Recreation

New Titles Young Adults’ December 2019 (arrived in November 2019)

Fiction

Bart Simpson to the rescue, [created by Matt Groening].
Need a lift or a laugh? Well help is on the way! When Bart attempts his most elaborate practical joke ever, he becomes an Internet sensation with a little help from his friends, about 15 million of them. Then join Bart on an incredulous journey when a monster firecracker leaves him both deaf and dumbfounded. And when Bart has a chance encounter with a fortuneteller, even he's not prepared for the future twist of fate that awaits him. And find out who's defacing every billboard in town by drawing mustaches on them. If it's not El Barto, who is it? All this and more awaits you as Bart Simpson saves the day!
Simpsons comics chaos, [created by Matt Groening].
Pandemonium breaks loose in Springfield when one cell phone call causes a commotion of cosmic proportions. Then, it's a hard-knock life for Bart when a prank lands him in the Springfield Orphanage, where he is subjected to gruel and unusual punishment by Mr. Burns. Adding to the confusion, Homer decides to get a tattoo to prove his love to Marge, and Krusty quits showbiz to work at, of all places, the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant! And Ned Flanders suffers a bout of 'Vertigo'-areeno when he becomes obsessed with a woman who is a dead ringer for his dearly departed wife! These stories and more will keep your head in a tizzy!
Simpsons comics colossal compendium. Volume four, Matt Groening.
Everyone's favourite dysfunctional family is back in a brand new themed collection of wild and hilarious adventures, including all-new stories featuring some of the cast's fan favourite characters.
Simpsons comics shake-up, [created by Matt Groening].
The Simpsons are shaking off the status quo when they take the show on the road with a musical extravaganza produced by Maestro of renown, Krusty the Clown. Then, Dr. Nick's cosmetic quackery is called into question, but the "good" doctor may serve a purpose in the shaky medical establishment that few are willing to admit. And after winning a law license in a bar bet, Homer becomes the hottest lawyer in town, but it is not long before he is fending off the FBI, only to find himself in a federal prison surrounded by former friends and foes and facing a shakedown.
The beautiful, Renee Ahdieh.
In 1872, New Orleans is a city ruled by the dead. But to seventeen-year-old Celine Rousseau, it's also a safe haven after she's forced to flee her life in Paris. Quickly enraptured by the vibrant city, from its music to its extravagant soirees and even its danger, she soon becomes embroiled in the city's glitzy underworld, and particularly the group known as La Cour des Lions. But when a body is found in their lair, Celine is forced to battle her attraction for the group's enigmatic leader, Sebastien Saint Germain, and suspicions about his guilt, along with her own secrets. As more bodies are discovered, New Orleans becomes gripped by the terror of a serial killer on the loose one who seems to have Celine in his sights. But when she finally takes matters into her own hands, she finds herself caught in the midst of an age-old feud between the darkest creatures of the night, where the price of forbidden love is her life.
Perfect, Cecelia Ahern.
When we embrace all our flaws, that's when we can finally become perfect. Celestine North lives in a society that demands perfection. After she was branded Flawed, Celestine's life has completely fractured all her freedoms gone. Since Judge Crevan has declared her the number-one threat to the public, she has been on the run with the complicated, powerfully attractive Carrick, the only person she can trust. But Celestine has a secret one that could bring the entire Flawed system crumbling to the ground. Judge Crevan is gaining the upper hand, and time is running out for Celestine. With tensions building, Celestine must make a choice: save only herself, or risk her life to save all the Flawed.
Case closed. Volume 72, Gosho Aoyama ; [translation, Tetsuichiro Miyaki].
While playing hide and seek, the Junior Detective League finds someone they weren't looking for! Conan is sure the kids have stumbled on a kidnapping, but how can he prove it? Then a pretend house of horrors becomes the site of a real death. And while Conan is out sick, the Junior Detective League has to stop a crime with nothing more than a deck of cards!
The Astrid notes., Taryn Bashford.
It only happens in the movies., Holly Bourne.
What's a girl gotta do?, Holly Bourne.
Ghost town., Rachel Caine.
Lost and found, Orson Scott Card.
What good is finding lost bicycles and hair scrunchies, if when you return them to their owners they think you must have stolen them in the first place? Ezekial Blast's friend Beth thinks there must be some way to use his "micropower" for good. And so does a police detective investigating the disappearance of a little girl. When tragedy strikes, it's up to Ezekiel to use his talent to find what matters most.
Rage, Cora Carmack.
Princess or adventurer. Duty or freedom. Her kingdom or the storm hunter she loves. If Aurora knows anything, it's that choices have consequences. The kingdom of Pavan is nearly unrecognizable as the home she left behind. A new family's flags fly atop the walls. Hundreds upon hundreds of remnants camp just outside the city begging for entrance and mercy, only to receive cruelty in return. And her mother, the great, powerful queen, is nowhere to be found. To set things right, Aurora joins a growing revolution on the streets of Pavan and puts her knowledge of the palace to use to aid the cause. But the Rage season is at its peak, and not a day passes without the skies raining down destruction. Yet these storms are different they churn with darkness and attack with a will that's desperate and violent. This feels like more than rage. It feels like war.
Verify, Joelle Charbonneau.
Meri Beckley lives in a world without lies. When she looks at the peaceful Chicago streets, she feels pride in the era of unprecedented hope and prosperity over which the governor presides. But when Meri's mother is killed, Meri suddenly has questions that no one else seems to be asking. And when she tries to uncover her mother's state of mind in her last weeks, she finds herself drawn into a secret world with a history she didn't know existed. Suddenly, Meri is faced with a choice between accepting the "truth" or embracing a world the government doesn't want anyone to see, a world where words have the power to change the course of a country and where the wrong ones can get Meri killed.
The M word., Brian Conaghan.
The Earth is singing., Vanessa Curtis.
Chessboxer., Stephen Davies.
Maybe he just likes you, Barbara Dee.
When boys in her class start touching seventh-grader Mila and making her feel uncomfortable, she does not want to tell her friends or mother until she reaches her breaking point.
Someone like you ; &, That summer., Sarah Dessen.
Day zero., Kelly Devos.
Furious thing, Jenny Downham.
