The sampler includes chapters from Alison Croggon’s Black Spring, Deborah Noyes’s Plague in the Mirror, and Brian Yansky’s Homicidal Aliens and Other Disappointments. Black Spring Inspired by the gothic classic Wuthering Heights, this stunning new fantasy from the author ofthe Books of Pellinor is a fiercely romantic tale of betrayal and vengeance. Plague in the Mirror In a sensual paranormal romance, a teen girl’s doppelgänger from 1348 Florence lures her into the past in hopes of exacting a deadly trade. Homicidal Aliens and Other Disappointments The reluctant hero from Alien Invasion and Other Inconveniences is back in all his droll glory — and this time the fate of humankind is on the line.

The sampler includes chapters from Steve Watkins’s Juvie, John M. Cusick’s Cherry Money Baby, and Jo Knowles’s Living with Jackie Chan. Juvie Heart-wrenching and real, Juvie tells the story of two sisters grappling with accountability, sacrifice — and who will be there to help you after you take the fall. Cherry Money Baby Hollywood glitz collides with working-class aspirations in this satirical tale of an impulsive starlet and a sharp-witted small-town teen. Living with Jackie Chan After fathering a baby, a teenager moves in with his karate-loving uncle and tries to come to terms with his guilt — and find a way to forgive.

The sampler includes poems from Ron Koertge’s Coaltown Jesus and chapters from Susann Cokal’s The Kingdom of Little Wounds and David Almond’s The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean. Coaltown Jesus When Jesus shows up in Walker’s life, healing triumphs over heartbreak in Koertge’s finest and funniest novel yet. The Kingdom of Little Wounds A young seamstress and a royal nursemaid find themselves at the center of an epic power struggle in this stunning young adult debut. The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean From master storyteller David Almond comes a gripping, exquisitely written novel about a hidden-away child who emerges into a broken world.

The sampler includes chapters from three of M. T. Anderson’s satirical novels: Feed, Thirsty, and Burger Wuss. Feed M. T. Anderson’s not-so-brave new world is a smart, savage satire that has captivated readers with its view of an imagined future that veers unnervingly close to the here and now. Thirsty A savagely funny tale of terror, teen angst, suspense, and satire Burger Wuss M. T. Anderson cooks up a story of love and betrayal, with a side order of revenge—and serves it all with comedic relish.

Presents an introduction to dragonology that includes spells for catching dragons, their natural history, and descriptions of legendary dragons and dragonslayers.

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