Hungry By H.A. Swain & Hunger: A Tale of Courage By Donna Jo Napoli

Hungry

By H.A. Swain

Hunger: A Tale of Courage

By Donna Jo Napoli

Two books about being hungry, one by choice, one by fate. In Hunger: A Tale of Courage, the author brings us back in time to the Irish Potato Famine and the struggle of the poor people of Ireland to find nourishment when their main food staple is gone. Lorraine’s story of hunger shows the perseverance  of the human spirit and the heartbreak of a people who lost everything.

In Hungry, the author has created a dystopian society where no one needs to eat anymore. That basic human function has been eradicated by taking nutritional supplements. No one needs to suffer from hunger anymore. Thalia has lived a life of privilege, but not everyone in her society is equal. Some people want to bring food back. Thalia meets a boy who shows her how blind she has been. When Thalia starts feeling hunger, she realizes she must do something to change her word for herself and others who are hungry.

The Loneliest Girl in the Universe By Lauren James

The Loneliest Girl in the Universe

By Lauren James

Romy Silvers is alone, in space. Speeding away from Earth. Light years away from another human being. Her only company is her favorite television show and messages from her therapist. After years spent alone, she is told another ship is on its way to her. She and the captain begin a friendship over exchanged email messages. Finally, someone who can relate to her. Maybe, even a friend. But the situation on Earth has changed, and so has her mission. Will the ship speedy towards her be her salvation or her end?

DC Icons Series: Batman and Wonder Woman

Batman: Nightwalker

By Marie Lu

Meet 18 year old Bruce Wayne before he became Batman.  A terrorist group called the Nightwalkers are attacking Gotham City. When Bruce crosses paths with one of the NIghtwalkers, he is drawn to her for reasons he cannot explain. He is certain she is the key to capturing the group, but is he using her or is she using him?

Wonder Woman: Warbringer

By Leigh Bardugo

Meet young Diana before she becomes Wonder Woman. Longing to prove herself as a warrior, Diana makes a tragic choice to save a young girl from a shipwreck. This brings consequences to the peaceful island of Themyscira and the world. Now Diana must travel to the world of man to fix her mistake and help a young girl with a mysterious, prophetic future.

Warcross By Marie Lu

Warcross

By Marie Lu

Warcross is the obsession of the future. Emika Chan would love to play all day, but she must struggle to survive in a world without her dad. Tracking down deadbeat Warcross players as a bounty hunter helps her to make ends meet, but it is not enough. The Warcross International Championship is coming up, and like everyone else, Emika wants to be part of the action. When she accidentally glitches herself into the game, she gets the attention of the world and the creator of Warcross and her idol. Suddenly Emika is thrown into the competition in a way she never imagined. For fans of Ready Player One!

Truly Devious

Truly Devious

By Maureen Johnson

Almost 100 years ago at Ellingham Academy, the wife and daughter of Albert Ellingham were kidnapped and never seen alive again. The only clue is a riddle left by someone calling themselves, Truly Devious. Today, Stevie Bell, true crime buff, is heading to Ellingham Academy to complete high school. Her secret goal is to solve the cold case, but before that can happen she has to solve a new murder. Truly Devious is back, and only Stevie has the clues.

Invisibility

Invisibility

Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements

The Schwa was Here by Neal Shusterman

Two books about being invisible. In Things Not Seen, Bobby Phillips wakes up one morning completely transparent. He must hide to avoid being treated as a lab experiment. He meets Alicia, who is blind, and is finally able to connect with another person. Will Bobby be able to solve his dilemma or will he forever be invisible? In The Schwa was Here, Ansty Bonano befriends the Schwa, a kid who is virtually invisible to everyone around him. Ansty wants to help the Schwa become visible, but he has to stop himself from forgetting about him. Two books in which two boys are invisible, but there are different ways from disappearing from life.

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson

Jenna Fox doesn't remember her accident. A whole year is missing from her memory. Her parents are acting wierd. Her grandmother treats her like a stranger. Memories keep sneaking in. Her baptism. Almost drowning at 2. Who remembers those kind of memories. Jenna wants a normal life, but she can't shake the feeling something just isn't quite right.