Anger was something to believe in when the world let her down. Furious Thing roars with justifiable anger at an unfair world, as one girl fights to claim back the spaces that belong to her and battles to be heard. Lexi's angry. And it's getting worse. If only she could stop losing her temper and behave herself, her step-father would accept her, her mum would love her like she used to and her step-brother would declare his crushing desire to spend the rest of his life with her. She wants these things so badly she determines to swallow her anger and make her family proud. But pushing fury down doesn't make it disappear. Instead, it simmers below the surface waiting to erupt. There'll be fireworks when it does.
The lord of Opium, Nancy Farmer.
In 2137, fourteen-year-old Matt is stunned to learn that, as the clone of El Patron, he is expected to take over as leader of the corrupt drug empire of Opium, where there is also a hidden cure for the ecological devastation faced by the rest of the world.
The speed of falling objects, Nancy Richardson Fischer.
An exceptional new novel about falling down, risking everything and embracing what makes us unique. Danger "Danny" Danielle Warren is no stranger to falling. After losing an eye in a childhood accident, she had to relearn her perception of movement and space. Now Danny keeps her head down, studies hard, and works to fulfill everyone else's needs. She's certain that her mom's bitterness and her TV star father's absence are her fault. If only she were more--more athletic, charismatic, attractive life would be perfect. When her dad calls with an offer to join him to film the next episode of his popular survivalist show, Danny jumps at the chance to prove she's not the disappointment he left behind. Being on set with the hottest teen movie idol of the moment, Gus Price, should be the cherry on top. But when their small plane crashes in the Amazon, and a terrible secret is revealed, Danny must face the truth about the parent she worships and falling for Gus, and find her own inner strength and worth to light the way home.
Anonymous noise. 16, Ryoko Fukuyama ; [English translation & adaptation, Casey Loe].
Nino Arisugawa, a girl who loves to sing, experiences her first heart-wrenching goodbye when her beloved childhood friend, Momo, moves away. And after Nino befriends Yuzu, a music composer, she experiences another sad parting! Luckily, Nino reunites with Momo and Yuzu in high school, but things haven't played out the way anyone expected. During day two of Rock Horizon, Yuzu's concentration is shattered when he spots his mother in the audience. After a quick save from Nino, he leaps from the stage to confront her! Later, after reevaluating his life and the role In No Hurry plays in it, Yuzu gathers the band to make a shocking announcement!
Ghost bird., Lisa Fuller.
I hear the sunspot : limit. 1, Yuki Fumino ; [translated by Stephen Kohler].
Because of a hearing disability, university student Kohei had made a habit of distancing himself from those around him. But after meeting the exceedingly cheerful Taichi, he gradually begins to embrace a more positive outlook on life. Kohei eventually begins to see Taichi as more than a friend, and after he finally confesses his love to Taichi, the feelings become mutual. In this new addition to the I Hear the Sunspot series, Kohei continues on as a student, while Taichi makes his way out into the working world to pursue his own calling and the two begin a new life together!
I hear the sunspot : limit. 2, Yuki Fumino ; [translated by Stephen Kohler].
Kohei is a college student who, because of his hearing loss, tends to distance himself from others. His attitude starts to change after he crosses paths with an ever-optimistic classmate named Taichi. And over time, the two begin to develop feelings for each other. As the story continues, the pair tries to balance their budding relationship alongside Taichi's inspiring new career and Kohei's continued studies at school. But the harder they try to make things work, the more misunderstandings they seem to encounter.
Star Wars. [11], The scourging of Shu-Torun, writer, Kieron Gillen ; artists, Andrea Broccardo (#62) & Angel Unzueta (#63-67) ; color artist, Guru-eFX ; letterer, VC's Clayton Cowles.
Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo and the heroic Rebel Alliance have suffered one of their greatest defeats. Separated from their friends and ruthlessly hunted by Darth Vader and the evil Galactic Empire, Luke and his band of freedom fighters haven't given in. United with new allies and with new purpose, the Rebels are ready to go back on the offensive and hit the Empire where it hurts the most. A little payback wouldn't hurt either. Queen Trios messed with the wrong princess of Alderaan. It's time for 'The Scourging of Shu-Torun.
Making a play., Abbi Glines.
Demon slayer = Kimetsu no yaiba. 6, The demon slayer corps gathers, Koyoharu Gotouge ; [translation, John Werry ; English adaptation, Stan!].
In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. The members of the Demon Slayer Corps are sworn to destroy demons wherever they find them but the condition of Tanjiro's sister, Nezuko, is a problem. What will the Hashira the leaders of the Demon Slayer Corps do about Tanjiro protecting his own demonic sister? Meanwhile, Kibutsuji assembles his own minions and intensifies his search for Tanjiro.
Hero.,
Four years after the Perdido Beach dome went down, the alien virus that created it is still wreaking havoc, and virus-infested rock has created a new set of humans with mutant powers. Rockborn gang members Dekka, Shade, Cruz, Malik, Armo, and Francis are fresh off their defeat of Dillion Poe and in need of answers to some very pressing questions about their own powers: who are the Dark Watchers? And what is this Fourth Dimension that only Francis can access? But heroes don't get down time. When the alien-virus infested rock hits New York, a new foe, Bob Markovic, rises amongst the newly rockborn. Markovic's arrogance and lack of a moral compass already made him unbearable. With his newfound power to inflict a deadly disease, he could send all of humanity into a living hell. As they try to find their footing on morally gray grounds, the Rockborn Gang will have to make some tough decisions if they want to save the world.
A thousand pieces of you., Claudia Gray.
The accused, John Grisham.
Theodore Boone is the thirteen year old who knows more about the law than most adult lawyers. He certainly never expected to be the victim of crime himself. But then his bike is vandalised, he's attacked while doing his homework and, worst of all, framed for a robbery.
Hayate the combat butler. 34, Kenjiro Hata ; [translation, John Werry].
The boardinghouse is about to get even more crowded! Ayumu is determined to spend the summer under the same roof as Hayate, but how can a perfectly ordinary teenage girl afford a room of her own? Meanwhile, the perfectly extraordinary Ruka gives up pop stardom to pursue her artistic dreams and move in with the gang. But what's with the seriously bad mojo emanating from the attic?
