Recreation

Young Adults’ New Titles March 2011 (arrived in February)

  • Non-Fiction

    • Fiction

    Halo Alexandra Adornetto.
    Arrow.
    Trickster's girl Hilari Bell.
    In the year 2098, grieving her father and angry with her mother, fifteen-year-old Kelsa joins the magical Raven on an epic journey from Utah to Alaska to heal the earth by restoring the flow of magic that humans have disrupted.
    Shadowspell : a faeriewalker novel Jenna Black.
    A time of miracles Anne-Laure Bondoux ; translated from the French by Y. Maudet.
    In the early 1990s, a boy with a mysterious past and the woman who cares for him endure a five-year journey across the war-torn Caucasus and Europe, weathering hardships and welcoming unforgettable encounters with other refugees searching for a better life.
    The doomsday box : a Shadow Project adventure Herbie Brennan.
    Working on a highly-classified espionage project, four English teenagers go back in time to the Cold War in 1962 to prevent a global outbreak of the bubonic plague in the twenty-first century.
    Pathfinder Orson Scott Card.
    Thirteen-year-old Rigg has a secret ability to see the paths of others' pasts, but revelations after his father's death set him on a dangerous quest that brings new threats from those who would either control his destiny or kill him.
    The dragons of Noor Janet Lee Carey.
    Seven hundred years after the days of the dragon wars, magic again is stirring and three teenagers join forces to help bind the broken kingdoms of Noor and Otherworld.
    Moon white : color me enchanted.
    Shantorian Patrick Carman.
    Using sophisticated technology and impressive coding skills to track down advanced cyber criminals, four savvy teens close in on a dangerous hacker before realizing that they are being led into a trap, in a story told through a collage of video segments, text, and website postings.
    The crossbones [Patrick Carman ; illustrated by Joshua Pease and Squire Broel].
    The Crossbones have a long history of destroying people who get in their way and now Ryan and Sarah find themselves in their crosshairs.
    In the bag.
    Fire Kristin Cashore.
    In a kingdom called the Dells, Fire is the last human-shaped monster, with unimaginable beauty and the ability to control the minds of those around her, but even with these gifts she cannot escape the strife that overcomes her world.
    Graceling Kristin Cashore.
    In a world where some people are born with extreme and often-feared skills called Graces, Katsa struggles for redemption from her own horrifying Grace, the Grace of killing, and teams up with another young fighter to save their land from a corrupt king.
    Awakened : a house of night novel P.C. and Kristin Cast.
    Burned P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast.
    As Zoey's fate hangs in the balance, her friends must figure out how to bring her back from the Otherworld while coping with serious problems of their own.
    Tempted : a House of Night novel P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast.
    Zoey Redbird, High Priestess-in-training, finds herself juggling three guys--one of which is so into protecting her that he can sense her emotions. Meanwhile the dark force lurking in the tunnels under the Tulsa Depot is spreading, and only Zoey has the power to stop the evil immortal Kalona who is behind it. Will Zoey have the courage to chance losing her life, her heart, and her soul?
    City of ashes Cassandra Clare.
    Sixteen-year-old Clary continues trying to make sense of the swiftly changing events and relationships in her life as she becomes further involved with the Shadowhunters and their pursuit of demons and discovers some terrifying truths about her parents, her brother Jace, and her boyfriend Simon.
    City of bones Cassandra Clare.
    Suddenly able to see demons and the Darkhunters who are dedicated to returning them to their own dimension, fifteen-year-old Clary Fray is drawn into this bizzare world when her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a monster.
    City of glass Cassandra Clare.
    Still pursuing a cure for her mother's enchantment, Clary uses all her powers and ingenuity to get into Idris, the forbidden country of the secretive Shadowhunters, and to its capital, the City of Glass, where with the help of a newfound friend, Sebastian, she uncovers important truths about her family's past that will not only help save her mother but all those that she holds most dear.
    Clockwork angel Cassandra Clare.
