Cambridge High School Library 2024

 By: Matt Majendie Location: FIC MAJ Genre: Surfing those big waves Nazare delves into the lives of a select band of surfers who gather in this small Portuguese fishing village with one aim: to surf the biggest wave ever recorded. JOIN THE QUEST TO SURF THE BIGGEST WAVE IN HISTORY. In a small fishing village on the coast of Portugal, a select band of surfers take unimaginable risks, pushing the boundaries of their death-defying sport as they seek to go bigger than ever before. Their goal? To ride the Everest of the ocean – the 100-foot wave. Sports journalist Matt Majendie is welcomed into the inner circle of Nazaré's tight community of big-wave surfers and extreme thrill-seekers, living among them for a season as he chronicles their incredible highs and terrifying lows. Follow the endeavours of Britain's leading big-wave surfer, a former plumber from Devon, Andrew Cotton; trailblazing Brazilian female surfer Maya Gabeira; current World Record holder German Sebastian Steudtner;...

 By: R. J Palacio  Location: FIC PAL Genre:  Holocaust, Historical Fiction ”In these dark times, it’s those small acts of kindness that keep us alive, after all. They remind us of our humanity”. And it goes on.... Israel and Gaza- when will the pain of these nations give way to lasting peace! From the bestselling author of Wonder comes White Bird: now a major film starring Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson. Sara Blum lives an idyllic life. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation arrives in her small French town, separating her from her parents and forcing the young Jewish girl into hiding. Sara's classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation. Originally published as a graphic novel, and featuring characters from the multi-million-copy-bestselling phenomenon Wonder, Sara and Julien's power...

 By: Torquemada Location: FIC TOR Genre: Mystery, Fiction, Puzzle! "4 stars for an excellent concept and highly confusing initial read If i fail my degree it’s because i’m giving all my mental energy to solving it" Victoria Six murders. One hundred pages. Millions of possible combinations... but only one is correct. Can you solve Torquemada's murder mystery? In 1934, the Observer's cryptic crossword compiler, Edward Powys Mathers (aka Torquemada), released a novel that was simultaneously a murder mystery and the most fiendishly difficult literary puzzle ever written. The pages have been printed in an entirely haphazard order, but it is possible - through logic and intelligent reading - to sort the pages into the only correct order, revealing six murder victims and their respective murderers. Only two puzzlers have ever solved the mystery of Cain's Jawbone: do you have what it takes to join their ranks? Please note: this puzzle is extremely difficult and not for th...

 By: Ruth Ware Location: FIC WAR Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction ... it’s riveting, well developed, intelligent, captivating reading! Everyone wanted her life Someone wanted her dead It was Hannah who found April’s body ten years ago. It was Hannah who didn’t question what she saw that day. Did her testimony put an innocent man in prison? She needs to know the truth. Even if it means questioning her own friends. Even if it means putting her own life at risk. Because if the killer wasn’t a stranger, it's someone she knows…

 By: Dennis Lehane Location: FIC LEH Genre: Historical Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Crim e.... "Wow, this book is incredibly intense and overflows with raw emotion. The unadulterated love a mother has for her child shines through every word. It's astonishing to witness the extraordinary measures she's willing to take in order to find her child, and it's infuriating to see the flaws within the justice system fueling her anger. The realization that the line between heroes and villains can blur, with some individuals embodying both roles, adds an unforgettable and deeply impactful layer to this book. Without a doubt, this is an  exceptionally compelling  and  forceful  piece of writing." Chante l The acclaimed New York Times bestselling writer returns with a masterpiece to rival Mystic River —an all-consuming tale of revenge, family love, festering hate, and insidious power, set against one of the most tumultuous episodes in Boston’s history. In the summer of 1974 a...