Ouran high school host club. Vol. 1, Bisco Hatori ; [English adaptation, Gary Leach ; translation, Kenichiro Yagi].
Across the nightingale floor., Lian Hearn.
The language of fire : Joan of Arc reimagined, Stephanie Hemphill.
A free-verse novel about Joan of Arc, who as a teen girl in the fifteenth century commanded an army and helped crown a king of France. An illiterate peasant, Jehanne heard a voice call to her, telling her she was destined for important things. She understand that she had been called by God, chosen for a higher purpose: to save France. As a girl in a man's world, Jehanne faced constant threats and violence from the men around her, but became a fearless warrior who has inspired generations.
The end of the world, [Don Hertzfeldt].
From the imagination of legendary animator and two-time Oscar nominee Don Hertzfeldt comes a hilarious fever-dream vision of the apocalypse.ds its unusual nature and taps into the deeply human, universal themes of mortality, identity, memory, loss, and parenthood with the occasional monstrous biting eel descending from the sky.
Avatar, the last airbender. Imbalance. Part three, script, Faith Erin Hicks ; art, Peter Wartman ; colors, Adele Matera ; lettering, Richard Starkings & Comicraft's Jimmy Betancourt.
While Aang grapples with a life-changing decision that only he can make as the Avatar, Toph and Katara implore him--from opposite sides--to choose a path. Meanwhile, Ru and Yaling concoct a fiery ploy to get their mother back. The bender vs. non-bender conflict finally reaches a powerful boiling point, and for better or for worse, Cranefish Town will never be the same!
Star Wars. Vader. Dark visions, writer, Dennis "Hopeless" Hallum ; artists, Paolo Villanelli [and five others].
He has been many things: a Sith warrior, a commander, a destroyer. To many throughout the Galactic Empire, he is the ultimate symbol of power and fear. But there are those who have seen the Dark Lord in a different light. Some corners of the galaxy are so desperate that even Vader can be a knight in shining armor while for certain Imperial Commanders, Vader's anger is the price of failure. Learn how it feels to be an X-wing pilot going head-to-head with Vader's TIE fighter and discover more of the many sides of the galaxy's greatest villain!
My Hero Academia. Vol. 21, Why he gets back up, Kohei Horikoshi ; [translation & English adaptation, Caleb Cook].
Endeavor and Dabi's battle rages across the city as Endeavor fights to solidify his new position as the number one hero. Hawks provides support, but where do his loyalties really lie? Midoriya experiences a cryptic dream about the past--what secrets do the previous wielders of One For All have to show him? Then Class 1-A's joint battle training with Class B begins.
Bearmouth, Liz Hyder.
Life in Bearmouth is one of hard labour, the sunlit world above the mine a distant memory. Reward will come in the next life with the benevolence of the Mayker. New accepts everything - that is, until the mysterious Devlin arrives. Suddenly, Newt starts to look at Bearmouth with a fresh perspective, questioning the system, and setting in motion a chain of events that could destroy their entire world. In this powerful and brilliantly original debut novel, friendship creates strength, courage is hard-won and hope is the path to freedom.
Dr. Stone. 7, Voices from here to eternity, story, Riichiro Inagaki ; art, Boichi ; [translation, Caleb Cook].
Senku, Chrome and Magma go spelunking for a rare mineral, but can they survive the dangers of a real-life treasure dungeon and make it back alive? They have no choice if they want to create the greatest 'weapon' of modern times the cell phone!
Wynter's thief, Sherryl Jordan.
"Fox is a fringe dweller, with a T branded on his cheek that marks him a thief. He lives on his wits and moves from village to village. He finds Wynter, chained by her father, working as a water diviner. She finds water for the drought-strapped village, but they turn on her and want to burn her as a witch. Fox rescues her and together they flee. They dream of finding a safe place they can settle and resolve the unanswered questions about their past. But they are being pursued ... "
School-live! Volume eleven, art by Sadoru Chiba ; story by Norimitsu Kaihou (Nitroplus) ; [translation, Leighann Harvey].
After negotiations break down at the Randall Corporation headquarters, the girls find themselves on the run, and Kurumi's condition is only getting worse! Suddenly, a new organization offers assistance but can it be trusted?
Sword art online. Volume 17, Alicization exploding, Reki Kawahara ; [illustrations] abec ; [design] bee-pee ; [translation by Stephen Paul].
Curse of the evil librarian, Michelle Knudsen.
After sending the evil librarian, Mr. Gabriel, back to the demon world once and for all at theatre camp last summer, Cynthia is ready to enjoy a completely demon-free senior year of high school, especially once she learns the fall musical will be Les Miserables. She can't wait to create the most incredible barricade set design in all of high-school theatre. And her boyfriend, Ryan, is sure to land his dream role of Javert. But down in the demon realm, an epic mishandling of Mr. Gabriel's essence leads to his escape and soon he's gathering strength, bent once again on revenge against Cyn and everyone she loves.
Poemsia., Lang Leav.
Bernie and the lost girl : a young adult fantasy, Steve LeBel.
Not long ago, a young girl disappeared, and all of God Town feared for her life. After extensive searches, little Emily could not be found. Only the woods remained to be searched - but that was a problem. The gods were so afraid of the woods, they would not venture there not even to save the young girl's life. Armed with nothing but courage and a magic stick, Bernie and his friends, Suzie and Lenny, enter a dark world filled with terrifying monsters. It will take a miracle of godly proportions to save them, and even that may not be enough.
Bernie and the putty : a young adult fantasy, Steve LeBel.
Meet God School's latest graduate in this humorous award-winning fantasy for young adults. One might think a god with the ability to create universes would have no problems, but that isn't so. Bernie comes from a broken home, lives on the poor side of town, and is plagued by a mischievous invisible cloud. Against the odds, Bernie lands his dream job and a chance to build his own universe, only to find problems everywhere. Mysterious asteroids, unexplained volcanoes, and shifting continents lead him to suspect sabotage. But who could sabotage his universe? Only another god could do that. It's god vs. god and good vs. evil. If Bernie fails to outwit his vicious foe, it will cost him everything in this fascinating tale of an unusual young hero on a journey of self-discovery.
