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Magan: The Academy: Game On by Monica Seles and James LaRosa

The Academy: Game On by Monica Seles and James LaRosa Publication: June 4, 2013 Publisher: Bloomsbury USA for Children Pages: 272 Target audience: Young adult Keywords: romance, friendship, tennis, new school Format read: NetGalley eBook from Publisher (Thanks!) Summary: From small town girl to up and coming tennis star at a prestigious school, Maya’s new…

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Magan: Sean Griswold’s Head by Lindsey Leavitt

Sean Griswold’s Head by Lindsey Leavitt  <website • twitter> Publication Date: March 1, 2011 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 288 Target audience: Young Adult Keywords: Multiple Sclerosis, sick parent, focus project, counseling Format read: Purchased the paperback after Lori recommended I read this book. Summary: After Payton finds out her father has Multiple Sclerosis and stops speaking…

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Estelle: Being Henry David by Cal Armistead

Being Henry David by Cal Armistead ( web | tweet ) Publication Date: March 1, 2013 Publisher: Albert Whitman Teen Pages: 312 Target audience: Young adult Keywords: Walden, amnesia, on the run Format read: ARC from Publisher via NetGalley! (Thanks!) Summary: “Hank” wakes up to find himself in New York City without any knowledge of…

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Magan: Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt

Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt [ tweet | web ] Publication Date: March 26, 2013 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 320 Target audience: Young Adult Keywords: technology, 1962, internet relationships, strong family and sibling relationships Format read: ARC received via NetGalley (Thank you!) Summary: Mallory feels betrayed after she finds out her boyfriend, Jeremy, has been cheating…

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Estelle: Also Known As by Robin Benway

Also Known As by Robin Benway [ website | twitter ] Publication Date: February 26, 2013 Publisher: Walker Childrens Pages: 320 Target audience: Young adult Keywords: spies, high school, New York, mystery Format read: ARC from Publisher via NetGalley (Thanks!) Summary: Maggie might be a pro at cracking locks all over the world, but the…

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