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Girls With Guts
The female characters in these books are strong, brave and clever. They may have had to overcome something horrible in their life; or they may be just a bunch of tough cookies who know how to lift themselves up, brush them off and move on.
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The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate By Kelly, Jacqueline 2009-05 - Henry Holt & Company 9780805088410 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title
As 11-year-old Callie Tate explores the natural world around her in 1899 Texas, she develops a close relationship with her grandfather, navigates living with six brothers, and comes up against just what it means to be a girl at the turn of the century. …More |
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Heist Society By Carter, Ally 2010-02 - Hyperion Books 1423116399 Check Our Catalog
When Katarina Bishop was three, her parents took her on a trip to the Louvre . . . to case it. When Kat turned 15, she planned a con of her own--scamming her way into the best boarding school in the country, determined to leave the family business behind. Unfortunately, leaving "the life" for a normal life proves harder than she'd expected. …More |
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The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye By Springer, Nancy 2010-05 - Philomel Books 9780399252365 Check Our Catalog
As Enola searches for the missing Lady Blanchefleur del Campo, she discovers that her brother Sherlock is just as diligently searching for Enola herself--and this time he "really" needs to catch her, in the conclusion to the series. …More |
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Revolution By Donnelly, Jennifer 2010-10 - Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers 0385737637 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title
Two girls, two centuries apart. One never knowing the other. But when Andi finds Alexandrine's diary, she recognizes something in her words and is moved to the point of obsession. …More |
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The Mockingbirds By Whitney, Daisy 2010-11 - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 0316090530 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title
Some schools have honor codes. Others have handbooks. Themis Academy has the Mockingbirds. When Alex is date raped during her junior year, she has two options: stay silent and hope someone helps her, or enlist the Mockingbirds--a secret society of students dedicated to righting the wrongs of their fellow peers. …More |
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One Crazy Summer By Williams-Garcia, Rita 2010-01 - Amistad Press 0060760885 Check Our Catalog 2011 Coretta Scott King Award Winner-Author BookPage Notable Title
In a humorous and breakout book by Williams-Garcia, the Penderwicks meet the Black Panthers in 1968 Oakland, California. …More |
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Mockingjay By Collins, Suzanne 2010-08 - Scholastic Press 9780439023511 Check Our Catalog
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody arena alive, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what's worse, President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss's family, not her friends, not the people of District 12. Powerful and haunting, this thrilling final installment of Suzanne Collins's groundbreaking "The Hunger Games" trilogy promises to be one of the most talked about books of the year. |
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Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword By Deutsch, Barry Author Hansen, Literary Agency 2010-11 - Amulet Books 9780810984226 Check Our Catalog
The first-ever wisecracking, troll-fighting, Orthodox Jewish heroine, Mirka is a spunky, strong-willed 11-year-old girl who wants to go out and fight dragons. This charming graphic novel is "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" meets Isaac Bashevis Singer. Full color. …More |
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Five Flavors of Dumb By John, Antony 2010-11 - Dial Books 9780803734333 Check Our Catalog 2011 Schneider Family Book Award Winner-Teen
The Challenge: Piper has one month to get the rock band Dumb a paying gig. The Deal: If she does it, Piper will become the band's manager and get her share of the profits. The Catch: How how can she do it all when she's deaf? …More |
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Please Ignore Vera Dietz By King, A. S. 2010-10 - Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers 9780375865862 Check Our Catalog
Vera’s spent her whole life secretly in love with her best friend, Charlie Kahn. And over the years she’s kept a lot of his secrets. Even after he betrayed her. Even after he ruined everything. |