Bernie and the time lords : a young adult fantasy, Steve LeBel.
Get ready for an adventure that will take you beyond the boundaries of time! For his latest assignment, Bernie is sent to Planet Flo to investigate a disruption in the manufacturing of a glowing powder the gods want for their world. Bernie must convince the mine owner to reopen the mines before trading can resume, but as he travels to and from this world, every visit to Flo gets stranger. The people he's negotiating with keep forgetting who he is. Their society is becoming unrecognizable, and their technology is advancing by decades in just a few days. Bernie's job has become incredibly difficult. An unknown force is undoing his progress and propelling the people towards a dark future. If the gods don't get their glowing powder, they will wipe out the entire civilization and repopulate Flo with another species, one more capable of producing the dust they want. The only way Bernie can save the people of Flo is to stop the entity that's undermining his efforts. But Bernie has no idea what it is. Could it be a threat from another universe? Could it be a new species evolving among the natives? How do you fight an enemy with the power to manipulate time?
Bernie and the wizards : a young adult fantasy, Steve LeBel.
For God School's latest graduate, the adventure continues. Bernie is a young god who fixes broken universes for a living. Unfortunately, the universe he's working on is in the middle of a civil war caused by Ashok, a murderous wizard determined to control the lucrative pepper trade. Bernie's boss urges him to solve the problem by destroying the evil Ashok and his people, but Bernie wants no part of such a massacre. Struggling to find another solution, Bernie tries to get Ashok to give up his plans for world domination. As Bernie's attempts at peaceful solutions continue to fail, his boss comes to believe the best solution is to destroy all the people and start over again. But Bernie can't let that happen. He must destroy Ashok and his followers. Although he hates the idea of destroying life, Bernie prepares to do what is necessary, only to discover the evil wizard's powers are far more than superstitious nonsense. The young god is drawn into an epic battle pitting the power of the gods against the forces of magic, while the lives of every man, woman, and child on the planet hang in the balance.
The grace year, Kim Liggett.
In Garner County, girls are told they have the power to lure grown men from their beds; that their very skin emits a powerful aphrodisiac. That is why they're banished for their sixteenth year, to release their magic into the wild so they can return purified and ready for marriage. But not all of them will make it home alive. Tierney James dreams of a society that doesn't pit friend against friend or woman against woman. She fears the brutal elements, the poachers in the woods, men who are waiting for a chance to grab one of the girls in order to make a fortune on the black market. But her greatest threat may very well be the other girls.
Song of the abyss, Makiia Lucier.
Reyna has always lived life on her own terms, despite those who say a girl could never be an explorer for the royal house of St. John del Mar. Determined to prove them wrong, she returns home after a year-long expedition knowing her dream is within reach. No longer an apprentice, instead: Reyna, Master Explorer. When raiders attack her ship, Reyna's escape is both desperate and dangerous. When next she sees her ship, the sailors her captain, her countrymen have vanished. Placing her trust in a handsome prince from a rival kingdom, they discover the attack was no isolated incident.
Find me., Tahereh Mafi.
A house of rage and sorrow, Sangu Mandanna.
Esmae once wanted nothing more than to help her brother, Alexi, win the crown of Kali. That dream died when Alexi broke her heart, and she vowed to destroy him for it. And with her sentient warship Titania beside her, how can she possibly fail? As gods, beasts, and kingdoms choose sides, Alexi seeks out a weapon more devastating than even Titania. Past lives threaten the present. Old enemies claim their due. And Esmae cannot outrun the ghosts and the questions that haunt her. And in the shadows, lurking in wait, are secrets that will swallow her whole.
Overlord : the undead king oh! 1, original story, Kugane Maruyama ; art, Juami ; character design, so-bin ; [translation, Emily Balistrieri].
The Great Tomb of Nazarick has never been busier, with a rib-tickling showdown underway and a Don't Laugh Challenge featuring your favorite characters-a cross-dressing Sebas, a lovestruck-succuvus-turned-actress Albedo, and your awkward guardian, Pandora's Actor-just to name a few! Join the cast under the almighty Lord Ainz Ooal Gown to give a warmhearted twist to the mega-popular series, Overlord!
Unleashed., Amy McCulloch.
#MurderFunding, Gretchen McNeil.
Seventeen-year-old Becca auditions for a new, non-lethal reality show featuring Painiacs, hoping to prove that her deceased mother was not Alcatraz 2.0 executioner, Molly Mauler.
Supernova., Marissa Meyer.
Supernova., Kass Morgan
SLAY., Brittney Morris.
Black Friday, Robert Muchamore.
Ryan is about to board a plane, knowing that the next twenty-four hours will change everything. His mission is to stop the biggest terrorist attack America's ever seen. Ryan works for Cherub, a secret organisation with one key advantage: even a trained terrorist won't suspect that a teenager is spying on them. For official purposes, these children do not exist.
Eagle day, Robert Muchamore.
Late summer, 1940. Hitler has conquered France. Now he intends to cross the Channel and defeat Britain before winter arrives. A group of young refugees led by British spy Charles Henderson faces a stark choice. To head south into the safety of neutral Spain, or go north on a risky mission to sabotage the German invasion plans. For official purposes, these children do not exist.
Grey wolves, Robert Muchamore.
Spring, 1941. German submarines are prowling the North Atlantic, sinking ships filled with the food, fuel and weapons that Britain needs to survive. With the Royal Navy losing the war at sea, six young agents must sneak into Nazi-occupied Europe and sabotage a submarine base on France's western coast. If the submarines aren't stopped, the British people will starve.
Guardian angel, Robert Muchamore.
Guardian Angel is the second book in the CHERUB series from Robert Muchamore. Ryan has saved Ethan's life more than once. Ethan thinks he must be a guardian angel. But Ryan works for CHERUB, a secret organisation with one key advantage: even experienced criminals never suspect that children are spying on them. Ethan's family runs a billion-dollar criminal empire and Ryan's job is to destroy it. Can Ryan complete his mission without destroying Ethan as well? For official purposes, these children do not exist.
Killer T, Robert Muchamore.
