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Aristotle and Dante Discover the secrets of the Universe
A lyrical novel about family and friendship from critically acclaimed author Benjamin Alire Sáenz.Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.
Bewitching
Alex Flinn
Kendra found out she was a witch after surviving the infamous plague of 1666. So long as she can avoid being burned at the stake, she will live forever. She has spent the last few hundred years helping people fall in love, deal with real-life villains, achieve their dreams, and fulfill their wishes. The story focuses on present-day Emma, who has a great relationship with her stepfather, until her stepsister, Lisette, shows up. Very close in age, the two are initially friends until Emma realizes that Lisette is not what she seems. Kendra explains her perspective of Emma's story, aligning it with similar situations from her past: a love ...
A Temptation of Angels
Author: Michelle Zink
Length: 400 p.
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers, New York: 2012
Allegiance
Cayla Kluver
He couldn't help his past any more than he could help the way those intense, deep blue eyes pierced me and held me captive.An eighteen-year-old queen in love with the enemy as their countries pass the point of no return…Bound to a man she cannot love, Queen Alera of Hytanica must forget Narian, the young man who holds her heart. For Narian is destined to conquer Hytanica at the behest of his master, the powerful magic-user known as the Overlord. Alera doesn't truly believe Narian will fight against Hytanica—until Cokyrian troops attack with Narian commanding the charge.Faced with the greatest betrayal a heart can know, Alera must set aside personal feelings and lead her kingdom through its darkest time. And when all hope, will and courage seem lost, she must find strength and remember that even the blackest night must have a dawn….
