Sarah's YA Recommendations

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix By Rowling, J. K. (Book - 2003) J ROW All copies in use. Availability details Holds: 9 on 17 copies
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An Abundance of Katherines
An Abundance of Katherines By Green, John (Book - 2006) TEEN GRE Available in some Locations
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Jacob Have I Loved
Jacob Have I Loved By Paterson, Katherine (Book - 1980) J PAT Available in some Locations
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants By Brashares, Ann (Book - 2001) TEEN BRA All copies in use. Availability details Holds: 6 on 1 copy
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Feed
Feed By Anderson, M. T. (Book - 2002) TEEN AND Available in some Locations Holds: 1 on 5 copies
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Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist By Cohn, Rachel (Book - 2006) TEEN COH Available in some Locations
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The Dark Is Rising
The Dark Is Rising By Cooper, Susan (Book - 1973) J COO Available in some Locations
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I Capture the Castle
I Capture the Castle By Smith, Dodie (Book - 1998) SMI Available in some Locations Holds: 1 on 6 copies
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The Amber Spyglass
The Amber Spyglass By Pullman, Philip (Book - 2007) TEEN PUL Available in some Locations
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Lock and Key
Lock and Key A Novel By Dessen, Sarah (Book - 2008) TEEN DES Available in some Locations
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The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-time Indian [a Novel] By Alexie, Sherman (Book - 2007) TEEN ALE Available in some Locations
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn By Smith, Betty (Book - 1947) SMI All copies in use. Availability details Holds: 16 on 4 copies
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Catching Fire
Catching Fire By Collins, Suzanne (Book - 2009) TEEN COL All copies in use. Availability details Holds: 497 on 100 copies
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Paper Towns
Paper Towns By Green, John (Book - 2008) TEEN GRE Available in some Locations
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The Westing Game
The Westing Game By Raskin, Ellen (Book - 1978) J RAS Available in some Locations
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Uglies
Uglies By Westerfeld, Scott (Book - 2005) TEEN WES Available in some Locations Holds: 26 on 26 copies
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Th1rteen R3asons Why
Th1rteen R3asons Why A Novel By Asher, Jay (Book - 2008) TEEN ASH Available in some Locations Holds: 1 on 27 copies

Annotation:This book is a heartbreaking look at what can lead a teenager to commit suicide. Well written but a bit of a harrowing read.

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Along for the Ride
Along for the Ride A Novel By Dessen, Sarah (Book - 2009) TEEN DES Available in some Locations Holds: 1 on 74 copies

Annotation:Sarah Dessen is perfect summer reading, and this is a particularly great one for that.

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Jellicoe Road
Jellicoe Road By Marchetta, Melina (Book - 2008) TEEN MAR Available in some Locations

Annotation:Melina Marchetta's books are really great - we don't have "Looking for Alibrandi" by her at EPL, but it's a great one as well.

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Just Listen
Just Listen A Novel By Dessen, Sarah (Book - 2006) J YA DES All copies in use. Availability details Holds: 8 on 6 copies

Annotation:This might be my favourite of all of Sarah Dessen's books!

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Looking for Alaska
Looking for Alaska A Novel By Green, John (Book - 2005) TEEN GRE All copies in use. Availability details Holds: 18 on 11 copies

Annotation:John Green's books are all great, but this one might be the weepiest.

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This Lullaby
This Lullaby A Novel By Dessen, Sarah (Book - 2002) TEEN DES All copies in use. Availability details Holds: 22 on 4 copies

Annotation:Another of the wonderful Sarah Dessen's books.

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The Book Thief
The Book Thief By Zusak, Markus (Book - 2005) ON ORDER HEBREW On order Availability details

Annotation:This is such an unusual book, and such a great one! Told from the perspective of death.

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The Truth about Forever
The Truth about Forever By Dessen, Sarah (Book - 2004) TEEN DES All copies in use. Availability details Holds: 5 on 7 copies

Annotation:When I started my quest to read as many books from the Persnickety Snark list as I could, I'd never read anything by Sarah Dessen. Almost all of her books were on the list, so I started reading them. I read everything she'd written in two weeks flat and now she is one of my all-time favourites. Thanks, Persnickety Snark!

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The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass By Pullman, Philip (Book - 2006) TEEN PUL Available in some Locations

Annotation:This is a controversial series, but one that is well worth reading. The first one is an incredibly compelling read!

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone By Rowling, J. K. (Book - 1997) J ROW Available in some Locations Holds: 1 on 31 copies

Annotation:The one that started it all.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban By Rowling, J. K. (Book - 1999) J ROW Available in some Locations

Annotation:The odd-numbered Harry Potter books are my favourites, and this one is no exception!

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows By Rowling, J. K. (Book - 2007) J ROW All copies in use. Availability details Holds: 10 on 8 copies

Annotation:My favourite of the entire series. Another one you should read before the last movie comes out in July!

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The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games By Collins, Suzanne (Book - 2008) Teen fiction C PBK Available in some Locations Holds: 812 on 170 copies

Annotation:Everyone's talking about it, but for good reason. One of the most compelling books I've read in many years. Read it before the movie comes out!

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The YA literature blog Persnickety Snark (http://www.persnicketysnark.com/2010/08/final-list-top-100-ya-novels-2010.html) recently held a vote on the top 100 YA novels of all time. After reading 72 of the 100, I've chosen some of my favourites!


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