Cambridge High School Library 2024

By: Marlon James Location: FIC JAM Genre: Fantasy Series: Dark Star Trilogy #1 "Not everything the eye sees should be spoken by the mouth.” "Imagine the X-Men in a fantastical ancient Africa, on a wild roadtrip through nonstop magical terrors."- Spence The epic novel from Marlon James, the Man Booker Prize-winning author of  A Brief History of Seven Killings : an African  Game of Thrones . In the stunning first novel in Marlon James's Dark Star trilogy, myth, fantasy, and history come together to explore what happens when a mercenary is hired to find a missing child. Tracker is known far and wide for his skills as a hunter: "He has a nose," people say. Engaged to track down a mysterious boy who disappeared three years earlier, Tracker breaks his own rule of always working alone when he finds himself part of a group that comes together to search for the boy. The band is a hodgepodge, full of unusual characters with secrets of their own, includin...

By: Francesca Zappia Location: FIC ZAP Genre: Contemporary, Romance and Mental Health I have been waiting for this title, it got cancelled, I re-ordered it and finally it is here! It is one of the highest rated books on Goodreads we have in the library. It has 7000 reviews and sits on 4.26- That is very very good! “A love letter to fandom, friendship, and the stories that shape us,  Eliza and Her Monsters  is absolutely magical .”—Marieke Nijkamp,  New York Times– bestselling author of  This Is Where It Ends Rainbow Rowell’s  Fangirl  meets Noelle Stevenson’s  Nimona  in this acclaimed novel about art, fandom, and finding the courage to be yourself. “A must-have.”— School Library Journal Eighteen-year-old Eliza Mirk is the anonymous creator of the wildly popular webcomic  Monstrous Sea , but when a new boy at school tempts her to live a life offline, everything she’s worked for begins to crumble. In the real world, Eliza Mirk is shy...

by: Kathleen Glasgow Location: FIC GLA\ Genre:Young Adult- Real Stu ff    this book  is for the grievers  this book  is for the left behind this book  is for every broken heart searching for a home Kathleen Glasgow 'A  haunting, beautiful, and necessary book  that will stay with you long after you've read the last page.' - Nicola Yoo n 'A book as fierce, tender, and rare as its aptly named heroine, Tiger.  How to Make Friends with the Dark  is a  gorgeously nuanced meditation on grief and family , and the  incredible love  that can pull you through the darkest of times.' - Meg Leder, author of  Letting Go of Gravity 'In this raw, powerful, and heartbreaking meditation on loss and grief, Glasgow writes with  unflinching beauty . We meet Tiger Tolliver at her most broken - at her darkest moment - and yet, somehow,  How to Make Friends With the Dark   teaches us how to let the light in .' - Julie...

By: Catherine Greer Location: FIC GRE Genre: Contemporary Thriller "I love books like this that seduce you into another world-- a world of raw beauty and whispered secrets, new loves and hidden fears" Tara Three girls, loyal to each other - that never happens. All the groups of three implode eventually. Two in, one out. Change. Betrayal. Again. And again. But not us. I make sure of it. I make Ash and Ruby see that our power is in our three-ness. We can do what no other trio can. Together, we’re strong. Thick, thin, boys, mothers, divorce, other girls, secrets, lies, all of it. I'll keep us together. Watch me. Intoxicating and intense, lush and chilling, LOVE LIE REPEAT is the unmissable debut novel from Catherine Greer.  

By: Simon Lelic Location: FIC  Genre:  Sci Fi - Suspense "A good potboiler with a fast, engaging plot." Rachella "A fantastic series opener" Aofe An adrenaline-fuelled adventure in a new series by top thriller writer Simon Lelic. Ollie Turner isn't sure he's ready to be a hero ... Snatched from his bed in the middle of the night, Ollie Turner is thrust into a world of danger and excitement. Below the streets of London he discovers a secret city: a network of tunnels that lead him to the Haven, a sanctuary for kids run by kids, and the headquarters of an organisation that fights for justice everywhere. Soon Ollie is caught up in the Haven's battle: a quest to stop 'Mad Maddy' Sikes from destroying the city. But time is running out for Ollie and his new friends. Will they manage to stop Sikes before it is too late? And who is the traitor in their midst?

By: Cassandra Clare Location: FIC CLA Genre: Fantas y Series: The Eldest Curses #1 From #1 New York Times bestseller Cassandra Clare and award-winner Wesley Chu comes the first book in a new series that follows High Warlock Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood as they tour the world after the Mortal War. The Red Scrolls of Magic is a Shadowhunters novel. A warrior chosen by angels and a well-dressed demon's child, in love and intent on adventure through Europe. What could go wrong? All Magnus Bane wanted was a vacation—a lavish trip across Europe with Alec Lightwood, the Shadowhunter who against all odds is finally his boyfriend. But as soon as the pair settles in Paris, an old friend arrives with news about a demon-worshipping cult called the Crimson Hand that is bent on causing chaos around the world. A cult that was apparently founded by Magnus himself. Years ago. As a joke. Now Magnus and Alec must race across Europe to track down the Crimson Hand and its elusive new leader be...

