Recreation

New Titles Young Adults’ June 2019 (arrived in May)

Fiction

Love from A to Z, S K Ali
A marvel: something you find amazing. Even ordinary-amazing. Like potatoes, because they make French fries happen. Like the perfect fries Adam and his mom used to make together. An oddity: whatever gives you pause. Like the fact that there are hateful people in the world. Like Zayneb's teacher, who won't stop reminding the class how "bad" Muslims are. But Zayneb, the only Muslim in class, isn't bad. She's angry.
My brother's name is Jessica, John Boyne
Sam Waver's life has always been pretty quiet. A bit of a loner, he struggles to make friends, and his busy parents often make him feel invisible. Luckily for Sam, his older brother, Jason, has always been there for him. Sam idolises Jason, who seems to have life sorted; he's kind, popular, amazing at football, and girls are falling over themselves to date him.
The meaning of birds, Jaye Robin Brown
Before: Jess has always struggled with the fire inside her. But when she meets Vivi, everything changes. As they fall for each other, Vivi helps Jess deal with her anger and pain and encourages her to embrace her artistic talent. And suddenly Jess's future is a blank canvas, filled with possibilities. After: When Vivi unexpectedly dies, Jess's perfect world is erased.
The sword and the dagger, Robert Cochran
From Tripoli in 1220, Elaine, a sixteen-year-old Christian princess, and Prince Conrad, her eighteen-year-old fiancé, join Rashid, a seventeen-year-old Muslim assassin, on a quest to the court of Genghis Khan.
Hot dog girl, Jennifer Dugan
A lovesick teenager schemes to win the heart of her crush at her amusement park summer job, all while dressed as a hot dog.
Beware the night, Jessika Fleck
When her world divides, pitting light against dark, Veda must join a dangerous revolution to save her grandfather and fight against injustice even if it costs her the boy she loves. On the island of Bellona, life is peaceful; as long as the citizens dutifully worship the Sun, which protects them from all harm.
Dark of the west, Joanna Hathaway
Aurelia Isendare is a princess of a small kingdom in the North, raised in privilege but shielded from politics as her brother prepares to step up to the throne. Halfway around the world, Athan Dakar, the youngest son of a ruthless general, is a fighter pilot longing for a life away from the front lines. When Athan's mother is shot and killed, his father is convinced it's the work of his old rival, the Queen of Etania; Aurelia's mother.
Descendant of the crane, Joan He
When her father is murdered, Princess Hesina of Yan is thrust into power, suddenly the queen of an unstable kingdom. Determined to find her father's killer, Hesina engages the aid of a soothsayer. It is a treasonous act, punishable by death, because in Yan, magic was outlawed centuries ago. Using the information provided, Hesina turns to Akira, an investigator who's also a convicted criminal with secrets of his own.
Secret weapon, Anthony Horowitz
Ever since MI6 recognized his potential, Alex Rider has constantly been thrust into the line of danger. From a routine visit to the dentist that turns into a chase through the streets of London, to a school trip with a deadly twist, no day has ever been ordinary for the teenage super-spy.
Beast rider: a boy's journey beyond the border, Tony Johnston
Twelve-year-old Manuel leaves his small town in Mexico to join his older brother in Los Angeles. To cross the US border, he must become a "beast rider"—someone who hops on a train. The first time he tries, he is stopped by the Mexican police, who arrest and beat him. When he tries again, he is attacked by a Mexican gang and left for dead. Just when Manuel is ready to turn back, he finds new hope.
Aurora rising, Amie Kaufman
The year is 2380, and the graduating cadets of Aurora Academy are being assigned their first missions.
Dreaming darkly, Caitlin Kittredge
Ivy Bloodgood's mother is dead, and she should probably be sad about it. But she isn't. Myra Bloodgood was a manipulative personality who never told the truth; about where she came from, who Ivy's father was, or why they were living their lives on the run. Now that Ivy has been sent to the family estate on Darkhaven, an island off the New England coast, she is forced to reckon with her mother's past.
