North of Beautiful

by Justina Chen Headley

Terra Cooper has a scare on her face no can miss. Everyone stares at her all the time and she is tired of it. She's also tired of hearing people tell her real beauty is inside. What is "beautiful" and why can't she have it where people can see it? A timid mom and abusive dad can't help her find what she's looking for, but maybe her new Goth friend can.

Written in Bone

by Sally M. Walker

The dead and the buried. What can they tell us? What can we learn from their bones?
If you like shows like NCIS, Bone, CSI, or forensic science (investigating why and how people die) you need to read this book. Archeologist investigate the remains of people who lived and died at the Jamestown settlement.

The Demon King

by Cinda Williams Chima

Han Alister used to be a thief. And why not? How else is he supposed to provide for his mother and sister and still attend school? But now, he's trying to turn things around and do things the right way. He's trying really hard to not get into any more trouble. Only trouble seems to follow him everywhere. While hunting with his best friend, they find an amulet, get into a fight with a wizard, and now Han is on the run. Why can't Han follow the right path like his friends? Why does life seem harder for him than anyone else he knows?

Girlfriend Material

by Melissa Kantor

Kate's mom wants to get away for the summer and she drags Kate with her. This is SO NOT the plans Kate was making. Now Kate is wondering if her parent's marriage is falling apart. Vacationing with her mother's friends means no fun for Kate until she meets Adam. Will Kate actually manage to have the perfect summer she was planning on having?