedication and style on the basketball court in Bix's play on the baseball diamond. But when Bix asks Jerome to teach him how to play basketball, Jerome realizes that there is more that separates them than the color of their skin.



Poetry


I am Wings by Ralph Fletcher

Short poems about falling in and out of love.

Cool Salsa edited by Lori Carlsen

Poems in Spanish and English reflect the challenges of growing up bi-lingual.



Short Stories & Folklore


Real Vampires by Daniel Cohen

The author's tracked down the Loch Ness Monster, ghosts, and UFOs, now he reveals stories of recent vampire sightings in England and America.

Athletic Shorts by Chris Crutcher

Revisit some of the heroes of Crutcher's other novels in these stories of life on and off the court.



General Fiction


Taxi Cat and Huey by Gen LeRoy

The madcapped adventures of a mild-mannered basset hound and his new friend a ninja warrior siamese cat.

Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff

Life dealt 14-year-old LaVaughn and 17-year-old Jolly lemons, together they try to "make lemonade." Jolly needs somebody to take care of her children, while LaVaughn needs money for college.


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Last Updated February 17, 1996

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