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Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone

Rowling, J. K.


Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy. He lives with his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and cousin Dudley, who are mean to him and make him sleep in a cupboard under the stairs. Then Harry starts receiving mysterious letters and his life is changed forever. He is whisked away by a beetle-eyed giant of a man and enrolled at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The reason: Harry Potter is a wizard!
Date Published:2000

Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy. He lives with his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and cousin Dudley, who are mean to him and make him sleep in a cupboard under the stairs. Then Harry starts receiving mysterious letters and his life is changed forever. He is whisked away by a beetle-eyed giant of a man and enrolled at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The reason: Harry Potter is a wizard!

Date Published:2000

Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets

Rowling, J. K.


When the Chamber of Secrets is opened again at the Hogswarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from a dark power that has once more been released on the school.
Date Published:2000

Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban

Rowling, J. K.


During his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents' deaths.
Date Published:2000

Harry Potter and the goblet of fire

Rowling, J. K.


Sequel to: Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban. Fourteen-year old Harry Potter joins the Weasleys at the Quiddich World Cup, then enters his fourth year at Hogwarts Academy where he is mysteriously entered in an unusual contest that challenges his wizarding skills, friendships and character, amid signs that an old enemy is growing stronger.
Date Published:2000

Keep me in mind

Reed, Jaime


Sixteen-year-old Ellia Dawson wakes up in the hospital with retrograde amnesia, unable to remember Liam McPherson, the boyfriend who insists that they are in love--Liam is devastated, and, desparate to reawaken her memories, begins to write the story of their relationship, convinced that it will somehow recreate their relationship.
Date Published:2016

Breath like water

Jarzab, Anna.


Susannah Ramos has always loved the water. A swimmer whose early talent made her a world champion, Susannah was poised for greatness in a sport that demands so much of its young. But an inexplicable slowdown has put her dream in jeopardy, and Susannah is fighting to keep her career afloat when two important people enter her life: a new coach with a revolutionary training strategy, and a charming fellow swimmer named Harry Matthews. As Susannah begins her long and painful climb back to the top, her friendship with Harry blossoms into passionate and supportive love. But Harry is facing challenges of his own, and even as their bond draws them closer together, other forces work to tear them apart. As she struggles to balance her needs with those of the people who matter most to her, Susannah will learn the cost—and the beauty—of trying to achieve something extraordinary.
Date Published:2020

Susannah Ramos has always loved the water. A swimmer whose early talent made her a world champion, Susannah was poised for greatness in a sport that demands so much of its young. But an inexplicable slowdown has put her dream in jeopardy, and Susannah is fighting to keep her career afloat when two important people enter her life: a new coach with a revolutionary training strategy, and a charming fellow swimmer named Harry Matthews. As Susannah begins her long and painful climb back to the top, her friendship with Harry blossoms into passionate and supportive love. But Harry is facing challenges of his own, and even as their bond draws them closer together, other forces work to tear them apart. As she struggles to balance her needs with those of the people who matter most to her, Susannah will learn the cost—and the beauty—of trying to achieve something extraordinary.

Date Published:2020

Ugly love : a novel

Hoover, Colleen


When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she doesn't think it's love at first sight. They wouldn't even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn't want love, she doesn't have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her. Never ask about the past. Don't expect a future. They think they can handle it, but realize almost immediately they can't handle it at all. Hearts get infiltrated. Promises get broken. Rules get shattered. Love gets ugly.
Date Published:2014

When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she doesn't think it's love at first sight. They wouldn't even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn't want love, she doesn't have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her. Never ask about the past. Don't expect a future. They think they can handle it, but realize almost immediately they can't handle it at all. Hearts get infiltrated. Promises get broken. Rules get shattered. Love gets ugly.

Date Published:2014

Refugee

Gratz, Alan, 1972-


Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together.
Date Published:2017

The silence of the lambs

Harris, Thomas Anthony, 1913-


FBI trainee Clarice Starling is assigned to interview a brilliant, imprisoned psychopathic killer for what she thinks is a standard Bureau profile. But the FBI has another reason for sending Clarice to Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Someone is kidnapping young women and committing an unspeakable kind of murder--and Lecter just may have a clue to whom the killer is.
Date Published:1988

Homegoing

Gyasi, Yaa,


Two half sisters, Effia and Esi, unknown to each other, are born into two different tribal villages in 18th century Ghana. Effia will be married off to an English colonist, and will live in comfort, raising half-caste children who will be sent abroad to be educated in England before returning to the Gold Coast to serve as administrators of the Empire. Her sister Esi will be imprisoned beneath Effia in the Castle's women's dungeon, before being shipped off on a boat bound for America, where she will be sold into slavery.
Date Published:2016

Two half sisters, Effia and Esi, unknown to each other, are born into two different tribal villages in 18th century Ghana. Effia will be married off to an English colonist, and will live in comfort, raising half-caste children who will be sent abroad to be educated in England before returning to the Gold Coast to serve as administrators of the Empire. Her sister Esi will be imprisoned beneath Effia in the Castle's women's dungeon, before being shipped off on a boat bound for America, where she will be sold into slavery.