By: Adrienne Young Location: FIC YOU Genre: Historical Fiction Vikings in FICTION!!!! “Vegr yfir fjor.” Honor above life.”   A 2018 Most Anticipated Young Adult book from debut author Adrienne Young,  Sky in the Deep  is part  Wonder Woman,  part  Vikings-- and all heart. OND ELDR.  BREATHE FIRE. Raised to be a warrior, seventeen-year-old Eelyn fights alongside her Aska clansmen in an ancient, rivalry against the Riki clan. Her life is brutal but simple: fight and survive. Until the day she sees the impossible on the battlefield--her brother, fighting with the enemy--the brother she watched die five years ago. Faced with her brother's betrayal, she must survive the winter in the mountains with the Riki, in a village where every neighbor is an enemy, every battle scar possibly one she delivered. But when the Riki village is raided by a ruthless clan thought to be a legend, Eelyn is even more desperate to get back to her beloved family. She is...

By: Tim Baker Location: NF 920 BAK Genre:  Sport Biography, Surfing, Business I bought this one for Jonnie and Cam, but I figure it will be a popular read! 50 years of perfect surf, international business, wild characters and the search for the ultimate ride. The Rip Curl Story is the remarkable tale of two young surfers – Doug ‘Claw’ Warbrick and Brian Singer – who pursued an audacious dream to make a living in pursuit of the ultimate ride. The brand they built, Rip Curl, not only satisfied their own surf wanderlust, but also inspired countless others, riding the wave of the global youth revolution of the late ’60s. Rip Curl’s mantra became ‘the Search’: the pursuit of new waves on distant shores, new thrills – skiing, snowboarding, windsurfing – and better equipment to elevate the experience. Along the way they supported the careers of many of the world’s great surfers – from Midget Farrelly to Michael Peterson, Tom Curren to Damien Hardman, Pam Burridge to Stephanie Gilmor...

By: Chitra Sounder and Poonam Mistry  Location: PIC SOU Genre: Indian Picture Book I just went to India for my 14th time.  I kind of like the place:) The art in this book is exquisite, the story beautiful! When the moon rises high and the stars twinkle, it is bedtime for the baby animals of the Indian forest. But tonight, when the skies turn dark and the night grows stormy, the little ones can't sleep. SWISH-SWISH! CRACK-TRACK! FLASH-SNAP! goes the storm. Only Mama Elephant with her words of wisdom can reassure them, "You're safe with me ."

By: Chloe Phillips- Harris Location: FIC HAR  Genre: Real life horse race- Mongolia! This book is about an amazing kiwi woman challenging herself on a big adventure! I love stories like this for our students! Check out her Facebook page- it is inspirational; https://www.facebook.com/ChloeAdventurer/ The real-life adventures of a young woman pushing the limits, trusting her instincts and living her life off the beaten path Suffering through searing pain and delirious illness in frigid, makeshift conditions, Chloe Phillips-Harris, at the age of 25 years, summoned every ounce of determination to brave the world's most gruelling horse race - the Mongol Derby. This 1000-kilometre endurance race across the wild steppes, desert and mountains of Mongolia - a competition with no marked course, no support team, that requires riders to switch horses every 40 km - saw almost half the competitors drop out along the way, but Chloe persevered. Fearless  recounts Chloe's childhood g...

By: Corey Mosen Location: NF 636.73 MOS Genre: Kea, the cheeky wee things and Dogs!      The highly illustrated, heartwarming story of conservation heroes, dog Ajax and his handler Corey, who traverse remote parts of the South Island tracking kea nests. Together, Corey and Ajax traverse the steep high country throughout the South Island searching out kea nests. Their part in the kea conservation effort is essential and both Ajax and Corey can rightly be called conservation heroes. This heart-warming story describes how Ajax was trained to be one of the very few kea detection dogs in the world and tells of his various escapades in the unpredictable wilds of the steep back-country, including flying in helicopters, working in blizzards, heavy rain and dense fog, escaping from angry wasps and sleeping out in the bitter cold. The strong connection between Ajax and Corey has proved vital to their survival and the important work that they do. Ajax is slowing down now and soo...

