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*THE FAULT IN OUR STARS: LOVE IN THE TIME OF CANCER

Fault of Our Stars
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Green
Author's First Name: 
John
Publisher: 
Dutton
Publication Date: 
2012
2013 Nomination (not yet selected): 

Hazel is battling cancer, and is depressed and isolated with only her parents for company. She reluctantly attends a cancer support group session, meets fellow cancer survivor Augustus and her world opens up to love, fun and adventure. These two are on an endearing ride of hope and loss. Fourteen and Up. Kathie Weinberg

CAMO GIRL

Camo Girl
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Magoon
Author's First Name: 
Kekla
Publisher: 
Aladdin
Publication Date: 
2011
2013 Nomination (not yet selected): 

Ella and Zachary have always been friends and have always been outsiders: Ella because of her blotchy skin and Z because he was considered strange. Now, they are sixth-graders and Ella longs for more friends and a normal middle school experience. When a new student comes to school, African-American like Ella, she wonders if he will join the group that keeps them out. But Bailey, with his easy way of fitting in reaches out to Ella, causing Zachariah to sink further into depression. Well written, if quiet, this does a good job portraying fragile kids in fragile families, coping with their problems as well as the normal coming of age issues. A strong follow-up to Magoon's debut novel, a CSK/Steptoe winner. Ten to Fourteen. Deborah Taylor

THE THINGS A BROTHER KNOWS

Things a Brother Knows
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Reinhardt
Author's First Name: 
Dana
Publisher: 
Wendy Lamb
Publication Date: 
2010

Levi's older brother Boaz returns after service overseas as a Marine.  Since Boaz has become withdrawn and secretive, Levi attempts to reconnect with him as they begin a puzzling journey together.

THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Stewart
Author's First Name: 
Trenton Lee
Illustrator's First Name: 
Carson
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Ellis
Publisher: 
Megan Tingley
Publication Date: 
2007

Four young recruits infiltrate the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened and disable the source of secret subliminal messages which have made people fearful about their world.

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HOLLOWS

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Rowling
Author's First Name: 
J. T.
Publisher: 
Arthur A. Levine
Publication Date: 
2007

The last installment brings the Harry Potter series to a satisfying conclusion.  Will Harry survive, and what will happen to Voldemort?  All the intricate plot lines come together as we say a final goodbye to the boy wizard.

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