Harry and Charlie are teenagers whose lives are shaped by a society that's shifting around them. He is a lonely Brit in his first term at a Las Vegas high school. She is an unlikely friend, who gets accused of mixing a batch of explosives that blew up a football player. The two of them are drawn together at a time when gene editing technology is starting to explode. With a lab in the garage anyone can beat cancer, enhance their brain to pass exams, or tweak a few genes for that year-round tan and perfect beach body. But in the wrong hands, cheap gene editing is the most deadly weapon in history. Killer T is a synthetic virus with a ninety per-cent mortality rate, and the terrorists who created it want a billion dollars before they'll release a vaccine.
Lone wolf, Robert Muchamore.
Fay has spent eighteen months locked up in a Secure Training Centre. Drug deals and rip-offs are the only things this teenager knows. Now she's back on the street, looking to settle old scores. CHERUB agents Ryan and Ning need Fay's knowledge to unearth a major drug importer. They're trained professionals with one essential advantage: even experienced criminals never suspect that children are spying on them. But Fay's made a lot of enemies and she's running out of time. For official purposes, these children do not exist.
Mad dogs, Robert Muchamore.
Maximum security, Robert Muchamore.
CHERUB agents are all seventeen and under. They wear skate tees and hemp, and look like regular kids. But they're not. They are trained professionals who are sent out on missions to spy on terrorists and international drug dealers. CHERUB agents hack into computers, bug entire houses, and download crucial documents. It is a highly dangerous job. For their safety, these agents DO NOT EXIST. Two hundred eighty child criminals live in the sunbaked desert prison Arizona Max. One of them is the son of a weapons dealer who has been selling U.S. missiles to terrorists. If CHERUB can get the kid, they can get the parent. Over the years, CHERUB has put plenty of criminals behind bars. Now, for the first time ever, they've got to break one out....
Rock war, Robert Muchamore.
Meet Jay. Summer. And Dylan. Jay plays guitar, writes songs and dreams of being a rock star. But his ambitions are stifled by seven siblings and a terrible drummer. Summer works hard at school, looks after her nan and has a one-in-a-million singing voice. But can her talent triumph over her nerves? Dylan is happiest lying on his bunk smoking, but his school rugby coach has other ideas, and Dylan reluctantly joins a band to avoid crunching tackles and icy mud. They're about to enter the biggest battle of their lives. And there's everything to play for.
Secret army, Robert Muchamore.
Britain, 1941. The government is building a secret army of intelligence agents to work undercover, gathering information and planning sabotage operations. Henderson's boys are part of that network: kids cut adrift by the war, training for the fight of their lives. They'll have to parachute into unknown territory, travel cross-country and outsmart a bunch of adults in a daredevil exercise. In wartime Britain, anything goes.
The escape, Robert Muchamore.
Summer, 1940. Hitler's army is advancing towards Paris, and millions of French civilians are on the run. Amidst the chaos, two British children are being hunted by German agents. British spy Charles Henderson tries to reach them first, but he can only do it with the help of a twelve-year-old French orphan. The British secret service is about to discover that kids working undercover will help to win the war. For official purposes, these children do not exist.
The prisoner, Robert Muchamore.
One of Henderson's best agents is being held captive in Frankfurt. A set of forged record cards could be his ticket to freedom, but might just as easily become his death warrant. A vital mission awaits him in France - if he can find a way to escape.
Divine madness, Robert Muchamore.
CHERUB agents are all seventeen and under. They wear skate tees and hemp, and look like regular kids. But they're not. They are trained professionals who are sent out on missions to spy on terrorists and international drug dealers. CHERUB agents hack into computers, bug entire houses, and download crucial documents. It is a highly dangerous job. For their safety, these agents DO NOT EXIST. When CHERUB uncovers a link between eco-terrorist group Help Earth and a wealthy religious cult known as The Survivors, James is sent to their isolated outback headquarters on an infiltration mission. It's a thousand kilometers to the closest town, and James is under massive pressure from the cult's brainwashing techniques. This time he's not just fighting terrorists.... He's got to battle for his own mind.
People's republic, Robert Muchamore.
A new hero, a new mission: meet CHERUB's latest recruit. Twelve-year-old Ryan is CHERUB's newest recruit. He's got his first mission: infiltrating the billion-dollar Aramov criminal empire. But he's got got no idea that this routine job will lead him into an explosive adventure involving drug smugglers, illegal immigrants and human trafficking, or that his first mission will turn into one of the biggest in CHERUB's history.
Shadow wave, Robert Muchamore.
After a tsunami causes massive devastation to a tropical island, its governor sends in the bulldozers to knock down villages, replacing them with luxury hotels. Guarding the corrupt governor's family isn't James Adams' idea of the perfect mission, especially as it's going to be his last as a CHERUB agent. And then retired colleague Kyle Blueman comes up with an unofficial and highly dangerous plan of his own. James must choose between loyalty to CHERUB, and loyalty to his oldest friend.
The general, Robert Muchamore.
The world's largest urban warfare training compound stands in the desert near Las Vegas. Forty British commandos are being hunted by an entire American battalion. But their commander has an ace up his sleeve: he plans to smuggle in ten CHERUB agents, and fight the best war game ever. CHERUB agents have one crucial advantage: adults never suspect that kids are spying on them. For official purposes, these children do not exist.
The sleepwalker., Robert Muchamore.
Dragon rift, Eileen Mueller.
"A captive dragon master. A dangerous rift between mages and riders. And a secret weapon that will tear Dragons' Realm apart. When Ezaara's powerful dragon master, Roberto, is captured by Commander Zens, her world is thrown into turmoil. Why is the council refusing to rescue Roberto, her clandestine lover? Dragons' Hold echo with whispers of a prophecy unfulfilled? A prophecy that says she has no right to be Queen's Rider. As tension mounts, with an attempt on her life, Ezaara must take action to prevent Commander Zens from destroying her lover and Dragons' Realm"--Back cover.
Fireborne, Rosaria Munda.
Annie and Lee were just children when a brutal revolution changed their world. Now they are both rising stars in the new regime. Annie's lowborn family was executed by dragonfire, while Lee's aristocratic family was murdered by revolutionaries. Growing up in the same orphanage forged their friendship, and seven years of training have made them rivals for the top position in the dragonriding fleet. But when survivors from the old regime surface, Lee must choose to kill the only family he has left or to betray everything he's come to believe in. And Annie must decide whether to protect the boy she loves, or step up to be the champion her city needs.