Kingsbane, Claire Legrand
Rielle Dardenne has been anointed Sun Queen, but her trials are far from over. The Gate keeping the angels at bay is falling. To repair it, Rielle must collect the seven hidden castings of the saints. Meanwhile, to help her prince and love Audric protect Celdaria, Rielle must spy on the angel Corien-but his promises of freedom and power may prove too tempting to resist.
California dreaming, Marissa Moss
Mira explores the past of her familiar Bay Area, discovering layers of history in San Francisco and learning the real reason her mother has been working to change history.
Bombs over London, Marissa Moss
Instructed by her time-traveling mother to travel to World War I London and steal a German spy's briefcase, thirteen-year-old Mira enjoys meeting famous suffragists and such writers as Arthur Conan Doyle, but soon begins to struggle with whether the changes she has been working for are the right thing to do, or if history should be allowed to unfold without interference.
Simply Alice, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
In her freshman year, fourteen-year-old Alice experiences changes and challenges with friends, family, and school activities, which leave her feeling better about herself than ever before.
Nyxia uprising, Scott Reintgen
Desperate to return home to Earth and claim the reward Babel promised, Emmett and the Genesis team join forces with the Imago. Babel's initial attack left their home city in ruins, but that was just part of the Imago's plan. They knew one thing Babel didn't. This world is coming to an end. Eden's two moons are on a collision course no one can prevent.
Since we last spoke, Brenda Rufener
When Aggi Frank and Max Granger finally admitted their feelings for each other last December, it felt like love was beautiful and endless, until it wasn't. A fatal car accident involving their older siblings throws their lives into sudden chaos. And with a restraining order now in place between the two bitter households, Aggi and Max's love runs cold.
Voyages in the underworld of Orpheus Black, Marcus Sedgwick
Harry Black wakes in hospital to learn that his brother Ellis has almost certainly been killed by a V2 rocket falling during a German air raid on London. In a state of wounded delirium, Harry's mind begins to blur the distinctions between the reality of the war-torn city, the fiction of his unpublished sci-fi novel and the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
The hate u give, Angie Thomas
Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and the her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed.
Before the magic fades, Gill Winter
For centuries the remote land of Beta was an oasis of peace, protected by a mysterious source of magic. Now, the magic is fading away and Beta has been invaded by its rapacious neighbour, Shan. Tova spends her days herding goats and dreaming of adventure. But one night her grandmother has a prophetic dream, and Tova finds herself on a quest which will change her life – and perhaps the future of her country.
The raven's tale, Cat Winters
Seventeen-year-old Edgar Poe counts down the days until he can escape his foster family; the wealthy Allans of Richmond, Virginia. He hungers for his upcoming life as a student at the prestigious new university, almost as much as he longs to marry his beloved Elmira Royster. However, on the brink of his departure, all his plans go awry when a macabre Muse named Lenore appears to him.
In the shadow of heroes, Nicholas Bowling
Fourteen-year-old Cadmus has been scholar Tullus's slave since he was a baby – his master is the only family he knows. But when Tullus disappears and a taciturn slave called Tog – formerly a British princess – arrives with a secret message, Cadmus's life is turned upside down. The pair follow a trail that leads to Emperor Nero himself, and his crazed determination to possess the Golden Fleece of Greek mythology.
S.P.E.A.R, Chris Bradford
All the invisible things, Orlagh Collins
The fandom rising, Anna Day
Collision: a Phobos novel, Victor Dixen
How it feels to float, Helena Fox
We are not okay, Natália Gomes
Defy the fates, Claudia Gray
Other words for smoke, Sarah Maria Griffin
Hold still, Nina LaCour
The fever king, Victoria Lee
Follow after me: look up, and swear by the green of the spring that you'll never forget, Allison Marlow Paterson
The espressologist: a novel, Kristina Springer
Home girl: the miseducation of Naomi Brisset, Alex Wheatle

Graphic Novels

Aho-Girl. 12, Hiroyuki
The cherry blossom's petals grace spring with their pale pink hue for but a few, fleeting days before falling. Time grinds ever forward, turning oceans into deserts and mountains into dust. Even the greatest human life is destined to become dimly-remembered history before vanishing into oblivion forever.
