Cambridge High School Library 2024

By: Josephine Ruby Location: FIC RUB Genre: Detective, Scooby Doo, Mystery It's the classic girl detectives like you've never seen them before! Daphne Blake and Velma Dinkley have a terrifying new mystery to solve - and this time, the culprit is far more frightening than any man in a mask.... Popular Daphne Blake and über-nerd Velma Dinkley are not friends. They aren’t enemies either, but they don't have any reason to speak to each other, and that’s how they prefer it. The two girls grew up together—they’d been best friends since pre-K—but when they hit middle school, Daphne dropped Velma and never looked back. These days, Daphne’s deep in the popular crowd, daughter of the richest family in town, while Velma’s an outsider, hiding from the world behind her thick glasses. When they run into each other in the halls of Crystal Cove High, they look the other way. But then Daphne's best friend, Marcy—who happens to be Velma’s cousin—goes missing. A century ago, there was a w...

 By: Amy Sarig King Location: FIC KIN Genre: Mental health, Early Teen The deeply affecting next book from acclaimed author Amy Sarig King. Liberty Johansen is going to change the way we look at the night sky. Most people see the old constellations, the things they've been told to see. But Liberty sees new patterns, pictures, and possibilities. She's an exception. Some other exceptions: Her dad, who gave her the stars. Who moved out months ago and hasn't talked to her since. Her mom, who's happier since he left, even though everyone thinks she should be sad and lonely. And her sister, who won't go outside their house. Liberty feels like her whole world is falling from space. Can she map a new life for herself and her family before they spin too far out of reach?   "This book should be read by everyone. Teachers and students, to raise mental health awareness. Kids and grown ups, to make conversations easiest. Above all this book is a beautiful, touching, deeply ...

By: Scott Cawthorn and Elley Cooper Location:  FIC Caw Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Video Games Five Nights at Freddy's  fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length tales that will keep even the bravest player up at night . . . What do you wish for most?  It's a question that Oswald, Sarah, and Millie think they know the answer to. Oswald wishes his summer wasn't so boring, Sarah wishes to be beautiful, and Millie wishes she could just disappear from the face of the earth. But in the twisted world of  Five Nights at Freddy's , their hearts' deepest desires have an unexpected cost.In this volume,  Five Nights at Freddy's  creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of his series' canon, featuring cover art from fan-favorite artist LadyFiszi. Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened  Five Nights at Freddy's  fans. "I w...

By: Steve Worland Location: FIC WOR Genre: Go Carts, Family Life, Coming of Age A cross between Cars (movie) and The Karate Kid (movie).. GO BIG GO FAST GO TOGETHER! Fifteen-year-old Jack has just discovered the one thing he loves, and is really good at: go kart racing. With the support of his mentor, Patrick, an old race-car driver with a dark past, and his best mates Colin and Mandy, Jack must learn to control his reckless streak. Only then will he be in with a chance to defeat the best drivers in Australia, including his ruthless rival Dean, and win the National title. A Review from Whatbooknext.com Jack and his mum are new to town and he nearly doesn't go to a party he's suddenly invited to. After all, he doesn't even know whose party it is! But it turns out to be the best thing he's done in ages. Especially after the dumb stuff he's done lately. He just can't stop himself. It's just a feeling that comes over him, ever since his dad died. He can't ex...

 By: Rachel Cohn and David Levithan Location: FIC COH Genre: Netflix Series, Young Adult, Romance A whirlwind romance from the  New York Times  bestselling authors of  Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist , soon to be a Netflix original series starring Austin Abrams and Midori Francis! Lily left a red notebook full of challenges on her favorite bookstore shelf, waiting for just the right guy to come along and accept its dares. Dash, in a bad mood during the holidays, happens to be the first guy to pick up the notebook and rise to its challenges. What follows is a whirlwind romance as Dash and Lily trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations all across New York City. But can their in-person selves possibly connect as well as their notebook versions, or will their scavenger hunt end in a comic mismatch of disastrous proportions? For Dash and Lily, it's beginning to look a lot like...distance! Just in time for the series releas...

