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Cool New Books

Okay maybe you think you are too old --- or too cool --- to go trick or treating. But you are never too old to treat yourself to a good book. Books are better than candy anyway --- they don't give you cavities or zits!

So, as our treat to you, we've put together a list of some great books that have just come out (or are due out very, very soon) and we think are must-reads!

General Fiction

CORAM BOY
by Jamila Gavin
Farrar, Strauss, Giroux
ISBN: 0374315442
336 pages

CORAM BOY is a stunning, and scary, historical novel. Otis Gardiner makes his living helping well-to-do ladies in 18th century England. How does he help them? Otis gets rid of their unwanted children by selling them into slavery --- or worse. When Otis' son Meshak discovers a very special infant, his finding could destroy the only world he has ever known.

SPELLBOUND
by Janet McDonald
Farrar, Strauss & Giroux
ISBN: 0374371407
144 pages

Single-mother Raven is determined to not be just another statistic. She has big dreams for herself and for her baby, Smokey. But how can she find time to finish high school when she has to work and take care of a baby? Then Raven hears about an interesting scholarship. She has to win it! Will Raven be able to go on to college and a new life?

A LIFE WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES
by Stephen Elliott
MacAdam/Cage Publishing
ISBN: 0967370175
186 pages

This powerful first novel tells the story of Paul, a teenage boy living on the mean streets of Chicago. Paul is homeless; after Paul's mother died, he ran away from his abusive father. Paul seems to have nothing going for him: he travels between foster homes, mental institutions and housing projects, drifting away. Then he meets Tanya. Will they be able to make a life together?

THE SEEING STONE
by Kevin Croosley-Holland
Scholastic
ISBN: 0439263263
340 pages

Arthur Caldicot can't wait to grow up. He longs to be a knight and live in a manor. Think he's nuts? Well, bear in mind that Arthur lives in rural England in 1199. This interesting and unusual novel is a cross between fantasy and history. It will have you questioning the ideas of destiny, justice and class.

THE BEGUILERS
by Kate Thompson
Dutton
ISBN: 0525468064
176 pages

No one in Rilka's village dares go out after sundown. That's when the beguilers come out --- they hypnotize people and lead them to their deaths. Rilka is determined to find out what the beguilers are. Her journey leads her into terrible danger, and to an incredible secret. This book is a must-read for mystery lovers!

Series Books

THE NIGHT IS FOR HUNTING
by John Marsden
Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 0618070265
246 pages

Book six in the TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGINS series, this novel sees Ellie and her friends in even more trouble. They have taken a crew of rambunctious orphans under their wings and now must struggle to keep the kids busy and keep their sanctuary hidden. Ellie, Fi, Homer, Lee and Kevin weather the worst in this installment as they battle to stay alive in the war-torn area that was once their home.

MAKING THE SAINT (Circle of Three, #10)
by Isobel Bird
Avon
ISBN: 0064473678
224 pages

A mysterious stranger with connections to the unknown enters the world of Annie, Kate and Cooper. This stranger shows them how to connect with the spirit world, with alarming consequences. Kate steps beyond the boundaries of Wicca --- and into serious danger!

WILD (Making Waves, #9)
by Katherine Applegate
17th Street Press
ISBN: 1931497206
256 pages

Kate, Justin and Allegra are on the rocks --- in more ways than one! First, the gang is stranded on a tropical island. Blame Allegra for that. Blame her again when Kate catches her and Justin in a, um, compromising position. What next?

More Making Waves

TROUBLEMAKER (Sweet Valley High Senior Year)
by Francine Pascal
Bantam
ISBN: 0553493833
192 pages

Jessica, Jessica, Jessica. The girl is just plain bad. What now? Well, Tai is Jessica's best friend and Jeremy is Jessica's boyfriend. She manages to hurt both of them by crushing out on someone new --- Tia's boyfriend! Drama ensues!