Young Adult

Burgess, Melvin Junk Controversial winner of both the Guardian and the Carnegie awards this superb novel tells the story of two young people, Tar and Gemma, who escape from home and end up as heroin addicts. Chapters are told by a variety of narrators and give many viewpoints so that at the end of the story readers feel as if they've accompanied the characters on their painfully self-deceptive journeys.
Clarke, Judith The lost day "On Saturday night Jasper turned his back for just a moment and his best mate Vinny disappeared. On Sunday Vinny was a Missing Person and the world of his friends and family turned over, showing its darker side."
Cormier, Robert Tenderness
Garden, Nancy Good moon rising Can Jan and Kerry's love survive the intolerance of their classmates?
Klause, Annette Curtis Blood and chocolate Vivien and her family are werewolves. "A seamless, totally convincing blend of fantasy and reality" by the author of The silver kiss.
Lanagan, Margo Touching Earth lightly This novel of friendship and loss is also a stunning portrayal of grief. Superb.
McFarlane, Peter The enemy you killed
Marsden, John Dear Miffy Much reviled by many reviewers Marsden's study of male alienation, while admittedly one-dimensional, nevertheless packs a considerable punch.
Marsden, John Burning for revenge Latest instalment in the When the war began series.
Nix, Garth Sabriel
Nix, Garth Slade's children "A slick, engrossing science fiction novel establishes a world ruled by the Overlords … Grim, unusual, and fascinating." (review from the Horn Book Magazine)
Odgers, Sally Trinity street "An excellent and powerful work … strong, passionate characters, big ideas about our possible futures … all powered by adventure and suspense." (Agnes Nieuwenhuizen)
Provoost, Anne Falling
Strachan, Ian Which way is home?