Case closed. Volume 70, G?sh? Aoyama
The Kaito Kid is infamous for his heists, but this time the master thief wants to return something: a collection stolen historical artifacts. The authorities plan to use the opportunity to nab the Kid at last, but Conan suspects his nemesis has something up his tailored sleeve. Then Conan and Harley get the chance to debunk a deadly ghost story.
Optimus Prime. 1, John Barber
Revolution is over but the danger to Earth is just beginning. As Optimus Prime pulls Earth into the larger universe, he's painted a target on the entire planet and a new alien incursion begins when a corkscrew-shaped craft drills into our world.
Behind the scenes! 06, Bisco Hatori
It's winter break, and the Art Squad is helping a local children's center put on a holiday puppet show. No classes means the squad can spend loads of time preparing, but all that togetherness is torture for poor heartsore Ranmaru.
A certain scientific railgun: astral buddy. 1, Kazuma Kamachi
Hokaze Junko, one of the top "handmaidens" of Shokuhou Misaki, has always blended into the background of Tokiwadai; an easy feat when you go to an all-girls' school full of powerful psychics.
Mushoku tensei: Roxy gets serious. 1, Rifujin Na Magonote
Roxy's life is a lonely one; out of all her tribe, she's the only one without the power of telepathy. Her days pass in silence, while people speak words she can never hear.
Assassination classroom. 1, Time for assassination, Yūsei Matsui
The students in Class 3-E of Kunugigaoka Junior High have a new teacher: an alien octopus with bizarre powers and unlimited strength, who's just destroyed the moon and is threatening to destroy the earth unless they can kill him first!.
Assassination classroom. 10, Time for robbery, Yūsei Matsui
The students of 3-E turn a surplus of eggs to good use in pursuit of their usual goal. Karasuma teaches them the art of parkour while Koro Sensei teaches them the game of cops and robbers. Then, someone is stealing lingerie, and naturally Koro Sensei is the prime suspect! But is he being framed and if so, by whom? Lastly, biologically modified Itona discovers that sometimes tentacles can be a burden rather than a gift.
Assassination classroom. 11, Time for sports day, Yūsei Matsui
3-E student Isogai breaks the school rules by working part-time to help support his family. When Gakushu and rest of the Big Four students find out, they use his secret as leverage to force 3-E to participate in a bizarre sports-day competition.
Assassination classroom. 12, Time for the grim reaper, Yūsei Matsui
Mr. Karasuma gives the 3-E students super-powered uniforms with great results. What amazing feats will they perform in their snazzy new outfits? Then, Mr. Karasuma gives Ms. Vitch a bouquet for her birthday with disastrous results. Next, a 3E teacher is kidnapped by master assassin Death, who threatens to kill his hostage if the students tell anyone.
Assassination classroom. 13, Time for a little career counseling, Yūsei Matsui
The Grim Reaper sets up a lethal trap that buries Mr. Karasuma and Ms. Vitch alive. Will Mr. Karasuma's repressed feelings surface before he and Ms. Vitch do? And how will Mr. Karasuma face Death? Then, despite his vow to destroy the planet in March, Koro Sensei offers career counseling to his students. Nagisa's professional goal raises some serious issues. And finally, it's time for the next school festival showdown.
Assassination classroom. 14, Time for a teacher's exam, Yūsei Matsui
As Lowly Class E and elite Class A compete for customers at their school festival booths, a parade of familiar faces, some welcome and some not, drop by Class E's booth with surprising consequences.