By: Sabaar Tahir Location : FIC TAH Genre: Fantasy Series:  An Ember in the Ashes #4 COVER LOVE!!!!! “You are broken. But it is broken things that are the sharpest. The deadliest. It is broken things that are the most unexpected, and the most underestimated” Prepare for the jaw-dropping finale of Sabaa Tahir's beloved New York Times bestselling An Ember in the Ashes fantasy series, and discover: Who will survive the storm? Picking up just a few months after  A Reaper at the Gates  left off... The long-imprisoned jinn are on the attack, wreaking bloody havoc in villages and cities alike. But for the Nightbringer, vengeance on his human foes is just the beginning. At his side, Commandant Keris Veturia declares herself Empress, and calls for the heads of any and all who defy her rule. At the top of the list? The Blood Shrike and her remaining family. Laia of Serra, now allied with the Blood Shrike, struggles to recover from the loss of the two people most important to her. D...

By: Amy Sarig King Location: Fic KIN Genre: Mental Health, Middle Grade A beautifully produced and published book about a deeply affecting topic. The deeply affecting next book from acclaimed author Amy Sarig King. Liberty Johansen is going to change the way we look at the night sky. Most people see the old constellations, the things they've been told to see. But Liberty sees new patterns, pictures, and possibilities. She's an exception. Some other exceptions: Her dad, who gave her the stars. Who moved out months ago and hasn't talked to her since. Her mom, who's happier since he left, even though everyone thinks she should be sad and lonely. And her sister, who won't go outside their house. Liberty feels like her whole world is falling from space. Can she map a new life for herself and her family before they spin too far out of reach?   "Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone or any age. In particular, those around the 10-13 age who are experien...

  By: Matthew J Kirby Location: FIC ASS Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Discover the epic adventure of legendary viking Geirmund Hel-hide in this new novel set in the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Mid-9th century. The Viking attacks and invasions are shattering England’s kingdoms. Born into a royal lineage of Norwegian kings, Geirmund Hel-hide sets out for adventure to prove his worth as a Viking and a warrior. A perilous journey across the sea brings him into contact with a being out of myth and grants him a mysterious ring that promises both great power and bitter betrayal. As Geirmund rises in the ranks of King Guthrum’s legendary army, he will have to use all his cunning to face the many dangers of a land ravaged by war . . . Fighting alongside his band of loyal warriors, his path will soon lead him into a conflict as old as the gods themselves.

 By: Andrea Stewart Location: FIC STE Genre:  Fantasy, LGBT In an empire controlled by bone shard magic, Lin, the former heir to the emperor will fight to reclaim her magic and her place on the throne. The emperor's reign has lasted for decades, his mastery of bone shard magic powering the animal-like constructs that maintain law and order. But now his rule is failing, and revolution is sweeping across the Empire's many islands. Lin is the emperor's daughter and spends her days trapped in a palace of locked doors and dark secrets. When her father refuses to recognise her as heir to the throne, she vows to prove her worth by mastering the forbidden art of bone shard magic. Yet such power carries a great cost, and when the revolution reaches the gates of the palace, Lin must decide how far she is willing to go to claim her birthright - and save her people. "Revolution, justice, identity, love, and family are some of the main themes in this book, and Stewart executed thes...

By: SarahDessen Location: Fic Des Genre: Young Adult, Romance The Moon and More  and  Just Listen , together in one volume from  New York Times  bestselling author Sarah Dessen! Sometimes you think you have it all. Great friends, a loving boyfriend, and a strong sense of personal identity. But unexpected things can happen. People come and go. The appearance of a new boy in your life can turn your world upside down. It might make you throw all caution to the wind - or bring you back closer to earth. What if he is hiding secrets of his own? Is it better to be safe than sorry? From acclaimed bestselling author Sarah Dessen, here are two books about exploring your heart, giving free reign to your emotions, and rising above the expectations of others.  