    When sixteen-year-old orphan Tessa Fell's older brother suddenly vanishes, her search for him leads her into Victorian-era London's dangerous supernatural underworld, and when she discovers that she herself is a Downworlder, she must learn to trust the demon-killing Shadowhunters if she ever wants to learn to control her powers and find her brother.
    Tyme's end.
    Catching fire Suzanne Collins.
    By winning the annual Hunger Games, District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have secured a life of safety and plenty for themselves and their families, but because they won by defying the rules, they unwittingly become the faces of an impending rebellion.
    Mockingjay.
    The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins.
    In a future North America, where the rulers of Panem maintain control through an annual televised survival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve districts against one another, sixteen-year-old Katniss's skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister's place.
    Bloody Valentine : a Blue Bloods book Melissa de la Cruz ; illustrations by Michael Johnston.
    Presents three tale of love, passion, and heartbreak featuring various Blue Blood vampires and the Red Blood humans who keep them alive, including Oliver, Allegra, and Schuyler.
    Blue bloods Melissa de la Cruz.
    Select teenagers from some of New York City's wealthiest and most socially prominent families learn a startling secret about their bloodlines.
    Misguided angel : a blue bloods novel.
    Lock and key : a novel.
    Payback time Carl Deuker.
    Overweight, somewhat timid Mitch reluctantly agrees to be the sports reporter for the Lincoln High newspaper because he's determined to be a writer, but he senses a real story in Angel, a talented football player who refuses to stand out on the field--or to discuss his past.
    Before I die Jenny Downham.
    Tessa has just a few months to live. Fighting back against hospital visits, tests, drugs with excruciating side-effects, she compiles a list. It's her To Do Before I Die list. And number one is sex. Released from the constraints of 'normal' life, Tessa tastes new experiences to make her feel alive while her failing body struggles to keep up.
    The house of dead maids Clare B. Dunkle ; illustrations by Patrick Arrasmith.
    Eleven-year-old Tabby Aykroyd, who would later serve as housekeeper for thirty years to the Bronte sisters, is taken from an orphanage to a ghost-filled house, where she and a wild young boy are needed for a pagan ritual.
    Being Billy.
    Z Michael Thomas Ford.
    In the year 2032, after a virus that turned people into zombies has been eradicated, Josh is invited to join an underground gaming society, where the gamers hunt zombies and the action is more dangerous than it seems.
    Sphinx's queen Esther Friesner.
    Chased after by the prince and his soldiers for a crime she did not commit, Nefertiti finds temporary refuge in the wild hills along the Nile's west bank before returning to the royal court to plead her case to the Pharaoh.
    The graveyard book Neil Gaiman ; illustrated by Dave McKean.
    When a baby escapes a murderer intent on killing the entire family, who would have thought it would find safety and security in the local graveyard? Brought up by the resident ghosts, ghouls and spectres, Bod has an eccentric childhood learning about life from the dead
    Fall out.
    Somewhere else.
    Gone Michael Grant.
    In a small town on the coast of California, everyone over the age of fourteen suddenly disappears, setting up a battle between the remaining town residents and the students from a local private school, as well as those who have "The Power" and are able to perform supernatural feats and those who do not.
    Hunger : a Gone novel Michael Grant.
    Conditions worsen for the remaining young residents of a small California coastal town isolated by supernatural events when their food supplies dwindle and the Darkness underground awakens.
    Lies : a Gone novel Michael Grant.
    As conditions worsen in the FAYZ, where supernatural forces have trapped children under the age of fifteen and resources are running out, it becomes tempting to heed the words of a prophet who says that only death will set them free.
    The curious incident of the dog in the night-time Mark Haddon.
    A murder mystery like no other, this novel features Christopher Boone, a 15 year-old who suffers from Asperger's syndrome. When he finds a neighbour's dog murdered, he sets out on a terrifying journey destined to turn his whole world upside down.
    Almost to die for : a vampire princess novel Tate Hallaway.
    On her 16th birthday, Anastasija Parker learns that her so-called deadbeat dad is actually a vampire king.
    Tyger tyger : a goblin wars book Kersten Hamilton.