Assassination classroom. 15, Time for a storm, Yūsei Matsui
Several secret pasts are finally revealed in this volume: the tragedy that led Principal Asano to develop his harsh, some would say brutal, sadistic, and inhumane, pedagogical methods, the relationship that gives one 3-E student a personal motivation to assassinate her teacher, and even Koro Sensei's origin story! Will the students be more of less motivated to assassinate him after they know his true identity? And what lengths will shy .
Assassination classroom. 16, Time for the past, Yūsei Matsui
Koro Sensei tells all: his former profession, his nickname, the mad scientists responsible for his unique cephalopod physiognomy, the love of his life, and why he wants to teach the 3-E students. New light is shed not only on his character, but on the reason he vowed to destroy the Earth in March.
Assassination classroom. 17, Time for a breakup, Yūsei Matsui
The class is divided: one half wants to carry on with the plan to assassinate Koro Sensei, while the other half wants to save him. So Koro Sensei splits them into two teams, led by Nagisa and Karma, and has them argue it out through an epic battle.
Assassination classroom. 18, Time for Valentine's Day, Yūsei Matsui
Nagisa and Karma travel to the International Space Station in hopes of learning the secret to saving Koro Sensei's life. Meanwhile, Yanagisawa and the upstart Grim reaper II train even harder to assassinate him. Then, when academic setbacks lower the spirits of his students, Koro Sensei comes up with an ingenious, or perhaps idiotic, way to cheer them up.
Assassination classroom. 19, Time to go to school, Yūsei Matsui
Koro Sensei's lessons in verbal defense are put to the test when Karma must use his brains instead of his brawn to rescue a classmate. Then things finally begin to go smoothly for the students of 3-E. Everyone receives some good news about their futures, and Nagisa settles on a career goal.
Assassination classroom. 2, Time for grown-ups, Yūsei Matsui
A sexy new teacher comes to Class 3-E to do the students' job for them. When the 3-E students begin exhibiting signs of self-esteem, Principal Asano demands that Koro Sensei crush their spirits so they continue to set a bad example for the rest of the school to rise above. Then a class field trip goes terribly wrong when two 3-E girls are abducted.
Assassination classroom. 20, Time to graduate, Yūsei Matsui
The battle for Koro Sensei's life against a multinational operation's soldiers and weaponry is difficult enough, but now his creator, mad scientist Yanagisawa, and and his former protégé, Grim Reaper II, join the battle to destroy him and they've both had major enhancements! But the stakes abruptly change when a 3-E student is fatally caught in the crossfire.
Assassination classroom. 21, Time to say thank you, Yūsei Matsui
In the aftermath of tragedy, the students of 3-E nevertheless march proudly in their graduation ceremony. Will their futures still unfold as planned? And what will they do with their reward money? Then, enjoy a long side story revealing what Koro Sensei was really up to over winter break! Can Koro Sensei truly make a friend and ally out of anyone?! Plus, a bonus short story with all-new characters, set in a dystopian future.
Assassination classroom. 4, Time to face the unbelievable, Yūsei Matsui
Assignment 4: English teacher Irina's assassination mentor makes an appearance and the two compete; using special agent Karasuma as their target. Another transfer student/would-be assassain joins the class, accompanied by a guardian who claims to be Koro Sensei's little brother?! A tentacle showdown ensues, sending everyone into a tentacle tizzy.
Assassination classroom. 5, Time to show off a hidden talent, Yūsei Matsui
Intramural relations are at an all-time low: Principal Asano wants to crush Koro Sensei's 3-E baseball team while Koro Sensei wants to avenge Principal Asano's sabotage of 3-E's midterms. Then the government sends in a new Special Forces operative; a ruthless father figure who tests Karasuma's combat coaching skills.
Assassination classroom. 6, Swim time, Yūsei Matsui
The 3-E students discover that Koro Sensei's greatest weakness might be a common substance. Will they be able to use it to assassinate him while he helps Meg, formerly of the varsity swim team, with her greatest weakness? The next assassination attempt, implemented by Terasaka, is more elaborate but endangers his fellow students.