All fall down, Sally Nicholls.
When Isabel's Yorkshire village is devastated by the Black Death, it seems that the world is ending in horror and fear. But for the survivors of the terrible plague, a new and freer society will rise from the destruction of the feudal system that enslaved the family. This is a powerful historical novel from one of today's most exciting young writers.
Weapon., Lynette Noni.
The unbeatable Squirrel Girl. [11], Call your squirrelfriend, Ryan North, writer ; Naomi Franquiz, Derek Charm, & Erica Henderson, artists.
It's a battle for the ages across space and time as Kang attacks Doreen Green in three distinct eras drawn by three amazing artists, including Erica Henderson! And if that isn't cosmic enough for you, what would you say to Squirrel Girl jumping headfirst into the War of the Realms?! When Doreen's good pal Loki recruits her as part of a secret mission, you might wonder if he's up to something. And he probably is he's the God of Lies, after all. But this isn't Doreen's first Asgardian rodeo! And whose side is her old nemesis the Asgardian chaos squirrel god, Ratatoskr on in this insane conflict? Get ready to experience Squirrel Girl's first big event!
Komi can't communicate. Volume 1, Tomohito Oda ; [English translation & adaptation, John Werry].
Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi would love to make friends, but her shyness is interpreted as reserve, and the other students keep her at a distance. Only timid Tadano realizes the truth, and despite his own desire to blend in, he decides to help her achieve her goal of making 100 friends.
War girls, Tochi Onyebuchi.
The year is 2172. Climate change and nuclear disasters have rendered much of earth unlivable. Only the lucky ones have escaped to space colonies in the sky. In a war-torn Nigeria, battles are fought using flying, deadly mechs and soldiers are outfitted with bionic limbs and artificial organs meant to protect them from the harsh, radiation-heavy climate. Across the nation, as the years-long civil war wages on, survival becomes the only way of life. Two sisters, Onyii and Ify, dream of more. Their lives have been marked by violence and political unrest. Still, they dream of peace, of hope, of a future together. And they're willing to fight an entire war to get there.
The final warning, James Patterson.
I hope you get this message, Farah Naz Rishi.
News stations across the country are reporting mysterious messages that Earth has been receiving from a planet Alma claiming to be its creator. If they're being interpreted correctly, in seven days Alma will hit the kill switch on their "colony" Earth. True or not, for teenagers Jesse Hewitt, Cate Collins, and Adeem Khan, the prospect of this ticking time bomb will change their lives forever. Jesse, who has been dealt one bad blow after another, wonders if it even matters what happens to the world. Cate, on the other hand, is desperate to use this time to find the father she never met. And Adeem, who hasn't spoken to his estranged sister in years, must find out if he has it in him to forgive her for leaving. With only a week to face their truths and right their wrongs, Jesse, Cate, and Adeem's paths collide as their worlds are pulled apart.
Thirteen doorways, wolves behind them all, Laura Ruby.
When Frankie's mother died and her father left her and her siblings at an orphanage in Chicago, it was supposed to be only temporary just long enough for him to get back on his feet and be able to provide for them once again. That's why she is not prepared for the day that he arrives for his weekend visit with a new woman on his arm and out-of-state train tickets in his pocket. Now Frankie and her sister, Toni, are abandoned alongside so many other orphans, two young, unwanted women doing everything they can to survive. And as the embers of the Great Depression are kindled into the fires of World War II, and the shadows of injustice, poverty, and death walk the streets in broad daylight, Frankie must find something worth holding on to in the ruins of this shattered America every minute of every day spent wondering if the life she's able to carve out will be enough. I will admit I do not know if it will be. But I will be watching, waiting to find out. That's what ghosts do.
Usagi Yojimbo. [33], The hidden, created, written, and illustrated by Stan Sakai ; introduction by Mark Schultz.
Usagi and his friend Inspector Ishida join forces once again as they embark on a mission to track down and uncover the importance of a foreign book that's been at the root of many problems across the land. The daring duo, desperate to solve the mystery and restore peace, are forced to undertake unusual measures as well as enlist the help of a few surprising sources to get the information they require. Will Usagi and Ishida come out victorious or will this mystery prove too much for them to solve?
Ao haru ride. 7, Io Sakisaka ; [translation, Emi Louie-Nishikawa].
Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. At the cultural festival, Futaba and Kou kiss by accident and then for real. Futaba is on top of the world until she sees Yui in Kou's arms.
The Athena protocol, Shamim Sarif.
Jessie Archer is a member of the Athena Protocol, an elite organization of female spies who enact vigilante justice around the world. Athena operatives are never supposed to shoot to kill so when Jessie can't stop herself from pulling the trigger, she gets kicked out of the organization, right before a huge mission to take down a human trafficker in Belgrade. Jessie needs to right her wrong and prove herself, so she starts her own investigation into the trafficking. But going rogue means she has no one to watch her back as she delves into the horrors she uncovers. Meanwhile, her former teammates have been ordered to bring her down. Jessie must face danger from all sides if she's to complete her mission and survive.
Salt & stone, Victoria Scott.
In Salt & stone Tella will have to face the unseen dangers of the ocean, the breathless cold of a mountain, and twisted new rules in the race. But what if the danger is deeper than that? How do you know who to trust when everyone's keeping secrets? What do you do when the person you'd relied on most suddenly isn't there for support? How do you weigh one life against another? The race is coming to an end, and Tella is running out of time, resources, and strength. At the beginning of the race there were one hundred twenty-two Contenders. As Tella and her remaining friends start the fourth and final part of the race, just forty-one are left and only one can win.
The fountains of silence, Ruta Sepetys.
Madrid, 1957. Tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming guise of sunshine and wine while Spanish citizens are gripped by a dark secret. Daniel Matheson, the son of an oil tycoon, hopes to connect with the country of his mother's birth through the lens of his camera. Photography and fate introduce him to Ana, a hotel maid, whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco. Daniel and Ana's lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city a darkness that could engulf them all.
Midnight beauties, Megan Shepherd.