 By: David White with Angus Gillies Location: The Far North in 920s Genre: TV Three Series made into a book- 500KG of Meth bust In our own backyard-  An unbelievable story that is the real deal June 2016, Far North, New Zealand. The job seemed simple: leave Auckland, pick up 500kg of meth from Ninety-Mile Beach and drive it back south, while keeping a low profile. How hard could that be? This is the true story of one of New Zealand’s biggest ever drug busts, and how those responsible almost got away with half a tonne of crystal meth. Oh, and half a billion dollars. But thanks to the sleuthing skills of Ahipara’s good-hearted locals — and a series of unbelievable faux-pas by the drug-smugglers — police managed to catch the crims. They say fact is stranger than fiction, and in this case it is. Stranger, and funnier. It’s a story like no other. This is Far North.

 By: Kayla Cottingham Location: FIC COT Genre: Horror, LGBGT, Im not going to read this, but some of you will like it... it is far to scary and revolting for this old librarian to handle- it is a ghoul pandemic! Here is what one reviewer says... I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but it turned out to be good. The author gives a warning at the beginning about graphic content like gore, murder, and flesh tearing and much more. It's a likable story, with a bit of YA content that moves quickly and has enough scary and gory moments to satisfy horror fans. This was the queer, flesh eating, best friends love story that I never knew I needed. This book is about a pandemic, but this pandemic left some individuals craving human flesh. The ghouls were initially quarantined but when synthetic flesh was invented ghouls were given basically a pass for killing people and reintegrated into society. Four best friends are heading to a music festival as their first big outing since the...

 By: Pam Williamson Location: FIC WIL Genre: Kiwi, Porirua, Whanau Samoa, Earthquakes Fourteen year old Meg has almost given up hope of finding her father when a chance encounter with a stranger reignites her search. Stranded in Wellington after a killer earthquake hits the region, she teams up with two streetwise Pasifika brothers, Ku and Siosi, who help her surv ive in the demolished city. They hang out in a rough bivvy in the grounds of the badly damaged Sacred Heart Cathedral, sneaking into the building to sleep in the evenings. But the Cathedral's secrets invade their dreams. Are the disturbing and demanding dreams working for them or against them? And who is Father Fitz? Does he hold the key to their futures? Set against the backdrop of a shattered city and racial prejudice, this story of hope follows Meg, Ku and Siosi as they face their deepest anxieties on their individual journeys towards adulthood. With light-hearted moments provided by Snow White, the albino rat, this bo...

 By: Wanda M Morris Location: FIC MOR Genre: Mystery, Legal Thriller, Fiction Overall: it’s fascinatingly moving, heart throbbing, action packed, smart thriller- Nilufer In this fast-paced thriller, Wanda M. Morris crafts a twisty mystery about a black lawyer who gets in over her head after the sudden death of her boss. A debut perfect for fans of Attica Locke, Alyssa Cole, Harlan Coben, and Celeste Ng, with shades of  How to Get Away with Murder  and John Grisham’s  The Firm . Everyone has something to hide... Ellice Littlejohn seemingly has it all: an Ivy League law degree, a well-paying job as a corporate attorney in midtown Atlanta, great friends, and a “for fun” relationship with a rich, charming executive—her white boss, Michael. But everything changes one cold January morning when Ellice goes to meet Michael… and finds him dead with a gunshot to his head. And then she walks away like nothing has happened. Why? Ellice has been keeping a cache of dark secrets, i...

 By: Julie Clark Location: FIC CLA Genre: Fiction , Contemporary, DNA families  Debut author Julie Clark delivers a compelling read about a young boy desperate to find his place in this world, a mother coming to terms with her own past, and the healing power of forgiveness. The powerful forces of science and family collide when geneticist Paige Robson finds her world in upheaval: Her eight-year-old son Miles is struggling to fit in at his new school and begins asking questions about his biological father that Paige can’t answer—until fate thrusts the anonymous donor she used into their lives. Paige’s carefully constructed life begins to unravel as the truth of Miles’s paternity threatens to destroy everything she has grown to cherish. As Paige slowly opens herself up—by befriending an eccentric mother, confronting her own deeply buried vulnerabilities, and trying to make sense of her absent father’s unexpected return—she realizes breakthroughs aren’t only for the lab. But when...