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Wavelength
Hannah Montana meets Heartstopper in this story of a nonbinary pop star on the run who collides with a regular teenager and her alt-rock band.
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ages 13
and up
/ grades 7
and up
There Is No Map for This
Ren feels lucky to be living with his older brother, Levi, and Levi’s girlfriend, Ellie — until a tragic accident leaves Ren and Ellie on their own.
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As always, when I walk up, a few people snicker. But tonight, far louder are the chants booming all around me: “Butterfly! Butterfly! Butterfly!”… \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJack pulls me aside. He puts both hands on my shoulders, bending low to meet my gaze. Tonight, his eyes are the color of the morning fog, pale and soft. Almost soothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Listen.” His voice is quiet. “When you get out there, I want you to forget about all of this.” He waves an arm around the room. “The only thing that matters is the guy across from you. Got it?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI nod, and he adds, “You’ve trained for this.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I know.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“You’re ready.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Am I?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes out like a confession. I brace for Jack to snap at me — what kind of talk is that? — but he only squeezes my shoulders. For once, it doesn’t hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“You are.” Jack leans in, almost like he’s going to hug me. But at the last moment, he nudges me toward the ring instead. “Go be great.”\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Long_description_1":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRULES OF SURVIVAL MEETS FIGHT CLUB: This fast-paced, high-stakes novel tackles loyalty, violence, child protection and a teenager's ability to make good choices when their very survival is in jeopardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNO EASY SOLUTIONS: \u003cem\u003eThe Butterfly's Sting\u003c\/em\u003e is a hard-hitting look at domestic abuse and family violence. 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ages 13
to 18
/ grades 11
to 12
The Butterfly's Sting
For Bo and her siblings, the underground fight club may finally provide escape from life with an abusive uncle — but only if she can win.
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Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me
From This One Summer co-creator Mariko Tamaki comes a hilarious and poignant story of teen heartbreak and friendship.
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A story of nature's consolatory powers.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_11_Src":"Toronto Star","OtherText_Review_12":"\u003cp\u003eA truly inspired graphic novel ... Of special note is the artwork by Kurimoto, which is detailed, expressive and delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_12_Src":"Winnipeg Free Press","OtherText_Review_13":"\u003cp\u003eIt is the little details that really stand out here, making this graphic novel all the more magical.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_13_Src":"CM: Canadian Review of Materials","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"Foreword","OtherText_Review_2":"\u003cp\u003eVisual storytelling perfection ... \u003cem\u003eWildful\u003c\/em\u003e is a breathtaking, wildly welcoming achievement. STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Shelf Awareness","OtherText_Review_3":"\u003cp\u003eCaptivating ... 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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 6
Wildful
Reminiscent of The Secret Garden, this breathtaking graphic novel explores how we can find magic in the wilderness – and in ourselves.
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ages 13
to 18
/ grades 7
to 12
Cleaning Up
Cleaning houses is just a way for Jess to earn money for college – until she finds a hidden diary in the trashed bedroom of a fancy country house.
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ages 12
to 17
/ grades 7
to 12
Suck It in and Smile
A funny, touching look at the life of a social media influencer who starts to question the #goals life she has created for herself.
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Now there are two kinds of users on the networks — ordinary people and us professionals. While everyone is there to share their thing or exchange their news, we come with our professional cameras, our skills, our war machine in full view. We take in the love and the love money. And everyone thinks it’s all ... just great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn one condition, that is. 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A genuine and nimble story that will speak to teens and new adults who find themselves in need of an anchor while immersed in an increasingly online world.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Children's Literature Comprehensive Database","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the sequel to \u003cem\u003eSuck it In and Smile\u003c\/em\u003e, Ellie is wrestling her life under control — but how long can she keep it together, and does she even want to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","ProductFormDescription":"epub","PublicationDate":"2023-09-05","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the sequel to \u003cem\u003eSuck it In and Smile\u003c\/em\u003e, Ellie is wrestling her life under control — but how long can she keep it together, and does she even want to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","Width":"5","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 13
to 17
/ grades 8
to 12
Say Yes and Keep Smiling
In the sequel to Suck it In and Smile, Ellie is wrestling her life under control — but how long can she keep it together, and does she even want to?
