Reader's Feast - Teenage Fiction

Between Shades of Grey
Price: AUD 19.95 Author: Ruta Sepetys

This compelling story, set in 1941, is based on genuine historical events. Lina, an artistic 15 year-old Lithuanian girl, is deported to Siberia together with her mother and brother, where they are confronted with the horrors and brutality of displacement. When Lina risks her life to save others her courage and determination offer the reader a sense of hope.

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Silvermay
Price: AUD 24.99 Author: James Moloney

Silvermay finds herself entranced by Tamlyn but realises he is only concerned with Nerigold and her child, Lucien. When the forces of Coyle Strongbow attempt to take Lucien, it falls to Silvermay to protect him and help the family. She becomes embroiled in their battle whilst coming to the realisation that Lucien is not what he seems.

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Flip
Price: AUD 16.95 Author: Matyn Bedford

Alex, a London teenager, has never heard of Philip from Yorkshire, so why is he in Philip's (or Flip's) house looking and sounding to everyone exactly like their son/brother. It will take courage and serious investigation for Alex to regain his old life, his real life.

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13 Days to Midnight
Price: AUD 16.99 Author: Patrick Carmen

Jacob Fielding's father passes on the power to him with the words "you are indestructible". Jacob comes to realise that he can share the power and so, with his two friends, he suddenly seems in full command of his, and other's, destinies. What all three come to learn is that power brings with it enormous responsibility.

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Forgotten
Price: AUD 22.95 Author: Cat Patrick

London's a girl whose life is very complicated - each morning she wakes to find her memory gone and the only way to cope is to keep extensive notes. Because of her vagueness at school she is treated as an outsider and ridiculed. One day a new boy appears at school; he seems to know her but she has no memory of him. London can see some things from the future but never a clear picture which often leads to pain for her and those around her. Also, it appears there may be something from her past that is important which could help solve the puzzle of her inability to remember things. Overall, I enjoyed the plot and found the ending really satisfying. - Reviewed by Melissa

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The Snake and the Boy
Price: AUD 12.95 Author: Azmen Sebastian

Apart from the terrific illustrations and whimsical story of The Snake and the Boy, the best thing about this book is the fact that the talented author is only twelve years old. Azmen Sebastian lives in Broome and has come up with a real gem for pre-schoolers and early readers.

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The Runaway Hug
Price: AUD 24.99 Author: Nick Bland

Lucy wants a hug but her Mummy only has one left so Lucy promises to give it back if she can borrow it. She shares the hug with everyone in the family, even Annie the dog, who runs away before Lucy can get the hug back. This is a gentle and sweet story with lovely illustrations. As the children's book buyer, I see all the new picture story books but this one stands out - it is simply gorgeous!

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The Glass Collector
Price: AUD 19.99 Author: Anna Perera

Fifteen year-old Aaron wants to break away from his miserable existence sorting through garbage in Cairo. Dreaming of a better life with Rachel, the girl who looks after the ponies who pull the garbage carts, he makes a bold choice that offers hope and a chance to change everything.

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Surface Tension
Price: AUD 15.95 Author: Meg Mckinlay

When Cassie and Liam decide to start swimming at the lake, their lives are changed forever. Under the lake lies the sunken town of Old Lower Grange and as summer heats up and the water level of the lake gets lower, the dark secrets of the old town are revealed.

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Star Crossed
Price: AUD 27.99 Author: Elizabeth C. Bunce

Sixteen year-old Digger is an expert liar and thief. When she finds herself on the run from the King's Inquisition, she finds refuge masquerading as Celyn, lady-in-waiting to Lady Merista. When her secret is discovered she is blackmailed into spying on her new mistress, and Digger discovers that life as a lady-inwaiting is just as dangerous as being a thief.

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No Safe Place
Price: AUD 15.99 Author: Deborah Ellis

After escaping Baghdad, fifteen year-old Abdul has ended up in a squalid makeshift migrant community in Calais. In a desperate bid to reach England, he puts his life in the hands of people smugglers and begins a dangerous voyage towards an uncertain future.

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Legendary Journeys: Trains
Price: AUD 39.95 Author: Philip Steele

From 'Stephenson's Rocket' to the 'Eurostar' and 'Bullet' trains in Japan, this book is a great introduction for budding train enthusiasts. With pull-out pages, colour illustrations and photographs throughout, it covers every type of train and explains the different uses man has made of this marvellous invention.

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How to Make a Universe with 92 Ingredients
Price: AUD 29.99 Author: Adrian Dingle

An entertaining and informative guide to the 92 elements of the periodic table. Whether it is light bulbs, hamburgers, or skyscrapers, this book teaches us that everything in the universe is made up of the same basic ingredients. This is a wonderful book for the young, inquisitive mind as it presents factual information in a colourful and captivating style; it is also a 'refresher' for old, inquisitive minds!

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Department 19
Price: AUD 19.99 Author: Will Hill

Jamie Carpenter is at the centre of this fast-paced adventure as he searches for his kidnapped mother. With the help of the government's top-secret agency, Department 19, which has been policing supernatural forces for more than a century, he valiantly battles vampires. Little does he realise that vampires are but one foe he will encounter. Jamie cannot imagine what lies ahead nor the threatening force bearing down on him.

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Cars Galore
Price: AUD 29.95 Author: Peter Stein

The rhyming, almost Dr. Seuss like, text in Cars Galore combined with the bright retrostyle illustrations bring all sorts of cars to life. Every conceivable, and some inconceivable, car features in this fun and lively book.

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Burn Bright
Price: AUD 18.95 Author: Marianne de Pierres

Retra has a life that is restricted and a destiny that is assured. After her brother runs away she decides to follow him to the mythical world of Ixion where pleasure and partying rule, as long as you have youth on your side. The worlds where these characters exist are darkly gothic with menacing creatures and ever-present violence. Ixion is a wonderful creation - the most exciting book I have read for some time.

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Argus
Price: AUD 29.95 Author: Michelle Knudsen

Sally and her class are doing a science project. When her teacher hands out eggs, Sally's just doesn't seem the same as the others. After the usual incubation period, instead of a fluffy yellow chick, Sally gets Argus, something completely different. All Sally wants is to have the same as everyone else, not to be caught with Argus and all his misadventures. However, when he goes missing, she soon realises that she has grown fond of him and cannot bear the thought of never seeing him again. It turns out 'different' is wonderful.

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