    Soon after the mysterious and alluring Finn arrives at her family's home, sixteen-year-old Teagan Wylltson and her disabled brother are drawn into the battle Finn's family has fought since the thirteenth century, when Fionn MacCumhaill angered the goblin king.
    The summer I turned pretty Jenny Han.
    Belly spends the summer she turns sixteen at the beach just like every other summer of her life, but this time things are very different.
    Unearthly Cynthia Hand.
    Sixteen-year-old Clara Gardner's purpose as an angel-blood begins to manifest itself, forcing her family to pull up stakes and move to Jackson, Wyoming, where she learns that danger and heartbreak come with her powers.
    Blank confession Pete Hautman.
    A new and enigmatic student named Shayne appears at high school one day, befriends the smallest boy in the school, and takes on a notorious drug dealer before turning himself in to the police for killing someone.
    Cantarella. Volume 9 story and art by You Higuri ; [translation, Christine Schilling ; adaptation, Brynne Chandler].
    Driven apart despite their efforts, Chiaro and Lucrezia continue to love each other from afar. But with Cesare's dark scheming and Lucrezia forced to marry yet again, will Chiaro return to Italy to save her - even if it means killing Cesare?
    Sigrun's secret.
    Being here.
    The iron queen.
    Hunger.
    Yellowcake.
    Phoenix.
    Night school.
    Girls that growl Mari Mancusi.
    The understudy's revenge.
    A beautiful lie.
    Shadow kiss Richelle Mead.
    Fever : a dark touch novel.
    Cupid's arrow.
    Eclipse Stephenie Meyer.
    Bella must choose between her friendship with Jacob and her relationship with Edward, but when Seattle is ravaged by a mysterious string of killings, the three of them need to decide whether their personal lives are more important than the well-being of an entire city.
    Class A.
    Divine madness.
    Eagle day.
    Grey wolves.
    Mad dogs.
    Man vs beast.
    Maximum security.
    The fall.
    The general.
    The killing.
    The recruit Robert Muchamore.
    The sleepwalker.
    Monsters of men Patrick Ness.
    'War', says the Mayor. 'At last'. Three armies march on New Prentisstown, each one intent on destroying the others. Todd and Viola are caught in the middle, with no chance of escape. As the battles commence, how can they hope to stop the fighting? How can there ever be peace when they're so hopelessly outnumbered? And if war makes monsters of men, what terrible choices await? But then a third voice breaks into the battle, one bent on revenge - the electrifying finale to the award-winning "Chaos Walking" trilogy, "Monsters of Men" is a heart-stopping novel about power, survival, and the devastating realities of war.
    The ask and the answer Patrick Ness.
    The knife of never letting go Patrick Ness.
    Todd Hewitt is just one month away from the birthday that will make him a man. But his town has been keeping secrets from him. Secrets that are going to force him to run.
    Forsaken.
    Delirium Lauren Oliver.
    Lena looks forward to receiving the government-mandated cure that prevents the delirium of love and leads to a safe, predictable, and happy life, until ninety-five days before her eighteenth birthday and her treatment, she falls in love.
    The stones of Akron Ian Packman.
    As a boy, William Tyndal is told a captivating story by an old man who suddenly disappears, never to be seen again. Thirty years later Tyndal, now a man, begins to have nightmares he cannot understand or explain. His daughter Amber, still recovering from an automobile accident that tragically took her mother's life, is concerned at the deteriorating health of her father. She senses that somehow the story is to blame and with the help of her friends traps her father into revealing the full extent of the story for the first time. What then follows is a fascinating journey through their imaginations as they ponder all at once whether what they are listening to is real, or imaginary. And, of course, in the end, only the reader will know the truth!
    Brisingr, or, The seven promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular Christopher Paolini.
    Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and Saphira narrowly escaped with their lives. But, more awaits the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by promises he may not be able to keep, including his oath to cousin Roran to help rescue his beloved Katrina.
    Eldest Christopher Paolini.
    After successfully evading an Urgal's ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire.