 By: David Yoon Location: FIC YOO Genre: Romance, Teen Fiction From the bestselling author of  Frankly in Love  comes a contemporary YA rom-com where a case of mistaken identity kicks off a string of (fake) events that just may lead to (real) love. Praise for Frankly in Love: A  New York Times  Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller An Amazon.com Best Book of the Year - 2019 Five Starred Reviews " Extraordinary  . . a  beautifully layered  novel about first love, tribalism and that brief, magical period when kids have one foot in high school, one foot out the door. . . Yoon explores themes of racism, forgiveness and acceptance without getting earnest or preachy or letting anyone off the hook. And there's  a universality  to the story that  cuts across cultures ." - New York Times "With echoes of John Green and  To All the Boys I've Loved Before , it's poised to be the  biggest YA debut of the year ." - Entertainment Weekly "Yo...

 By: Amanda Hocking Loction: FIC HOC Genre: Fantasy, Magic, Paranormal “It doesn’t matter what you meant. It matters what you do. Intentions are the lies we tell ourselves. Actions are the truth.”   Nestled against the coast lies a forested kingdom filled with wonder and secrets Ulla Tulin was abandoned as a baby and raised amongst the Kanin, like many half-blood trolls. And though she was hidden because of her heritage, she never forgot her origins. So when Ulla is hired by an institution that helps those like her, she's delighted. She teams up with handsome Pan Soriano, a half-human researcher. However, their efforts to find her family are blocked when it seems Ulla has royal connections. They think helping amnesiac Eliana, with her own unique gift, may be more successful. But as Ulla nd Pan dig deeper, they find someone will do anything to keep these mysteries hidden. "The book sensitively explores issues around abandonment, identity and finding oneself, all set within a fa...

 By: Liz Kessler Location: FIC KES Genre: Holocaust, Journeys, Inspired by a true story "A vividly poignant story sure to leave an impact. The harrowing journeys of Leo, Elsa, and Max left me near tears and ripping through every page. Beautifully, beautifully written." Asia A novel about three childhood friends living during the Second World War whose fates are closely intertwined, even when their lives take very different courses. Three friends. Two sides. One memory. Vienna. 1936. Three young friends – Leo, Elsa and Max – spend a perfect day together, unaware that around them Europe is descending into a growing darkness, and that events soon mean that they will be cruelly ripped apart from each other. With their lives taking them across Europe – to Germany, England, Prague and Poland – will they ever find their way back to each other? Will they want to? Inspired by a true story.  

By: Tochi Onyebuchi Location: FIC ONY Genre: Sci fi, Dystopia, War "... It is brutal, action-packed, and heartbreaking, and it is a masterpiece. It takes an author of great skill to instill such hope, love, and humanity into a topic of such intimate emotional pain, as a child of a mother who survived the civil war that inspired the book" Julie from Goodreads Two sisters are torn apart by war and must fight their way back to each other in a futuristic, Black Panther-inspired Nigeria. The year is 2172. Climate change and nuclear disasters have rendered much of earth unlivable. Only the lucky ones have escaped to space colonies in the sky. In a war-torn Nigeria, battles are fought using flying, deadly mechs and soldiers are outfitted with bionic limbs and artificial organs meant to protect them from the harsh, radiation-heavy climate. Across the nation, as the years-long civil war wages on, survival becomes the only way of life. Two sisters, Onyii and Ify, dream of more. Their l...

  By: Candance Bushnell and Katie Cotugno Location: FIC BUS Genre: Young Adult, Feminism, Fiction "Rules for Being a Girl  was a  short, sharp feminist novel  about a girl navigating the  expectations, constraints and rules  society puts upon women whilst fighting to make  her voice heard ." From Katie Cotugno and author of  Sex and the City  Candace Bushnell comes this fierce and feisty exploration of feminism: standing up, speaking out and rewriting the rules. Don’t be easy. Don’t give it up. Don’t be a prude. Don’t be cold. Don’t put him in the friendzone. Don’t act desperate. Don’t let things go too far. Don’t give him the wrong idea. Don’t blame him for trying. Don’t walk alone at night. But calm down! Don’t worry so much. Smile! Marin is a smart, driven, popular girl – she's headed for Brown when she graduates and has a brilliant career as a journalist ahead of her. Especially in the eyes of English teacher Mr Beckett. He spends a lot o...