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By Avi, 1937-2018., Juvenile, Candlewick Press Call No: [Fic] Edition: First edition. Genre: Historical fiction, Historical fiction Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Patryk and Jurek are as much friends as rivals in the small Russian-occupied Polish village where they live. When, in August 1914, Patryk finds an old button on the forest floor, Jurek becomes wildly jealous. Not long after, World War I comes to Poland, bringing one invading army after another to the village. Jurek devises an exciting dare among the seven boys in their pack: whoever steals the best military button will be Button King. The boys agree. The contest is on. The competition escalates from stealing uniform buttons on a wash line to looting the bodies of dead soldiers to setting up an ambush. Leading the charge is Jurek, who will do anything to be Button King. It's only Patryk who tries to stop Jurek's increasingly dangerous game before it leads to deadly consequences.
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[2021]., Adolescent, Balzer + Bray Call No: Realistic Fic Thomas Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Seventeen-year-old Maverick "Mav" Carter begins dealing drugs for the King Lords as a way to help support his family while his father is in jail. When he learns that his girlfriend is pregnant, his focus shifts and he tries to make a clean break from drug dealing. However, a loved one's murder makes it difficult to forget his old ties, and he must figure out for himself the meaning of loyalty, manhood, and responsibility.
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-- Dan vs. natureBy Calame, Don2019., Adolescent, Candlewick Press Call No: Humor Fic Calame Edition: First paperback edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Dan Weekes thinks the Hugh Jackman look-alike will soon be his mom's latest ex-boyfriend, but when Hank and his mom announce they are engaged, she sends her "two favorite men" on a camping trip to bond. Hoping to make Hank show his true colors, and that he is not right for his mom, Dan convinces his friend, Charlie, to come along and conduct a series of humiliating pranks on Hank. Neither boy imagined a hot girl would be joining them, and neither imagined they would get lost, stalked by a bear, and have to rely on Hank just to survive.
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[2021]., Adolescent, Skyscape Call No: Realistic Fic Villa Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Julin "Jules" Luna's plan was to graduate high school, get into UCLA, and move away from Corpus Christi, Texas, and out from under the expectations of his community that has kept his homosexuality in the closet all his life--then, with one reckless Tweet, Jules outs himself and suddenly must deal with the fallout, but at the same time finds himself with the opportunity of living his real self as Mat, his cute Twitter crush, suddenly DM's him.
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-- 1st to die at the end[2022]., Adolescent, Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Call No: [Fic] Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "In this prequel to #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast first makes their fateful calls. It's the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there's one question on everyone's mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict when someone will die, or is it just an elaborate hoax? Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he's going to die. He has a serious heart condition, and he signed up for Death-Cast so he could know what's coming. Valentino Prince is restarting his life in New York. He has a long and promising future ahead and he only registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident. Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection. But when the first round of End Day calls goes out, their lives are changed forever--one of them receives a call, and the other doesn't. Though neither boy is certain how the day will end, they know they want to spend it together... even if that means their goodbye will be heartbreaking. Told with acclaimed author Adam Silvera's signature bittersweet touch, this story celebrates the lasting impact that people have on each other and proves that life is always worth living to the fullest"--
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By Strand, Jeff[2018]., Adolescent, Sourcebooks Fire Call No: Humor Fic Strand Genre: Humorous fiction Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Sixteen-year-old Rod's life is going well until his rich, prankster cousin, Blake, moves in with Rod's family for three months. Now Blake is living in Rod's room, making moves on Rod's girlfriend, and trying to destroy Rod's band. No one believes Rod that Blake is behind all his misfortune, but Rod won't give up. If Blake wants a war, Rod will give it to him.
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By Strand, Jeff[2018]., Adolescent, Sourcebooks Fire Call No: Humor Fic Strand Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Sixteen-year-old Rod's life is going well until his rich, prankster cousin, Blake, moves in with Rod's family for three months. Now Blake is living in Rod's room, making moves on Rod's girlfriend, and trying to destroy Rod's band. No one believes Rod that Blake is behind all his misfortune, but Rod won't give up. If Blake wants a war, Rod will give it to him.
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By Lyga, Barry[2013]., Adolescent, Little, Brown and Company Call No: Mystery Fic Lyga Edition: First paperback edition. Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Seventeen-year-old Jazz learned all about being a serial killer from his notorious "Dear Old Dad," but believes he has a conscience that will help fight his own urges and right some of his father's wrongs, so he secretly helps the police apprehend the town's newest murderer, "The Impressionist."
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By Strand, Jeff[2017]., Pre-adolescent, Sourcebooks Fire Call No: Humor Fic Strand Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Fifteen-year-old Marcus tries to uphold the honor of his beloved great-grandfather, aka Zachary the Stupendous, by performing a daring magic trick involving a disappearing shark.