    Eragon Christopher Paolini.
    In Aagaesia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters.
    School's out-- forever James Patterson.
    After a short stay with an FBI agent who gives them a chance to attend school and live a normal life, the six genetically- altered, winged youths head toward Florida and Max's ultimate destiny--to save the world, whether she wants to or not.
    The angel experiment James Patterson.
    After the mutant Erasers abduct the youngest member of their group, the "birdkids," who are the result of genetic experimentation, take off in pursuit and find themselves struggling to understand their own origins and purpose.
    Bamboo people : a novel Mitali Perkins.
    Two Burmese boys, one a Karenni refugee and the other the son of an imprisoned Burmese doctor, meet in the jungle and in order to survive they must learn to trust each other.
    My sister's keeper.
    The eternal dawn.
    Cures for heartbreak Margo Rabb.
    As she navigates adolescence, ninth-grader Mia must deal with her mother' s recent death and her father's illness while she searches for friendship and love in the world around her.
    Small blue thing.
    Siren.
    Predator's gold Philip Reeve.
    Fleeing from an anti-tractionist sect, the Green Storm, Tom and Haster are left drifting in the frozen Ice Wastes, slowly dying of cold after the Jenny Haniver's engines have failed. They are saved at the last minute, finding Anchorage, a once-beautiful ice city that has fallen on hard times.
    Dark times Rob Reger and Jessica Gruner ; illustrated by Rob Reger.
    Traveling in her homemade Time-Out Machine, Emily journeys to the eighteenth century to uncover the truth behind a Strange family rumor.
    '--Then he ate my boy entrancers' : more mad, marvy confessions of Georgia Nicholson Louise Rennison.
    Across the universe.
    Unraveled Gena Showalter.
    Since coming to Crossroads, Oklahoma, former outcast Aden Stone has been living the good life. Never mind that one of his best friends is a werewolf, his girlfriend is a vampire princess who hungers for his blood, and he's supposed to be crowned Vampire King--while still a human! Well, kind of. With four--oops, three now--human souls living inside his head, Aden has always been 'different' himself. These souls can time-travel, raise the dead, possess another's mind and, his least favourite these days, tell the future. The forecast for Aden? A knife through the heart. Because a war is brewing between the creatures of the dark, and Aden is somehow at the centre of it all. But he isn't about to lie down and accept his destiny without a fight. Not when his new friends have his back, not when Victoria has risked her own future to be with him, and not when he has a reason to live for the first time in his life.
    Origins based on the novels L.J. Smith and the TV series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec.
    Lament Maggie Stiefvater.
    Sixteen-year-old Deirdre Monaghan is a painfully shy but gifted musician. She's about to find out she's also a cloverhand, one who can see fairies. Deirdre finds herself infatuated with a mysterious boy who enters her ordinary suburban life, seemingly out of thin air. Trouble is, he turns out to be a gallowglass, a soulless fairy assassin. And she is his next target...
    Origins.
    Selling hope Kristin O'Donnell Tubb.
    In 1910, just before the earth passes through the tail of Halley's Comet, thirteen-year-old Hope McDaniels, whose father is a magician in a traveling vaudeville show, tries to earn enough money to quit the circuit by selling "anti-comet pills," with the help of fellow-performer Buster Keaton.
    Snitch.
    Bridesmaid blitz.
    Crusade.

    Non-Fiction

    Alice in the country of hearts. Volume 5 created by QuinRose X Soumei Hoshino ; [translation, Beni Axia Conrad ; English adaptation, Lianne Sentar.]
    As the big ball approaches, everyone has an opinion on whether Alice should attend or not, and, more importantly, what kind of dress she should wear. But when Alice hears Blood's going to be there as well, she changes her mind about spending time with Wonderland's finest. The party promises to offer more than dresses and dancing!
    Falling hard : 100 love poems by teenagers Betsy Franco.
    From an acclaimed anthologist comes this unforgettable collection of poems byteenagers--straight, gay, bi, and transgender--capturing the vertigo-inducingrealm of romantic love.
