MARTians

By Blythe Woolston

MARTians

A provocative tale of teens surviving in a world where consumerism runs amok and Big Brother is always watching.

13 Days of Midnight

A fast-paced paranormal tale with lots of heart.

The Beast of Cretacea

By Todd Strasser

The Beast of Cretacea

A stellar reimagining of Melville’s classic whale tale.

The Hired Girl

By Laura Amy Schlitz

The Hired Girl

This satisfying tale of faith, acceptance, and growing up offers plenty for teen readers to enjoy.

Lizard Radio

By Pat Schmatz

Lizard Radio

A teen struggles with multiple identities in this winning, near-future tale.

If You’re Lucky

By Yvonne Prinz

If You’re Lucky

Heavy-handed symbolism aside, this YA mystery is compulsively readable.

Beastly Bones: A Jackaby Novel

This second-in-a-series story shines almost as brightly as the first.

Shards (The Prospero Chronicles)

By FJR Titchenell and Matt Carter

Shards (The Prospero Chronicles)

Characterization is the winner in the second book of this humans vs. horrors series.