The witches, beasties, goblins, and Royals return in this spellbinding conclusion to New York Times best-selling author Megan Shepherd's Grim Lovelies duology. Ever since she discovered her affinity for magic, seventeen-year-old Anouk has been desperate to become a witch. It's the only way to save her friends who, like Anouk, are beasties: animals enchanted into humans. But unlike Anouk, the other beasties didn't make it out of the battle at Montilimar in one piece. With her friends now trapped in their animal forms, Anouk is forced into a sinister deal involving a political marriage with her sworn enemy, a wicked plot to overthrow London's fiercest coven of witches, and a deadly trial of fire to become a witch. The price for power has always been steep in the world of the Haute. Now, it will cost Anouk everything.
The promised Neverland. 10, Rematch, story, Kaiu Shirai ; art, Posuka Demizu ; [translation, Satsuki Yamashita].
Life at Grace Field House is good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they have to take are tough, their loving caretaker provides them with delicious food and plenty of playtime. But perhaps not everything is as it seems. With Lucas's help, Emma is able to finally uncover the mystery of William Minerva. While their helper may no longer be alive, Emma now knows how to escape the world of demons. However, first they will need to escape Goldy Pond in one piece. And to do that, they'll have to take down some of the most powerful demons they've ever come across!
The promised Neverland. 12, Starting sound, story, Kaiu Shirai ; art, Posuka Demizu ; [translation, Satsuki Yamashita].
Life at Grace Field Home is good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they have to take are tough, their loving caretaker provides them with delicious food and plenty of playtime. But perhaps not everything is as it seems. With the demons of Goldy Pond finally defeated, Emma and the other children now focus on their next task finding the Seven Walls. But it won't be easy, especially with a dangerous new foe trying to hunt them down. Can Emma and Ray decrypt the ancient clues that will lead the children to true freedom?
Takane & Hana. 11, story and art by Yuki Shiwasu ; [English adaptation, Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane ; translation, JN Productions].
Takane gives Hana a surprise kiss on the nose, and now a flustered Hana is dying to know what it means! Meanwhile, Takane's cousin Yakumo wants to be reacquainted with Takane, but there's an ominous vibe about him. What exactly is he after?
Exile from Eden ; or, After the hole., Andrew Smith.
Daughter of lies & ruin., Jo Spurrier.
It's not me, it's you., Stephanie Strohm.
Girl online, Zoe Sugg.
Penny has a secret. Under the alias GirlOnline, Penny blogs her hidden feelings about friendship, boys, high school drama, her crazy family, and the panic attacks that have begun to take over her life. When things go from bad to worse, her family whisks her away to New York, where she meets Noah, a gorgeous, guitar-strumming American. Suddenly Penny is falling in love and capturing every moment of it on her blog. But Noah has a secret, too, one that threatens to ruin Penny's cover and her closest friendship forever.
Dreamin' sun. 10, [story and art by Ichigo Takano ; translation, Amber Tamosaitis ; adaptation, Claudie Summers].
Despite Shimana trying her hardest to keep the landlord by her side, Taiga is still moving to another city for work. But before he goes, he makes sure to spend the day with Shimana and promises that he will return. In the final volume of Dreamin' sun, will Shimana finally see her dream come true and be reunited with the landlord?
No matter how I look at it, it's you guys' fault I'm not popular! 14, presented by Nico Tanigawa ; [translation/adaptation, Krista Shipley, Karie Shipley].
Tomoko's schedule is looking surprisingly packed these days. Between trips to the mall, open-campus events with friends, and surprise family visits, she hardly has any time to herself! All this socializing can really wear a girl out - life without friends was a whole lot simpler!
X-Men red. [2], Waging peace, writer, Tom Taylor ; artists, Carmen Carnero & R Antonio.
One of the X-men's greatest foes has come calling on Namor's undersea kingdom of Atlantis, and they're determined to bring about it's end! Jean Grey and the Red team find themselves out of their element and under the sea as they must repel a devastating attack! Plus: The world grows more hostile toward mutants every day, and one of the X-men's fiercest foes is working behind the scenes to keep it that way! But Jean has had enough of the hateful world she was reborn into, and it's time for her to confront the one responsible head-on. Prepare for a seismic showdown between Jean Grey and Cassandra Nova.
Hawkeye. [3], Family reunion, Kelly Thompson, writer ; Stefano Raffaele, Leonardo Romero, artists.
Can Los Angeles really handle two Hawkeyes? Just as Kate Bishop reaches out to ask for Clint Barton's help with finding her dead mother, the senior bowman shows up needing help of his own. An unknown party is gunning for him and their attack kicks off a wild chase across the City of Angels! Now, Hawkeye and Hawkeye must try their hardest to stay one step ahead, fully alive, and with minimal property damage well, okay, with moderate property damage. But who has Clint and Kate in their sights, and what is their sinister agenda? The Hawkeyes are reunited and it feels so good!
Spider-Man/Deadpool. 9, Eventpool, Robbie Thompson writer ; Matt Horak (#46-47, #50), Jim Towe (#48-50), artists ; Scott Hanna (assists #47, #49), Sean Parsons (#48, assists #50), Jim Towe (assists #48-49), inkers ; Brian Reber, color artist.
The biggest arc of Spider-Man/Deadpool will shake the foundations of the Marvel Universe! Nothing will ever be the same after this! Nothing! Spider-Man and Deadpool just barely make it back from the Negative Zone in the middle of an Event that the Marvel Universe's heroes have already lost.
Tarnished are the stars, Rosiee Thor.
A secret beats inside Anna Thatcher's chest: An illegal clockwork heart. Anna works cog by cog donning the moniker Technician to supply black market medical technology to the sick and injured, against the Commissioner's tyrannical laws. Nathaniel Fremont, the Commissioner's son, has never had to fear the law. Determined to earn his father's respect, Nathaniel sets out to capture the Technician. But the more he learns about the outlaw, the more he questions whether his father's elusive affection is worth chasing at all. Their game of cat and mouse takes an abrupt turn when Eliza, a skilled assassin and spy, arrives. Her mission is to learn the Commissioner's secrets at any cost even if it means betraying her own heart. When these uneasy allies discover the most dangerous secret of all, they must work together despite their differences and put an end to a deadly epidemic before the Commissioner ends them first.