Date Published:2016

I am the dark that answers when you call

Shea, Jamison,


Since the Palais Garnier incident two months ago, Laure is spinning out. Between partying, drinking, and avoiding everyone, she has no time to be anything but a monster. But when Laure stumbles across a mysterious dead body during one of her nights out, she realizes that Elysium is dying, and Acheron and Lethe’s influence is spilling into the streets like a blight. Laure isn’t the only of Elysium’s beasts to rise from the ruins of Palais Garnier, and someone is mobilizing an army of monsters. While Laure is warring between her wants and Acheron’s ever-demanding appetite, she and her circle of monsters are left to reckon with a not-so-simple question: how do you save yourself from oblivion?
Date Published:2025

Since the Palais Garnier incident two months ago, Laure is spinning out. Between partying, drinking, and avoiding everyone, she has no time to be anything but a monster. But when Laure stumbles across a mysterious dead body during one of her nights out, she realizes that Elysium is dying, and Acheron and Lethe’s influence is spilling into the streets like a blight. Laure isn’t the only of Elysium’s beasts to rise from the ruins of Palais Garnier, and someone is mobilizing an army of monsters. While Laure is warring between her wants and Acheron’s ever-demanding appetite, she and her circle of monsters are left to reckon with a not-so-simple question: how do you save yourself from oblivion?

Date Published:2025

Noughts & crosses

Blackman, Malorie,


First published by Doubleday 2001. Also published with title: Black and white. Includes preview of the next book in the Noughts & crosses series: Knife edge. In a world where the pale-skinned noughts are discriminated against by the politically and socially powerful dark-skinned Crosses, teenagers Callum -- a nought -- and Sephy -- a Cross -- test whether their love is strong enough to survive their society's racism.
Date Published:2020

First published by Doubleday 2001. Also published with title: Black and white. Includes preview of the next book in the Noughts & crosses series: Knife edge. In a world where the pale-skinned noughts are discriminated against by the politically and socially powerful dark-skinned Crosses, teenagers Callum -- a nought -- and Sephy -- a Cross -- test whether their love is strong enough to survive their society's racism.

Date Published:2020

Kyrie Irving : a biography of NBA basketball star Kyrie Irving

Carroll, Shaun,


"Over the past decade, Kyrie Irving has become one of the most well-known names in the NBA and is now widely regarded as one of the best point guards in the league. However, he is not only well known for his basketball prowess, but also his outspoken attitude and sometimes controversial interviews."--
Date Published:2020

Exploring ocean depths

MacCarald, Clara, 1979-


A hidden world -- Mysteries beneath the sea -- Diving deeper -- Underwater observation -- Robot scouts -- Scientist bio Amanda Demopoulos -- Ocean secrets -- Scientist bio Lihini Aluwihare -- A blue future -- Focus on exploring ocean depths -- Glossary. Explores methods and devices scientists use to explore the ocean, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two "Scientist Bio" features highlighting people who've done important work studying the deep sea.
Date Published:2020

A hidden world -- Mysteries beneath the sea -- Diving deeper -- Underwater observation -- Robot scouts -- Scientist bio Amanda Demopoulos -- Ocean secrets -- Scientist bio Lihini Aluwihare -- A blue future -- Focus on exploring ocean depths -- Glossary. Explores methods and devices scientists use to explore the ocean, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two "Scientist Bio" features highlighting people who've done important work studying the deep sea.

Date Published:2020

The human genome

Whiting, Jim.


A historical account of the Human Genome Project, including the events that made genome sequencing possible, the people involved, the competition between public and private sectors, and the ways in which its effects are felt today.
Date Published:2019

The extreme climate

Goodman, Michael E.


A historical account of extreme weather events and climate patterns, including human events leading up to observable changes, the people involved in studying trends, and the lingering aftermath.
Date Published:2019

The refugee crisis

Goodman, Michael E.


A historical account of the global refugee crisis, including the events that have triggered ongoing crises, the people involved, the border politics and camp-construction issues, and the lingering aftermath.
Date Published:2019

The rise of social media

Whiting, Jim.


A historical account of the social media boom, including the technological advancements that enabled widespread Internet use, the people involved, how companies such as Facebook and Twitter capitalized on it, and the lingering aftermath.
Date Published:2019

Choosing to live, choosing to die : the complexities of assisted dying

Tate, Nikki, 1962-,


With many jurisdictions considering whether or not to implement new assisted-death legislation, this book offers a timely look at the subject for teen readers who may not yet have had much experience with death and dying. Readers are introduced to the topic of assisted dying through the author's own story. The issue continues to be hotly debated in families, communities and countries around the world, and there are no easy answers. Choosing to Live, Choosing to Die looks at the issue from multiple perspectives and encourages readers to listen with an open mind and a kind heart and reach their own conclusions.
Date Published:2019

With many jurisdictions considering whether or not to implement new assisted-death legislation, this book offers a timely look at the subject for teen readers who may not yet have had much experience with death and dying. Readers are introduced to the topic of assisted dying through the author's own story. The issue continues to be hotly debated in families, communities and countries around the world, and there are no easy answers. Choosing to Live, Choosing to Die looks at the issue from multiple perspectives and encourages readers to listen with an open mind and a kind heart and reach their own conclusions.

Date Published:2019

Crowdfunding

Orr, Tamra,


History : global fund-raising -- Geography : donations near and far -- Civics : the legal issue -- Economics : new jobs and companies. "Crowdfunding in the Global Citizens: Social Media series explores crowdfunding through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index"--
Date Published:2019

History : global fund-raising -- Geography : donations near and far -- Civics : the legal issue -- Economics : new jobs and companies. "Crowdfunding in the Global Citizens: Social Media series explores crowdfunding through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index"--

Date Published:2019