By: Rachel Lynn Solomon Location: FIC SOL Genre: Contemporary Youth Fiction   “Am I still ambitious if I've failed?”   “Sonatas and concertos tell stories. They make you feel every possible emotion, sometimes all within a single piece…they are joy and tragedy and fear and hate and love. They are everything I never say out loud.” “Heartfelt, deeply moving.” — Buzzfeed “Dark and thought-provoking.” — Publishers Weekly “A stunning debut.” — VOYA A poignant, lyrical debut novel about twins who navigate first love, their Jewish identity, and shocking results from a genetic test that determines their fate—whether they inherited their mother’s Huntington’s disease. Eighteen-year-old twins Adina and Tovah have little in common besides their ambitious nature. Viola prodigy Adina yearns to become a soloist—and to convince her music teacher he wants her the way she wants him. Overachiever Tovah awaits her acceptance to Johns Hopkins, the first step on her path toward med sc...

By: Andrew Lane Location: FIC LAN Genre: For fans of Cherub    High-octane action and fast-paced adventure - guaranteed. Young Bond and James Bond meet Alex Rider and Cherub in this brilliantly written, fast-paced spy action thriller. All credibly delivered from somebody who knows all about counter-intelligence... Kieron and his friend Sam are shocked to see a man kidnapped in a Newcastle shopping centre right in front of their eyes. The boys quickly realise that the kidnapped man left something behind in the scuffle - an earpiece and glasses. Kieron puts them on and realises he can see not what is front of him, but a busy, tourist city, somewhere very hot - in Mumbai... Kieron has accidentally stumbled upon the undercover world of Rebecca 'Bex' Wilson - a freelance agent working for the British Secret Intelligence Service. And without her handler Bradley (the man who was kidnapped), Bex is in trouble. She doesn't know who of her usual contacts she can trust, a...

By: Tess Sharpe Location Fic SHA Genre: Mystery, Thriller "Harley is one of the most complex, fascinating, dangerous characters I've encountered in years." -- Lisa Gardner "Terrific. " -- David Baldacci "Pulls off something rare." --   Chicago Tribune   "Possibly the most powerful, original female character we've had in decades." --   New York Journal of Books   "A ballad of survival sung by a voice you'll never forget." -- David Joy "Highly satisfying." -- Publishers Weekly   Never cut the drugs--leave them pure. Guns are meant to be shot--keep them loaded. Family is everything--betray them and die. Harley McKenna is the only child of North County's biggest criminal. Duke McKenna's run more guns, cooked more meth, and killed more men than anyone around. Harley's been working for him since she was sixteen, dreading the day he'd deem her ready to rule the rural drug empire he's built. ...

By: Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Location: FIC Kau Genre: It has it all.. Sci Fi, Love, Fantasy, Space Opera ! Series: Aurora#1 Firstly : a combo of Kaufman and Kristoff!!! WOW! Secondly: -  4.39 stars on Goodreads! WOW! Thirdly :- A Protagonist called Tyler nick named Ty! YES Please!!! Tyler is always a hero for me! Fourthly: love quotes  “Who am I to deny gravity, Aurora? When you shine brighter than any constellation in the sky?”  A Ha!!!! The year is 2380, and the graduating cadets of Aurora Academy are being assigned their first missions. Star pupil Tyler Jones is ready to recruit the squad of his dreams, but his own boneheaded heroism sees him stuck with the dregs nobody else in the Academy would touch… A cocky diplomat with a black belt in sarcasm A sociopath scientist with a fondness for shooting her bunkmates A smart-ass techwiz with the galaxy’s biggest chip on his shoulder An alien warrior with anger management issues A tomboy pilot who’s tota...

By: Justin A Reynolds Location: FIC REY Genre: Romance, Sci Fi, Time Travel “Don’t be afraid. Take chances. And when those don’t work out, take more.” Jack Ellison King. King of Almost. He almost made valedictorian. He almost made varsity. He almost got the girl . . .  When Jack and Kate meet at a party, bonding until sunrise over their mutual love of Froot Loops and their favorite flicks, Jack knows he’s falling—hard. Soon she’s meeting his best friends, Jillian and Franny, and Kate wins them over as easily as she did Jack. Jack’s curse of almost is finally over. But this love story is . . . complicated. It is an almost happily ever after. Because Kate dies. And their story should end there. Yet Kate’s death sends Jack back to the beginning, the moment they first meet, and Kate’s there again. Beautiful, radiant Kate. Healthy, happy, and charming as ever. Jack isn’t sure if he’s losing his mind. Still, if he has a chance to prevent Kate’s death, he’ll take it. Even if that ...