Assassination classroom. 7, On island time, Yūsei Matsui
The 3-E students hope to kill on their final exams to win not only respect but a special reward.
Assassination classroom. 8, Time for an opportunity, Yūsei Matsui
The 3-E students head for the lair of the enemy to stop a deadly biological attack. But blocking their path are three master assassins: Smog, Grip and Gastro, who excel, respectively, in the use of poison, brute strength and guns. With their teacher Karasuma down, Karma and his friends face terrible odds.
Assassination classroom. 9, A shocking time, Yūsei Matsui
Nagisa risks it all in an attempt to take down the mastermind behind the biological attack on his classmates. After the dust settles, Koro Sensei gives his all to ignite summer romance between his students. Turns out their English teacher Ms. Jelavitch has her sights on someone and everyone wants to help her get her target, er, the man of her dreams.
Fire force. 15, Atsushi ?kubo
After their shocking discovery at the Oasis, Company 8 is forced to keep quiet while the top brass decide what to do with the information they obtained.
Magi. 35: the labyrinth of magic, Shinobu ?taka
Inside the Sacred Palace, Aladdin, Alibaba and Morgiana must face the Seven Dungeons of Sinbad--strange and deadly magical labyrinths where time flows backward and forward all at once! A confrontation with Sinbad was expected, but can they handle different versions of Sinbad at different times in his life?.
Kiss number 8, Colleen A. F Venable
Mads is pretty happy with her life. She goes to church with her family, and minor league baseball games with her dad. She goofs off with her best friend Cat, and has thus far managed to avoid getting kissed by Adam, the boy next door. It's everything she hoped high school would be until all of a sudden, it's not. Her dad is hiding something big; so big it could tear her family apart.

Non-Fiction

Postively teenage: a positively brilliant guide to teenage well-being, Nicola Morgan
"Positively Teenage" gives you tools to approach your teenage years with optimism and understanding and to develop real wellbeing for life. The media so often portray adolescence negatively but this book shows you how to approach these years far more positively so that you can really flourish and be in control.
158.1 MOR
Dear Libby: will you answer my questions about friendship?, Libby M Kiszner
Deep and lasting friendships are essential to our psychological and physical well-being. According to recent studies, they even lower blood pressure and improve brain function. Teens, in particular, benefit greatly from a network of friends they can trust. Unfortunately, between bullying, teen violence, social anxiety, online gaming, and other issues, many teens feel isolated.
177 KIS
Exposing hate: prejudice, hatred, and violence in action, Michael Miller
Experts have documented an explosive rise in the number of hate groups since the turn of the century, driven by anger over immigration and demographic projections showing that whites will no longer hold majority status in the United States by 2040. The rise accelerated with the elections of presidents Obama and Trump. Extremists are increasingly diffuse, moving to the web and away from organized, on-the-ground activities.
305.568 MIL
We are here to stay: voices of undocumented young adults, Susan Kuklin
Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives: they are not U.S. citizens. They came from Colombia, Mexico, Ghana, Independent Samoa, and Korea. They came seeking education, fleeing violence, and escaping poverty. All have heartbreaking and hopeful stories about leaving their homelands and starting a new life in America. And all are weary of living in the shadows.
325.73 KUK
Marvel encyclopedia, David Fentiman
Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics' timeless heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man, and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin. Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with this new edition of DK's best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia.
741.5 MAR
Paint me like I am: teen poems from WritersCorps, WritersCorps
Today my name is colourful. Yesterday my name was dead souls. Tomorrow my name will be lively spirits. My friends think my name is fire. The police think my name is burden. My parents think my name is symphony. Secretly I know my name is anything I want it to be. Paint Me Like I Am is a collection of poems by teens who have taken part in writing programs run by a national nonprofit organization called WritersCorps.
811.6 PAI