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The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games By Collins, Suzanne (Book - 2008)

Annotation:In a post-apocalyptic world, two teens from each district compete in the Hunger Games - the ultimate survivor battle arena - which is broadcast on television. This year, Katniss will compete for her life alongside her onetime saviour, the baker's son Peeta. She knows she can do what she must to survive against her enemies, but what about her friend?

Catching Fire
Catching Fire By Collins, Suzanne (Book - 2009)

Annotation:Sequel to The Hunger Games, Katniss discovers that her defiance towards the Capitol has sparked rebellion in the Districts and the President will strike back with deadly force. Can Katniss protect all she holds dear?

Graceling
Graceling By Cashore, Kristin (Book - 2008)

Annotation:Katsa has a Grace (extreme talent) for killing, although she has no will for it. When she meets Prince Po (also Graced), the two embark on an investigation that will change Katsa's life.

Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen A Novel By Murdock, Catherine Gilbert (Book - 2006)

Annotation:DJ never says anything about all the work the rest of the family heaps on her shoulders, including doing most of the chores on the family farm. She's also keeping another secret; DJ wants to join the school football team, the boys' team, and she's got the talent to do it. When she begins to coach Brian, the quarterback of the rival team, an unlikely friendship may give her the courage to go out for the team.

I'd Tell You I Love You, but Then I'd Have to Kill You
I'd Tell You I Love You, but Then I'd Have to Kill You By Carter, Ally (Book - 2006)

Annotation:Cammy attends the prestigious Gallagher Academy - a school for girl spies where you practice three languages a day and phys ed. involves acrobatics and combat training.

Gone
Gone By Grant, Michael (Book - 2008)

Annotation:One day Sam is sitting in class when the teacher disappears into thin air - everyone over 15 disappears. Can Sam, Astrid and the other survivors figure out what's happening before it's too late?

Skinned
Skinned By Wasserman, Robin (Book - 2008)

Annotation:When Lia's in a car accident, her parents tranfer her consciousness into a robotic body, but now that Lia's been skinned, no one wants anything to do with her.

Generation Dead
Generation Dead By Waters, Dan (Book - 2008)

Annotation:Daniel Waters has used the zombie hook to present an intriguing view of prejudice and fear among teens of different "biotics" or different ways of being alive. Tommy may be dead, but he and his friends (the living impaired ones) have thoughts and feelings the same as the rest of his "breather" peers. Generation Dead is the story of Pheobe (our living heroine)'s journey to know and understand the zombie minority.

The Princess and the Hound
The Princess and the Hound By Harrison, Mette Ivie (Book - 2007)

Annotation:In a kingdom where magic is outlawed, a young prince has to hide his gifts as he grows into adulthood - even though his abilities may help him win the heart of a princess who shares a magical bond with her hound.

Uglies
Uglies By Westerfeld, Scott (Book - 2005)

Annotation:In a futuristic world where you undergo a process to become Pretty (and empty-headed) at sixteen, Tally Youngblood stands apart. Although she had always wanted to be Pretty, she meets an underground resistance group and begins a journey that will change the world.

The Faerie Path
The Faerie Path By Jones, Frewin (Book - 2007)

Annotation:When Anita wakes after a boating accident, she receives a mysterious book about a lost faerie princess named Tania. The familiarity of the story leads Anita to an amazing discovery.

Suck It up
Suck It up By Meehl, Brian (Book - 2008)

Annotation:Morning is not a traditional vampire - he's a geek, raised on soy-based blood - and the new face of the International Vampire League. He's going to educate the world about vampires.

Wicked Lovely
Wicked Lovely By Marr, Melissa (Book - 2008)

Annotation:Aislinn's captured the interest of the Summer Prince, a powerful sidhe, who wants her to be his queen. Will Aislinn be strong enough to hold the title? Or will the magic turn her into something she was never meant to be?

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