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ages 14
and up
/ grades 9
and up
The Saver
A stunning young adult novel about an iron-willed but endearing teenager who must fend for herself after the death of her mother.
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Fans of literary and historical fiction will be drawn to this rich portrayal of the challenges faced and opportunities forged by brave young women in patriarchal, war-torn Lebanon.","OtherText_Review_0":"... compelling... 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ages 14
and up
/ grades 9
and up
The Servant
Faten’s happy life in her village comes to an abrupt end due to the civil war in Lebanon. An inspiring coming-of-age novel full of strength and hope.
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{"id":6582705258555,"title":"The Shepherd's Granddaughter","handle":"the-shepherds-granddaughter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Canadian Library Association Book of the Year Award for Children, the Society of School Librarians International Best Book Award and a Jane Addams Children's Book Award Honor Book \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEver since she was a little girl, Amani has wanted to be a shepherd, just like her beloved grandfather, Sido. For generations her family has grazed sheep above the olive groves of the family homestead near Hebron, and she has been steeped in Sido’s stories, especially one about a secret meadow called the Firdoos, where the grass is lush and the sheep grow fat, and about the wolf that once showed him the path there.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBut now Amani’s family home is being threatened by encroaching Jewish settlements. 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This One Summer
A unique story of friendship from the creators of the award-winning graphic novel Skim.
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ages 14
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/ grades 9
and up
Tilt
A funny, sexy coming-of-age novel about a teenaged boy’s obsession with basketball — and sex. A Portnoy’s Complaint for today’s teens.
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ages 12
and up
/ grades 7
and up
True Confessions of a Heartless Girl
Acclaimed novelist Martha Brooks has written an unforgettable story about a terribly complex heroine and the effects she has on those around her.
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ages 14
and up
/ grades 9
and up
Watching Traffic
A stunning debut novel about that uncertain summer after high-school graduation.