Black butler. 28, Yana Toboso ; translation, Tomo Kimura.
The truth of what happened three years ago comes to light, as the past Ciel sought to erase is thrust back into his face. The revelations shake the Phantomhive manor to its foundations, and even Sebastian, the resident devil, can only look on in admiration at the consummate gamesmanship at play. The Phantomhive blood, it would seem, runs thick with the thirst for vengeance.
Fairy tales for millennials, Bruno Vincent.
For the first time here are your favourite Fairy Tales, hilariously retold for a Millennial audience. Inside its pages you'll find Red Riding hood critiquing the wolf for his cynical appropriation of Granny culture only to be the victim of woodcuttersplaining; Jack being forced to negotiate Beanstexitand the three little pigs explaining that realistically a house of straw is really the only way a first time buyer can get on the housing market.
Mooncakes, Wendy Xu, Suzanne Walker ; lettered by Joamette Gil.
Nova Huang knows more about magic than your average teen witch. She works at her grandmothers? bookshop, where she helps them loan out spell books and investigate any supernatural occurrences in their New England town. One fateful night, she follows reports of a white wolf into the woods, and she comes across the unexpected: her childhood crush, Tam Lang, battling a horse demon in the woods. As a werewolf, Tam has been wandering from place to place for years, unable to call any town home. Pursued by dark forces eager to claim the magic of wolves and out of options, Tam turns to Nova for help. Their latent feelings are rekindled against the backdrop of witchcraft, untested magic, occult rituals, and family ties both new and old in this enchanting tale of self- discovery.
Ice crypt, Tiana Warner.
Meela has just returned from the Massacre, the annual attempt to wipe out the mermaids threatening her people's survival. After forming an unlikely connection with Lysi, a mermaid she was trained to kill, Meela is determined to stop the war between humans and merpeople for good. She knows of a legendary weapon that could bring peace if she uses it against King Adaro, ruler of the Pacific Ocean. But her people have plans for future Massacres and refuse to help her uncover it. While Meela works in secret to unearth the Host of Eriana, Lysi is held captive under Adaro's tyranny. Sent to the battlefront, Lysi joins forces with a band of rebels that could either bring her freedom, or have her executed for treason. Separated by the vast Pacific Ocean, Meela and Lysi must find a way to defeat King Adaro and end the war that has been keeping them apart.
Ice kingdom, Tiana Warner.
Meela and Lysi have unleashed Sisiutl, legendary two-headed serpent of the Pacific Northwest. It was supposed to be an ally that would help them win the war. Instead, it has fallen under the control of King Adaro, ruler of the Pacific Ocean. If Meela and Lysi can't stop him, Adaro will use the deadly serpent to rid the oceans of mankind. With the American military using catastrophic weapons of their own to retaliate, Meela and Lysi must make peace between humans and merpeople before one race destroys the other. The journey will risk their lives and put their relationship to the test - but the vengeance that has been consuming Meela's thoughts, day and night, might prove even more dangerous.
Ice massacre, Tiana Warner.
A mermaid's supernatural beauty serves one purpose: to lure a sailor to his death. The Massacre is supposed to bring peace to Eriana Kwai. Every year, the island sends its warriors to battle these hostile sea demons. Every year, the warriors fail to return. Desperate for survival, the island must decide on a new strategy. Now, the fate of Eriana Kwai lies in the hands of twenty battle-trained girls and their resistance to a mermaid's allure. Eighteen-year-old Meela has already lost her brother to the Massacre, and she has lived with a secret that's haunted her since childhood. For any hope of survival, she must overcome the demons of her past and become a ruthless mermaid killer. For the first time, Eriana Kwai's Massacre warriors are female, and Meela must fight for her people's freedom on the Pacific Ocean's deadliest battleground.
Code name Verity.,
Inchtinn : island of shadows, Danny Weston ; illustrated by Miranda Harris.
Avatar, the last airbender. The rift, Gene Luen Yang, script ; Gurihiru, art & cover ; Michael Heisler, lettering.
As Avatar Aangand his friends confront an ancient spirit determined to destroy a town on land sacred to the Air Nomads, Toph and Aang find themselves on opposing sides in a battle of gigantic proportions. If Toph and Aang don't put aside their differences, there's more at stake than just their friendship!
Marvel 2-in-one. 2, Next of kin, Chip Zdarsky, writer ; Declan Shalvey, artists.
Powerless and lost, Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm must fight for their survival in a savage wasteland ruled by the Spider! But will this dreaded enemy destroy them--or will the shocking revelations they face do it first? Then, it's a new life in a new town on a strange world. Everything has changed for the broken people once known as the Thing and the Human Torch. But can they repair things before one of their oldest villains puts the final nail in the coffin of the Fantastic Four? Wait, did someone mention the FF? They're back! But there's something not quite right about them. Join Ben and Johnny in the fight of their lives!

Non-Fiction

Been there : young people's stories of struggle and hope, Steve Langley.
This is a collection of stories from 25 New Zealand young people, with an introduction by youth health specialist Dr Sue Bagshaw, and a poem (to a young patient) and commentary by poet and Youth Clinic GP, Dr Glenn Colquhoun. All the young people have written about a crisis or struggle and what has given them the hope to endure and to pull through. The remarkable openness of their writing means that you will feel anger at the way some young people are treated and admiration for their honesty and courage. You will find their stories sobering, insightful, sensitive and very moving. Many have commented on how valuable it was to them to write their story - to actually detail their experience, many for the first time. This makes it a valuable resource for anyone working with young people, and for young people themselves, many of whom may be facing similar challenges.
An indigenous peoples' history of the United States for young people, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz ; adapted by Jean Mendoza and Debbie Reese.
Going beyond the story of America as a country "discovered" by a few brave men in the "New World," Indigenous human rights advocate Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz reveals the roles that settler colonialism and policies of American Indian genocide played in forming our national identity. The original academic text is fully adapted by renowned curriculum experts Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza, for middle-grade and young adult readers to include discussion topics, archival images, original maps, recommendations for further reading, and other materials to encourage students, teachers, and general readers to think critically about their own place in history.