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Richmond, RI's public library since 1880Books for Young Adults - Winter 2006
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Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin When fifteen-year-old Liz dies she goes to Elsewhere, which she finds is remarkably similar and yet different from home. An interesting read for teens and adults. Also try: When I was Older by Garret Freymann-Weyr and Copper Sun by Sharon M. Draper |
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The continuing saga of the young magician Nathaniel and his interdimensional demon Bartimaeus. Also try: The first two books in the series. |
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After moving to New York City, Cal is infected by a parasite that has a horrifying effect on its host. Cal becomes a carrier who now lives with the fear of passing it on to others. Also try: Code Orange by Caroline Cooney, A
Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly and Twilight: a novel by
Stephanie Meyer |
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Something About America by Maria Testa We escaped, my mother, my father, and me. We ran away from home. We ran all the way to America. Also try: Witness by Karen Hesse, Girl of Kosovo
by Alice Mead and The Way a Door Closes by Hope Anita Smith
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Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan Winner of the National Book Award and a 2007 Rhode Island Teen Book Award nominee, this is the story of thirteen year old Rachel Sheridan. Orphaned after influenza takes the lives of her missionary parents in British East Africa in 1919, Rachael becomes entangled in a shocking plot that sends her on a lonely and treacherous journey. Also try: Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse, When my Name was Keoko by Linda Sue Park and Mine eyes have seen by Ann Rinaldi
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looking for Alaska by John Green Miles Halter is fascinated by famous last words and tired of his safe life at home. He leaves for boarding school to seek the "great perhaps" and meets Alaska Young. Looking for Alaska brilliantly chronicles the indelible impact that one life can have on another. Also try: Just Listen by Sarah Dessen, Claws by Will Weaver and New Moon by Stephanie Meyer
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