EPL Picks Teens: Hi-Lo Books for Teens

The Big Dip

by Jackson, Melanie

eBook - 2009

One of many of great e-books in the Orca Currents series, the Big Dip features exciting, relevant topics for teens reading at a lower level. In this fast...Show more One of many of great e-books in the Orca Currents series, the Big Dip features exciting, relevant topics for teens reading at a lower level. In this fast-paced novel, high school track star Joe Lumby finds himself caught up in a mystery involving the theft of an art gallery treasure. Show less

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Off the Rim

by Bates, Sonya Spreen

Book - 2015

The Orca Sports series features novel with exhilarating plots and easy-to-read language. Off The Rim is written at grade 3 reading level but deals with th...Show more The Orca Sports series features novel with exhilarating plots and easy-to-read language. Off The Rim is written at grade 3 reading level but deals with the mature topics of teen romance and the anonymous threats following the night Jenna was run off the road by a mysterious truck. Show less

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Betting Game

by O'Connor, Heather

Book - 2015

Jack is a soccer star who gets wrapped up in the dangers of gambling. The thrills wear off as he finds himself in major trouble unable to pay up for his l...Show more Jack is a soccer star who gets wrapped up in the dangers of gambling. The thrills wear off as he finds himself in major trouble unable to pay up for his losses. Part of the Orca Sports series, this is a dramatic and engaging novel for teens who love a fast-paced story with easy-to-understand language. Show less

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Totally Unrelated

by Ryan, Tom

Book - 2013

Teen guitar player, Neil McClintock, finds that he must choose between his family band and venturing out to find his own rock and roll sound. This book is...Show more Teen guitar player, Neil McClintock, finds that he must choose between his family band and venturing out to find his own rock and roll sound. This book is part of the Orca Limelights series of Hi-Lo novels for teens with an interest in the performing arts. Show less

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Can You Survive A Virus Outbreak?

An Interactive Doomsday Adventure

by Doeden, Matt

Book - 2016

In this "You Choose" narrative non-fiction book, the reader is in the driver's seat. The book can be read over and over again with 34 choices leading to 15 different endings. Make the right choices to survive the outbreak! In this "You Choose" narrative non-fiction book, the reader is in the driver's seat. The book can be read over and over again with 34 choices leading to 15 different endings. Make the right choices to survive the outbreak! Show less

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Wonder Struck

A Novel in Words and Pictures

by Selznick, Brian

Book - 2011

In 1927, a girl named Rose runs away to New York to find an actress she idolizes. Fast forward 50 years to 1977, and a boy named Ben runs away to find hi...Show more In 1927, a girl named Rose runs away to New York to find an actress she idolizes. Fast forward 50 years to 1977, and a boy named Ben runs away to find his father. The stories of Ben and Rose take place in different time periods, yet they intersect in a magically realistic way with one story told only through pictures, and the other with words. Show less

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The Fight

by Karre, Elizabeth

Book - 2013

The Surviving Southside series features a cast of diverse teen characters. These high-interest urban fiction novels are written at a grade 4 reading level...Show more The Surviving Southside series features a cast of diverse teen characters. These high-interest urban fiction novels are written at a grade 4 reading level making relevant topics and stories accessible for ELL students and reluctant teen readers. The Fight is one of 12 novels in the series and deals with topics of bullying, gender identity, GSAs and teen suicide. Show less

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Blue Water Hues

by Delany, Vicki

Book - 2018

Ashley Grant is a paramedic who gets caught up in a murder investigation in the Caribbean Islands. Blue Water Hues is a "Rapid Reads" novel, a series for developing adult literacy. This books is suitable for older teens. Ashley Grant is a paramedic who gets caught up in a murder investigation in the Caribbean Islands. Blue Water Hues is a "Rapid Reads" novel, a series for developing adult literacy. This books is suitable for older teens. Show less

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A Boy Called Twister

by Schraff, Anne E.

Streaming Audiobook - 2010

This is the story of a 16 year old boy who moves to a new town hoping to get a fresh start after a stormy past. Anne Schraff is an author who specializes...Show more This is the story of a 16 year old boy who moves to a new town hoping to get a fresh start after a stormy past. Anne Schraff is an author who specializes in writing Hi-Lo books for teens. Listening to audiobooks is a great way to engage reluctant readers and promote literacy, but this book is also available as an e-book. Show less

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Follow your Heart

by Nathan, Tasha

Book - 2017

Nisha struggles to meet her Sri Lankan parents traditional expectations of her as a good Tamil daughter, while experiencing growing feelings for Todd, a c...Show more Nisha struggles to meet her Sri Lankan parents traditional expectations of her as a good Tamil daughter, while experiencing growing feelings for Todd, a classmate in her creative writing class. It is written at a grade 5 level, but this romance will appeal to teens in junior high and high school. Show less

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The Arrival

by Tan, Shaun

Graphic Novel - 2006

This wordless graphic novel follows a man's journey as he leaves his home to immigrate to a new land on a quest tp create a better future for his family. ...Show more This wordless graphic novel follows a man's journey as he leaves his home to immigrate to a new land on a quest tp create a better future for his family. A range of emotions from sadness, and frustration, to wonder and joy are captured with images alone. Following the story through images makes for a different kind of valuable reading experience for teens. Show less

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Dance Team Drama

by Maddox, Jake

Book - 2017

Jake Maddox writes sports stories with exciting plot lines that are easy to read. Dance Team Drama is about a Lily Richter's big move to a new town, as sh...Show more Jake Maddox writes sports stories with exciting plot lines that are easy to read. Dance Team Drama is about a Lily Richter's big move to a new town, as she leaves her best friend and tries to fit in on a dance new team. This is a nice, short novel great for upper elementary and junior high. Show less

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Bone

[1], Out From Boneville

by Smith, Jeff

Book - 2005

The Bone cousins travel to a mysterious valley where they meet a girl named Thorn and her grandmother and undertake a quest to save the world from the Lor...Show more The Bone cousins travel to a mysterious valley where they meet a girl named Thorn and her grandmother and undertake a quest to save the world from the Lord of the Locusts. This is the first in the graphic novel series that has been popular for years and is a great way to get into graphic novels. Show less

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Weird but True!

10 : 350 Outrageous Facts

Book - 2018

Fun facts appeal to all ages. This colourful book is the tenth edition of a series. With 350 outrageous facts and photos and illustrations on every page,...Show more Fun facts appeal to all ages. This colourful book is the tenth edition of a series. With 350 outrageous facts and photos and illustrations on every page, it is impressive and hilarious at the same time. The writing is simple, but acts as a starting point for kids and teens to learn more about everything from science and weather to food and pop culture. Show less

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Have Struggling or Reluctant Readers? These Hi-Lo Titles Will Keep Them Engaged | School Library Journal

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From School Library Journal: These new titles and series featuring high-interest subject matter with a low reading level. From School Library Journal: These new titles and series featuring high-interest subject matter with a low reading level. Show less

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