By: Amy Giles Location:  FIC GIL   Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Abuse "I'm a million shattered pieces. Tiny shards that will cut anyone who tries to clean up my mess." TRIGGER WARNINGS:  child abuse & domestic abuse (physical & emotional), suicide/self-harm This story sounds like my mums own story... "It's such a heartbreaking book about a seventeen year old girl that grew up in an emotional/physically abusive household. It's about a girl who never had the freedom to make choices for herself. Who always took a beating and could never be good enough for a father that never cared for her. Who was forced to do things she didn't want to. Who lived in  constant fear and anxiety of how bad her father would break her little sister and force her to grow up a way no child should, a way she grew up . Who was afraid to speak up and get help." Sana The McCauleys look perfect on the outside. But nothing is ever as it seems, and this family i...

By: Chrissie Perry Location: FIC PER Genre: Romance , Disability  “It doesn't matter if she's deaf," he says, My aunty Demi can listen with her eyes, and whisper with her hands.” When I go swimming, I am no different from anyone else. Everyone is deaf underwater.  Demi swims to forget her problems. The mess she's made with Jules, the only guy who seems to understand her. Being ignored by her old friends while she tries to fit in at a new school. And how hard it is to adjust to being deaf – especially when her family keep acting like she isn't.  Then Demi meets Ethan, who doesn’t seem to care that she’s different. But she can’t hear what his friends are whispering about her. Can Demi trust him - or is she out of her depth? "There's a lot we could all learn from Demi; acceptance of our frailties, courage to face the world with the abilities we're given and to constantly fight for what's right and what we believe in. This book was poignant, ...

By: Kristen Simmons Location: FIC SIM Genre: Fantasy, Dystopia, SciFi  This cover needs to be seen big! We talk about global warming and climate change, we talk about how this will impact our lives and their styles. Maybe this book spells out the reality, especially if we do nothing now.... Kristen Simmons, critically acclaimed author of  Article 5  and  Metaltown , brings her trademark action, romance, and frightening prescience to  Pacifica , a science fiction tale of high seas adventure. Blue skies. Green grass. Clear ocean water. An island paradise like the ones that existed before the Melt. A lucky five hundred lottery winners will be the first to go, the first to leave their polluted, dilapidated homes behind and start a new life. It sounds perfect. Like a dream. The only problem? Marin Carey spent her childhood on those seas and knows there's no island paradise out there. She's corsario royalty, a pirate like her father and his father before him, ...

By: Francoise Malby- Anthony Location: 920 MAL Genre:  Non Fiction- Elephants:) I love Elephants- a lot. I went to Kenya to the Elephant Baby Rescue home- The David Sheldrick  Wildlife Trust. They are the cutest things ever! "Beautifully tragic and yet inspirationally uplifting... if "An Elephant In My Kitchen" is not already on your to read list, add it now and make it number one" Ashleigh "If this is not the cutest book you;ll read this year, I don’t know what is. It’s a lesson of hope and resilience and a lesson we should all, as humans learn. Elephants are amazing and I applaud this woman for doing what she’s doing and bringing awareness to us all about how we can learn from these giant beasts. The stories of how elephants help each other, warm to each pother, support and nuture each other is fascinating and I can’t believe some of the stories to be honest – they’re so heartwarming and made me teary eyed. The story is not all love and roses how...

By: Nana Kwame Adeei Brenyah Location: FIC ADJ Genre: Short Stories, African American, Scfi Fi, Fic! In the stories of Adjei-Brenyah’s debut, an amusement park lets players enter augmented reality to hunt terrorists or shoot intruders played by minority actors, a school shooting results in both the victim and gunman stuck in a shared purgatory, and an author sells his soul to a many-tongued god. Adjei-Brenyah's writing will grab you, haunt you, enrage, and invigorate you. By placing ordinary characters in extraordinary situations, Adjei-Brenyah reveals the violence, injustice, and painful absurdities that black men and women contend with every day.  These stories tackle urgent instances of racism and cultural unrest and explore the many ways we fight for humanity in an unforgiving world. "Named as one of the most anticipated books of Autumn 2018, Friday Black is a refreshingly original anthology of stories that use fiction as a device to explore and discuss some very p...

By: Brigid Kemmerer Location: FIC  Genre: Fantasy- retell  A modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast! This is hands down one of the best fairy tale retellings I have ever read- Lola “I am always surprised to discover that when the world seems darkest, there exists the greatest opportunity for light.” All in love, break the curse. It once seemed so easy to Prince Rhen, the heir to Emberfall. Cursed by a powerful enchantress to repeat the autumn of his eighteenth year over and over, he knew he could be saved if a girl fell for him. But that was before he learned that at the end of each autumn, he would turn into a vicious beast hell-bent on destruction. That was before he destroyed his castle, his family, and every last shred of hope. Nothing has ever been easy for Harper Lacy. With her father long gone, her mother dying, and her brother barely holding their family together while constantly underestimating her because of her cerebral palsy, she learned to be tough ...