Avalon High
by Meg Cabot
Ellie has it bad enough with being the new kid in school. But when she develops a huge crush on the most popular boy there, who already has the perfect girlfriend, it can only lead to trouble. Add to that a series of coincidences that point to one unmistakable, unbelievable conclusion, and you've got a modern day Camelot on your hands. Lina C.
The Savage
by David Almond; illustrated by Dave McKean
This short story is about Blue Baker. Blue’s dad just died, and Blue can’t really explain what he is feeling. They used to be such a happy family but now he is just sad. His counselor tries to get him to talk about his grief but he can’t. She wants him to get his feelings out on paper but that doesn’t work either. But he does manage to get something on paper. A story about a savage. A boy he feels he knows, a boy that reminds him of himself. Except this story is magic, but not exactly happy magic. Blue’s story starts to come to life, and Blue Baker is left wondering who the real main character will be. Janelle G.
Tears of a Tiger
by Sharon Draper
Late one night four friends are driving around town and celebrating their high school's latest football victory. Unfortunately the driver of the car, Andy Jackson, is intoxicated and causes a horrible crash. The front seat passenger, who is Andy's best friend, is killed. Andy becomes terribly tormented by guilt and depression. This book follows the life of Andy and his classmates as they struggle with the accident and its aftermath. Told through letters, notes, news articles and phone conversations, this book will keep you captivated till the last page. Eleanor G.
A Kiss in Time
by Alex Flinn
Jack, an American teenager traveling through Europe, stumbles upon gorgeous Princess Talia, who, under the curse of a witch, has been sleeping for 300 years. A simple kiss awakens the princess and her kingdom, including her very angry father. Soon Talia finds herself in 21st century Florida, a very different time and place. Yossi G.