    Mouse Guard. Volume 1, Legends of the guard David Petersen ... [et al.].
    The Simpsons one step beyond forever! : a complete guide to our favourite family-- continued yet again created by Matt Groening ; edited by Jesse L. McCann.
    Year 13 accounting study guide : NCEA level three Terry Broderick.
    Batman. Battle for the cowl Tony S. Daniel, Fabian Nicieza writers ; Sandu Florea, inker ; Dustin Nguyen ... [et al.], artists ; Ian Hannin, Guy Major, Guillem March, colorists ; Jared K. Fletcher, Steve Wands, letterers.
    Months after Batman disappeared, Gotham City sits on a precipice. Perhaps not even Nightwing, Robin, or Commissioner Gordon could save it now. As the fires, rioting, looting and gang warfare swirl, one question is on everyone's mind: Where is Batman?
    Batman. Life after death Tony S. Daniel, writer ; Tony S. Daniel ... [et al.], artists ; Ian Hannin, Tomeu Morey, colorists ; Jared K. Fletcher, letterer.
    "With Batman pounding the pavement in search of a new crime figure calling himself Black Mask and the completion of the new Arkham Asylum looming close, Gotham City has reached a boiling point! But when pandemonium breaks out at the inaugural ceremony of the new Arkham Asylum, the combined forces of Oracle, Huntress and Catwoman aren't enough help for Batman and The Caped Crusader takes on an unlikely ally - The Penguin! Chock full of fan-favourite characters and the debuts of new supporting cast members, this high-speed adventure is sure to hit the spot for Batman fans who like their comics bursting with mystery, action and fun. And you won't believe your eyes when Batman uncovers the Black Mask's true identity!"--Amazon.com.
    Oh my goddess!. 22 story and art by Kosuke Fujishima ; translation by Dana Lewis and Lea Hernandez ; lettering and touch-up by Susie Lee with Betty Dong & Tom2K.
    Lady Gaga : extreme style Elizabeth Goodman.
    She's had four number one hits in the UK in the past fourteen months. She took home two Grammy awards in 2010. She's sold out shows in the UK, North America, Australia, Europe, and Japan. She's a global phenomenon, and one of the most powerful female artists in the world. But just like every girl in the world, she loves to dress up! From glitter skeleton corsets and white pleather go--go boots to bubble dresses and chain mail hoods, Lady Gaga exploded on the international fashion scene almost as quickly as she burst onto the music scene. In this lavishly illustrated style guide, Lizzy Goodman, a music and fashion writer for Rolling Stone, Elle and New York Magazine, explores the fashion chameleon that is Gaga. Loaded with 120 brilliant colour and black and white images, you'll see the many faces of Lady Gaga and the impact of her style on art and fashion. With chapters covering everything from her dabble in the burlesque and bondage chic to her penchant for architectural and origami-inspired outfits, Gaga has never shied away from exposing herself. And since fashion is never just about the clothes, there are gorgeously illustrated chapters that cover her hair and nail art, make--up, shoes, accessories and tattoos-all of which play an essential role in the Haus of Gaga. So who is the girl fishing in 8--inch heels? Who is the singer in the blood-drenched bodysuit? Who is the woman behind the sunglasses? Now is your chance to find out.
    The Simpsons forever! : a complete guide to our favourite family ... continued created by Matt Groening ; edited by Scott M. Gimple.
    Features every episode from Seasons 9-12, plot synopses, quotes, character profiles, couch gags, guest stars, and more. This work is useful for those who want to scrutinize the episodes with the help of the DVD boxsets. It combines two books: "The Simpsons Forever!" and "The Simpsons Beyond Forever!".
    Cantarella. Volume 8 story and art by You Higuri ; [translation, Christine Schilling ; adaptation, Audry Taylor.
    The unthinkable has finally happened: Cesare Borgia, revered and feared throughout Italy, has given in to his dark destiny. With his power and ruthlessness spiraling out of control, will the only people he ever loved escape his wrath?
    Hetalia : axis powers. Volume 2 created by Hidekaz Himaruya [translation, Monica Seya Chin ; English adaptation, Clint Bickham ; retouch and lettering, Star Print Brokers].
    All of the fan favourite world powers are back to... celebrate Christmas? How will Germany react when he finally meets the famous Roman Empire only to discover he's exactly like his grandson? And what other hijinx will the Axis Powers get into? All of the fan favourite world powers are back to...celebrate Christmas? How will Germany react when he finally meets the famous Roman Empire only to discover he's exactly like his grandson? And what other hijinx will the Axis Powers get into?
    Kitchen princess. 3 [manga by] Natsumi Ando ; story by Miyuki Kobayashi ; translated by Satsuki Yamashita ; adapted by Nunzio Defilippis and Christina Weir ; lettered by North Market Street Graphics.
    Najikas life just gets more and more difficult. The diner where she works may close, her jealous classmate is trying to drive her out of school, and now she has to return home to care for her ill guardian. Will Najika go back to her beloved Seika Academy or just stay home forever? Young adult.
    Mao's last dancer Li Cunxin.
    At the age of 10, Li Cunzin was chosen to train as a ballet dancer at Madam Mao's Peking Dance Academy. His selection was based purely on his physique and the fact that he came from a family that had been peasants for three generations - he knew nothing about the art form at all.
    Mouse Guard. Winter 1152 story & art by David Petersen.
    Follows the adventures of Lieam, Saxon, and Kenzie, three mice who are part of the Mouse Guard-- soldiers and guides for common mice looking to journey from one hidden mouse village to another--and their quest to uncover a traitorous plot against the Guard.
    The ultimate monster guide Justin Richards.
    With "The Ultimate Monster Guide", Doctor Who historian Justin Richards has created the most comprehensive guide to the Doctor's enemies ever published. With fully-illustrated entries that cover everything from Adipose and Autons to Zarbi and Zygons, this guide tells you everything you need to know about the many dastardly creatures the Doctor has fought since he first appeared on television. Featuring a wealth of material from the current and classic series, the Guide also includes behind-the-scenes secrets of how the monsters were created, as well as design drawings and images. Find out how the Cybermen were redesigned over the years, and how Davros was resurrected to lead his Daleks once again. Discover the computer magic that made the Beast possible, and the make-up wizardry that created the Weeping Angels. Learn how many incarnations of the Master the Doctor has encountered, and which other misguided Time Lords he has defeated...Lavishly designed with photos and artwork throughout, "The Ultimate Monster Guide" is essential reading for all travelers in time and space!
    Superman. Nightwing and Flamebird, Volume 2 Greg Rucka, Eric Trautmann, James Robinson writers ; Pere Perez ... [et al.], artists ; Bit, inker ; Javier Mena, Blond, colorists ; Rob Leigh, Travis Lanham, Steve Wands, letterers.
    InuYasha. Vol. 56 story and art by Rumiko Takahashi ; [English adaptation by Gerard Jones ; translation, Mari Morimoto].
    "The demon Naraku's true intentions are finally revealed! Then, Kagome is swallowed up by the Meido. Is she finally beyond her friends' reach? And will the final battle over the Shikon Jewel draw Inuyasha and Kagome together...or pull them apart forever?!" -- p. [4] of cover.
    Shaman king. Volume 32, A song someday story and art by Hiroyuki Takei ; [English adaptation, Lance Caselman ; translation, Lillian Olsen].
    Black butler. 1 Yana Toboso ; [translation, Tomo Kimura ; Lettering, Tania Biswas].
    There's nothing Sebastian, the butler, can't do... When a terrible fire claims his parents, Ciel Phantomhive must step up as the head of his father's company and as Earl Phantomhive. It would be a lot for the young boy to handle were it not for his faithful butler, Sebastian. Ever at Ciel's side, it seems there's little Sebastian can't do, whether it's saving a dinner party gone awry or probing the dark secrets of London's underbelly. He's almost too good to be true...or at least, too good to be human...
    Star Wars. Dark empire trilogy script, Tom Veitch ; art, Cam Kennedy.